Rascalmyshadow Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) Today our little Chi Claudia is going in to have her elongated palate corrected but at the same time the vet is doing a scope and biopsies. It all started with the typical reverse sneezing not surprising on an apple head chihuahua, but in the last two months her condition has changed to at first something the vets thought was just allergies, now there is suspicion of a nasal tumour. At this stage the only other possibilities are maybe a foreign body (although the vets didn't think so) or a tooth root abscess ( less likely since she had a dental part way through the year). I'm almost 36 weeks pregnant so wasn't able to do the drive this morning to drop her off, my husband has taken her to work with him and is taking her in as soon as they are open. I am stressed out both because I'm usually the one to do everything for the dogs and seriously worried about the outcome since nasal tumours have no cure and are highly aggressive, even if we could afford chemo it would only buy us months. Today is going to be very long but hopefully we have a fixable problem with a good outcome and tonight get to pick up our girl happy and healthy. Edited December 23, 2015 by Rascalmyshadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Best Dogs! Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 thinking of you all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I hope it's nothing serious and easily fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 So after a long stressful day our girl was unable to have palate surgery due to the risk of complications from the biopsies, definate results will come in next week but it's looking like she has 'Aspergillosis' and possibly nasal cancer. If its aspergillosis and no cancer at least it's treatable, although extreemly expensive and difficult and will require multiple anaesthetics and vet visits. If its cancer our time with her is limited. I can't believe this is happening especially right on Xmas and just before our bub is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 So sorry that it's not the news you were hoping for. Sending strength to you and Claudia. It will be a tough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Not the news you were hoping for. I'm sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 oh not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 So sorry to hear this, not the news you want at this time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Crap that is horrible news. Yes Aspergillis is a big pain in the butt. I do know of 2 dogs who have had curative treatment for it. I hope you get good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Aspergillosis can be treated, often first time is curative. Fingers crossed its that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 Thanks for the good wishes, although aspergillosis is treatable the expense is huge first visit was over $1000 next will be approx the same when they insert her nasal tubes, then we have to take her back to the vet daily for 10 days (not easy when I could go into labor at any time) for treatment, it's then a third anaesthetic to check if it worked, if it did then they will do the palate surgery, another approximate $1000. Everything is being made harder also because I cant drive far being so pregnant and the vet that's managing her is about 30-40mins away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 There are different treatments available. Speak to a specialist vet to f you want to go down that track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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