why are things never straight forward!

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Maisy — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:06:31 GMT

Poor you! I think that's one of the most difficult parts afterwards. When my old Lab was pts last year I was off work anyway but as soon as I went back there was a spate of Labs of all ages come in which was quite hard to see! Takes time but does get easier.

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dinkyd — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:00:26 GMT

Thankyou for all your lovely comments.Its still very strange,which im sure it will be for a long timeHe was a very big part of the whole families life.So used to having a routine!First day back at work yesterday and there were so many bloomin springer spaniels in at work-and they just seemed to keep coming in!

Thanx again.

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Maisy — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:16:00 GMT

So sorry to hear about Dinky, it's never easy

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loobylou — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:08:15 GMT

So sorry to hear about Dinky, he sounds like he was a very special dog

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Saskia Quinn — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:16:52 GMT

I am so terribly sorry to hear that

He was a very brave little man, but it was just his time to go.

Run free over Rainbow Bridge brave Dinky boy.

Thinking of you xxx

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Vicky RVN — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:10:55 GMT

I am so sorry to hear about little Dinky He certainly was a very much loved little chap and was given every chance by the sounds of it.

Thinking of you x

RIP little man x

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dinkyd — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:53:37 GMT

Thanx guys.He really was one in a million- iv had dogs before-but D Dog was different he just seemed to come along at the right time for everyone.

I know some nurses wont share the same view as me treatment wise with what happened with Dinky but I have to stress at no point did he have no quality of life....he was a proper fighter.....I was told he would only last a week after initial diagnosis and that there was a very small chance he would respond to any chemo tx.But he gave them a big two paws up and fought and showed them he wasnt quite ready to go to doggy heaven quite yet!

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Steph Worsley — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:51:27 GMT

Oh Dinkyd

I am so so sorry for your loss, he was an absolute star and fought a heck of a lot!!!!

I am also sorry that somehow I lost track of this thread last year for some reason, otherwise i would have posted on each of your updates

Anyway big hugs and remember the good times you had with the dinky dog

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Steph Phillips — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:43:19 GMT

.. I'm so sorry.. from what I've read, he sounded amazing xx

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Nick Shackleton — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:36:57 GMT

Sorry to hear about you loss. RIP Dinky D

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Mac Feather — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:32:49 GMT

Laura, Im really sorry to hear about Dinky.

Thinking of you.

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dinkyd — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:28:59 GMT

Hey guys...thought id better update this.

Dinky unfortunately lost his fight last night after a traumatic 48hours.He was such a brave boy.

He made so many people smile when he met them and touched so many peoples hearts.Dinks was my rock and my best friend - he got me through one of the hardest times i will ever experience- he was such a special, one in a million boy.

Rest in peace my special,beautiful, brave boy.xxxxx

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dinkyd — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:29:09 GMT

Thanx guys and to Jack to!

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Vicky RVN — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:35:50 GMT

I am pleased for you and Dinky, Jack sends Dinky some wags!

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Nick Shackleton — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:10:17 GMT

Glad to hear things are going well for Dinky!

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dinkyd — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:02:29 GMT

Hi just a wee update from Dinky Dog.He is doing really well - the difference in him since starting back on his chemo is great - he is much happier - even before he started his chemo last week hubby said he doesnt have a happy face!Well he does now lol.

His submandibular LNs have went down so think chemo and steroids are doing their job but i now have a walking dustbin

I never ever thought about putting him up for a bravery award - my research hasnt proved to be productive...any suggestions?Most of them seem to be for working dogs.

Anyway high fives from dinks!

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dinkyd — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:07:18 GMT

HeeHee slobbers everywhere!He says thanx

Thing is i know he will never be cured but he is doing his damn best to fight.He just takes everything that is flung at him as if to say -is that it!

I know being a nurse to hear the word lymphoma isnt good - im sure its it one of those words we as nurses all dread when we see these patients.But having to nurse my own pet is just a complete different kettle of fish!I feel safe when he is on treatment as i feel i can do something about it but as soon as its finished its just a waiting game til it decides it wants to come out and play again!

Im off to hunt for selena!

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Freckle — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:02:25 GMT

Aw - dinkyd - this is the first time i have read your thread, and I am soo glad that he is doing well! You must be so happy to have him home! Sounds like he is getting the best possible treatment that is out there as well! :)

Hope everything works out for him, and I would agree with saskiavn that you should put him up for a pet bravery award - he sounds like a complete character! what a star

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Saskia Quinn — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:52:41 GMT

Aw, I really smiled with pure happiness when I read that Dinkyd!! My husband asked what I was smiling at so I told him your story lol!!

I really hope it works out for both of you. He is a tremendous little man. You should really think of telling his story for bravery awards, I think Blue Cross and Dogs Trust run these sometimes, definitely worth looking into!

Thank you for keeping us posted.

My dogs all send him licks and wags!!

..................and with 5 dogs, thats a lot lol!!

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dinkyd — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:13:37 GMT

Well finally got the D Dog home tonite - he was so funny when i went to pick him up ,could hear him trying to charge down the corridor with oncologist in tow and his monkey to!

Then we went into the consult room to have a chat and Dinky was so happy,prancing round the room with his giant monkey shaking it and trying to kill it being a big show off!Full of cheek and very happy to see mum lol!So me and his oncologist are trying to have a serious conversation except mad Dinky with this silly monkey is chucking it round and playing lol - lucky that his oncologist finds this amusing lol she called him a clown haha!

Managed to get a copy of his CT report so i can take it to my boss on monday to get his opinion to for his spinal issues- discovered he also has degenerative disk disease of his thoracic and lumbar spine with chronic mineralised disk protrusion at several locations!OMG

He is not needing sx but doubt anyone would want touch him anyway in his state!

How on earth he still charges around like he does is unbelieveable!

So we got home and i though he would like a quiet nite just to chill after his traumatic few days - did he heck i went to put my car keys on the hook and he decided he wanted to go for a walk!So he was told just a wee one and so we went to our usual place and in he goes for a swin in loch!That was him sticking his fingers up me then lol!

So he has had his dinner and is crashed out having sweet dreams now.

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Saskia Quinn — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:24:08 GMT

will be great to have him him home I am sure!

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dinkyd — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:20:13 GMT

Morning!

I might have a chat to my old boss as i know he does accupuncture so he may do it as favour if i ask nicely!

Just waiting to ring vet school to get time to pick him up.Got ants in my pants lol

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Saskia Quinn — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:11:06 GMT

Let us know how things go Dinkyd

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Fiona Leathers — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:40:26 GMT

I use accupuncture for Bonnie when the end was looking near (thankfully full recovery) There's one near me in falkirk which is only about 1.5 hours away from you. He's very good, well worth a visit if can afford it or your insurance will pay.

http://www.holisticvetscotland.co.uk/

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dinkyd — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:03:35 GMT

Hi guys

Yes Nick it is the Dick Vet school we go to and that would be great if you could pick his brains for me.

We have been very lucky as i know most dogs dont cope with what he has been through so far but he just gets on with it!

Another plus point is we now know his back pain isnt related to his lymphoma so it helps me know he is not in pain from his lymphoma but with something else that can be managed - but he is not lame cahrges around like a loon- the only thing that was odd about him was he didnt want to jump into he car but he would happily jump out without discomfort!Hes very good at hiding things from us!

Il be able to have a good chat to the oncologist and nurse tomorrow - Saskia I agree i know tramadol can be used with NSAIDS as a few of our ortho patients are often on it - but to be honest i dont know about the steroid part - I vaguely remember when he was first diagnosed he had some tramadol and had been given an injection of dex- will find out though.

Will have a hunt for Selena!Thanx