Sad news concerning our dog :(

We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
(blood).

My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.

He immediately brought her to the vet.

It looks like it is malignant.

Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
show metastases in the lungs.

It doesn't look good.

She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
group. She has been a delight since day one.

Please keep Parker in your thoughts.

PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
8 hours, 50 minutes.

Oh how I love boxers. They are like living with cartoon characters. Nine
is a fairly mature age for a boxer -- they tend to have respiratory and
cardio problems -- but a tumor is a whole 'nother thing. I hope Parker will
live many more healthy, happy years. Do keep us posted.

ep ooooooooof



<PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

I'll send her some good vibes. You stay strong KittyKat!

<> schreef in bericht ...
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

PKK! Lucifer & I send warm thoughts to Parker and hugs to you at this
scary/sad time. Remember all the good times you shared with him as he
moves onto Rainbow Ridge.

FlatironMike
One year, six months, three weeks, six days, 17 hours, 41 minutes and
48 seconds. 11494 cigarettes not smoked, saving $3,448.17. Life saved:
5 weeks, 4 days, 21 hours, 50 minutes.

I gave Ella a special hug. Zerk, too. (My dog and cat.)

jacks

On Sep 7, 12:35�pm, "PreciousKitty...@gmail.com"
<PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote:
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. �She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. �She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe therewas
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). �Nothing there. �Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. �He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. �There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. �We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. �She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

PKK, warm hugs to you and Parker too. I know what it's like to lose a
companion animal. Years and years ago, I had two ginger cats called
Orville and Wilber, the Right Brothers. At the time we were living in
a Brooklyn brownstone and renovating it at the same time. There was a
lot of coming and going, with the workers in and out all day. I was
working at the time, so I was out of the house most of the day. My
sons were in school and there was someone there to greet them when
they came home.

One night, there was no sign of Orville. I looked all over the house,
in the backyard, all up and down the block. No Orville. We had no
choice but to keep asking people and putting fliers up on lampposts.
Someone called and said that a cat had been seen in the cellar of
another brownstone up the street. We went there and found him huddled
on a ledge in the celler, all bedraggled and hungry. He had been gone
for almost a week. We took him home, but he never recovered from his
excursion. He died about a week later.

Our pets become part of our families and we love them and nurture them
like children. Currently, I have only one cat, no dogs. My Mimi is
11 years old. She's is a great sleeper, but she wakes up at the least
sound. She doesn't play as much as she used to, but she always wants
to be where I am. Sometimes she tries to "help" me at the computer.
This usually means resting her head on my left hand; this makes typing
a bit difficult. If I leave the keyboard, she will try to rest her
head on that. A little spritz from the water bottle will keep her off
the keyboard.

I know you must love Parker just as I have loved all of the various
cats, dogs, snakes, geckos, goldfish, turtles, etc., that have passed
through my life. I remember Jake the Snake and Nick the Gecko very
well. They really belonged to my younger son, who took good care of
them. Reptiles don't get very attached to their humans, although Jake
would let me handle him and twine himself around my arm, but if Evan
came near Jake would stretch himself out toward his shoulder and make
the transition without ever falling off.

Just to keep this animal tale OT, Mrs. Mimi Katz, my current
housemate, has never lived in a smoking home.

I will be thinking of you and Parker.

Joyce
10 years pushing 11

(((( Kitty)))))

I'll be thinking of Parker and hope it's not a huge Tumor but rather
something small that can heal.

/me tosses some healing snow balls to Parker

PolarBear

--
"There is a light at the end of every
tunnel ..just pray it's not a train!"
/me walking in a tunnel until she finds the light.



<PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

Sorry to be tagging on to Joyce's heartfelt story-- I have lost the
original post. Just wanted to say I am so sorry about Parker. I hope
for the best for him. Big hugs from me and mine to you and yours.

Best,

elle


kestrel wrote:
> On Sep 7, 12:35�pm, "PreciousKitty...@gmail.com"
> <PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
>> little while now. �She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
>> losing weight. �She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
>> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
>> past). �Nothing there. �Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
>> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
>> (blood).
>>
>> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. �He looked inside her
>> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>>
>> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>>
>> It looks like it is malignant.
>>
>> Biopsy Tuesday. �There is a strong possibility that she may be put
>> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
>> show metastases in the lungs.
>>
>> It doesn't look good.
>>
>> She has been such a wonderful dog. �We got her from a Boxer rescue
>> group. �She has been a delight since day one.
>>
>> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>>
>> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
>> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
>> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
>> 8 hours, 50 minutes.
>
> PKK, warm hugs to you and Parker too. I know what it's like to lose a
> companion animal. Years and years ago, I had two ginger cats called
> Orville and Wilber, the Right Brothers. At the time we were living in
> a Brooklyn brownstone and renovating it at the same time. There was a
> lot of coming and going, with the workers in and out all day. I was
> working at the time, so I was out of the house most of the day. My
> sons were in school and there was someone there to greet them when
> they came home.
>
> One night, there was no sign of Orville. I looked all over the house,
> in the backyard, all up and down the block. No Orville. We had no
> choice but to keep asking people and putting fliers up on lampposts.
> Someone called and said that a cat had been seen in the cellar of
> another brownstone up the street. We went there and found him huddled
> on a ledge in the celler, all bedraggled and hungry. He had been gone
> for almost a week. We took him home, but he never recovered from his
> excursion. He died about a week later.
>
> Our pets become part of our families and we love them and nurture them
> like children. Currently, I have only one cat, no dogs. My Mimi is
> 11 years old. She's is a great sleeper, but she wakes up at the least
> sound. She doesn't play as much as she used to, but she always wants
> to be where I am. Sometimes she tries to "help" me at the computer.
> This usually means resting her head on my left hand; this makes typing
> a bit difficult. If I leave the keyboard, she will try to rest her
> head on that. A little spritz from the water bottle will keep her off
> the keyboard.
>
> I know you must love Parker just as I have loved all of the various
> cats, dogs, snakes, geckos, goldfish, turtles, etc., that have passed
> through my life. I remember Jake the Snake and Nick the Gecko very
> well. They really belonged to my younger son, who took good care of
> them. Reptiles don't get very attached to their humans, although Jake
> would let me handle him and twine himself around my arm, but if Evan
> came near Jake would stretch himself out toward his shoulder and make
> the transition without ever falling off.
>
> Just to keep this animal tale OT, Mrs. Mimi Katz, my current
> housemate, has never lived in a smoking home.
>
> I will be thinking of you and Parker.
>
> Joyce
> 10 years pushing 11

I'll be keeping you and Parker in my thoughts and prayers. Experienced a
similar thing with one of our dogs. The more you love them the more it
hurts.
ChrisB
<PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

((((((((((((Healing thoughts for Parker & Family)))))))))))))))))

PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com wrote:
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

--
Reminder: don't forget to let my inner child loose...

awww I am sorry. I don't know what else to say I have 2 dogs myself and the
thought of one day having to go through this is heart breaking
--
Lynn VOF+ Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."



<PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com wrote:
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.


Sorry to hear about your dog, PKK.... It's sad to lose a trusted
companion. Stay strong and don't let it blow your quit....

((((((((((PKK))))))))))


Cindy
Smobriety comes to: 1Y 8M 0W 1D 19H 30Mns $-Saved to date: $2396.83
Cigs not smoked: 12136

On Sep 8, 7:15*am, Cindy Murray <c1ndyl...@tx.rr.com> wrote:
> PreciousKitty...@gmail.com wrote:
> > We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> > little while now. *She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> > losing weight. *She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> > a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> > past). *Nothing there. *Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> > wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> > (blood).
>
> > My husband discovered the problem on Friday. *He looked inside her
> > mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> > He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> > It looks like it is malignant.
>
> > Biopsy Tuesday. *There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> > down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> > show metastases in the lungs.
>
> > It doesn't look good.
>
> > She has been such a wonderful dog. *We got her from a Boxer rescue
> > group. *She has been a delight since day one.
>
> > Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> > PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> > One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> > cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> > 8 hours, 50 minutes.
>
> Sorry to hear about your dog, PKK.... *It's sad to lose a trusted
> companion. *Stay strong and don't let it blow your quit....
>
> ((((((((((PKK))))))))))
>
> Cindy
> Smobriety comes to: 1Y *8M *0W *1D *19H 30Mns *$-Saved to date:$2396.83
> * Cigs not smoked: 12136- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks for all the warm thoughts and good vibes sent my way and
Parker's way. She will go in early tomorrow morning to see the vet.
We just won't know...until the vet does the chest xrays, exam and
biopsy. It is so hard not knowing. I think I cried most of the
weekend. We have all shed a lot of tears for her. I just want to do
the right thing for her. I look at her and know that her life is in
our hands...I don't want her to suffer. I just want her to get
better...BUT...at this point, we are leaving the final recommendation
up to our vet, because we don't know what we should do. I guess we
won't until he gets in there to really take a good look. I will try
to post tomorrow to let you know what happens.

As for my quit...I have no intentions of smoking. Whether I smoke or
not will have no bearing on what will happen with Parker. It wouldn't
make me feel better, and it wouldn't help her any, either. It will
not change anything. So, as to the smoking, I have no desire to add
that burden to this sad situation.

I am hoping that this is something that our vet can fix. I am hoping
that this tumor can be removed. I am hoping that it is not
malignant. She is a good dog who has done nothing but be a loyal
friend and companion to our family.

PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
One year, four weeks, 22 hours, 50 minutes and 15 seconds. 7899
cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,369.71. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
10 hours, 15 minutes.

On Sep 8, 8:51*am, "PreciousKitty...@gmail.com"
<PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sep 8, 7:15*am, Cindy Murray <c1ndyl...@tx.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > PreciousKitty...@gmail.com wrote:
> > > We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> > > little while now. *She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> > > losing weight. *She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> > > a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> > > past). *Nothing there. *Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> > > wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> > > (blood).
>
> > > My husband discovered the problem on Friday. *He looked inside her
> > > mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> > > He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> > > It looks like it is malignant.
>
> > > Biopsy Tuesday. *There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> > > down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> > > show metastases in the lungs.
>
> > > It doesn't look good.
>
> > > She has been such a wonderful dog. *We got her from a Boxer rescue
> > > group. *She has been a delight since day one.
>
> > > Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> > > PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> > > One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> > > cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> > > 8 hours, 50 minutes.
>
> > Sorry to hear about your dog, PKK.... *It's sad to lose a trusted
> > companion. *Stay strong and don't let it blow your quit....
>
> > ((((((((((PKK))))))))))
>
> > Cindy
> > Smobriety comes to: 1Y *8M *0W *1D *19H 30Mns *$-Saved to date: $2396.83
> > * Cigs not smoked: 12136- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Thanks for all the warm thoughts and good vibes sent my way and
> Parker's way. *She will go in early tomorrow morning to see the vet.
> We just won't know...until the vet does the chest xrays, exam and
> biopsy. *It is so hard not knowing. *I think I cried most of the
> weekend. *We have all shed a lot of tears for her. *I just want to do
> the right thing for her. *I look at her and know that her life is in
> our hands...I don't want her to suffer. *I just want her to get
> better...BUT...at this point, we are leaving the final recommendation
> up to our vet, because we don't know what we should do. *I guess we
> won't until he gets in there to really take a good look. *I will try
> to post tomorrow to let you know what happens.
>
> As for my quit...I have no intentions of smoking. *Whether I smoke or
> not will have no bearing on what will happen with Parker. *It wouldn't
> make me feel better, and it wouldn't help her any, either. *It will
> not change anything. *So, as to the smoking, I have no desire to add
> that burden to this sad situation.
>
> I am hoping that this is something that our vet can fix. *I am hoping
> that this tumor can be removed. *I am hoping that it is not
> malignant. *She is a good dog who has done nothing but be a loyal
> friend and companion to our family.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 22 hours, 50 minutes and 15 seconds. 7899
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,369.71. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 10 hours, 15 minutes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Waiting to hear!!!!!!!
Stay precious!!!!

Warm and positive thoughts for you((((((Precious and Parker)))))))

PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com wrote:

>
> I am hoping that this is something that our vet can fix. I am hoping
> that this tumor can be removed. I am hoping that it is not
> malignant. She is a good dog who has done nothing but be a loyal
> friend and companion to our family.

And I am hoping right along with you. Best vibes and thoughts possible
going our for Parker right now.

hugs,

elle

The kitties (they like dogs) and I are saying extra prayers for
Parker. I am so sorry. The thought of something happening to any
beloved animal is just gut wrenching.

Ashley

Dear PKK,
Regardless of the test results, you'll make an informed and right decision.
Parker is in my thoughts and prayers. As are you and your family.
God Bless.


<PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:89c205bd-75f3-4da6-962d-cd02a89312eb@34g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
On Sep 8, 7:15 am, Cindy Murray <c1ndyl...@tx.rr.com> wrote:
> PreciousKitty...@gmail.com wrote:
> > We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> > little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> > losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> > a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> > past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> > wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> > (blood).
>
> > My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> > mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> > He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> > It looks like it is malignant.
>
> > Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> > down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> > show metastases in the lungs.
>
> > It doesn't look good.
>
> > She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> > group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> > Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> > PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> > One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> > cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> > 8 hours, 50 minutes.
>
> Sorry to hear about your dog, PKK.... It's sad to lose a trusted
> companion. Stay strong and don't let it blow your quit....
>
> ((((((((((PKK))))))))))
>
> Cindy
> Smobriety comes to: 1Y 8M 0W 1D 19H 30Mns $-Saved to date: $2396.83
> Cigs not smoked: 12136- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks for all the warm thoughts and good vibes sent my way and
Parker's way. She will go in early tomorrow morning to see the vet.
We just won't know...until the vet does the chest xrays, exam and
biopsy. It is so hard not knowing. I think I cried most of the
weekend. We have all shed a lot of tears for her. I just want to do
the right thing for her. I look at her and know that her life is in
our hands...I don't want her to suffer. I just want her to get
better...BUT...at this point, we are leaving the final recommendation
up to our vet, because we don't know what we should do. I guess we
won't until he gets in there to really take a good look. I will try
to post tomorrow to let you know what happens.

As for my quit...I have no intentions of smoking. Whether I smoke or
not will have no bearing on what will happen with Parker. It wouldn't
make me feel better, and it wouldn't help her any, either. It will
not change anything. So, as to the smoking, I have no desire to add
that burden to this sad situation.

I am hoping that this is something that our vet can fix. I am hoping
that this tumor can be removed. I am hoping that it is not
malignant. She is a good dog who has done nothing but be a loyal
friend and companion to our family.

PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
One year, four weeks, 22 hours, 50 minutes and 15 seconds. 7899
cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,369.71. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
10 hours, 15 minutes.

Sending prayers for Parker.

(((PKK)))

Hugs,
Cat



<PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> (blood).
>
> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> It looks like it is malignant.
>
> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> show metastases in the lungs.
>
> It doesn't look good.
>
> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>
> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> 8 hours, 50 minutes.

On Sep 9, 1:31*pm, "CuckooCat" <si...@laughing.net> wrote:
> Sending prayers for Parker.
>
> (((PKK)))
>
> Hugs,
> Cat
>
> <PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>
>
>
> > We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> > little while now. *She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> > losing weight. *She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> > a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> > past). *Nothing there. *Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> > wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> > (blood).
>
> > My husband discovered the problem on Friday. *He looked inside her
> > mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> > He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> > It looks like it is malignant.
>
> > Biopsy Tuesday. *There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> > down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> > show metastases in the lungs.
>
> > It doesn't look good.
>
> > She has been such a wonderful dog. *We got her from a Boxer rescue
> > group. *She has been a delight since day one.
>
> > Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> > PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> > One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> > cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> > 8 hours, 50 minutes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Update on Parker:

She is still with us. I am am filled with gratitude.

Her chest xrays were negative (no metastases). The vet proceded with
the removal of the tumor. He thinks he got it all. He hopes that he
did. He believes it is malignant.

This could go one way...or, the other.

In a best case scenario, the wound in her mouth will form normal
granulation tissue and will heal up uneventfully. In a worst case
scenario, the tumor/malignancy will regrow in an aggressive manner.

We have bought Parker some time. I think we did the right thing. I
stopped by to see her before I went to work. She was very sedated,
receiving pain meds...had some bleeding/swelling from her mouth. I
was so happy to see her alive. She briefly looked up at me...and
wagged her tail. She couldn't do much more than that. She will
remain at the vet overnight. I should be able to pick her up tomorrow
after work.

My son (10 years old), called me from the school x 3 today. He was
worried sick about his dog. I wish I could be home when his dad
brings him to go see Parker at the vet this evening. He will be so
excited. My daughter will be thrilled. We all are.

I know this...will probably not be the end of the story...but, for
now, the vet thought this was an appropriate step to take. I hope we
did the right thing. We could have elected to euthanize her, but, did
not. I hope by doing this we haven't prolonged suffering. It is so
hard having this beautiful animal's life in our hands...what if we
didn't do the right thing...?

My vet said he remains very concerned...I don't think he feels very
confidant about her prognosis...

For now, thank you all for your warm thoughts, kind
words...everything.

I will give her extra hugs and kisses when I get her home tomorrow.

PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
Lost my work meter... Over a year...that's for sure! Saved a bunch of
$$$. Saved a bunch of life!

I'm sure you did the right thing. The vet has a good idea of how much or
little pain might be involved in the surgery, as well as the prognosis, so
IMHO you did right to listen to his advice.

Personally, I think you have every reason to be optimistic. I've seen many
non-metastatic tumors removed from cats and dogs, and they go on to have
plenty of quality time, and often a "normal" life span.

ep ooooooooof


<PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:7ceab4ae-a5a1-492f-bed5-06279062ef4f@i76g2000hsf.googlegroups.com...
Update on Parker:

She is still with us. I am am filled with gratitude.

Her chest xrays were negative (no metastases). The vet proceded with
the removal of the tumor. He thinks he got it all. He hopes that he
did. He believes it is malignant.

This could go one way...or, the other.

In a best case scenario, the wound in her mouth will form normal
granulation tissue and will heal up uneventfully. In a worst case
scenario, the tumor/malignancy will regrow in an aggressive manner.

We have bought Parker some time. I think we did the right thing. I
stopped by to see her before I went to work. She was very sedated,
receiving pain meds...had some bleeding/swelling from her mouth. I
was so happy to see her alive. She briefly looked up at me...and
wagged her tail. She couldn't do much more than that. She will
remain at the vet overnight. I should be able to pick her up tomorrow
after work.

My son (10 years old), called me from the school x 3 today. He was
worried sick about his dog. I wish I could be home when his dad
brings him to go see Parker at the vet this evening. He will be so
excited. My daughter will be thrilled. We all are.

I know this...will probably not be the end of the story...but, for
now, the vet thought this was an appropriate step to take. I hope we
did the right thing. We could have elected to euthanize her, but, did
not. I hope by doing this we haven't prolonged suffering. It is so
hard having this beautiful animal's life in our hands...what if we
didn't do the right thing...?

My vet said he remains very concerned...I don't think he feels very
confidant about her prognosis...

For now, thank you all for your warm thoughts, kind
words...everything.

I will give her extra hugs and kisses when I get her home tomorrow.

PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
Lost my work meter... Over a year...that's for sure! Saved a bunch of
$$$. Saved a bunch of life!

You did the right thing, for sure. I go through a very similar debate
with myself over my own dog, who has multiple severe problems but is not
actually sick enough for me to feel comfortable doing "the deed." I am
reassured by others over and over again that when the time is right for
that he will let me know. Parker will too.

Hoping for the best possible outcome here, and keeping Parker and your
family in my thoughts.

Hugs,

elle
8y

PreciousKittyKat@gmail.com wrote:
> On Sep 9, 1:31 pm, "CuckooCat" <si...@laughing.net> wrote:
>> Sending prayers for Parker.
>>
>> (((PKK)))
>>
>> Hugs,
>> Cat
>>
>> <PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
>>
>>
>>
>>> We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
>>> little while now. She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
>>> losing weight. She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
>>> a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
>>> past). Nothing there. Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
>>> wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
>>> (blood).
>>> My husband discovered the problem on Friday. He looked inside her
>>> mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>>> He immediately brought her to the vet.
>>> It looks like it is malignant.
>>> Biopsy Tuesday. There is a strong possibility that she may be put
>>> down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
>>> show metastases in the lungs.
>>> It doesn't look good.
>>> She has been such a wonderful dog. We got her from a Boxer rescue
>>> group. She has been a delight since day one.
>>> Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>>> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
>>> One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
>>> cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
>>> 8 hours, 50 minutes.- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Update on Parker:
>
> She is still with us. I am am filled with gratitude.
>
> Her chest xrays were negative (no metastases). The vet proceded with
> the removal of the tumor. He thinks he got it all. He hopes that he
> did. He believes it is malignant.
>
> This could go one way...or, the other.
>
> In a best case scenario, the wound in her mouth will form normal
> granulation tissue and will heal up uneventfully. In a worst case
> scenario, the tumor/malignancy will regrow in an aggressive manner.
>
> We have bought Parker some time. I think we did the right thing. I
> stopped by to see her before I went to work. She was very sedated,
> receiving pain meds...had some bleeding/swelling from her mouth. I
> was so happy to see her alive. She briefly looked up at me...and
> wagged her tail. She couldn't do much more than that. She will
> remain at the vet overnight. I should be able to pick her up tomorrow
> after work.
>
> My son (10 years old), called me from the school x 3 today. He was
> worried sick about his dog. I wish I could be home when his dad
> brings him to go see Parker at the vet this evening. He will be so
> excited. My daughter will be thrilled. We all are.
>
> I know this...will probably not be the end of the story...but, for
> now, the vet thought this was an appropriate step to take. I hope we
> did the right thing. We could have elected to euthanize her, but, did
> not. I hope by doing this we haven't prolonged suffering. It is so
> hard having this beautiful animal's life in our hands...what if we
> didn't do the right thing...?
>
> My vet said he remains very concerned...I don't think he feels very
> confidant about her prognosis...
>
> For now, thank you all for your warm thoughts, kind
> words...everything.
>
> I will give her extra hugs and kisses when I get her home tomorrow.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> Lost my work meter... Over a year...that's for sure! Saved a bunch of
> $$$. Saved a bunch of life!
>

On Sep 9, 5:02*pm, "PreciousKitty...@gmail.com"
<PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sep 9, 1:31*pm, "CuckooCat" <si...@laughing.net> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Sending prayers for Parker.
>
> > (((PKK)))
>
> > Hugs,
> > Cat
>
> > <PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com....
>
> > > We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> > > little while now. *She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> > > losing weight. *She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe there was
> > > a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> > > past). *Nothing there. *Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> > > wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> > > (blood).
>
> > > My husband discovered the problem on Friday. *He looked inside her
> > > mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> > > He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> > > It looks like it is malignant.
>
> > > Biopsy Tuesday. *There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> > > down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> > > show metastases in the lungs.
>
> > > It doesn't look good.
>
> > > She has been such a wonderful dog. *We got her from a Boxer rescue
> > > group. *She has been a delight since day one.
>
> > > Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> > > PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> > > One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> > > cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> > > 8 hours, 50 minutes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Update on Parker:
>
> She is still with us. *I am am filled with gratitude.
>
> Her chest xrays were negative (no metastases). *The vet proceded with
> the removal of the tumor. *He thinks he got it all. *He hopes that he
> did. *He believes it is malignant.
>
> This could go one way...or, the other.
>
> In a best case scenario, the wound in her mouth will form normal
> granulation tissue and will heal up uneventfully. *In a worst case
> scenario, the tumor/malignancy will regrow in an aggressive manner.
>
> We have bought Parker some time. *I think we did the right thing. *I
> stopped by to see her before I went to work. *She was very sedated,
> receiving pain meds...had some bleeding/swelling from her mouth. *I
> was so happy to see her alive. *She briefly looked up at me...and
> wagged her tail. *She couldn't do much more than that. *She will
> remain at the vet overnight. *I should be able to pick her up tomorrow
> after work.
>
> My son (10 years old), called me from the school x 3 today. *He was
> worried sick about his dog. *I wish I could be home when his dad
> brings him to go see Parker at the vet this evening. *He will be so
> excited. *My daughter will be thrilled. *We all are.
>
> I know this...will probably not be the end of the story...but, for
> now, the vet thought this was an appropriate step to take. *I hope we
> did the right thing. *We could have elected to euthanize her, but, did
> not. *I hope by doing this we haven't prolonged suffering. *It is so
> hard having this beautiful animal's life in our hands...what if we
> didn't do the right thing...?
>
> My vet said he remains very concerned...I don't think he feels very
> confidant about her prognosis...
>
> For now, thank you all for your warm thoughts, kind
> words...everything.
>
> I will give her extra hugs and kisses when I get her home tomorrow.
>
> PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> Lost my work meter... Over a year...that's for sure! *Saved a bunch of
> $$$. *Saved a bunch of life!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Edna made me feel better.
You have 13 months tomorrow.
1st I've heard of this 10 yr old son.
I hope he wasn't calling from a cel phone.
Show us a pic of Parker when he gets home tomorrow.
Stay precious.

Oh, I am so very sorry. Have been in your place and it's so difficult
to have to make the right decision. My last cat Meggie had a mouth
tumor and they advised me to let her go. On the other hand, Maggie, my
precious dog, had surgery for an ear tumor and lived several pretty good
years after. Good luck with whatever you must do.
Ann

Will send Parker some more good vibes. Stay strong.

((((((((((Parker and his loving family))))))))))



Cindy
Smobriety comes to: 1Y 8M 0W 3D 19H 40Mns $-Saved to date: $2404.73
Cigs not smoked: 12176

On Sep 9, 9:44*pm, DavidL <Dvd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sep 9, 5:02*pm, "PreciousKitty...@gmail.com"
>
>
>
>
>
> <PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Sep 9, 1:31*pm, "CuckooCat" <si...@laughing.net> wrote:
>
> > > Sending prayers for Parker.
>
> > > (((PKK)))
>
> > > Hugs,
> > > Cat
>
> > > <PreciousKitty...@gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> > >news:332e5486-6001-4c94-8622-72a45d240db7@d77g2000hsb.googlegroups.com....
>
> > > > We've been concerned about our 9 year old Boxer dog, Parker, for a
> > > > little while now. *She is a little on the chuby side, but, has been
> > > > losing weight. *She kept licking her paw...we thought maybe therewas
> > > > a tumor developing (she has had mast cell tumors removed in the
> > > > past). *Nothing there. *Then, we noted she was beginning to drool, and
> > > > wherever she would sit, there would be a little pinkish tinged stain
> > > > (blood).
>
> > > > My husband discovered the problem on Friday. *He looked inside her
> > > > mouth with a flashlight and discovered a HUGE TUMOR/GROWTH.
>
> > > > He immediately brought her to the vet.
>
> > > > It looks like it is malignant.
>
> > > > Biopsy Tuesday. *There is a strong possibility that she may be put
> > > > down, should the tumor be too vascular...or, if the chest radiographs
> > > > show metastases in the lungs.
>
> > > > It doesn't look good.
>
> > > > She has been such a wonderful dog. *We got her from a Boxer rescue
> > > > group. *She has been a delight since day one.
>
> > > > Please keep Parker in your thoughts.
>
> > > > PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> > > > One year, four weeks, 2 hours, 35 minutes and 17 seconds. 7882
> > > > cigarettes not smoked, saving $2,364.65. Life saved: 3 weeks, 6 days,
> > > > 8 hours, 50 minutes.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Update on Parker:
>
> > She is still with us. *I am am filled with gratitude.
>
> > Her chest xrays were negative (no metastases). *The vet proceded with
> > the removal of the tumor. *He thinks he got it all. *He hopes that he
> > did. *He believes it is malignant.
>
> > This could go one way...or, the other.
>
> > In a best case scenario, the wound in her mouth will form normal
> > granulation tissue and will heal up uneventfully. *In a worst case
> > scenario, the tumor/malignancy will regrow in an aggressive manner.
>
> > We have bought Parker some time. *I think we did the right thing. *I
> > stopped by to see her before I went to work. *She was very sedated,
> > receiving pain meds...had some bleeding/swelling from her mouth. *I
> > was so happy to see her alive. *She briefly looked up at me...and
> > wagged her tail. *She couldn't do much more than that. *She will
> > remain at the vet overnight. *I should be able to pick her up tomorrow
> > after work.
>
> > My son (10 years old), called me from the school x 3 today. *He was
> > worried sick about his dog. *I wish I could be home when his dad
> > brings him to go see Parker at the vet this evening. *He will be so
> > excited. *My daughter will be thrilled. *We all are.
>
> > I know this...will probably not be the end of the story...but, for
> > now, the vet thought this was an appropriate step to take. *I hope we
> > did the right thing. *We could have elected to euthanize her, but, did
> > not. *I hope by doing this we haven't prolonged suffering. *It is so
> > hard having this beautiful animal's life in our hands...what if we
> > didn't do the right thing...?
>
> > My vet said he remains very concerned...I don't think he feels very
> > confidant about her prognosis...
>
> > For now, thank you all for your warm thoughts, kind
> > words...everything.
>
> > I will give her extra hugs and kisses when I get her home tomorrow.
>
> > PreciousKittyKat =^..^=
> > Lost my work meter... Over a year...that's for sure! *Saved a bunch of
> > $$$. *Saved a bunch of life!- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Edna made me feel better.
> You have 13 months tomorrow.
> 1st I've heard of this 10 yr old son.
>