Here's the latest on Eddie and Hannah... Eddie has finally rebounded. After talking to the vet, we figured he was in pain so we put him on some Metacam for a few days and he started to eat. Thursday he started running around the yard like a new born colt. Friday we had him in to the vet for a checkup of his face. The holes in his mouth where his teeth were pulled are healing nicely. His face is healing up really nicely too. There was some oozing initially but that has stopped and dried up. The incision is healing up really well. He gets the stitches out on August 11th.
Hannah is running around like nothing ever happened to her. She sure is her Mother's (Zoe) daughter! She's happy, alert and eating, though nothing comes between her and her food. She's being such a good girl getting her "bootie" on whenever she goes outside. Now for the bad news... Hannah's biopsy results have been returned and it's Grade 2 Mast Cell. The pathologist was very surprised to see it between the toes as this is a very rare spot. It's also a spot where it's difficult to get the 3 cm margins that they like to see without amputating the entire foot. They (as in Guelph OVC) are suggesting needle biopsy into the lymph gland and radiation. After a LOT of research, many long hours discussing with the vet, looking at age and history of the line, soul searching, sleepless nights, and Hannah's happiness, we have decided not to pursue radiation. Our focus is to keep Hannah as happy as she currently is for as long as possible without putting a lot of stress on her. We are doing some supplements, immune boosters and are looking at homeopathic treatments. Hannah is one who absolutely hates to be brushed or feet touched (hence why she goes to the groomer). I sat her down the other night and told her she was going to have to cooperate with full body examinations on a very regular basis so we can monitor any lumps and bumps. I hope she understood!!! Sherry & Rob Hartung [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kitchener Ontario Canada
