Cross your fingers for Lizzie please

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most recent update....

Lizzie has now taken 5 doses of the steriod with minimal results. I called the vet this morning and was told of a form of chemotherapy which is least expensive. Again, the vet says there are no promises she can make as far as effacacy goes...but it's certainly worth a shot. So here's the newest plan....

Tomorrow I go and drop $30 for a week's worth of the med. After that week, I have to take her into the vet for blood work. They have to monitor her white blood cell count during the chemo. That will cost $80 for the blood work. At that time, they will prescribe her a month's worth of the chemo....which they estimate at $170. So for $280....Lizzie gets a shot a remission. I have to believe that if the shoe was on the other foot...she'd be doing the same for me. If i thought that she was suffering, I wouldnt be trying this either. But she's not having bad days or in any pain....but at the same time, I can just tell she's not quite herself and the glands are still swollen.

I've looked up the drug they plan on using and it seems like there are minimal side effects...but there's always that possibility. She's worth the effort, so I'm giving her everything I've got.....and honestly...probably more.
 
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ppabart said:
most recent update....

Lizzie has now taken 5 doses of the steriod with minimal results. I called the vet this morning and was told of a form of chemotherapy which is least expensive. Again, the vet says there are no promises she can make as far as effacacy goes...but it's certainly worth a shot. So here's the newest plan....

Tomorrow I go and drop $30 for a week's worth of the med. After that week, I have to take her into the vet for blood work. They have to monitor her white blood cell count during the chemo. That will cost $80 for the blood work. At that time, they will prescribe her a month's worth of the chemo....which they estimate at $170. So for $280....Lizzie gets a shot a remission. I have to believe that if the shoe was on the other foot...she'd be doing the same for me. If i thought that she was suffering, I wouldnt be trying this either. But she's not having bad days or in any pain....but at the same time, I can just tell she's not quite herself and the glands are still swollen.

I've looked up the drug they plan on using and it seems like there are minimal side effects...but there's always that possibility. She's worth the effort, so I'm giving her everything I've got.....and honestly...probably more.
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I would do the same.. Its worth a shot.. Good Luck and we will be thinking about Lizzie.
 
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Bart-Man; Everyday,when I see my little, 10 pound shihtzu! I think about you & Lizzie! Hope for
the best!
 
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Sorry to hear of this Bart. Hang in there...let's try to meet up for a bball game this winter-
 
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Good Luck!.. I think you are doing the right thing.. I had a chow who was diagnosed with a similiar cancer at age 13.. the first vet didnt expect 5mnths but another vet said it was worth a shot..after 4k plus and removal of a tumor we had succees.. I Lost her last yr at age 18!
 
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Good morning guys.

Today is the day. I have an appointment with the vet at Noon to put Lizzie down. It's amazing to me how quickly the body can just start shutting down. I woke up at 4am this morning like I have been recently and took her outside to pee. All went well. I got back in bed and dozed off. At 6am, I woke up again and she wasn't on the bed. She was laying bedside the bed, breathing hard, and had actually pooped herself a little bit. I urged her to walk with me to the kitchen, but she didnt want to get up. Once I helped her stand up, she was totally unstable on her feet. I had to carry her outside so she could use the bathroom. She also can't keep anything down now, including water. I've talked to both the vet and the oncologist, and it's not the meds that are having this effect on her. The disease is just taking over.

So right now, I'm laying on the floor with her. She can't get comfy so she keeps shifting around and moving, but she won't leave my side either. As hard as it is to make the call, I know it's time. her body is giving out on her, and before she goes through pain, she deserves to go out peacefully.

Lots of tears, lots of emotion all coming to the surface today guys. Say one final prayer for her if you can. She deserves it. God I love this dog
 
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I'm sorry Bart. Get together with some buddies later this afternoon. You're gonna be bummin'.


She sounds like she was such a great dog.

Hang in there. It's gonna be tough.


Take care.


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Lizzie Bason passed away peacefully today at 11:51am. She had Samantha and I by her side the whole time in our living room. It really worked out best the way things turned out because she doesnt like car rides or going to the vet. So she was in her element and just slowly slipped away.

I'm still just shaking my head over the whole set of events. Just 10 days ago, she was seemingly healthy and was a happy puppy. And even this morning at 4am, she was acting "fine." But the nature of cancer is....once it makes its mind up, it doesnt fuck around. Seen it with my Dad...and now my Lizzie.

I've already packed away things that remind me of her like her bowl and her leash. It just hurts so much because everything around here reminds me of her. Laying in bed at night isn't going to feel right without her down at my feet. Coming home from work won't feel right without her greeting me. I'll miss her kisses, I'll miss her loving eyes, and I'll miss her big heart. I won't be able to feel right about things for a long time.

Having to wrap her up in a blanket and take her to the vet was tough too. We are having her cremated. As I laid her on the gurney at the vet's office for the final time, I unwrapped her face and gave her one more kiss.....told her how much I love her, that i'll miss her more than she will know...and told her how good of a girl she is. Walking back to the car, knowing I won't be able to ever see her again really made my heart hurt. I feel so numb right now.
 
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typing with tears for you and Lizzie brother

you gave her a great life and she gave back to you just as much

I know you probably are not even thinking about it right now but please look into getting another dog and providing a good home....you will NEVER replace Lizzie but you can add another special life into your home and help with the healing process for you and Sam

RIP LIZZIE
 
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thinking of you and yours


as time passes this hurt you feel now will turn to smiles and glee in rememberance of such a GREAT pet..

I do hope when the time is right that you give another dog a chance to be your buddy..

Will be one VERY LUCKY DOG..

stay strong..
 
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sorry bro. i've been there and it sucks. you did the best you could to keep her as long as you could. i'll be thinking about you.
 
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whoa.....very sad,partner....so sorry...

but,when i read this i was thinking that maybe the prayers actually helped a little...she wasn`t going to get much better..seems more humane(even though i know you`re devastated) that she went relatively quickly...

she won`t have to suffer any more...and you won`t have to helplessly watch your bud suffer through a long drawn out illness.....

now you have the second tough phase to deal with....

can wease send you some pistachios?...you might not feel like it now,but,you can save em for nfl opening day....

the "logistics" have already been worked out...just gimme the word...



my man....hang in there....
 
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