Chris Marquette Message Board / Pet discussions

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (domesticelefant) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:17:08 +0000

I just saw it on Facebook! I'm so so sorry!

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 21:48:12 +0000

It did go really fast. She started slacking off on her eating in mid-August or so. I took her to the vet first on September 5, but since she was so hard to vet (pure terror of being handled --- it's a Potcake thing), they didn't find the mass and treated her for parasites, which did no good at all, of course. They finally found the mass on our follow-up visit a week and a half later or around there. So we got an ultrasound and x-rays on 9/26 and they said it was cancer. Somehow, I didn't really trust it though (it seemed so out of the blue) and everyone was encouraging me to get a second opinion, so we went to an oncologist on 10/2 and they confirmed that it was carcinoma and that while it started in her pancreas, it was now pretty much everywhere. We were giving her fluids and a cocktail of meds to keep her comfortable and hopefully boost her appetite, but it didn't help much. The last week and a half, it was a very, very fast decline. She couldn't eat at all, except when the steroids would kick in. Monday, 9/30 was a good day. She ate well. And last Saturday, 10/5 was a really good day. She ate quite a bit (in very small portions throughout the day) and we had our outing to the park. Yesterday, her liver failed. She would've died even if we hadn't taken her in to let her go. At least we were able to stop the pain she must've been in. She was in total shock by the time we got to the vet, poor baby. She was an awesome dog and I will miss her every day.

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (TeeJay) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 06:22:47 +0000

Deb, I'm so sorry about Polly. It went really fast there in the end, it sounded like she would have another few weeks or months. I don't know if that's a good or a bad thing. I will keep you in my thoughts. Sending lots of hugs your way.

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dummy@example.com (EOcean214) — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 02:14:10 +0000

That's the sweetest video ever. What a wonderful keepsake. God Bless Polly, wonderful dog! Hugs to you Deb....

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 19:49:54 +0000

Thanks. Check out this video my Potcake Place friends made for us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPE-XTFf … e=youtu.be

So beautiful.

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (EOcean214) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:49:40 +0000

so sweet Deb, I'm glad your enjoying time with her. Treasured memories. Lots of love sent your way....

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dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 01:26:00 +0000

Thanks Lindsey. Looks like we might be saying good bye tomorrow. She's really bad.

We had a nice day Saturday. She ate a little and we went and lounged in the setting sun on a blanket in her favorite park.

Pics here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set … 32b005b738

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (EOcean214) — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 23:12:42 +0000

I'm just now reading these posts! I'm so sorry Deb! I know you must be heartbroken. Good thoughts to you and Polly! Elinor sends you her love too!

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (BiggestChrisMarquetteFan) — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:47:32 +0000

get better Polly <3

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dummy@example.com (CappuGirl) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:33:54 +0000

big hugs for you and your Polly <3 my heart breaks for you.. stay strong!

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dummy@example.com (domesticelefant) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:37:37 +0000

Yeah, I read that on FB. I was shocked. I know how much you love your pets. And it still brings back memories about the time I had to say goodbye to Momo. But I know, whatever amount of time she has left with you, you will make the best of it for her and she knows that.

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dummy@example.com (TeeJay) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 18:59:22 +0000

Deb, I'm so sorry to hear that. Wish there was something I could do. Sending virtual hugs your way.

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dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 17:28:48 +0000

Thanks, Anne. We got confirmation today that it is carcinoma and it's everywhere. There's nothing they can do but give her meds to keep her comfortable until it's time. As you imagine, I'm pretty much destroyed.

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (domesticelefant) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 15:00:42 +0000

There isn't much I can do, but I will keep you and Polly in my thoughts.

Re: Pet discussions

dummy@example.com (TheCentralScrutinizer) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 23:55:34 +0000

Guys, Polly is very, very sick. She's been diagnosed with an inoperable mass. We're going to see a specialist tomorrow. Please send thoughts, prayers, energy, whatever you believe in. She's only been with me for 13 months. I'm not ready to let her go! 8.(