Good Thoughts for Taylor

~Taylor in June~

The day started with wash down, cool down, gully washing rain that we've not had in nearly a month.  But for me, it began with a call to the vet about Taylor.  She wasn't feeling well yesterday and was unable to keep any food or water down.  This morning she refused food all together, which is very unusual for Taylor or for most Goldens for that matter.  Added to that she was pretty subdued, and I thought that was probably because she was a little dehydrated, caused by what I thought might be pancreatitis.

The tests were done and the very last one was an x-ray that showed that Taylor has a tumor right next to her stomach. Dr. D believes it is likely hemangiosarcoma.  Because of her age (about 13) doing an ultrasound to learn a little more about the tumor, will not change what we would do for Taylor.  I've been sent home with some medications to attempt to settle her stomach.  Hopefully I can get her to eat and keep food in her stomach.  This evening she's been really quiet and has hardly moved since I got her home.  I'm hoping by tomorrow Taylor will feel better and get past this rough patch and that she'll maintain a good quality of life for a while longer.

I've not written much about Taylor, because there hasn't been a lot to tell you.  She's a quiet unassuming girl that came to us this past summer when her owner passed away.  She has been content to quietly stay in the background and let the other dogs be the stars. But now she's front and center and in the spotlight, and I hope you'll send some good thoughts for this sweet girl.