It has been a long day not just for me, but especially for Buddy. First up on our agenda this morning was his ultrasound. I will fast-forward and spare you the side-story about the mix-up with the appointment time (their fault), and my insistence that Buddy be seen today or tomorrow and not next week some time. What matters, is that the ultrasound was done. The Internist felt that what he saw on the ultrasound indicates that it is probably Gastrointestinal lymphoma. To confirm that diagnosis, a biopsy was done, and we should have the results in 2-3 days.
Yes, I know I've gotten bad news before about our dogs. But trust me, it never, ever for a single moment gets easier to hear. Buddy has been through so much in dealing with his allergies, and we finally had them sorted out. And today, to add a proverbial insult to injury, I was reminded by someone that exactly one year ago today, Buddy came into the rescue. That just added a whole other range of emotions and sadness over the hopes that I had for him.
Tonight Buddy is still refusing food, and hasn't eaten hardly anything since Sunday. I am hoping that along with a good nights sleep and the two new medications on board to help with nausea, he'll feel better and feel like eating. Paws and fingers crossed that he will, and that the days until we get the results of the biopsy will pass uneventfully and quickly.
Maybe Buddy is allergic to veterinarians?
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! The poor boy. And you.
ReplyDeleteMakes me very sad for you . . .
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful person you are.
Buddy has had such a good home with you . . .
Let's be hopeful . . .
So so sorry. But I will hold out hope that the biopsy somehow shows the vet's guess to be wrong. What a sweet boy. He's so lucky to be with you, sorting out those allergies and taking such amazing care of him. No matter what, you've given him love - and that's the greatest gift imaginable.
ReplyDeletePOTP for Buddy and hugs for you. It hurts but look at the good you do for these castoff dogs. You give them endless love!
ReplyDeleteAll of our paws and fingers are crossed! Our little friend Milly the dachshund went to the bridge yesterday, so we're a bit sad. We hope Buddy feels better.
ReplyDeleteBuddy has been through a lot in one day, so I hope his nights sleep will make for a better day to come...thinking of you Buddy ♥
ReplyDeletePoor Buddy, that's such a worry. Keeping everything crossed that he starts to feel brighter and feels up to eating soon.
ReplyDeletexxx
Poor Buddy. I hope that the vet can help him.
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry, sending you lots and lots of luff and hugs
ReplyDeletePaws crossed Mr Vetman can do his thingy to help
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
Keeping our paws crossed for good results and hoping that Buddy feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteSaddened to hear this. Sending POTP.
ReplyDeleteHope the doggie Dr can do something and hoping for good results paws crossed !
ReplyDeleteHoping he feels a bit better today.
ReplyDeleteMorning Km, sure hope Buddy is feeling better, Big Hugs Francine.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, keeping my fingers crossed and wishing good news and results for sweet Buddy. Sending my {{HUGS}}
ReplyDeleteOf course it doesn't get easier.
ReplyDelete*hugs* God bless. Saying prayers for you both. ♥
Oh Kim,, We are feeling how worried you are for sweet Buddy.
ReplyDeleteWe want him to be okay,,,, We know how much you care,,, and we do too..
We are sending good thoughts and prayers for Buddy
love
tweedles
Poor Buddy. Sending him lots of POTP.
ReplyDeleteAroo to you,
Sully
Sad news, and you are correct it never gets easy. POTP for Buddy and you and your family. Hope and pray for the best.
ReplyDeleteBentley
Brought back some bad memories
ReplyDeleteHugs x
I feel your sadness and wish the best for Buddy. It's almost easier to suffer ourselves than to see a poor dog go through the medical problem.
ReplyDeleteoh my girl.
ReplyDeletei have kept waiting and hoping this shoe wouldn't fall.
everything is crossed here.
and a white light around all of you.
if ever there was healing in a virtual huge hug... it's on its way to you.
XO♥
Hugs for Buddy. Let's see what happens. Sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending you and Buddy hugs and prayers Kim and hope he feels some relief from his discomfort with his new medication.
ReplyDeletePaws and fingers crossed so hard here they are turning blue. We'll keep you all in our thoughts.
ReplyDeletePoor Buddy, and you too, Kim. We hope that all will be well for him, and he'll soon feel like eating again.
ReplyDeleteFingers and paws tightly crossed here, too.