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Post by easttex on Apr 11, 2016 16:26:18 GMT -5
Sigh... I think we're back to the Houston vet sooner than I had hoped. Peppy is now up to 147g. He was at about 135g for the longest time, and the gain has been pretty rapid. If anything, his keel is feeling sharper and his abdomen is feeling firmer. His vet and I have emailed, but she's not back in the office until Wednesday.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Apr 11, 2016 16:31:09 GMT -5
Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this news Easttex. Fingers and toes are crossed that he can overcome this obstacle. My heart goes out to you.
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Post by Caseysmom on Apr 11, 2016 18:53:21 GMT -5
Oh no, I hope she can fit you in when she gets back! Hope he is ok!
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Post by biteybird on Apr 12, 2016 2:49:17 GMT -5
Damn! Just when we thought he was out of the woods. Hope you can see the vet ASAP and we are all thinking of you both.
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Post by easttex on Apr 12, 2016 14:12:42 GMT -5
We have an appointment tomorrow. He's not eating much, so it's none too soon. All he wants to do is cuddle up to my neck. That's all I want to do, too.
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Post by aaron on Apr 12, 2016 14:17:00 GMT -5
Sorry to hear it... We'll be thinking of you guys. Peppy is such a little trooper, for sure. If any bird can make it through these ailments, it's him!  |
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Post by beccilouise on Apr 12, 2016 15:40:59 GMT -5
Best of luck with everything. I'm sure Peppy will get past it. Hope the vet can see you soon if you haven't been seen already.
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Post by Jan and Shah on Apr 12, 2016 16:17:00 GMT -5
Good luck tomorrow Easttex. Will be thinking of you and Peppy.
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Post by cnyguy on Apr 12, 2016 20:33:45 GMT -5
Wishing all the best to you and Peppy.
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Post by Caseysmom on Apr 12, 2016 21:49:22 GMT -5
Hope all goes well for you two tomorrow! We will be waiting to hear.
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Post by zim on Apr 12, 2016 22:14:40 GMT -5
Wishing you and Peppy the best of luck.
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Post by Angela on Apr 12, 2016 23:03:21 GMT -5
Hope everything goes ok!
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Post by julianna on Apr 13, 2016 13:18:31 GMT -5
Son of a gun.... sorry to hear this. That is a lot of quick weight gain for sure. Really hope the vet can help again. Best Wishes
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Post by Jan and Shah on Apr 13, 2016 22:31:54 GMT -5
Even though I have been very distressed about Shah, I have also been worried about Peppy. How did he go?
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Post by easttex on Apr 14, 2016 6:32:49 GMT -5
Not well, I'm afraid. He had another ultrasound, and the mass is getting bigger. And there is now a pretty clear indication that it involves the liver rather than the reproductive tract. It could be both places as well, which might explain why the lupron seemed to help before. Nearly all signs are pointing to liver cancer.
They took some fluid off his belly, but I don't think it gave him much relief, and he still had labored breathing last night. A sample of the fluid is being examined for cancer cells, but even if they don't show up, cancer is not eliminated. It will also be cultured for bacterial infection. I asked that he be given lupron on the very small chance that it will help again, but I don't have too much hope there.
It was a very long day for both of us, and I think he was pretty worn out by the time we got home. He did eat a little. I'm going to try going back to syringe feeding, to keep his liver working. We're tripling his pain medication. Other than that, I'm waiting for test results. I should get the cytology today or tomorrow, but the culture will take several days.
I have to be prepared for him to go downhill very quickly. I'm trying to balance that with hoping for the best.
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