When Life Gets Real…Fast
Today’s post is simply an update on my life. No fashion, no controversy…just how life can get real, very fast. Our little dog Lucy had some minor health problems lately that have suddenly turned more serious.
Two weeks ago I found a strange lump in her paw. She was limping and seemed in pain so I took her to our regular vet. He decided she had arthritis. I insisted she had something in her paw but he didn’t believe me. Frustrating!
Three days later I took her to my friends vet who saw a growth and recommended surgery to remove it. I signed paperwork to pay for a biopsy of that growth but this vet decided it was not important and tossed the tissue with no biopsy. I was not happy. 
Two days after her stitches were removed she began limping worse than before. I took her back to the vet who’d done the surgery who decided Lucy needed to take fish oil and “let’s just do another round of antibiotics”. I was furious and frustrated.
We headed out for a few days of camping in our trailer but I was worried. Her paw began to swell dramatically, so we came home quickly and took her to the emergency hospital, who had no idea what was going on.
We finally took her to the UC Davis veterinary hospital yesterday, which is one of the best in the country. We were lucky to snag a cancellation with one of their oncologist’s who did a needle biopsy and admitted she’d never seen anything like it.
We’re driving back tomorrow to see a dermatologist and perhaps get a larger tissue biopsy. She’s almost 13 and was the picture of health 2 weeks ago. This is shocking and frightening. I simply want her out of pain and to get some answers.
She’s a darling little dog and it’s my responsibility to make sure she has the best quality of life.
Is there anything we wouldn’t do for our pets?
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
xo
Praying for answers for little Lucy. Our fur babies are precious.
Thanks Becky. I’m praying the very same thing!! Medication to fix it.
I do hope that all will be resolved soon. So difficult to see our fur babies suffer. Please keep us posted..
Thanks Helen. I certainly will!
Jennifer,
How heartbreaking! Know that you are doing the very best you can for Lucy. I hope she finds comfort soon!
Thanks Kat
My cousin’s Yorkie had something similar. Thinking of you & yours. Pets are so important.
Did they find what it was?
I’m very sorry your dog and household are suffering with this.
Thank you Karen
I hope she’s pain free and up and about sooner than later. Our furry babies are such an important part of our lives!
She’s so sweet, I’d do anything for her. Thank you Deborah
I so know what you are feeling. What a precious baby. I have 2 shih-tzus we rescued, and I don’t hesitate to keep them healthy ????
I feel so lucky we can afford to keep trying until we get answers????
Oh, Jennifer! We have been where you are with your sweet Lucy! I hope all goes well and she can be out of pain and enjoying life again soon with you and your husband.
Years ago, we had to make some really hard, heartbreaking decisions with our tuxedo cat, Cottontoes. She was 18 years old at the time, and it looked like she had dislocated her jaw. In actuality, she had cancer, and our vet said he could do surgery, but she would be disfigured badly, and there was no guarantee he’d get all the cancer. We elected not to have the surgery, as we loved her sweet face too much, and went with a regimen of painkillers and soft food to make her as comfortable as possible for the time she had left (just a few months). Finally realizing it was her time to go, we had her euthanized – one of the saddest experiences we’ve ever had, only to be repeated 6 months later when Toes’ sister, Peppercorn, reached the end of her fight with cancer in her left hind leg.
Over the years, we’ve had 7 cats in all, and the sweet boys we have now – Scallywag and Brambleberry – are by far the sweetest, most affection, gentle cats ever! They’re both about 4 years old now, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys. We adopted Scally first, and 5 months later, Brams joined the party. The two of them are truly brothers, with all the affection and tiffs being brothers includes.
All the best to you and your family, including Miss Lucy!
Oh Candy, that’s so heartbreaking but you Gabe them the best quality of life you could. Lucy is having exploratory surgery tomorrow and we are praying for a miracle.
Our pets become members of our family. I will keep you and Lucy in my thoughts and prayers.
She is. Thanks Mary
Wishing Lovely Lucy a speedy recovery, and the pain goes away.
Thank you Gail. We are praying for that too.
Oh, how upsetting. She looks like such a sweet dog. I hope that you get answers quickly so that she can find relief, and so can you.
She’s very sweet. Thank you Dorothy
Oh Jennifer! I totally get it! My little Brittany spaniel is 15 and a half and, while she’s in very good health, I know things can (and likely will) change on a dime. Sending you and Lucy healing hugs.
Good wishes for your little doggie. Thank you!
So sorry, Jennifer. I know how much you love your dog and how you love to stroll with her. I hope someone can help soon.
Thanks Pam. We are praying for a miracle.
I’m so sorry to hear she’s not well. Lucy is well loved and I know she will get the best care possible. As you said, there’s nothing we won’t do for our pets. All best.
Thank you Lor!
Poor little sweetheart 🙁 I hope you get answers and she gets relief soon!
Thanks Patty!
I hope you get good news soon!
Many thanks
Hope your sweet little pet will be well soon. I know how hard it is to lose one or have one be sick.
Love your posts !!
Thank you Betty!
Oh, I hope she’s going to be okay!!! As a pet parent, I know how much they mean in your life and wish you all well!
Thank you Maureen.
Prayers for you and Lucy. I have two senior fur babies and they are very important members of my family. Excellent compassionate vets are hard to find. Sounds like you are on the right track now. Keeping Lucy in our thoughts.
Sherry, Riley and Kirby????❤️
Thank you so much Sherry!!
Lucy is so sweet. I️ don’t have a pet but I️ love animals and always want them safe and secure. My positive thoughts are with you for Lucy.
Thanks Lee! All good thoughts welcome.