Enuf is Enuf

[newf4u]

Ok for those of you who don't know, we have been dealing with hip dysplasia in our 3 yr old Newf...he was scheduled for a Femoral Head and Neck excision for the 21st...then he mysteriously starts to get seizures...a total of 4 in 30 hours, grand mals. He's now on medication and feedings every four hours to keep his sugar levels normal. The seizures were over the weekend. Then on Tuesday I notice my German Shepherd of 10 years, Jake, gets this cyst on his left leg. We took him in yesterday to the vet...the vet was looking at me like "what the heck are you here for???"

Since he and I just spend 2.5 hours together Saturday night from 8-10:30 in his office over Ben. Anyways he takes one look at this cyst and he says it's a bad one. Apparently it is a malignant tumor, but fortunately it is only in his skin he doesn't feel that it has gone into his muscles or anything. He treats it with an injection of a product that they use to treat skin cancer and if it doesn't go away in 10 days we need to operate. Oh and by the way Ben's surgery is post-poned till we know for sure that his seizures are under control. OMG. Otherwise I could possibly have two dogs walking around with shaved legs!!! Oh and to start all of this off, was when we lost our 12 year old manx after he was horribly attacked in our yard by some wild animal. Wow what these animals do to us hey??? I think I need to go see the doctor for my stress level. Just wanted to vent.

 

[Annie Milliron]

I'd say that enuf is enuf!!!

You too have had a ruff time.... and I'm so very sorry. I'm sending thoughts and prayers for everyone.... hang in there... ok?

 

[DreamTime Newfs]

I am speechless. What a tough time you are having. Many thoughts and prayers coming your way!!

 

[alexmaddy]

I've been in situations where there is literally a black cloud hanging overhead....you just need to put your head down, focus, and trudge through it. There WILL be light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep going through the motions and moving forward step by tiny step, and you will be through this period before you know it!

Best of luck. mj

 

[newf4u]

I know exactly what you mean. I am a firm believer that you are only given as much as you can handle...and I know why this has been given to me...cuz I love my animals and will see them through this. They will get the love and attention they deserve and we'll get through this. I think when we sign up to be parents of either the furry or the non-furry it's for the long haul...for better or worse right???

It's just hard to see your loved ones hurt. But it will turn out ok. Thanks for "listening."

 

[BoundlessNewfs]

Bless your heart...but you know what? It sounds like you've had your "three bad things", so now it should be clear sailing! ((HUGS))

 

[Nicole5158]

I agree. Since bad things come in threes, then you're done. I'm so sorry you've had such a tough time lately, I'm sure it must seem endless to you. Fortunately it sounds like you have Ben's seizures under control and be sure to keep us up to date on Jake's tumor. We're all pulling for you!

 

[torydog]

Hold your head up high. You'll get through it. We had to put Finneghan down a month ago and last week our cat disappered. The kids are really having a hard time. I hope your pups feel better soon, it's so hard to see them sick.

 

[Newfs Forever]

newf4u,

Hang in there. You will make all the right decisions and things will get better.

Good thoughts headed your way.

Sue

 

[ina/puusty]

Maybe..while tracking down the other opinions and dealing day..by day..keep a small journal of how things are going, how you feel. We can all reduce..soften..our stress situations..by talking to others, sharing on boards like this..and..writing down our totally private views..to ourself. Reading them later..is often..a very healing thing..as we can ..'see'..where we were..and how we..got through it. Hugs from us, ina n HB

 

[newfmalcolmlover]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours! Gosh what a tough time you are having.

 

[Codes]

My thoughts are with you at this difficult and trying time. Prayers coming your way.

 

[newf4u]

Thank you everyone. Things seem to be looking up already since Ben has been seizure free since the 10th...yahoo!!! Jake's leg hasn't seemed to change yet, but the vet told us to wait 10 days so we aren't there yet. But he sure doesn't seem to be bothered by it, still eating normal and playing normal so that is good. . Torydog, I am so sorry to hear about your loss, it must be so hard to have to say good bye to your pet. And to make that decision, my heart goes out to you. And to lose your cat, I know it is so hard on the kids. When our OJ went missing, it was hard, and even when we found him it was hard, but at least we had closure we knew what happened. It's so hard for our poor children. It's hard enough being the parent and having to be strong for the kids.
And one more thing since I have no way of posting pix of my guys...just to let you know holy cow Mary (codes) I had to take a double take at your newfy pix...that looks just like my Ben, wow the resemblance it's scary. The only difference is that Ben's head looks a little bigger but their faces etc it's unreal. I actually won a photography contest with a pix of Ben a real close up of his face as he is lying in the snow...I called it "what a face."