My Miniature Schnauzer UPDATE Jan 4 He's gone now.

[The70RT]

The last few weeks our boy Stumpy wasn't feeling so good. He acted like he was in a lot of pain and just wasn't active as normal. 2 weeks ago we took him to the vet and they said his blood count was low and took an x-ray. They said his ribcage was swollen and things just looked to full in there. He was to go in for a scope today and after seeing this  they ended up having to cut him wide open. 1/10 of his weight was this huge tumor   Anyway it went smooth but he is 12 years old and has to stay for a couple days to make sure he is gonna be ok. He is like on of our kids and thought I would share.

[chargergirl]

Go Stumpy...kick butt buddy!

[skip68]

    Poor Stumpy.      I hope he turns out ok.   Even though he did pee on my wifes horse saddle.        Get well Stumpy.  Love Chuck, Lisa and the saddle....      Man Dennis, you guys are falling apart.   first you and now the stumpster.   Take care guys......   

[The70RT]

   Poor Stumpy.      I hope he turns out ok.   Even though he did pee on my wifes horse saddle.        Get well Stumpy.  Love Chuck, Lisa and the saddle....      Man Dennis, you guys are falling apart.   first you and now the stumpster.   Take care guys......   

Thanks. Yeah aint that the truth. I might be back to work in a couple weeks. At least I will be home till he recovers. Doctor and vet bills = nothing for the Charger though. 

[c00nhunterjoe]

glad he's ok, but i have to say, when i heard the name "stumpy" i couldnt help but laugh as i thought of walter brennan

[The70RT]

glad he's ok, but i have to say, when i heard the name "stumpy" i couldnt help but laugh as i thought of walter brennan

Thanks Joe. Never thought of that....

[b5blue]

Go Stumpy go! I bet he feels much better already! 

[The70RT]

Go Stumpy go! I bet he feels much better already! 

The wife called in and checked on him and they said he was gonna be ok. He might be able to come home tonight if not it will be tomorrow. 

[b5blue]

Good news! I think he will enjoy some turkey soon!

[Sublime/Sixpack]

Glad to hear that he is doing okay.

[The70RT]

Thanks guys. This is the second one he went through this year. He's a trooper and keeps on going.

[The70RT]

After the surgery he was himself for a couple weeks....well evidently the tumor was cancerous. The last 2 weeks he has started acting like he was before the surgery. A few shots again today, now we just gotta figure out when to put him down 

[adauto]

Pardon my original comment... I totally misread your post!!       My apologies! I know it's a tuff thing to go thru.. I lost my last one right after surgery.

[moparsons]

Sorry to hear that man.

[moparsons]

Glad to hear your boys gonna be ok. They are part of the family!

How bout reading the posts???     

[CB]

I kept thinking that my dog didn't deserve to suffer and had to make the same decision a couple years ago. Man, this was the toughest call I ever made. They become part of the family you can't say goodbye
Keep strong !
CB

[tan top]

After the surgery he was himself for a couple weeks....well evidently the tumor was cancerous. The last 2 weeks he has started acting like he was before the surgery. A few shots again today, now we just gotta figure out when to put him down 

aww no sorry to hear this , 

[Cooperman]

So sorry to hear that Dennis.

[RECHRGD]

  So sorry!

[b5blue]

 

[The70RT]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. I figure when he doesn't acknowlege us when we come home it's time. When we are gone and come home he runs and greets us. He also enjoys going for a ride. When I grab the keys and he just lays there we will know. I just can't put him down now since he is showing some will to live. It is costing us for him to live but like others have said - Dogs are like family.

[Big Sugar]

Man thats a heartbreaker...Hang in there bud, Keep your chin up. You'll know when it's time.

My Heart goes out to you and your family.




Ron

[69rtse4spd]

So sorry also, they are very much part of the family. 

[jb666]

I am very sorry to hear of this... My heart breaks for you guys...

[nh_mopar_fan]

My sympathies to you and your family as well.

Been there. It was gut wrenching.