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Update on Buddy

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Hi everyone, I thought I’d give you an update on Buddy and his tests. He had his ultrasound yesterday and thankfully there are no tumors or obvious signs of cancer although the vet says this does not mean there is no cancer. There are signs of infection though and they have sent off a culture to be tested for several scary sounding diseases that dogs can get. There is one that I’m praying extra hard he doesn’t have because there is no help for it. This one can only be determined by a biopsy which will be next on the list if the culture shows nothing.

Anyhow my poor boy cried his heart out during the ultrasound. I’ve never heard him cry like that before and it broke my heart. I almost barged in there but I knew I would only make things worse. The girl working at the vets said it was only his whining cry, not a pain one. Buddy doesn’t like being on his back and he had to be on his back and they shaved his tummy. Those are two things that just wouldn’t have gone over well. Besides that he was probably scared silly. The technician and his assistant were really nice though and they actually said he had been a good boy. I told them it sounded like he was being killed, not being good. I felt horrible for putting him through that even though I know it was for the best.

Now we wait. I’ll likely hear the results from the culture on Tuesday and we will go from there. Buddy’s liver is still enlarged which is also not good but the vet said that something going wrong in one organ can affect another. I just pray that whatever we find out is something that can be maintained and that he will still be with me for a long time. My mind can’t allow any other thought right now without going completely crazy.

I thank all of you for your kind comments and prayers and those of you who have emailed me privately I love you all for your concern. I’m grateful for all those praying for Buddy and please keep those prayers coming – he still really needs them.

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  2. You and Buddy will are in my thoughts and prayers. He is such a cutie. I have cats now but use to have dogs and other critters so I know how you feel when one is sick. Praying for a complete recovery of his problems.

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

  5. The ultrasound sounds like a nightmare, so sorry. That had to be so hard for you. And little Buddy not knowing what was happening.
    But they will find out what is wrong and he will feel better soon.
    Thinking of you, and praying.

  7. Dar, I feel for you and Buddy right now! Poor thing! He is so cute and I hope they find some minor thing that can easily be cured! Prayers and hugs for both of you!

  8. Oh Dar, I'm so sorry to hear that Buddy has been sick!! He's such a sweetie and I know he means the world to you. I'm sure his tests are probably much harder on you than they are on him! I hope you get good news very soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  11. Buddy is such a brave boy! I will pray that your little pumpkin will be OK. It is so hard to watch your little ones (whether it be pets or kids) suffer. You want to take it for them!

  12. Oh, I know how you felt when Buddy was getting his ultrasound. Poor little guy. I'll keep praying for the two of you. Thanks for the update.

  13. Poor Buudy! I am keeping you and Buddy in my thoughts and prayers Dar. Thanks for the update. I was thinking of you both this week. Hang in there!

  15. Poor buddy and poor you listening to him cry. I can imagine how much your heart ached for him. It's so hard to think that someone we love is hurting. I hope all turns out well for him and you know you both are in my thoughts and prayers. {Hugs} to you both.

  19. I can't imagine having to listen to him cry! Sending many thoughts of good luck and good wishes to you and Buddy!

  20. I hope buddy continues to eat well and be good to his mommy because she is doing her best. Charlee says Woof Woof! That means Chin up!

  21. Dar, you've really been on an emotional roller coaster these last few months. Hang in there! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Buddy. Hugs.

  22. Having been through some of what you are experiencing my heart goes out to you all the more Darlene. Little Buddy is a trooper for not trying to bite when he was scared as all get out doing the tests. Hang in there and many more prayers coming to you from myself and so many others, just know they will help…
    Thanks for taking the time to let us know while we wait right along with you….
    jackie b central texas

  23. Dar,
    We're here for you hon! Poor Buddy…I hope you gave him a nice treat for all of the stuff he had to endure. Don't you wish that they could talk to us?????

    Always thinking and praying for you and Buddy!!!

  24. I'll continue to keep both you and Buddy in my thoughts and prayers. I know what an invaluable friend he is to you.

  25. I really, really hope Buddy will get better soon. My little guy Hiro shivers all over whenever my mom takes him to the vet or for grooming. I can imagine how it's like for your Buddy… I'm sending lots of over to both of you. Be strong!

  27. Oh poor Buddy! He's still sick? I believe he was feeling pretty bad right before I took a bit of a blogging break. I hope he gets better soon!

  29. Oh, Dar, this must be so hard for you right now. I am praying that Buddy will be well soon and that his tests come back with good news. I have been thinking of you and hoping that you are taking it easy during this difficult time with Buddy, he sounds like a wonderful dog, and it's clear that he means the world to you.

  31. Hoping you and Buddy get the answers and help you're hoping for. I am still praying for Buddy and for you Dar.

  32. Oh Dar, I was so sorry to read about Buddy being unwell 🙁
    I'm sending both of you my best thoughts, wishes, and prayers ((♥hugs♥))

  34. Poor guy. I didn't see an update since this post so I'm not sure what that means–I hope the tests came back ok. Thinking about you a lot…