It's not good news...

[_Acolyte_]

The vet has just phoned. He has found a huge clump of mesoteric lymph nodes up under Talisker's rib cage, and the whole gut is massively inflammed.

He is going to take biopsies of the gut and the nodes to see if they are cancerous - whether they are benign or malignant, they are not operable.

The only hope we have is that this is extreme IBS following the diarrhoea, but somehow I doubt it. I was too busy crying as soon as I took the call to make much sense, so took the vets advice - he felt it was too soon to call it a day now, and wanted to take the biopsies to be sure, but in hindsight I am not that sure that was the right choice

Sounds ridiculous but the worst thing is they are keeping him in tonight, but I am not allowed to go and see him. I will hate that

Vet is going to ring me again about 6.30-7pm to discuss further

 

[Nailed]

oh babe =o(

i feel for you at the moment. not havin much luck are ya?
hope he's feeling better soon, least he's in the right place.

lou x

 

[lochpearl]

you poor things, both of you!!!

Well I'm sending you all the best good luck and get well vibes that I can muster.

xxx

 

[TGM]

Really sorry to hear this - keeping my fingers crossed that there is something they can do.

 

[showjumpinglover]

(((((((hugs)))))) hope everything is all right

 

[amandathepanda]

Oh Acolyte, I'm so sorry! Sending you & Talisker huge (((hugs))) & vibes x

 

[woolly]

Hang in there and praying for some result that's good out of all this..... Massive hugs and will be watching the forum.

 

[SSM]

Big hug XXX

 

[Wigglypigs]

Poor you - hugs from me and my lot
xxx

 

[catembi]

Sorry to hear this. Have been waiting for your post & hoped it would be better news.

Fingers crossed for you.

 

[_April_]

Oh C I am so sorry to hear this

Will check back later to see any updates, am thinking of you xx

 

[BBH]

Oh no am so sorry, its just desperate when they are poorly. Hang in there hopefully there is something that can be done.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Massive cuddles for you and Talisker.

 

[mattilda]

Oh Hun so so sorry but don't give up on him. The vet wouldn't have brought him round from his GA if he didn't think there was still some hope for him. It's probably best you don't see him as it would upset you both and then you would have to leave him there and that would upset you both again!! Me and mine still have everything crossed for him. J xx

 

[Sprout]

I am so sorry the news on Talisker is not better.

I will keep everything crossed for some more hopeful news when the vet rings again.

My thoughts are with you.

 

[Stinkbomb]

Fingers crossed for a positive outcome thinking of you at this horrible time

 

[MurphysMinder]

So sorry it is not better news, but will keep everything crossed that there is still a positive outcome. Obviously the vet feels he still has a fighting chance. Sending you loads(((hugs))). x

 

[kirstyhen]

Oh hunny, I really hope they can do something.

Still got my fingers crossed, and sending you a huge hug
xxx

 

[TarrSteps]

How horrible for you and Talisker, worse because you can't be with him tonight. My lurcher and I send you pointy dog vibes. I know what you mean about whether or not it was the right choice but you've made it now so wait until the vet can give you a bit more information.

Excuse me, I have to go hug my dog now. . .

 

[heidi123]

Ohhh sweetie im so sorry

Biggest hugs for you x
Thinking of you xx
*got my fingers crossed* xx

 

[Ravenwood]

Oh sorry to read this

I can see what you are thinking, reading between the lines, and at his age I would be reluctant to do any too invasive.

Fingers crossed for you and keep us updated.