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11:40 am
25 January 2014
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Fever went down overnight , but went back up to 104 this morning. Such a roller coaster ride this has been. He is , as we speak, getting more xrays and an ultrasound. Vet is really concerned that there is cancer somewhere else. I have made the decision that he is so sick, that if that is the case, I need to do the easiest thing for him. Hardest for me. I honestly think he would just keep going because he knows how hard it is for me to say goodbye.
If tests show nothing cancer wise, she is still concerned that the infection is not responding to meds. I am going to suggest antifungal also. I bet they love me down there. I will repost as soon as I know anything more, but I got the feeling from his Dr. that she is really worried for him.
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
11:54 am
31 December 2013
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Oh no! I was so sad to read this. I'm so sorry your little guy is still feeling crappy. Praying hard for him (and you!) this morning.
Claudia & Angel Jersey Girl
You are such a good mom. Ty is very lucky to have you. I know how scared you are. We're all sending positive thoughts and love. Please update when you can.
Hugs,
Carol
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22 February 2013
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How could they not love you and Ty?! Besides...we do!!
Good to suggest the antifungal. Who kmows...could be the answer?!
If he has not other indcationof anything else from the xrays, what else is the vet able to do to dtermine the particular strain of infection? Can she send...cultures...blood work...maybe t a teaching school or some speciallab that can determne the strain so they can get the proper antibiodic? Just throwing stuff out there and hoping something sticks!
If the antibiotics brought the fever down last night, alng with the fluids...seems like something must have helped some. Even back to 104 is still lower thanlast night.
Is there anyway you can bring him home and do the fuids, etc. at home. Just being at the vets can make it go up a little.
We're all here with you...just wishing we could do something...we're here though.
Sending you contnued love and continuing healing energy for Ty.
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
1:02 pm
31 August 2013
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I am so sorry to hear that precious Ty is having such difficulty, I am praying very hard for him, you, and your family.
Sending all the {{hugs}} and positive thoughts I possibly can, to all of you.....
Bonnie & Angel Polly
So sorry to hear this. Poor Ty. I do hope they find the answer and it isn't cancer... must say, I don't automatically think of cancer being the cause of a high temperature, and hopefully it isn't that.
Sending many good thoughts!
1:31 pm
13 June 2013
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Oh I am so sad to read this ... I was really hoping I would log in today and see a great news update!!! I can't believe it's the cancer. It doesn't make sense to have such a high fever but I'm not a vet and this is my first journey. I hope they can figure it out soon.
Sending you positive energy!!!
Alison and Shelby
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
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25 September 2009
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Oh Ty! Please get well soon, we are all so sad to read this.
We are using all of the love and pawsitivity that this entire community can gather to help you heal and feel better. You can do it buddy!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Sending lots of prayers and healing thoughts your way for you and Ty!
Cody is our 7 year old Australian Heeler mix boy. Diagnosed on 2/20/14 and became a tripawd 2/21/14! We chose a homeopathic approach and he is being treated by Dr. Loops our of NC.
6:43 pm
25 January 2014
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It is NOT cancer! No signs ANYWHERE! That is the good news. The bad news is , he is still very sick. they have added an antibiotic, just to appease me I think. I have been worried about Babiosis. They sent away a panel for all of those infections but it will be a week to get back. I am glad they went ahead and started new meds. He was so lethargic when I went to visit him today, I thought they had sedated him
He did dig his heels in a bit when it was time to go back. he ate today. His temp when I called a bit ago is still 104.7. I am just at this point praying for a miracle.
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
Good news....no cancer!
Many prayers and hugs from the tripawds community for Ty and you!
Linda and Tucker
7:06 pm
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22 February 2013
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YOU are Ty's miracle, that's for sure!!!
This is sooooooo crazy!! You get the "Award for Most Roller Coaster Rides in the Shortest Amount of Time"!!
And the "BEST Advocate Award"!
And he ate and dugmin his heels!! Come on Ty! You've gotit innyou boy!! You NOW your momma is trying so hard!! And so are you!!
Can he come home tomorrow? Is he still on fluids? Okay, this is another crazy idea......isit possible that is "normal temperature reads a little hugh anyway?? Say it reads 102.5 --103 as his normal...that happens in humans sometimes.
Thanks for keepingmus posted. We're allpulling foryou guys with all the tripawd power we can muster!
Sending so much love!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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25 September 2009
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That really is great news! YES!!!
The fact that he ate is a terrific sign that his body has more energy now. YAY!
We're hoping tomorrow is even better and the fever is gone. A week to get back the lab work seems like a very long time, that would make me craaaaaaaazy. But hang in there, we'll be here to support you.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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8:33 pm
13 June 2013
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Phew!!!! So happy there's no cancer right now!!! Great news! Thank you for keeping us posted. We are all pulling for you!
Hugs,
Alison and Shelby
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
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