Friday, September 30, 2011

Kendra

 While at camp, Kendra became very quiet and wasn't interested in eating--that in itself indicates there is something WRONG.  She was taken to the Vets, admitted to the Intensive care, put on a drip and stayed for six days.
 During that time, she had many, many tests.  The verdict is that she does not have Cushings, but rather, a large mass (tumour) in her abdomen.  As no one knows what it is, how long it has been there, whether it's aggressive or slow growing, cancerous or not, causing problems....etc.  we have decided not to subject her to radical surgery at the moment but to watch her and have another ultrasound in a month or two. 

When SHE arrived to collect the dogs, Kendra was very lively, wanting to play ball.  At home, she has continued to bark at anyone walking down the street, sleeping on HER chair and trying to steal food from Bella--in other words, just being normal.  She will not be allowed to go on long walks with the others, not that she cares, she likes pottering around the garden.

35 comments:

  1. Hi Everybuddy. Kendra, you little sweetie, just keep on keeping on. Don't you worry about a thing cause we will all be sending get well wishes right now. There, did you get them? Good. We have a feeling you might get a little bit spoilt for a while so milk it for all its worth hehehe. Take care everybuddy. No worries (especially for you all), and love, Stella and Rory x x

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  2. Oh poor dear Kendra, I am so sorry to hear about that nasty tumour thingy. I do so hope you can keep comfortable and enjoying all your normal activities (especially the food stealing!)
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  3. I think she just misses you more. Sometimes they stop eating when you go away for long. It happened to Dom before when i was away for a month.

    Sure hope the ultrasound comes back better next round. We'll keep her in our thoughts and prayers.

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  4. Hi Kendra, mum and I have you in our prayers and know you will keep on keeping on, in "Kendra" ways. Giving everyone a bit "of stick" !!

    Tail Wuggles, Rubie xxx

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  5. Fingers and toes crossed Kendra continues to behave normally and the mass doesn't change or bother her!

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  6. Miss Kendra,
    You are in our thoughts and prayers. So glad you are eating better!
    Sugars,
    Mack

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  7. Kendra you sweetie..hope all goes well....

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  8. Kendra, we know you're just a "die-hard" like we are. Keep the kids in line!! You're doing a good job at it.

    XOXO
    The Rocky Creek Scotties and Ivy

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  9. I hope little Kendra continues to feel well and her next ultrasound is a good one. Hugs...

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  10. OMD OMD... Kendra... I am sooooo sorry that you were soooo sickie. I have my paws crossed that this is all going to be OK. I will send you some of my Be Well Vibes.
    VIBES>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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  11. Poor Kendra! I am so sorry to read that she was NOT feeling well. I will keep my fingers crossed that this mass is nothing concerning for her.

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  12. Oh Kendra we are keeping all our feets crossed for you. Bet you weren't acting normal cause you wanted to just be at home
    Benny & Lily

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  13. Dear Kendra, I'll be keeping my paws crossed that the next ultrasound will come back with nothing serious.

    (6_9)
    Bowie

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  14. Oh Kendra, we are so sorry to hear about that nasty tumor and weren't feeling well. We are keeping our paws crossed and sending good vibes that you continue feeling better and the mass thingie turns out not to be serious.
    Wags
    Ernie,Sasha,Chica,Lucas

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  15. Oh I bet you just missed your Mom much more!! I bet that thingy will be gone by next time. Keep eating and get better ok?

    wags
    Jazzi
    P.S. last night my mom dreamt that her and your mom had lunch while she was in the US, isnt that funny?? bol

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  16. Awww poor Kendra :( Sending you a big hug >>>>HUG<<<<<

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  17. oh dear kendra - we are thinking of you and sending you good warm thoughts!

    edgar & his mum

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  18. Poor Kendra, we are so sorry to hear about her tummy trouble. We are all going to cross our paws and hope that it disappears for the next ultrasound. Mom feels the same way about Phantom, no point in putting him through all that stuff. Enjoy her and love her - that's the best thing ever.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara,and Lightning

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  19. OK...here's the deal. Get your peep to go to a compound pharmacist and tell him/her you need some canine assistance. Y'all have those Down Under don't you? If not, let me know. Then, get your bloodwork/lab tests sent over to the compound pharmacist and, then, do what he/she says. My predecessor, BoBo, had a mass also and was evaluated by a compound pharmacist as well as Our vet. He was 15 at the time.

    Nobody ever knew what the mass was, but he started taking some power stuff in his food - some kind of cellular forte stuff - and the mass didn't get any bigger. It's some kind of nutritional supplement that helps the immune system. (Don't ask me.)

    Now you get busy and stop that thing from growing so you can have fun and patrol your garden. OK? OK.

    Roo to You and Yours, Stuart

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  20. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this news! This must have been very scary for your people, Kendra. Sending Get Well Soon wishes.

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  21. Poor Kendra. I hope the mass is nothing serious. And I think you are wise to see how things go and wait on the radiation. You don't want to jump on any treatment too quickly without being sure.

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  22. Kendra, I will be sending a whole bunch of my bestest healing vibes. I'm sure this will turn out to be okay. Glad you are feeling normal. Take care of yourself.
    Grr and a Concerned Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  23. Sending you the healing power of the paw.
    It's a bit upsetting that the vet misdiagnosed you with cushings. Take care sweetie.

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  24. We are crossing our paws for you and hoping that your next ultrasound is nothing serious, Kendra!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  25. So sorry to read of your tummy troubles, and praying there is an easy and quick road to recovery. Hopefully you just had a case of missing HER! Paws and fingers crossed.

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  26. Our paws are crossed for your upcoming tests, sweet girl. And big hugs from across the miles for your mama.

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  27. That is scary, but it sounds like you are taking the correct approach. We are happy to hear that she is acting like herself. We will cross our paws for her good health.

    Wyatt and Stanzie

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  28. Oh My Kendra ~ We want you to be well sooo much. My peep say we are going to put you in our prayers every night. And Sunday is the Blessing of the Animals at our church here in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am going for my blessing and I will have my peep say your name when it is my turn to be blessed so you can be blessed also.
    Sweet William The Scot

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  29. Kendra, I'm getting caught up on blog posts and am back to leave a comment for you...I'm learning about the bravery and courage of Scotties and I know that your heart is full of that and more!! Remember that there are many good thoughts and prayers coming to you from all over the world!! Take care!!

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  30. Sweet Kendra...we are praying that you will be okay for a long time to come and your next untrasound will be just fine. Lots of love, Debbie & Holly

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  31. Sending lots of love to Kendra.

    She's a strong, feisty girl and I think that will serve her well.

    Love and licks, Winnie

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  32. Poor Kendra. I hope the next update will be good news...

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  33. Oh! Such a difficult thing while you were so far away! Poor Kendra, you and everyone in your household. Thinking good thoughts for the girl, and you!

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  34. Oh Kendra. We are so sorry you have a tumour. We are sending tonnes of doxie feel good rayz, girlfriend.
    Love Ruby & Penny
    Pees - we have been trying to comment for days. Finally had to borrow an Apple computer. Sorry we are late with our rayz.
    Love again
    Ruby & Penny

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  35. Cross paws and warm wishes to all of you.

    Abigail, Josh and Pippi

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