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A few prayers/good thoughts would be appreciated.
In hindsight, Zeus did not seem as energetic yesterday as normal. This morning he coughed/gagged a few times and then through the day he became very, very lethargic - would hardly stand up to go to the bathroom. Vet visit diagnosed a temp (105.5) and x-rays were a little cloudy. WBC was completely bottomed-out. Dr. R thinks it's the early stages of pneumonia. With the WBCs so low he suspects Zeus caught an infection that settled in the lungs. So, he is in the hospital overnight on IV antibiotics and fluids.
The bit of good news that I can report is that the lung x-rays showed that the met is still single and still appears unchanged!!!
Lisa
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
Definitely in our thoughts for a speedy recovery! Sending some pawsitive thoughts Zeus' way too.
Heather & Spirit Shadow
I wish you all the best for a quick recovery and sending you positive energy!!
If its early stages, it should be easier to treat.
Good luck!!
Melina
Oh Jeez! Poor guy....give him a hug and a belly rub for me. Hopefully the antibiotics kick in fast. I will be praying for you guys.
Suzie and Rizzo
Jack Russell born in 2001. Mast cell cancer found Dec 2009 and right rear amputation. Five rounds of chemo done before all treatment stopped. Living life to the fullest!! Read my story at http://rizzo.tripawds.com
geesh louise, don't be scaring us all, zeus!!!!! you need to listen to your doctors, and rest and start feeling better. great that your met is still 'mr. lonely - party of one'...but you must get your strength back and kick that pneumonia to the curb!!!! we're sending our best ET juju to you and your mom - even s.b. sam and f. melanie are sending their monkeybutt mojo!!!
charon & spirit gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
I don't like to be scared Zeus!
Kick back at Club Vet and get rid of that nasty infection. I want celebratory Zeus fries by the weekend!
The bit of good news that I can report is that the lung x-rays showed that the met is still single and still appears unchanged!!!
The sign of a good cancer-dog Mom - no matter how sick our pups get with anything other than 'c' we find a 'bit of good news' 
.
Way to stay positive Lisa- and strong, healing thoughts headed Zeus' way tonight.
Karen and the pugapalooza
I'm really sorry to hear that. I will be sending you lots of prayers for a speedy recovery for Zeus. It is always really scary when we have to leave them in the hospital overnight. But it is wonderful news that the met is still on its own!
Karen and Spirit Magnum
Magnum: 30th May 2002 to 5th May 2012. Lost her back left leg to osteosarcoma on 5th Sep 2011. Lung mets found on 20th Mar 2012 but it was bone mets in the hip that ended her brave battle. Magnum's motto - "Dream as if you'll live for ever, live as if you'll die today" (James Dean). Loyal, loving, courageous and spirited to the end. My beloved heart dog, see her memoirs from Rainbow Bridge ...... http://princess.....pawds.com/
Sending positive thoughts and healing prayers your way, Zeus! Hopefully you'll get this thing kicked and be back home in a jiffy! Stay strong Zeus!!
Oh my goodness, not our Zeusy! I do love the good news though.... So I'm personally clinging to that!
Now, Zeus, you rest up and get all better and come home again real fast!!! Your angel Abby is keeping an eye out for you and making sure that Lone Met stays a loner!!
Jackie
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
Oh, I'm sorry to hear Zeus isn't feeling well! I hope he's feeling better soon.
Oh no!!! I did a double take when I saw title, thinking it can't our adorable Moosey Zeusy! Please, please, please get better Zeus! You have us so worried!
Lisa,
Let us know if there is anything any of us can do. You know we will be here on pins and needles until we hear good news.
HUGS to you.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Praying for you guys so that Mr. Zeus is feeling better really soon!
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
Oh No! Come con Zeusy- get better!
Spirit Samson was Spirit Tripawd Daisys four legged "brother" and ruled as the self proclaimed head of the Monkeybutt Federations East Coast Division. Lady Chunky Monkey stayed from Oct 2011 and left for the bridge in Apr 2012. Miss Perdy is left and has some big pawprints to fill.
Do you have what it takes to be a Monkeybutt? Find out more at the Monkeybutt Federation
Prayers coming right up! Hugs to you and Zeus too.
Elizabeth, Sammy's mom
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10,
leg fractured 8/27/10,
leg amputated 8/30/10
http://sammyand.....pawds.com/
I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us. Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
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