Daisy - Advice Please

[AmyMay]

We’re having a bit of a health scare with my Doo, and I could use some advice from those who’ve been through similar.

For those that don’t know her, she’s an 8 year old fit ( healthy) Bichon.

Took her to the vet today with a suspended urine infection. Her bladder is very swollen, and mucky however no sign of kidney stones. She’s not presenting typically for cystitis as she has no problem peeing, but there’s a lot of blood.

She’s back in on Thursday following a short course of antibiotics and another scan.

Vet is concerned that there may be a mass that the can’t see at the moment due to the condition of her bladder.

If there’s a mass what do I do? What’s everyone’s experience - and don’t sugar coat it.

I’m in bits.

 

[twiggy2]

Don't panic, IF there is a mass what you do qill depend on size and location and what the mass is attached too. Also what the mass itself is will make a difference.
Fingers crossed it is an infection and the antibiotics sort it out for her.

 

[ArklePig]

Oh I'm so sorry Amymay. I have no advice or experience I'm afraid, just wanted to say I hope it's nothing serious. It's evident to us all how much you love her.

 

[meleeka]

My sisters dog had no other symptoms of cystitis, apart from blood.

 

[YorksG]

When B rotter had a bladder tumour, she was given loxicom, which the vet said may reduce the tumour. That was in the may, just at the time that she was invited to be a bridesmaid in the September. We didn't think she would be around for the wedding, but she was. We eventually had her pts in December, as she began to decline again, she was eight years old.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I'm sorry AM, it sounds horribly familiar.

A colleague had a similar sized bitch to yours who was insured, so she opted for chemo, the vet said it would give her another 6-9 months, not a cure. The poor dog got so that she hated getting in the car, in case she had to go to the vet's for her chemo. I think it was once every 3 weeks but she became very reluctant to go anywhere in the car. She spent most of the day there and had the treatment as an infusion. I wouldn't put mine through it. As YorksG says, our Rott had an extra 6 months of good quality life without chemo.

 

[Pinkvboots]

I'm so sorry I do hope it turns out to be nothing serious, I don't have advice unfortunately ?

 

[Clodagh]

I hope it’s something and nothing. Not much sleep for you between now and Thursday. ? it’s just a horrible infection.

 

[SAujla]

Everything crossed for you, can't give any advice as it's not realistic to not think about it. Just give her as much love as possible

 

[Cinnamontoast]

We’re having a bit of a health scare with my Doo, and I could use some advice from those who’ve been through similar.

For those that don’t know her, she’s an 8 year old fit ( healthy) Bichon.

Took her to the vet today with a suspended urine infection. Her bladder is very swollen, and mucky however no sign of kidney stones. She’s not presenting typically for cystitis as she has no problem peeing, but there’s a lot of blood.

She’s back in on Thursday following a short course of antibiotics and another scan.

Vet is concerned that there may be a mass that the can’t see at the moment due to the condition of her bladder.

If there’s a mass what do I do? What’s everyone’s experience - and don’t sugar coat it.

I’m in bits.

If it's a mass, get it biopsied, a proper biopsy, not a fine needle, you want a proper bit to analyse. Go from there, pointless telling you not to panic, been there done that, nothing bar a clear biopsy will help you there. Don't be afraid to ask for a second opinion or a referral to a specialist. Vets are GPS, my lot were quick to refer once they knew it was serious. Bear bled having burst a little hole in his bladder, I wonder if she has thumped herself being so active.

Get the tests done, I am crossing absolutely everything for Schmoo and you. Huge, huge hugs to you both.

 

[AmyMay]

Thanks for your replies so far. Have been talked down from slight hysteria by a friend.

If it is a mass and cancerous we won’t be putting her through chemo PAS xx

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

No words of wisdom but really hoping it turns out to be something relatively minor. It hurts so much when they are ill especially when we don't know why.

I really know how you feel, I lost my lovely coco lab at just 6 and the days leading up to getting answers before we had to let her go we're almost too hard to cope with. I hope you have good news very quickly, stay strong.

 

[ycbm]

No experience or advice, but rooting for Daisy and you AM.
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[Spotherisk]

I’m very sorry for you both. Our lab at aged about 12 was slowing. Down a lot and one morning just lay down and refused to move. Vet (who was actually her breeder) thought it was possibly a mass and on opening her he was correct, it was growing through the liver and she was pts on the operating table. It was obviously absolutely shit for us but he thought there was minimal pain leading up the event.
I very much hope yours is just an easily treatable infection.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

Thanks for your replies so far. Have been talked down from slight hysteria by a friend.

If it is a mass and cancerous we won’t be putting her through chemo PAS xx

I do hope that it isn't but please be assured that the Metacam/Loxicom worked extremely well to keep the Rott comfortable for months. It was when that stopped being the case that we called time.

 

[AmyMay]

I do hope that it isn't but please be assured that the Metacam/Loxicom worked extremely well to keep the Rott comfortable for months. It was when that stopped being the case that we called time.

Thankyou xxx

 

[fiwen30]

Nothing useful to add, but thinking of you all.xxx

 

[pistolpete]

Fingers crossed for Daisy Doo. Hope it’s good news.

 

[Dustygirl]

No useful experience to contribute but sending positive vibes for Daisy and you x

 

[scats]

No experience other than UTIs in dogs, but I am sending positive vibes. I know how much she means to you xx

 

[OldNag]

No advice to offer, but wishing Daisy well and keeping it everything crossed for her x

 

[TheresaW]

Absolutely everything crossed it’s just an infection. Xx

 

[Karran]

Poor Daisy! Fingers and paws crossed here

 

[Kat_Bath]

Crossing my fingers for Daisy. Thinking of you - keep us updated.

 

[Marnie]

No advice but hoping for something simple and thinking of you x

 

[FinnishLapphund]

Fingers crossed for your lovely Daisy.
Mentally trying to prepare myself for the worst case scenario, whilst constantly trying to remind myself to hope for a positive surprise, is the only way I know of for how to deal with such waiting in limbo.
{{{Hugs}}}

 

[usaequestrian]

When my GSD had to be put down, a few days before, she wouldn't eat and threw up every hour. She ended up having a mass that had been punctured inside her stomach, leaving blood all inside her stomach. She also had cancer. We didn't know untill she had died and the vet cut her tummy open.
Don't wait to get Daisy tested for anything you're worried about, much better to know before she's in too much pain.
Fingers crossedxx

 

[Chiffy]

Only seen your thread this morning Amy. So sorry about Daisy , I have followed her happy life with you since she first arrived.
Very best wishes for it being an infection and will be thinking of you both xx

 

[Moobli]

What a worry. Keeping everything crossed it’s an infection that’s easily sorted. Gentle hug to Daisy and you x

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I am so sorry to hear this. It is so terrifying when you are faced with the realisation that there might be something very seriously wrong with them. Everything crossed here for better news soon.