We got the biopsy results back… sarcoma, probably osteo.
But, the good news is Dr. S. says his bloodwork was perfect. The weirdness in his spleen was not cancer and not related to the bone mass. Add that to his clear lungs and all the other tests that are coming back clean and healthy and we are going into surgery tomorrow under the best possible circumstances.
Today was a day of napping and swimming followed by a bath (to smell nice for the surgeon tomorrow) concluded with a flying dutchman from in-n-out (pssst Sams says all dogs should know about the flying dutchman, AngelAbby here in tripawds suggested it, and he approves).
Cognitively, this is absolutely the right thing to do. My prayer for the last two days is to please make this choice obvious and without question Sam did his part in making sure we were sure. Emotionally, this is terrifying. The combination of the two is so surreal.
His dad and I keep making jokes to keep us all laughing. “Three-paw McGraw” is Sam’s new nic-name… but when I stop long enough to really feel what we are about to do… it makes my heart hurt, physically hurt. But it IS the right thing and we are ready to help him fight.
Surgery is at 8:30 tomorrow am. Game face until we close the door behind us and leave him in the good care of the excellent staff at Tucson Vet Specialty. Until then…
What has three paws and is red all over?
Best wishes for you and Sam…A long day it will be but I was amazed how quickly my girl was up and about. Fentanyl patch helped post op followed by Tramadol pain pills. Will be thinking of you.
You ARE doing the right thing for you and Sam! He’s going to adjust better and quicker than you all will. Our nickname for Dax is “Hobbles.” I think that’s all you can do to adjust to what is happening. We also asked the vet about a peg leg. That idea was shot down quickly, but I think I’ll fashion something for Halloween. Keep your chin up, and good luck.
the pegleg halloween costume is brilliant, especially since you describe him as a pirate anyway!!! I wonder if you could fashion a way to add a stuffed parot to his harness so that is rides around on his back. Thanks for helping me smile this morning.
Sending positive thoughts for Samdog’s surgery tomorrow! Get that leg off, then you can get on with being an awesome Tripawd!! Good luck Sam, we’ll be thinking of you tomorrow!!!! Stay strong!
Wishing you all the best tomorrow. You will be in our prayers. Hope Sam will pull through this will flying colors and be on the road to recovery in no time!