Re: [pyrnet] HEALTH; CHAT: Sampson, update no foot, results fromradiologist bad news

Hi Linda,

Sampson sure is a beauty. Any age isn't right for conditions such as Sampson's; but, you are right: five really is so young. I know every moment is precious right now and we hope the oncologist can do something to deter or allay Sampson's cancer.

Christine and Kodiak

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From: "Bethany Viney" <Bethany.Viney@tdstelecom.com>
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Subject: RE: [pyrnet] HEALTH; CHAT: Sampson, update no foot, results from radiologist bad news

Linda;

Sampson is absolutely beautiful. I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through.

You are in my thoughts and we are sending big working dog wishes for you Tuesday appointment. We wish you the best.

Beth, Czar, Osa and Tundra from Rural Wisconsin

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Subject: [pyrnet] HEALTH; CHAT: Sampson, update no foot, results from radiologist bad news

Limping on right front noticed on 12/26 and went to vet - xrays.. she said it didn't look like bone cancer. 2.5 weeks later back for follow up xrays and he is limping worse. I steel myself for b.c. She is still thinking a bone infection - xrays do show change. Xrays to radiologist. Results yesterday morning - fast moving bone cancer.

We are soooo sad. He JUST turned 5 on Christmas day and.. we lost the male Pyr, Toby, before him to the same thing (they were no relation to each other). Toby was "at least" 10 though. We adore this big dog, it goes without saying. This is SO unfair after having already gone through it.

I made an appointment for an oncologist in our area for Tuesday and my vet has already sent the xrays forward (Dr. Sarbu in Lynnwood, Wa). I even insured Molly and Sammy after our experience with Toby, but that may not even be helpful, because today (Sat.), he is MUCH worse: foot turned a bit to the side, swollen and we are giving him max pain med: Tramadol 2 tablets three times a day. He is now not even putting weight on the foot - hanging it in the air and it is just killing us. I fear perhaps it has broken? Have a call back into my reg. vet.

very, very sad around here.

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m397/elmochloe/jonandhisbuddy.jpg

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Linda Anderson
Nightsky Farm
Stanwood, Wash.