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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Post not as expected - R is sick

I wanted to write a post about all the fun that I had with my wonderful and sweet puppy today. But, it wasn't to be. She is still wonderful and sweet, and I captured some gorgeous photos of her during a very fun morning hike. Then, my day went crazy, and I didn't even have time to upload them.

R is sick.

It started with lack of appetite. Then, bloodwork started showing oddities. Then a board-certified pathologist looked at the bloodwork and said that R should see an oncologist (leukemia, lymphoma, and hemangiosarcoma were all mentioned - but it was also mentioned that he could have an odd infection that's throwing off his whole body). Unfortunately, tomorrow is the Friday before a holiday weekend so there are no oncology appointments available (deja vu). So, R will have an ultrasound tomorrow and our vets will interpret it as best they can without the input of an oncologist.

Our vet kept saying that there was a decent chance that it's not cancer (after all, he's only 4 years old) - but we need to find out. It could an unusual infection or something that we'll never figure out. We are keeping up our hopes up.

Please keep our boy in your thoughts. He has a heart of gold.

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  1. Paws crossed for an infection -

    Thanks for taking the time to share it -

    Now, please go snuggle R and S!

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  2. Holding the best thoughts for R and your whole family. Take care --

    L

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  3. Oh, poor R, hope it is just an infection.

    Our positive thoughts are on the way to him now!



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  4. He is such a sweet boy, I just want to think he ate something of a no-no or the infection idea.

    Prayers for funny little black labs today!

    Jo and Stella

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  5. Prayers going out for R and you all...

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  6. We are praying for the best for R. Keeping our fingers and paws crossed for you all.

    YD & June

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  7. We hope it is just an infection too. It seems like there are a lot of dogs out there who have had some bizarre illnesses this summer. Prayers for R to be OK. We know how worried you must be.

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  8. Oh no! We'll keep our fingers and 3-paws crossed! Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers to R! I'll start the mantra...No Cancer! No Cancer! No Cancer!

    Hugs and chocolate labby kisses,
    Ellen & Charley (the chocolate tripawd lab from Tripawds)

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  9. We are sending thoughts and prayers for R too.
    We hoping it is just an infection.
    We are circling around all of you with our love

    love
    tweedles

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  10. Our paws are crossed here also! We will say many, many prayers for all of you.

    Keep your chin up KB! Gotta keep you in that positive vibe mode.

    Hugs,
    Lily Belle & Muffin

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  11. No - it is surely a random infection. I see only health in his eyes. Thinking of you all.

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  12. Oh no! Paws crossed for an infection. It HAS to be an infection. Thinking of you all
    Nola

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  13. Ann...from..Outer Banks of NC...said...Precious R....I sure hope he feels better tomorrow..give him lots of love .....he is so extra special and such a pretty boy...hoping it is just this changing weather(heat and a lot of rain here) ......that.. can really stir up some feelings...blessings and prayers to all of you...HUGS

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  14. Oh, poor R! We are definitely thinking good thoughts for him! I hope that it will turn out to be something like a random infection.

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  15. So sorry to hear R isn't feeling well. Keeping you in my prayers for a favorable diagnosis.

    Cindy

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  16. I am sorry that it is a long weekend, we will pray for a simple infection. After all, its R.

    Love
    Bert and My Vickie

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  17. Paws crossed here it isn't cancer.

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  18. so sorry to hear this! You and R are definitely in my prayers.

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  19. R is most defiantly in our prayers. And my paws are crossed double tight.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  20. We are pouring every prayer your way we can think of. Sending hugs and love.

    Sam

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  22. All of the paws and hooves at the Lab Ranch are crossed and prayers are going out for R and your family. We'll keep the pawsitive vibes going strong!

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  23. Our paws and arms are around you in comfort and strength. We are sending our most powerful White Dog positive thoughts that this is an odd infection that can be overcome quickly and be done. Healing energies to R as we call on the Universe to grant our plea for R's good health.

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  24. Oh my goodness....send good vibes...
    Benny & Lily

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  25. holding you all in my heart, with so many loving thoughts, as always you share with us your joy and sadness, your words today so hard to write and so hard to read. Fondest greetings from Jean.

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  26. Will be thinking of you and your family and wishing for the best for R.

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  27. I will be thinking of you and will say a prayer for R. I know he will be fine and romping before you know it. I hope you can relax and enjoy your weekend.

    Anne and Sasha

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  28. sorry for typing - mama's neck & right shoulder hurt badly. just had to wish R well. keeping paws crossed. and mazel tov on new baby

    Jed & Abby

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  29. I hope it's just an infection and can be sorted. Get well soon R.

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  30. Oh NO! Hope you get good info soon! Sometimes a not so happy diagnoses is better than the worst, and atleast knowing what is wrong means you can do something about it.
    Flavie being diagnosed with Leishmaniosis was bad but such much better than something else...
    I hate how those things happen when you just are starting to climb from the big hole...
    Hugs to you and cuddles to R and the pup.
    Tina

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  31. I cant believe it....You had your share for now....hope you can get some info today about him. I´m sure its an infection. Maybe he ate something bad...
    He will soon be better for sure.
    Hugs from us!

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  32. Poor you.Why do these things always happen before a long weekend when no one is around ? You and R are in our thoughts.

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  33. oh poor R, will be thinking of you all, fingers crossed that everything will be fine. what a downer after all you been thru to get this horrible suprise pop up. im sure he'll be ok.

    Let us know soon as you find out.
    Chin up xxx

    Charlene and Stormy
    xxx

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  34. Our paws are crossed and we're sending tons of positive thoughts your way, KB!

    Love ya lots,
    Mitch and Molly

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  35. R is a very sweet boy and we are sending lots and lots of prayers and good thoughts. Hoping R feels better tomorrow. Hugs to you...
    Jeanne, Chloe and LadyBug

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  36. Good God we are shocked to hear your news. As always sending you and R load of love and best wishes. Paws are crossed for you.
    Much love Molly

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  37. Poor R ! I hope it is just an infection. Our paws are crossed for you R!

    Kisses
    Iris

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  38. Wee has all ovs our 16 paws crossed fur R n wee is sendin our bestest healin vibes, pawsitive forts n prayer his way. Wee hopes it is jus a infeckshun n hims is backs to himself reel soon

    Lotsa lovs
    Uji,Izzy,Ziggy n Missi
    ( Da Kresty Krew )

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  39. Noooo! Opened your blog with a smile on my face, looking forward to reading about Shyla, then quickly burst into tears. Sometimes life's just not fair. Nevertheless, I can't believe there is anything really serious wrong with your darling boy. Sending out positive thoughts and vibes...

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  40. Healing vibes and the most positive thoughts to R. Paws crossed it is just an infection that can be remedied by antibiotics.

    R get better real soon!

    Love and wags to all of you,
    The Roo Family

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  41. My heart sank when I read this... the chances are it won't be as serious as the worst case scenario, but it's not fair that you should even be in the position where you have to consider it again. We're remaining positive over here and sending all our good vibes your way.

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  42. KB,

    Extra boxer puppy prayers are on da way to R. We will be anxiously awaiting any updates dat you can give us on him. Stay strong!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae and Max

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  43. Sending strongest healing vibes and many wishes that R has an infection. Sending hugs to you all - ear scritches to R and S!
    xo Sam and Avalon

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  44. I almost cannot believe this. Surely this must be an infection?!

    The best of luck with this...

    Marilyn

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  45. Dear R, fight that infection little man. We have all paws crossed here for you mate. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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  46. Sending you strong pug prayers this morning and lots of hugs!
    stella rose and family

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  47. Oh brother! R, we hope you feel better very soon!!

    Mamma Heartbeat

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  48. Good mojo for you and R! I'm sorry you're having to worry about this so soon after K. :(

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  49. Oh no! I know this is NOT what you needed. :( I'm sure it's just a crazy infection and R will be fine with a little medicine and TLC.

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  50. Thinking of your pack and hoping for the best.

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  51. Thinking of your pack and hoping for the best.

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  52. We have seldom wished so hard for an infection. All our thoughts are with you, and R.

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  53. We are thinking of R today, and we are crossing our fingers, toes, and paws that he will soon be well.

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  54. We would never wish illness on any person or pet but we certainly pray it's just a random infection that can be cleared up with some antibiotics.
    prayers and paws crossed for R and all of you.
    Hisqueen1 with Aria and Mikey

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  55. Oh no...I hope he's all right.

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  56. Oh no = so very sorry to hear that R is not feeling well. Like others have said, you never wish an infection on anyone or any pupper but this time, an infection that can be cleared with antibiotics and a little extra loving - or maybe he just stuck his mouth on something he shouldn't have. Beagle paws are crossed and healing vibes and prayers being sent for R to get better real soon and for you all too.
    Kim, Shiloh'n Shasta

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  57. I was stunned to read this news about R. I hope you get some useful information today that will set you on the path to helping him feel better! You and the Runner are in my thoughts, KB.

    Sue T in AZ

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  58. Oh gosh, this is not what you should have to worry about now. Poor boy. I'm sending lots of love and hoping it's just a weird infection. I'm sorry you're have to go through this.

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  59. Definitely not what you need right now...or ever.
    Sending love and healing to R, and the rest of you.
    We had a bought of "unknown scary illness" with Voodoo last year. Plummeting liver values, spiked values, etc. We never did find the cause. While frightening, I'll be glad if R has a bought of Unknown and nothing else!

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  60. Leo, Grady and I are sending many Newfie hugs and prayers that this is just an odd infection and that all will be well again soon.

    Please keep us posted and we'll keep the prayers and love coming your way.

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  61. R's health is all I can think of today...............he is in my prayers

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  62. Prove them all wrong, R...I know you'll come out of this with flying colours....major positive vibes~~~~~coming your way!

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  63. Hi Y'all,

    I came back to see if y'all were back yet and lo' what bad news! You and the Runner and R are all in my Humans prayers and I'll keep my paws crossed.

    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  64. We haven't been on the computer since Thursday night (it's now 10:30 pm Friday night) so I'm in shock reading this news. I'm so sorry this is being added to your things to worry about. We will most certainly be saying lots of prayers for R and for you too. Let's just hope it's something very minor and easy to fix.

    Hugs,

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  65. Paws crossed

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://www.dogisgodinreverse.com

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  66. Late getting here, but sending POTP for R. Stay calm.

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  67. Please let us know what is going on ASAP. Sending many tender thoughts your way.

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