Tilly Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 My baby is currently sleeping - he has had a quiet day but seems to be doing ok. He is sleeping a lot but seem bright enough. This morning he was bouncing around and took his meds before gobbling down his breakfast. He didn't eat it all but he had a good go. He has now had some cuddles and is now tucked up in his bed. I have to take him back to the vet on Thursday night for the chemical castration. I am half hoping for some improvement after that but deep down I know it will probably not make any real difference. I have finally been able to attach some photos... here are some of my favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 He is gorgeous Tilly - what wise eyes he has and he looks so cuddly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Tilly, Big Hugs to you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 He's such a handsome old boofer. Give him a smooch for me Tilly, and a smooch for the younger boofhead. Smooches to you and yours from B and Sabe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 He's lovely, Tilly. Hope things go well. Let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 What a beautiful soul he looks to be. It's never easy to cope with a bad diagnosis, I hope his health improves after the vet visit. Sending hugs from our furkids to yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Tilly - As time has moved on since losing my girl 10 months ago, it seems that although my heart is full and understands your pain, helpful words that I might offer have dried up. Maybe because I realise there aren't any words that can make a difference to a breaking heart. I do know though that it helps to know you are surrounded by people who care and understand what you do and so it is for this alone that I post here now. I hope my contribution to your support helps, if only a little. Cherish the time you have together and know that your boy understands that you are taking care of him, that you hurt because of what's happening to him, and that you are doing and will continue to do all you can with his best interests at heart. The most we can do is give selflessly. Take care and enjoy the special moments that will still be there. Like you, I hold hope that maybe the treatment he's received will assist in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) . Edited June 8, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'm so sorry to read this Tilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 just had to stop by and say that that pic of him infront of the lake is gorgeous and the first one on his bed - he has the same eyes as my boy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Thinking of you Tilly , as I am here typing though Such a dear old soul he is , gee its such a hard time for you now. I know you will do your best for him just as I did for Bronson II he to was suffering from Prostate among other things.. sending you both big :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 We went to the vet again on Saturday for a follow-up. Thanksfully the infection has cleared up but the bad news is the size of the lump has not reduced in size (it might actually be a little bigger). This basically suggests it isn't an enlarged prostate but more then likely the tumour the vet suggested. His kidneys are failing but at this stage he is still battling on. He has a really good appetite and seems happy enough in himself. I will admit I am totally spoiling him with all his favourite foods. He is getting lots of cuddles and quality time. We will continue with the 4 weekly chemical castration (Tardak) and do what we can to make him comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 I am glad for you he is still going on. Good luck, hope the chemical castration works for a long time and he has a happy quality of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shihzoo Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 (edited) OMG I am soo sorry - you poor things Just a tip - diet low in protien is best for a dog with bad kidneys as the kidneys can't cope with protein. Edited June 3, 2007 by Shihzoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It isn't that the kidneys can't cope with protein, they can. They can't cope with bad protein so the diet has to be good protein, which is why there are kidney specific diets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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