I spent my morning at the emergency veterinary clinic. It appears my dog either has an infected bone, or cancer. Not the best day. Interesting though, yesterday I had some of the best news of my life. More to come there. Lets hope for infection. Poor little fella. Edit: A dear friend of ours is entering hospice today, just found out. I won't shout-out to him, but he is the oldest Hubskier at ninety two. He posted here once and that makes him a hubskier to me. I love the guy. Someone posted about mentors/role models yesterday and from a philosphical and spiritual standpoint, Ralph is a mentor and a damn good conversationalist. It has NOT been the best day actually. Normally they're pretty damned good. I'm still a lucky fella and like Dr. Suess wrote: Today was good, today was fun, tomorrow is another one. -Well today hasn't been much fun, but tomorrow could be better :)
Thanks man. It's rough living so far away. Thanks for thinking of him.
Thanks, he's a great guy. 9 year old Vizsla named Hemingway. He's a gifted writer, but proned to bouts of severe alcoholism, depression and bone infections.
To answer your question from another thread: He's not doing that well. It turns out that it is bone cancer. Later this afternoon we take him in to get a chest x-ray and see if it has spread. There are three potential courses of action: 1. It's spread too much, do nothing and make him comfortable 2. It's still localized and hasn't spread: Amputate his leg and make him comfortable 3. Amputate his leg, give him chemotherapy and radiation -None of the options are good. I really don't want to have to amputate his leg, but if it will help him live longer, I will. The key is whether he can live longer and not be in pain. If he will be in pain, I will have to put him down. Thanks for asking.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I have some idea of how distressing the whole situation must be. Whatever the results I have no doubt he'll be overwhelmed with love and kindness in the days to come, which is the most important thing for him. Thank you for replying.
Yeah. We have a babysitter tonight and are going out with some good friends so, there should be the opportunity to regroup and enjoy a moment. We will find out more tomorrow regarding Hemingway.
Thanks Cortez, I appreciate it. If ever there was a good day to have a post like this to vent on, it was today.
I hope it gets better. Sending some happy sunny vibes from CA your way.
Thanks insom, I'll always take sunny vibes when I can get them.