Prayers needed - NN

Ursa

Ursa

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Our dogsitter just stopped by with some awful news. Their Lab, Diamond, suffered a ruptured spleen last night and lost a lot of blood. The rupture was caused by a tumor that was, unfortunately, undetected during a vet visit in July.

He made it through surgery this morning and things were looking hopeful but he's declined throughout the day. He's receiving a blood transfusion now but the vet says it's still touch and go.

I'd appreciate any prayers and healing thoughts you could send his way.
 
R Taft

R Taft

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Prayers for Diamond.........And :hugs:, scary for your dog sitter.
Do they need blood donors, newfies make great blood donors.

Sending positive healing thoughts, Ronnie
 
Ursa

Ursa

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R Taft said:
Prayers for Diamond.........And :hugs:, scary for your dog sitter.
Do they need blood donors, newfies make great blood donors.

Sending positive healing thoughts, Ronnie
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Thanks for that info. When I had greyhounds our were signed up to be blood donors at our vet's office but I wasn't aware that Newfs were good donors as well.
 
victoria1140

victoria1140

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oh poor baby, I would be asking questions on how they missed it though I do realise these things happen.

Best wishs and get well soon
 
ina/puusty

ina/puusty

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Fighting-strenth to heal from a tramatic danger. Yes newfys make excellent donors..and HB was one for about 4 and a half years, Kesa will be one when she reaches 2 yrs. of age. ina n HB n Kesa
 
Ursa

Ursa

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Bad news this morning. Diamond went to the Bridge at 0430. He started bleeding out last night and was too weak to go back to surgery. He was such a sweet goofy boy and very much loved by his family and his GSD sister.

Godspeed Diamond.
 
NewfLove

NewfLove

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I was just saying a prayer for Diamond. I am so sorry to hear this news. The only good thing is that he didn't suffer for a long period of time through all kinds of surgeries and treatments that might not have helped. I am so sorry for your friend, too.
 
Tricia2

Tricia2

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The tumor that ruptured was most likely visceral hemagiosarcoma. It is most common in German Shepherds, Goldens and Labs. Hemagiosarcoma is a silent killer that most frequently begins in the spleen, and it is rarely diagnosed until the dog is collapses from internal bleeding. It is not something that would be picked up with a routine, annual exam.

Your friend should not feel that she or her vet missed something. In most instances, there are no outward signs of the disease. I was told when my Lacey was diagnosed that, although a collapse is dramatic to observe, there is very little pain associated with a rupture. She might find comfort in knowing that Diamond did not suffer.

My deepest sympathies to Diamond's owner and to you and all his 'friends.'
Godspeed, sweet boy.
 
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