My baby had to go to the FVS hospital Saturday morning....he was
vomiting and I knew he was in pain.......Dr. Tucker, a very nice
Dr.....Thankful to have her taking care of my baby........took X-rays
and an ultrasound of his chest area and his abdomen....he has a very
large tumor on his chest wall which he has had for a while
now.......they don't want to remove it because it would be very
invasive!.....the ultasound showed infection on the tumor.....the good
news is that his other organs looked ok......his white count was off
the charts......but everything else looked good.......Dr. Tucker
started him on fluids and antibiotics and pain med.....he is doing
better.....he is not vomiting and is eating.....I will confer with the
Oncologist tomorrow to see what can be done about the tumor....maybe
to shrink it. He should be able to come home tomorrow!!
They said he has been so good.....I am proud of my boy!
Depression has set in!
Why is all this sooooo expensive? Not only do people have to deal
with their sick pets but where to get the money! Does it really have
to cost so much?
Update..........Sunday PM.....Brutus would not urinate on his own so they inserted a catheter....he will do this when he is upset....he has some strange ways.......when I went to see him yesterday he was zonked out on pain med....I told them to take him off of it......he was so out of it that he wasn't even happy to see me........he has not been vomiting.....my poor baby.....I hope he will be able to come home....he does not like being away!......I will be talking to the oncologist Monday morning....will keep you updated.......THANKS so much for all your concern!!
Update....Monday PM....I went to see my baby today and he looked very sad.....he will not get up and he will not eat.....more blood tests have been ordered.....I am sick......I am very worried! THANKS so much for your concern and prayers!
Update....September 11, 2007.....Brutus went to Heaven.........
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luvhumpbacks [deleted] 70 months ago | reply
so sorry. poor Brutus.
Tumbleweed Photography ( Carole) 70 months ago | reply
oh sweetheart..I am so sorry to hear this...The poor baby...I know the cost, it is worse then a human...I will be thinking of you...let me know how things go ok...hugs Karen...love ya
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mssharondawn 70 months ago | reply
Oh NO....so sorry to hear this sad news about Brutus....I know how you feel Karen.
Sending healing thoughts his way!!!
We went thru about the same scenario with my older male dog a few mos. ago. Same symptoms as Brutus'. Kept him ovrenight, ran some tests, blood work, etc. Fed him intravenously for 24 hrs. I thought we would lose him for sure! But he bounced back, next day tried jumping out of his cage, so Vet called me at work, said "Come pick him up". He must be doing much better now. So I did. But we still do not know why we almost lost him. Pretty scary indeed and very expensive! I do not have Pet Insurance so every bit of the vet bill came out of my checking acct. Which I don't begrudge. Was just glad to get Taz home again with us. He is my baby...as I am sure Brutus is your baby too.
SolsticeSol 70 months ago | reply
I am so sorry to hear that. It is expensive too. :-( You will be in my thoughts and prayers.. ((((Hugs to you both))))))
cglovesdogs 70 months ago | reply
I am so sorry to hear about Brutus.......Sounds like you have a great Doctor and it is amazing what they can do to help our precious babies. Hang in there......You and Brutus will be in our thoughts and prayers......
MayJ 70 months ago | reply
I'm so very sorry to hear this, poor Brutus and poor you. :-( My thoughts and prayers go out to you both. The high costs are why more and more people are taking out pet insurance on their pets, I guess. We don't have pet insurance at all.
alight 70 months ago | reply
love you both **
healing prayers and light comin' to you still..
(((love)))
Caress 69 months ago | reply
Dear Karen, I'll send your sweet boy my healing vibes.
I''m thinking of you both!
Tarcila.S2.H 69 months ago | reply
Beautiful dog!
furryfriday 69 months ago | reply
When i saw the thumbnail of this pic i immediately knew something was wrong, i don't know why. Poor Brutus. I hope he's home soon. Must be horribly worrying for you. Will be thinking of both of you. Hugs and good vibes to you and the big man. xxx
BlueDolphin_Stefania 69 months ago | reply
It breaks my heart to see Brutus suffered so much pain. The worst thing is that a pet cannot tell you the extent of his pain.
Good thing, I come on your site and see this. I will pray for his recovery and especially to ease his pain.
A hug from me to you, and a gentle hug for Brutus, too that he gets well soon.
mssharondawn 69 months ago | reply
Karen, is there an update on Brutus?
nal from miami 69 months ago | reply
Karen; I am so sorry! I know how worried you must be. Thinking of the two of you.
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nashthebean 69 months ago | reply
hugs
lat454205 / Lisa 69 months ago | reply
Karen....I am so so sorry you lost your baby, Brutus.
Please know how much I care....
Karen Rea 69 months ago | reply
You tried so hard to keep him Karen - he had to go ahead.
He's watching over you xx
No words to say - just hugs x
almostempty [deleted] 69 months ago | reply
Tears in my eyes when i read this...:''(
It's bad to see, you lost someone you loved so much.
kelaltieri 69 months ago | reply
gosh, i don't know what to say. i'm so sorry. :(
homer4k 61 months ago | reply
I am so sorry for you - losing Brutus must have been so very painful. I lost my Snickers just two months ago - she had been fighting advanced arthritis and other conditions for months, and one day I was sitting beside her, pleading with her to fight this, fight to live, and she put her head on my lap and just lay there in pain, telling me she was ready to see God. So I helped her go to Heaven in March. I know she is with God, playing with Brutus now.
The pain is horrible, but the memories are forever. Brutus was loved and is still loved. Amen.
And much love to Brutus!
alight 51 months ago | reply
precious, precious soul... *