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[ARNC]

@Mizmazzle hope it’s good news and a short wait!

[endo]

oh no, best for Carl and you @Mizmazzle

[Oaktavia]

@Mizmazzle wishing the best for Carl

[SKT]

@Mizmazzle oh man I hadn’t seen this. Sending positive energy your way and hope he gets home soon without any trouble.

[sabergirl]

Oh geez, @Mizmazzle no worse feeling than a sick dog. I hope they can come up with a game plan and get him feeling better, soon ️

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@Mizmazzle sending positive energy your way, dude.

[popvulture]

Sending the best healing vibes I've got, @Mizmazzle ️

[ROman]

@Mizmazzle Best of wishes.

[Mizmazzle]

Thanks everyone. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster of a day.

This is where things stand as of now. They are very concerned about his very enlarged spleen. They did an ultrasound today, did a tick borne disease test, and a needle aspiration of the spleen to check for lymphoma and full range of chest x rays. They seemed to feel strongly that the lymphoma was the most likely cause.

Well, the X-rays, tick disease testing and initial spleen cell analysis all came back clear. Apparently several specialists looked at the ultrasound and agree his spleen is way beyond even normal size deviations. They recommend a removal of the spleen and an endoscopy to remove the foreign objects in his stomach.

I spoke with my primary care vet and he strongly advised against the spleen removal. It’s so fucking hard hearing conflicting opinions about this shit. He is adamant that the organs are prone to size and shape variance and removal is too extreme.

I took my primary vets advise and opted to have the endoscopy done to remove the chunks of that mother fucking stuffed bear.

He goes in for the procedure this evening. Hoping to have him home and safe tomorrow afternoon.

[Matt]

God bless you dude. I love my dog but the most I’d spend on her besides the usual stuff is the cost of a shovel.

[Mizmazzle]

Maybe I’ve overshared a bit. Sometimes the forum meets the need of just venting into the ether!

I Suppose these are disturbing and grotesque costs and lengths we go to for this mutt we love so much.

But, pet insurance + no kids + profound loyalty = a dog that gets the best I have to offer.

Granted, if the care I can give him leads to a healthy future, not just dragging out his life for my own selfishness.

[Luijim78]

@Mizmazzle I just read it now my friend, I'm so sorry that your friend has to go through all this , I hope that after the removal of those fragments in the stomach the situation will return to normal. I'm close to you, every time these things happen it breaks my heart . I hope everything goes well

[Aetas]

@Mizmazzle said in Pets:

Maybe I’ve overshared a bit…

Definitely not!
Thoughts are with you.

[popvulture]

Indeed definitely not! Share all you want @Mizmazzle — we’re here

[Matt]

Honestly, I’m not sure I’d do as much for my kids so I may be a poor example.

[Tago Mago]

@Matt said in Pets:

I may be a poor example

It's a tough and thankless job, but somebody's got to do it

[Mizmazzle]

The endoscopy went well and I got the call this morning saying I can bring Carl home!! Beyond relieved to have him back with me. No lymphoma so that is incredible news. No explanation for the enlarged spleen. Guess that’s something we’ll need to keep an eye on moving forward.

He seems really tired and is resting. I know I’m tired as hell myself.

Driving home!!

[Mizmazzle]

Thanks everyone for being a sound board when I needed one!!

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

@Mizmazzle great news and fantastic photo, made my day

[Tago Mago]

@Tago-Mago said in Pets:

@Matt said in Pets:

I may be a poor example

It's a tough and thankless job, but somebody's got to do it

Also @Matt , not many people could pull it off with as much style and panache as you. Keep up the great work!