We Brought Romi To the Vet Today
Maromi has been back and forth to the vet for almost a year now. We finally had to bring him in for x-rays, he was breathing funny and stopped eating again.
We found density around his trachea and very little in his lungs. There's also fluid in his abdomen. Our vet was not sure what all this could be but seemed to fear the worst for our baby. We got blood work done. Everything was low except for a specific white blood cell. Sadly, our vet told us that this could mean cancer.
As of right now he really wants to focus on the fluid in the abdomen and find out if that will be treatable before we move forward to the density around his trachea and in his lungs. We're waiting to hear back to find out where the specialist is so we can get an ultrasound (he travels to all the hospitals in the area where we live) And the weather has been really awful so every where else was closed today and we couldn't find him.
Point being, I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these situations and might be able to give us some advice, prepare us for the worst, or even some kind words for support. Maromi only just turned 1 in November and this is just breaking my heart. I love my baby to death and I just need to do what is best by him.
Thank you guys for reading and snuggle your pups a little more for Romi tonight<3
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Permalink Reply by Vicky Hay on
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Sorry to chime in again, but on reflection, I do have something useful to share: ALWAYS GET A SECOND OPINION. Before making any kind of decision based on what your regular vet says (no matter how much you trust the person), talk to another, disinterested veterinarian first. If you have Angie's List in your area, you may be able to find someone who comes highly recommended. Otherwise, ask local breeders and the nearest Corgi fancier's club.
The "Second Opinion Principle" seems to be true with veterinarians just as much as it is with doctors and dentists.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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I agree!
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Permalink Reply by Felicia & Maromi on
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No need to apologize, we really appreciate all the advice and ideas.
We are taking him to another hospital tomorrow but its somewhere our current vet referred us too. Our vet took some of the fluid out of his abdomen and sent it to the new place so we can find out what it is when we get there tomorrow. He'll also be getting an ultrasound on his abdomen then later possibly on his chest.
I don't know if this counts as a second opinion but it is a new vet so, we will have more answers tomorrow.
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Permalink Reply by Doglover on
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Sorry to hear about this scary and confusing health situation in your Corgi pup! I agree that getting a 2nd or 3rd opinions is the way to go, especially when a vet is unable to provide you with specific answers or additional workup. It does seem unlikely that such a young dog would get cancer - and the diagnosis of cancer would be made via biopsy (in such cases as lymphoma or other mass) or by hematological studies (if leukemia). Before my current Corgi, I had a 15.5 year old Maltese who got lymphoma, but that was into old age. Whatever this "fluid" is in his abdomen, it warrants further evaluation. In humans, "fluid" in the abdomen, or ascites, is often associated with liver problems (whether it's primary liver disease or liver disease secondary to other health problems, such as congestive heart failure). Did your dog get liver function tests and/or imaging of the liver or heart?
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Maromi didn't make it. The day after I posted this we woke up and his breathing has gotten worse. We brought him to the vet where he stayed overnight so they could give him fluids and monitor his breathing until we could take him to a specialist the next day. We got a call in the morning that he was on his side and lost consciousness twice. We made the hardest decision of our lives and had to put him to sleep. We love him so much and our hearts are broken but we did everything we could. Everyone in the room shed tears with us, supported us, and made him as comfortable as possible.
Thank you all so much for all the advice and kind words. We truly appreciate it <3
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Oh, dear! That's just awful. I'm so sorry.
Can they at least tell you now, what really was going on?
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They didn't offer an autopsy or anything and we didn't ask for one. So I don't think we are going to get any answers now.
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Probably not. And what good will it do? Very sad that this terrible thing happened to you.<3
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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I am so, so sorry. I was looking at your other posts and with the hot spot, food issues, and this I really think the poor pup had some sort of auto immune disease. Doggie lupus or something. My heart goes out to you. If you can manage, please let his breeder know in case other relatives develop problems.
I am so very sorry. He knew he was loved.
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I've been digging around for the breeders number so we could let her know. Once I find it we're going to let her know. I'm hoping no other puppies had this problem. He had 10 brothers and sisters.
And thank you for all the kind words <3
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Permalink Reply by Linda on
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I am so sorry! My heart breaks for you. You did everything possible for him. I wish you peace and comfort.
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