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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsGood vibes and prayers for my Sheltie, please?
He's sick and there are no vets available in my area at the moment.
We are rushing him to Cornell University animal hospital now. About 60 miles away.
I'm not one to ask for vibes and prayers, but please spare a thought for him. He just turned 14. He's a good boy.
Everything is going wrong at once.
Thank you.

niyad
(125,628 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(167,017 posts)annalog
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1WorldHope
(1,485 posts)Nittersing
(7,431 posts)debm55
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Harker
(16,644 posts)Greywing
(1,147 posts)
Ocelot II
(126,333 posts)
MIButterfly
(916 posts)Healing thoughts and good vibes are being sent your way.
LoisB
(11,205 posts)True Dough
(23,794 posts)and casting them toward Cornell University's animal hospital. Best wishes, Lucky.
femmedem
(8,524 posts)And hoping the vet at Cornell can help.
Basso8vb
(1,202 posts)I'm also waiting to hear an update about my sister's little doggo today.
niyad
(125,628 posts)sinkingfeeling
(56,011 posts)electric_blue68
(22,696 posts)Marthe48
(21,386 posts)Keep telling him what a good boy he is.
Laffy Kat
(16,731 posts)Please keep us posted.
Karadeniz
(24,596 posts)AllaN01Bear
(26,715 posts)
Donkees
(32,889 posts)
❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Wonderful pic

MustLoveBeagles
(13,504 posts)
Solly Mack
(95,378 posts)
FoxNewsSucks
(11,238 posts)Anything is scary when they are that age
sheshe2
(93,046 posts)Healing vibes on the way.
lark
(25,304 posts)Prayers for a good outcome are going with you. Our "best boys" are very important. My best kitty boy is having issues and was at the vet today so we're waiting for the test results and giving him lots of cuddles from the "horrible trauma" of getting poked and prodded.
niyad
(125,628 posts)lark
(25,304 posts)Poor baby, he's the sweetest most affectionate cat. Maybe this time will be the charm??
niyad
(125,628 posts)lark
(25,304 posts)We got some new medicine for him which goes in his nose and were worried about that, but my husband (the cat whisperer) managed to get Foggy's head tilted and was able to quickly drop it into the nose with no resistance or fussing at all! Win!
More diagnostics are being done, but he's 9 and no one has been able to figure out why he has such chronic respiratory issues. Maybe this time will be the charm?
niyad
(125,628 posts)We are all here for you and your good boy, LC. Please keep us posted.
MiHale
(11,975 posts)🙏
Figarosmom
(7,275 posts)And hope he's all well.
🌈 here's a rainbow for him.
CousinIT
(11,673 posts)

Bluejeans
(123 posts)Attilatheblond
(6,779 posts)From me & The Three Fuzzkateers.
Grim Chieftain
(441 posts)Please keep us posted.
Permanut
(7,395 posts)Hope22
(4,074 posts)Safe travels. 💗💗💐🙏🏼
Wild blueberry
(7,786 posts)Healing wishes from my dog and me.
May all be well.
Tribetime
(6,744 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(167,017 posts)Shelties are great dogs and I hope that your puppy recovers
OldBaldy1701E
(8,488 posts)MacKasey
(1,403 posts)May God hold your sheltie safe and well in his hands
Wicked Blue
(8,152 posts)and also to you.
Menehuna
(2 posts)Every precious sheltie holds a special place in my heart.
Emile
(36,206 posts)Sorry you are going through this.
JoseBalow
(8,026 posts)My 15 year-old pittie is my best friend, she means the world to me. I know how stressful and upsetting it can be to have a sick pup to worry about. Hang in there, Amigo. Give your buddy lots of love, and know that he loves you back.
milestogo
(21,418 posts)Wishing you and your pup the very best.
montanacowboy
(6,550 posts)to your pup - hugs
ZZenith
(4,383 posts)May you both weather the storm.
UpInArms
(53,205 posts)Shelties are so special and extra wonderful
❤️❤️❤️
applegrove
(127,111 posts)LuckyCharms
(20,352 posts)Growth in urinary bladder. Likely cancer. Probable kidney issues as well. They are still running tests, awaiting results.
Thank you all for your good wishes.
Fla Dem
(26,923 posts)Brought back memories of my experiences with my 17 year old I had to have put to sleep a little over a year ago.
I hope whatever time you have left with your Sheltie it's full of fun and love. All the best to you and your Sheltie.
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Diamond_Dog
(37,797 posts)Cornell is tops in the country for veterinary medicine, of course you already know that.
LuckyCharms
(20,352 posts)Shelties are prone to this type of cancer. The definitive test for this is $900, which we are not performing because it won't change our treat.ent decision...no radiation and no chemo.
NSAIDS should give him another few months of life.
Sad day.
debm55
(48,827 posts)
Deuxcents
(23,288 posts)Nittersing
(7,431 posts)I'm sad for your news, but glad you know what's going on.
MIButterfly
(916 posts)I know how hard it is. I hope your precious pup still has some good days left. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Love,
MIButterfly
LetMyPeopleVote
(167,017 posts)It is hard to have say goodbye to a family member. In the last year my older two children each had to say goodbye to their bearded collies They each have new beardies who are really cute.
Grim Chieftain
(441 posts)I know what you're going through. Our bichon has Cushing's disease, and our little rescue pooch has kidney failure. It's hard. You and your sheltie are in my thoughts.
sinkingfeeling
(56,011 posts)Marthe48
(21,386 posts)with your beloved boy.
We had to put our last big dog to sleep within days of finding out he had cancer. He didn't seem sick and we were heartbroken to lose him. A long time ago and we still miss him.
Greywing
(1,147 posts)I had to make hard decision for my Sheltie boy a few years ago after he was diagnosed with nasal cancer at 15.
3catwoman3
(27,269 posts)Rhiannon12866
(239,811 posts)I love shelties, I've actually dog-sat for three over the years for friends, they're the best dogs.