Baileysmom Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 Some of you might remember back a few months ago Bongo had dental surgery and had several teeth removed (he had had a swelling under his eye indicating a probable infected molar) well, that swelling never did go away completely after the surgery and then while dogo was down, the swelling got worse :( I took him in and when the doc tried to look in his mouth he bit her! she pulled her hand away, but he was very serious about it. so....... on thursday last week Bongo went under again and she looked at the molar socket and cleaned it out to make sure there wasnt any piece of tooth left festering. then she also took a sample of the swollen tissue off to the lab - we are now awaiting results. :roll: from what she tells me, she really isnt sure, because everything "contradicts itself" sort of...... she says it is eitehr infection of cancer - it is in an odd place for cancer, but very typical place for infection - BUT, the swellign is hard as bone, unlike normal infected tissue is usually softer :( and she didnt find anythign in there looking like infection .......... SOOOO - the doc said she would have results back today and depending on exactly waht they said she would talk to a local dental specialist about the best treatment options and get to me once she got all the answers ..... nothing like waiting! :cry: keep your paws crossed for some sort of good news - the poor old guy is really tired lately Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 *hugs* sending good thoughts your way Bongo old man!! call me if you need ANYTHING! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 kari i'm so sorry to hear...... please know i'm here if youneed anything or if bongo needs anything i'm here for you.... just make him happy for now spoil him rotten Quote
Baileysmom Posted January 17, 2005 Author Posted January 17, 2005 we did get back the results - and its not good....... squamous cell carcinoma :cry: the only treatment is a very invasive surgery and given the location and his age, really not even an option....... the doc said its a pretty nasty cancer, but spreads relatively slowly. It seems the only thing to do now is enjoy him and spoil him for whatever time we have left. (she said shes had dogs last as long as a couple months - but prob not that long) :cry: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 *hugs* so sorry to hear. i was in shoke when you told me eariler.. just make him as happy as you can.. and he'llletyou now when his time is up, just like boonie did, and then he and boonie and angle and athena can all play together, while bonogo marks everything up there *hugS* if youwant we can canell our plans for thursday.. just let me know you know i'm here for you Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 Oh my, I'm so sorry to hear that. Enjoy your time with him and spoil him rotten. I don't know what's worse... knowing it's coming and trying to prepare for it, or having it come unexpectedly. I'm so sad for you. :( Quote
ObedienceGrrl Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 I am very sorry.....you will make his remaining time with you wonderful. He will love every minute of it. Quote
marion Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 So sorry to hear about Bongo :( Enjoy spoiling him and give him lots of hugs from us. :buzi: Quote
BuddysMom Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 Oh NO! There was Boonie, Gem, Tabatha, and now this ... I am so sorry BaileysMom ... :cry: Quote
izzy Posted January 18, 2005 Posted January 18, 2005 I'm so sorry, hughs to you Baileysmom. :( Oh NO! There was Boonie, Gem, Tabatha, and now this ... I am so sorry BaileysMom ... yes, this month sucks. Quote
__crazy_canine__ Posted January 18, 2005 Posted January 18, 2005 I know, exactly what I was thinking, desertlady! Anyway, Im so sorry about Bongo. Send him hugs from me! Quote
hicksstar Posted January 21, 2005 Posted January 21, 2005 Sorry to hear about bongo. Enjoy the time you have. Quote
rotten_two Posted January 21, 2005 Posted January 21, 2005 this is horrible news! i am so sorry! do let us know if you need anything! Quote
bk_blue Posted January 21, 2005 Posted January 21, 2005 I'm so sorry... Treasure these last special weeks with Bongo and give him a kiss from me :angel: Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted January 21, 2005 Posted January 21, 2005 I'm so sorry to hear this, BailysMom. :cry: Sending positive thoughts and hugs your way! Spend these last few months doing things with him you always wanted to do, take a long hike with him (you and him alone), spoil him, everything. Keep us updated! Quote
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