Inflammatory disease on brain/loss of eyesight
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I'm keeping you and your Bobby in my thoughts and prayers, and hope for the very best outcome for him. He is a much loved boy and you are doing everything you can for him. Continued healing and positive vibes flying to him. Please keep us posted. Try not to worry, though I know that is much easier said than done. (((Hugs)))
ElisabethMc
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Hello all,
It's been a strange couple of days for us but at last we have some answers of sorts. Bobbity has had every test available and the MRI scan revealed two 'lesions' on his brain. They said this would be three things; inflammation, infection, or cancer.
He was kept in overnight last night with the hope of starting treatment to restore his eyesight today, but vet rang earlier to say that they wanted to do more tests to identify if it was lymphoma....... As you can imagine, we're devastated. While we won't know for certain until Monday/Tuesday next week, it's looking as if everything is pointing toward it and my beautiful little baby will need to undergo chemo.
He's only three and half and I can't believe this is happening, my little Boo Boo and his silly long tongue and ridiculous habits which make us laugh and fall in love with him more each day. Everyone he meets falls in love with him and he is the most loving and affectionate boy you could ever wish to meet.
I am preparing for the worst as in we will need to face this and deal with it and all we can do now is look after him and give him lots of care. I'm so confused, the only symptoms he's shown of having anything wrong is the sudden blindness - there has been no sickness or weight loss like been described and I know each case is different. I wish I was waking up from a bad dream and they will turn round and say it's not the cancer and something else..... but of course, I have to be realistic and strong for my baby and his brother and the rest of the family will take the best of care of him
The vet said he woke up from his MRI scan and immediately wanted food!!! That made me smile so much. He's a brave and wonderful little fella and he's been through so much in his life. He went to a vile home at 8 weeks old where he was bullied by two other dogs and fed on absolute rubbish - a tin of the worst 'value' brand supermarket food a day. We had a call nine months later from the breeder to say that the owners wanted rid of him - and as I had such a soft spot for him in the litter, we went to see him. He was in a bad way, underweight and nothing compared to his brother in terms of health and overall physical appearance. The owners wanted money and nothing else, the same cash they paid for him nine months earlier so they were not concerned at all with where he was going, just wanted rid of him and their money back. I took him there and then. They didn't even give me so much as his favourite toy, if he had any, and his collar was chewed, bitten and ragged from where the other dogs had bitten/attacked or just used him as toy. We took him straight home to his brother Jack and they were the best of friends from day one and we put him right ont he best food and best care that we could. It took a lot of adjusting, he had a few behavioural problems which are still not sorted. He doesn't take lightly to other dogs, although has never once had a 'cross word' with Jack. But we deal with it responsibly and he's not allowed off the lead unless it's safe and we make sure he's not in a stressful situation with another dog. But with humans it's a different story. He gives his heart to absolute everyone and anyone who comes in the house ( after a few minutes of sussing them out...) and he charms them with his little paw trick. Just walking up to them and placing his paw on them.......... He has an absolute heart of gold and is just such a beautiful little doogle bear as we call him. We've had him two and half years now and he's truly part of the family and has grown into the most amazing dog.
Sorry to go on, I just can't believe this is happening and wish I could do something to make him better and make him live a longer life that he deserves.
Thank you so much for your words of support and kind comments. It's meant the world to us.
I'll keep you updated on his progress, but he's a little fighter and I know he won't give up!
xxxx
It's been a strange couple of days for us but at last we have some answers of sorts. Bobbity has had every test available and the MRI scan revealed two 'lesions' on his brain. They said this would be three things; inflammation, infection, or cancer.
He was kept in overnight last night with the hope of starting treatment to restore his eyesight today, but vet rang earlier to say that they wanted to do more tests to identify if it was lymphoma....... As you can imagine, we're devastated. While we won't know for certain until Monday/Tuesday next week, it's looking as if everything is pointing toward it and my beautiful little baby will need to undergo chemo.
He's only three and half and I can't believe this is happening, my little Boo Boo and his silly long tongue and ridiculous habits which make us laugh and fall in love with him more each day. Everyone he meets falls in love with him and he is the most loving and affectionate boy you could ever wish to meet.
I am preparing for the worst as in we will need to face this and deal with it and all we can do now is look after him and give him lots of care. I'm so confused, the only symptoms he's shown of having anything wrong is the sudden blindness - there has been no sickness or weight loss like been described and I know each case is different. I wish I was waking up from a bad dream and they will turn round and say it's not the cancer and something else..... but of course, I have to be realistic and strong for my baby and his brother and the rest of the family will take the best of care of him
The vet said he woke up from his MRI scan and immediately wanted food!!! That made me smile so much. He's a brave and wonderful little fella and he's been through so much in his life. He went to a vile home at 8 weeks old where he was bullied by two other dogs and fed on absolute rubbish - a tin of the worst 'value' brand supermarket food a day. We had a call nine months later from the breeder to say that the owners wanted rid of him - and as I had such a soft spot for him in the litter, we went to see him. He was in a bad way, underweight and nothing compared to his brother in terms of health and overall physical appearance. The owners wanted money and nothing else, the same cash they paid for him nine months earlier so they were not concerned at all with where he was going, just wanted rid of him and their money back. I took him there and then. They didn't even give me so much as his favourite toy, if he had any, and his collar was chewed, bitten and ragged from where the other dogs had bitten/attacked or just used him as toy. We took him straight home to his brother Jack and they were the best of friends from day one and we put him right ont he best food and best care that we could. It took a lot of adjusting, he had a few behavioural problems which are still not sorted. He doesn't take lightly to other dogs, although has never once had a 'cross word' with Jack. But we deal with it responsibly and he's not allowed off the lead unless it's safe and we make sure he's not in a stressful situation with another dog. But with humans it's a different story. He gives his heart to absolute everyone and anyone who comes in the house ( after a few minutes of sussing them out...) and he charms them with his little paw trick. Just walking up to them and placing his paw on them.......... He has an absolute heart of gold and is just such a beautiful little doogle bear as we call him. We've had him two and half years now and he's truly part of the family and has grown into the most amazing dog.
Sorry to go on, I just can't believe this is happening and wish I could do something to make him better and make him live a longer life that he deserves.
Thank you so much for your words of support and kind comments. It's meant the world to us.
I'll keep you updated on his progress, but he's a little fighter and I know he won't give up!
xxxx
Thank you for your update, and telling us more about your sweet boy, Bobby. The love you have for him shines through in your post, and I understand so well all the feelings you have and the things that are going through your mind. It is painful when your baby is ill, and you can't make it go away. I keep you and your family, skin and fur, in my prayers. And continue to send lots of healing and positive vibes to Bobby. He sounds like a wonderful boy and very brave. Please keep us posted.
catcrazy56
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Praying that everything is ok
boxers4life2001
Boxer Insane
I just caught this thread and wanted to say how my heart is breaking for you. It must be so hard to see your baby like this. I will be praying and keeping my fingers crossed that it is inflammtion, infection, or something that can be treated. Please give your baby a squeeze from me. Keep us updated.
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