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Layla (Sheila)
I’m Homed
The parathyroid gland is attached to the thyroid gland and is the size of a grain of rice. Hence the tumour will be hard to detect with a scan. Our vet sent off for further blood tests in connection with his extremely high calcium levels. The results suggested a parathyroid tumour so it was decided that this delicate investigation operation was carried out. After opening up his neck one of his 4 parathyroid glands looked enlarged so the vet decided to remove it. They have 4 parathyroid glands and can cope with 1 removed. The biopsy on the removed parathyroid gland confirmed a tumour which was benign. Monty is better than he’s been for months Xx
Posted by PamD on November 26, 2018, 5:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom (Maxi)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am very sad to read that your beautiful boy Tom has crossed Rainbow Bridge, I am sure there will be a star shining extra bright in the sky tonight, RIP Tom, night night xxxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 26, 2018, 4:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Layla (Sheila)
I’m Homed
I am so sorry to read this, I am in tears for you all, how terribly sad. I have to say I absolutely think you are doing the right thing by your girl and not putting her through unnecessary tests, I am sending positive thoughts to you in the hope your baby girl is OK, please be strong, you are doing everything you can xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 26, 2018, 4:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Layla (Sheila)
I’m Homed
Thanks Pam, that is a possibility that he mentioned. If the lymph node test is inconclusive we will have some more tests done and a CT scan. Given the nodules on her lungs as well I am worried we’re not looking at something benign. But you never know x
Posted by Bookworm on November 26, 2018, 4:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Layla (Sheila)
I’m Homed
So sorry to hear about this. We had similar problems with Monty recently loss of weight and very high calcium levels. Have your vets tested for a parathyroid tumour? These are usually benign and is what Monty had!! Montys now full of beans and his weights back on. He had been going downhill for a few weeks before diagnosis Good luck xxx
Posted by PamD on November 26, 2018, 4:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom (Maxi)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
To Tom's mom Maggie. There is a saying that is always on my mind when I have lost a beloved Grey, it is-- "Don't cry because its over, smile because it happened" and from what I have read about Tom you have a lot of memories to smile about after the sadness eases a little, that he happened in your life and you gave him a second chance. Your love for each other will live on in your heart forever RIP sweet boy xx
Posted by loveheart on November 26, 2018, 4:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Layla (Sheila)
I’m Homed
Thank you Lynne, it was lovely to see you in passing - I think if we’d stopped for a chat I might have broken down! Skip looked great! Thank you also Alan and Pam for your thoughts. Now for the difficult bit: We decided not to go through with the CT scan today, pending the results of the fine needle aspiration on her lymph nodes which may tell us all we need to know. Unfortunately lymphoma is the most likely diagnosis and the prognosis is poor. They’re keeping her in overnight on IV fluids in an attempt to reduce her blood calcium levels which are quite elevated. Hopefully if they can do that she might be a bit more comfortable. Beyond that we don’t want to put her through anything invasive or painful if it’s unlikely to affect the outcome. We’d rather have her home, love her to bits, keep her comfortable and help her go peacefully when the time comes. It breaks my heart to say this when she is so young but we are trying to be realistic. She’s been prodded, poked and pricked enough in the last couple of weeks. She’s lost a lot of weight and is very lethargic. It’s an enormous shock as it’s all come on so rapidly. Thank you all again for your thoughts - this is such a difficult time but I feel so supported by the Daybreaks community. I will keep you posted x
Posted by Bookworm on November 26, 2018, 4:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Tom (Maxi)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Maggie, Tom's Mom has asked me to add the following comment: "My wonderful, loving, faithful boy Tom, now at Rainbow Bridge with his beloved Petal Babe. We are in pieces. Xxxxxxxxxxx"
Posted by LadyVictoria on November 26, 2018, 3:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Spritz (Gracie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So glad to hear this little girl is recovering, such a relief foe ever So pleased to hear that this little sweetie is recovering, such a relief to hear she is doing well. Xxxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 26, 2018, 2:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Layla (Sheila)
I’m Homed
Lovely Layla and her family are very much in our thoughts today. She gets my cuddle today, just hoping for good news xx
Posted by Alan&Paddy on November 26, 2018, 2:21 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Fantastic news for Buddy although I could see this coming. I think you deserve to become Dame Jill in recognition of your services to greyhounds. Well done everyone xx
Posted by Alan&Paddy on November 26, 2018, 2:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Spritz (Gracie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Great news for Spritz - hope she now makes a speedy recovery and can enjoy her new life. Xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 26, 2018, 1:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So, so happy for Buddy - what a great new home he has. Xx
Posted by helenanddave on November 26, 2018, 1:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Spritz (Gracie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Fantastic! Best news ever :)) Thank you to her Foster family x x
Posted by blackisbeautiful on November 26, 2018, 1:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Spritz (Gracie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
YEH ! some great news for this lovely girl. Glad to see Ruth is feeling better and this news will I am sure be an early Xmas present for her. Now all she needs is to have all her "babies" who have not found homes by Christmas to find someone who can give them a few days of knowing what a "forever home " will be like" I can put my hand on my heart and say she will not put pressure on you to keep them I would also like to state It was Fat Neck Finn who refused to leave and I take full responsibility for keeping him (and look what fun he has given us ) LOL
Posted by loveheart on November 26, 2018, 12:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Spritz (Gracie)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Great news - Spritz is doing well and will be discharged today as the vets feel she will recuperate much better in her foster home. I am grateful to everyone who has donated. We are still desperately below being able to pay for her in-patient care so if you can help, please donate - we are so grateful to you. www.justgiving.com/campaign/Spritz or via her donation button on her page. x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 26, 2018, 12:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
2019 Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
It's that time of year again!!!!! We are planning for the run up to Christmas and with less than a month to go we hope you will be able to help with the best gift ever for our Daybreaks residents. Do you think you could open your home to take one of our in-mates for the Christmas period? If you think you can, please give the kennels a call on 0121 782 7702. We will supply everything you need and don't panic - we are expecting them back!!!!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on November 26, 2018, 12:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Layla (Sheila)
I’m Homed
Thinking about you and Layla today. We were on the way out as you were on the way in (nice to be able to say a quick hello!) as we went in earlier to see Georgina with Skip rather than Amy - for continuity of care. Skip now has just the neck bandage rather than the head bandage but is still sorry for himself. I hope that you get the best possible result today and that whatever it is is completely treatable. Keep us posted. Lynne, Simon, Bert and Skip xx
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on November 26, 2018, 11:51 am | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So very pleased for Buddy, although not totally surprised!
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on November 26, 2018, 10:47 am | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wow, that's amazing, what a wonderful achievement, well done to you xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on November 26, 2018, 10:28 am | 👍 0 Likes