Cindy
Premium Member
I am so sorry about Laddie, yet glad you had extra time with him to give him more love and kisses..
ghggp
Moderator
Thanks everyone for your kind, thoughtful and supportive words of comfort. I know we have all been there and nothing really prepares you for the shock and pain.
Dr Pillsberry just called, she was Laddie's primary vet at Harper Vet Clinic. She agreed with Dr Courtney his hospice vet. His spleen ruptured causing internal bleeding. The cancer most likely attached to his liver and spleen causing the liver numbers to be elevated from his last bloodwork.
Hemangiosarcoma Symptoms
Your dog's spleen sits near the abdomen. Cancer of the spleen usually results from hemangiosarcoma, or cancer of the blood vessels. While this cancer can grow in other organs, the spleen is the most common site. Often, there is no sign of illness until the tumor ruptures, dumping blood into the abdomen. At that point, the dog might go into shock, collapse and die.
As Sharon said, there was no doubt or second guessing that it was time. It was unrecoverable.
Still in shock and morning.
Thanks again for everyone who posted their concern along Laddie's cancer journey.
Now he and Mr Chance are playing together at Rainbow Bridge. I look forward to being with them again one day.
Gloria
Dr Pillsberry just called, she was Laddie's primary vet at Harper Vet Clinic. She agreed with Dr Courtney his hospice vet. His spleen ruptured causing internal bleeding. The cancer most likely attached to his liver and spleen causing the liver numbers to be elevated from his last bloodwork.
Hemangiosarcoma Symptoms
Your dog's spleen sits near the abdomen. Cancer of the spleen usually results from hemangiosarcoma, or cancer of the blood vessels. While this cancer can grow in other organs, the spleen is the most common site. Often, there is no sign of illness until the tumor ruptures, dumping blood into the abdomen. At that point, the dog might go into shock, collapse and die.
As Sharon said, there was no doubt or second guessing that it was time. It was unrecoverable.
Still in shock and morning.
Thanks again for everyone who posted their concern along Laddie's cancer journey.
Now he and Mr Chance are playing together at Rainbow Bridge. I look forward to being with them again one day.
Gloria
Ann
Moderator
Gloria, I am so very sorry to hear about Laddie. I am just seeing this now...don't know how I missed it. You did everything possible for Laddie and were the best possible Sheltie mom to him. I know how terrible it is when the loss comes, even though you anticipate it. Sending you comfort and hugs.
Calliesmom
Moderator
also very sorry to read this
Shelby's mom
Forums Enthusiast
I am so sorry for your loss.
dogcatmom02
Forums Regular
I'm sorry for your loss.
Phoebe'smom
Forums Enthusiast
Hemangiosarcoma. That is what took my beloved Lucy. Run with the wind little Laddie.
ghggp
Moderator
Picked up Laddie's ashes and paw print yesterday. I am still numb over the sudden loss.So strange the things that float through your mind. I had to stop when I saw the tooth marks on the molding and nail marks on the sliding glass door that Laddie left as a puppy.
As many Shelties I have owned and rescued over my life it still crushes me to lose them.
This is a picture of my three boys now together at Rainbow Bridge. Billy in front from Michigan Sheltie Rescue, Laddie in the back purchased from Ross Roi Shelties, and Mr Chance (love of my life) from Precious Secret Sheltie Rescue.
I just love this shot to show people that male Shelties can get along very well. Many were astonished to see how well they got along.
They are together again at Rainbow Bridge.