The Ride in the Car to the Post Office- Feb 28, 2011

No real update today.  Daisy and Rookie went for a ride to the Post Office today. 

Lumps still feel the same.  No vomiting or diarrhea or visual problems.

Each day is a gift.

Daisy - Feb 27,2011

No changes today.  She still seems to be doing fine.  She spent some time chasing my other 3 Labs around the yard while I did yard cleanup today.

Daisy's Original Mom Stopped By

Today Daisy's original owner came by to see her.  Daisy enjoyed a rawhide chew while Gina got to see her.  It was a sad morning.  So far Daisy seems good but her gums did bleed more than usual when she was chewing on the rawhide.

Photo of Daisy and her first mom.

Today - Feb 25, 2011

Daisy was dying to go for a ride to the Post Office today but it was pouring down rain and Rookie was trying to get out the door with her.

Still eating well.

Her original owner is stopping by tomorrow morning to see her.

Daisy Went on the Tour in the Car Today - Feb 24, 2011

Daisy seems to be doing well.  I took her to the post office, the park, (she waited while I was in the doctor's, and she went to my mechanic's garage today.  She is eating well and there is no sign of diarrhea or vomiting.  She has not slowed down yet.

Another hard day for me.  Hard to believe she is going to die at a young age.

How Daisy Came To Us

In September 2007, my sister in law told me of a relative that was looking to place a yellow Labrador in a new home.  The rest was history.  Daisy was almost 4 at the time.

The owner brought Daisy over to our home to meet the crew and Daisy fit right in.

I am going to look for her paperwork because I want the kennel she came from to know she has lymphoma.  I want to research whether any other Labs from that kennel have cancer (or had cancer).

Daisy - Today - February 22, 2011

So far Daisy seems ok, which is apparently the norm with this disease.  The lump in the neck is about the same size.  The surgeon showed me some other nodes to check - they are about the same size as at the surgeon's office.

Daisy will get lots of love until she passes.  Of course, I will send her to The Bridge when the time comes.

Today, Daisy got a ride in the car - one of her favorite activies.

The only observations thus far - snoring and some scratching.  Apparently lymphoma can cause itchy skin.

This has been a very hard journey for me.  Crying everyday.

Daisy, My Lab Has Been Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Daisy is my 7 year old yellow Labrador Retriever.  Late last month, I noticed a lump on the left side of Daisy's neck.  I would say it was golf ball size, maybe a bit smaller.  I was really concerned.  I made a vet appointment the following Saturday.

In the meantime, I did alot of research and was concerned that it was lymphoma.  There is no cure for lymphoma.  Chemo is the only option and it is only a temporary fix.

On February 5, I took her to my vet.  He aspirated the lump.  I was concerned as I did not see any serum, only blood near the tip of the syringe.

The following Tuesday, the CBC came back normal so I was hoping my fears were wrong.

That Friday, February 11, my worst fears became a reality.  I called the vet and he said she had lymphoma and to make an appointment with a surgeon.  I wasn't sure why I was making the appointment but I went ahead and did it.

I read up on lymphoma and decided against chemo. 

I took Daisy to the surgeon and she did 3 more aspirates.  She had no idea why the vet referred me to her as surgery is not an option with this disease.

We switched Daisy to Taste of the Wild Canine Pacific Stream dog food as they say that type diet is better for their liver and kidneys.

Friday, February 18th, I received the full consultation and lab report from the surgeon (thanks!).

At this point, I am monitoring Daisy's condition and do not plan on starting her on Prednisone unless it is absolutely necessary.