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Kasey will have her surgery to remove her second mast cell tumor. The tumor is in the same location of her leg amputation. Her leg was amputated a year and a half ago due to a mast cell tumor. She received steroid injections on Thursday to reduce the size of the tumor. The injections worked well. The size of the tumor reduced and it has stayed down. I will drop her off tomorrow morning. All I can do now is pray for a successful surgery and the results of the tumor to be low grade!
Danell and Kasey 🙂
You are all in our hearts and minds, please keep us posted, we'll be cheering Kasey on!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Best of luck tomorrow Kasey!
Murphy, became a tripawd on August 17, 2015. Went to the rainbow bridge on July 5, 2016.
Please keep us posted! I'll be thinking of you guys tomorrow.
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Yes ineedy, the whole community is cheering for you Kasey...and that's a lot of cheering sweet girl!
Do they keep Kasey overnight or can she come home same day?
Hang in there!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
The most positive of thoughts coming your way, let us know how it goes.
paula and nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Kasey, we are thinking of you!! Lots of PAWsitive vibes coming your way! 🙂
Miss Mollie Moo and Family
She made it through surgery with no problems. I'm going to pick her up in a little bit 🙂
YAAAAAAAAAY! This senior girl knows how to rock surgery!! Keep on rockin' Kasey!!!!
Ice cream for you tonight!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
Thanks for the great update! Please keep us posted.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
I guess my earlier reply didn't take! so CONGRATS!!! Can't wait to have her home with you!
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
She's home but in a lot of pain! She keeps trying to get comfy but she can't so she keeps moving which I'm sure is making the pain worse. I gave her a pain pill at dinner and I can tell it's kicking in, but the fact that she can't get comfy is not helping. I don't know what to do for her when I go to bed. The actual suture site is bigger than I thought it would be. They had to go in deep to make sure they got enough margin around the tumor. Any suggestions for what I can do? It's just me here and the other two dogs. I have to work tomorrow. I have the cone of shame and a shirt the vet said I can put around her so the other dogs don't bother it.
When her leg was amputated they kept her overnight so I didn't have to see the first night of actual pain. This is horrible!
I am glad she is home. What kinds of pain meds did they give her and if you think it isn't enough try giving them a call if they have an emergency number. I am sure once she settles in she will rest. I brought Sassy home the first night but she was so doped up on all the surgery meds that she slept the whole night I didn't though.
Maybe just try sitting with her and rubbing her back or ears. Sassy always like that when she was in pain. Did they suggest ice or anything?
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
She is on Tramadol (50mg) for pain. She only weighs about 24 pounds. I didn't think about putting ice on her. They didn't say to do that or not to do that. I know whey said I could when she had her amputation.
I remember one time my vet said one of the main reasons they kept dogs overnight for slaying way back in the day was because it was too hard for the owners to watch the first 24 hrs. of recovery.
Poor Kasey's surgical site is lrobably throbbing like crazy, PLUS, she's still co fused with all the anesthesia getting out of her system.
As Michelle said, just try and co fort and soothe her and keep her lain meds in her on a very consistent basis. You probably won't get much sleep tonight, or tomorrow night. Do you HAVE to go to work tomorrow? Do you have someone who xould check on Kasey if you do!
I KNOW this is scary and hard to watch. When it's just you and your dogs, it even seems scarier...I know! We are right here with you though, okay? You aren't alone!
How often did the vet say to give the Tramadol?
Okay, we'll be checking in for updates, okay?
Sending lots of hugs! Be sure and. B R E A T H E!!!!
Sally and Alumni 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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