Wednesday 16 April 2014

Dylan

Mrrrr.

I took him to the vet today because he is notably thinner, not eating, sleeping lots & his lumps and bumps that were supposedly just fatty deposits have gotten bigger.  Lots bigger.  He seems to have doubled his age in the last 3 months.  

At the vet...
He has lost 15lbs since January.  
He had a 104.7 fever (high)
His lumps and bumps (one in particular) have almost doubled in size in 4 months.

Not good.

It's cancer (not absolutely confirmed) but.....Kevin & I kinda knew it/believe it. On a symptom chart  & according to the Vet he has bone cancer...late stage bone cancer.  It's very likely he's had it for awhile and he has just played tough - but it may have just gotten too tough to handle.   Even since the weekend his behavior/swelling/eating has changed.  He is not himself  :(

Vet said it's an aggressive cancer that for right now we will treat with a steroid shot and pain medication.  We have a weeks worth of that.  Then we go camping.  Dylan loves camping.  We will see where he/we are when we get back. He is too old and the lumps and bumps are wayyy to big to do anything more at this point.

Grandma & Grandpa bought him some cheeseburger for lunch and he had some hand-fed Salisbury steak for dinner.  
A little extra special for him for awhile.  

Ugh.  Mrr. Boo. Blah. Whatever you call it.  

Don't even know.  He is absolutely a part of this family.  So it is absolutely a fair statement to say this family is going through a tough time right now.  

love&thoughts&prayers to our family right now.

7 comments:

  1. I am so sorry, Erin. May happy memories of your sweet pup bring you through this tough time.
    (In case you don't know who I am, I was one of Andreas roomies at VT).

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  2. Oh Guys!!! We're so sad to read that Dylan is suffering from cancer. It's such an evil disease. We are thinking of you all and praying for Dylan! We're sending some virtual hugs. Mrrrr... xoxo - Julie and Danny

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  3. i wondered when i saw this pic but was hoping i wouldnt be reading heartbreaking news with it :( this makes me cry and i want you to know we are sending warm hugs and prayers your way...and mags is sending an extra lick, sniff and tail wag for the tough guy. xoxoxo

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  4. Man, I don't know what to say--other than to hang in there. Didn't really know Dylan but with all the blogs that I've seen of him --- he look like he liked the kids and enjoyed them immensely. Thoughts & prayers

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  5. My heart drops just reading this post -- he has been such a HUGE part of your family - we are thinking of you guys lots and lots! I don't really know what to say except - Cancer sucks!!

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  6. Ugh, heart broken for you guys. Sending all our love to Dylan and the whole family! XOXO

    Dawn

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  7. Hawk's nest my heart is so sad from this post. Dylan is a huge part of your family. I know what it is like to have a sick pet family member and have these tough decisions to make. Be Strong. Lots of Love and Prayers!

    Erica

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