oh no, Amy. I don't have the answer to your question about Lymphoma but I am hoping
the best for Dex.
the best for Dex.
Lymphoma question (not my dogs)
Sons girlfriend called me in tears lastnight. They think their lab, Dexter, has lymphoma. The reason they took him in in the first place was because he was drinking excessively. Drank so much that he peed inside. 
The vet checked him out and determined it was not kidney related. His blood work came back with an extremely elevated white blood cell count. They said his cells were actually mutated and deformed. He's going Monday for an ultrasound (I think an ultrasound?).
My question is - how exactly do they determine a dog has lymphoma? I was hoping it was just an infection somewhere that could be treated. Dexter is a rescue dog and he's only 4ish years old.
*Edited to add* He won't eat anything either.
Here's Dex when came to our house last year to play with Tuck and Frankie.
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The vet checked him out and determined it was not kidney related. His blood work came back with an extremely elevated white blood cell count. They said his cells were actually mutated and deformed. He's going Monday for an ultrasound (I think an ultrasound?).My question is - how exactly do they determine a dog has lymphoma? I was hoping it was just an infection somewhere that could be treated. Dexter is a rescue dog and he's only 4ish years old.
*Edited to add* He won't eat anything either.
Here's Dex when came to our house last year to play with Tuck and Frankie.
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What a great story Sue, thanks!
Oh poop. I just found this.
"Other dogs may have more severe signs such as weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst or urination, weakness or difficulty breathing."
"Other dogs may have more severe signs such as weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst or urination, weakness or difficulty breathing."
Hi Kathy! So glad you joined.
Try to think positive until you have reason to otherwise. :angel:
Try to think positive until you have reason to otherwise. :angel:
Gosh I'm so sorry to hear about Dexter
He has my best thoughts and prayers.
He has my best thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for you and Dexter. He is a very handsome boy...
Welcome to the board! There are terrific folks here, and when things go awry with one of our beloveds, we are definitely a circle-the-wagons group who offers prayers and support.
We're all hoping for a good outcome for you and your guy!
Welcome to the board! There are terrific folks here, and when things go awry with one of our beloveds, we are definitely a circle-the-wagons group who offers prayers and support.
We're all hoping for a good outcome for you and your guy!
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