Oz has lymphoma

[anna_66]

Oh what a gorgeous picture. He's such a handsome boy. I'm very glad to hear he's not having any bad side effects. Many hugs!

[ParNone]

Thanks for the continued hugs and prayers ya'll...

Well not so good news today. We finally got the results of that one blood test and Oz has t-cell lymphoma. This one is more resistant to treatment over time and has lower remission rates, once it does go into remission. They started him on a new treatment so I guess we'll see.

While the back room of this vet clinic is a bit scary for him, Oz has decided the waiting room, where you get to meet and greet with other puppers and kitties, more then makes up for it. That Oz, if there was a beauty pageant for Dogs, he'd win Mr. Congeniality.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear about Oz. I'll keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[bckrazy]

Yay Oz! I'm sooo glad you're feeling better. What a sweet boy... he deserves to meet n greet as much as his heart desires.

Is Oz really gaining weight from the steroids or from all of the yummy treats you're giving him, be honest? haha. The weight is a good thing, I think. If he isn't feeling well, it won't be a biggie if he loses a couple of pounds, which it would if he was lean.

[ParNone]

Hiya bckrazy! Well I can't swear to it , but I'm pretty sure I'm not feeding anymore treats. He just seems to be ravenously hungry since he started on the steroids. Thought he and Gull were gonna have a dog fight over a plastic TV food tray the other day, just cuz it smelled like gravy. There wasn't a drop left on it. That's all very unlike Oz. So I'm going with the steroid excuse for now.

Went to the vet last Friday and everything was still status quo and he finally maintained his weight without gaining anymore. 3 more treatments and we're done. Yeah!

Saw the most gorgeous Rough Collie in the waiting room. I think he and Oz recognized they were Collie cousins, cuz it was love at first sight. Wish I had a camera to video tape the Rough bouncing up and down with his front paws like a horse cuz he wanted to play so badly with Oz.

[Karen]

Tell Oz that steroids sometimes do that. The few times I have been on prednisone I feel hungry enough to eat the whole world ... even if I have just eaten! Glad he's doing well, though!

[dukedogsmom]

I hope Oz continues to do well. Give him some lovin from me.

[ParNone]

oh wow I haven't visited this thread in awhile. Everything was going good with Oz until yesterday. I noticed that his lymph-nodes felt swollen under his neck again and his barking was really horse this morning. I have an appointment for this Friday at the vet. Thanks again for all the well wishes and prayers for him. Hopefully this won't be as bad as I think.

[lizbud]

I was hoping you were posting with some good news on Oz. It's been
a awhile since we heard about your boy. I hope Friday's appt. goes well
for Oz. Let us know when you can.

[Cincy'sMom]

Although I haven't posted I hav been following this thread. So sorry to hear the bad news Thoughts and prayers for Oz and the your whole family.

[robinh]

I am so sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with you both.

[K9karen]

Oh my God, I'm SO sorry about the sad news. How heartbreaking.

[ramanth]

I'm so sorry the news isn't better. *HUGS*

[Cataholic]

This hits too close to home for me. I hope you and Oz are enjoying the time together, no matter its lenght.