Kelly
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Trevor update
I just wanted to give everyone an update on Trevor.
So far, so good. Trevor has not had another nose bleed since Sunday night. My sleep deprivation however, continues to increase. LOL
Unfortunately, I still have not been able to talk personally with the vet because she has been out on jury duty. However, we have been trading emails. Sadly though, the tone of those emails isn't encouraging. She believes given his age (11) & the fact that he bled from only one nostril is that it is a growth or lesion in his sinuses.
The only way to know for sure is to do a CT scan. (cha-ching!) If we went ahead and did that, and they found something, then they would need to biopsy or flush the sinuses for a sample. (Cha-cha-cha-ching!)
My gut reaction is not to care about the expense and to do what is best for him. However, when I'm looking at a dollar amount that is equivelant to a month's worth of my salary, it does give me pause.
My regular vet is recommending we wait & see if he has another nose bleed before proceeding with any work ups. Other than saving him from having to be anesthetized, I wonder what we will gain by doing that. Sitting around waiting for for another nose bleed feels like mental torture. Every sneeze or snuffle is making us jump.
I think we will go ahead and get a referral to the specialist to have a consult before making any decisions. That way our questions would be answered & we would know what to expect if we went ahead with the CT scan, and what prognosis, survival rates, treatment options there are if they find something.
So far my hubby has been able to be home with him, but that will be coming to an end after the Thanksgiving holiday. After that, my parents will come over at lunch to feed & let him out, but the idea that he will be alone for long stretches while we are at work makes me very, very uneasy.
I was lucky I was sitting right next to him when the first one happened. I'm so afraid he will be alone if/when another one comes. From what I understand, if it is a growth, the nose bleeds will only get worse.
On a happier note, my hubby sent this cute picture of Tyler keeping Trevor company in our mudroom today. (Trevor often waits by the door for me to come home.)
What is especially sweet about it is that generally, Trevor doesn't like the little squirt very much & tries to stay away from him. I wonder if Tyler knows he isn't feeling well.
Please keep saying prayers for my special guy.
I just wanted to give everyone an update on Trevor.
So far, so good. Trevor has not had another nose bleed since Sunday night. My sleep deprivation however, continues to increase. LOL
Unfortunately, I still have not been able to talk personally with the vet because she has been out on jury duty. However, we have been trading emails. Sadly though, the tone of those emails isn't encouraging. She believes given his age (11) & the fact that he bled from only one nostril is that it is a growth or lesion in his sinuses.
The only way to know for sure is to do a CT scan. (cha-ching!) If we went ahead and did that, and they found something, then they would need to biopsy or flush the sinuses for a sample. (Cha-cha-cha-ching!)
My gut reaction is not to care about the expense and to do what is best for him. However, when I'm looking at a dollar amount that is equivelant to a month's worth of my salary, it does give me pause.
My regular vet is recommending we wait & see if he has another nose bleed before proceeding with any work ups. Other than saving him from having to be anesthetized, I wonder what we will gain by doing that. Sitting around waiting for for another nose bleed feels like mental torture. Every sneeze or snuffle is making us jump.
I think we will go ahead and get a referral to the specialist to have a consult before making any decisions. That way our questions would be answered & we would know what to expect if we went ahead with the CT scan, and what prognosis, survival rates, treatment options there are if they find something.
So far my hubby has been able to be home with him, but that will be coming to an end after the Thanksgiving holiday. After that, my parents will come over at lunch to feed & let him out, but the idea that he will be alone for long stretches while we are at work makes me very, very uneasy.
I was lucky I was sitting right next to him when the first one happened. I'm so afraid he will be alone if/when another one comes. From what I understand, if it is a growth, the nose bleeds will only get worse.
On a happier note, my hubby sent this cute picture of Tyler keeping Trevor company in our mudroom today. (Trevor often waits by the door for me to come home.)
What is especially sweet about it is that generally, Trevor doesn't like the little squirt very much & tries to stay away from him. I wonder if Tyler knows he isn't feeling well.
Please keep saying prayers for my special guy.
Every time i brought Jewel to her to ask about various problems like the nose bleed, she kind of just brushed it off . I'm glad I found this great forum and it's Thanks to you and Trevor it's hear and therefore Trevor is especially in my prayers. Now Kia gets the better care for it. I certainly wish I had found you or that it was up and running when I had my Jewel . She was my Pal and shadow. I still miss her to this day!! God Bless you and watch over Trevor.
Only 2 years for this hard hearted sheep to get another sheep dog 
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