Waiting for pathology report after splenectomy

lrodptl · 09-30-2010, 01:02 AM

While walking my 2 GSDs yesterday I turned around to see Shaeffer (11) laying on the grass. He has gotten at least 2 walks a day his entire life and I had never seen this before. I got him up and noticed a sack hanging from his abdomen. Within 3 hours he had undergone a splenectomy for a bleeding tumor. Now we are in the waiting phase (3-5 days) for the biopsy results. Yesterday I never heard of hemangiosarcoma and now I await the worst possible news.
He's been a terrific companion,a red and tan 92 pound beauty,a little aloof but unflappable nerves and boundless energy for play. He loved other dogs,loved people,almost never barked,just a dream pet GSD. I can't help but sob at what seems likely to be the final days of our wonderful friendship. I love ya buddy.
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Elaine · 09-30-2010, 01:34 AM

I'm so sorry. This is a terrible disease.

TitonsDad · 09-30-2010, 01:49 AM

Titon and I have our paws crossed in prayer that Shaeffer pulls through this. Hugs and puppy licks to you and yours.

DharmasMom · 09-30-2010, 02:01 AM

Sending you and Shaeffer good thoughts.

**JakodaCD OA** · 09-30-2010, 07:36 AM

sending positive vibes for you both, hang in there

lylol · 09-30-2010, 10:01 AM

My old guy had his spleen removed about 4 years ago and it was covered with tumors. For a variety of reasons I didnt have them tested. He recovered quickly from the surgery, has had no other health issues (except old age), and is still with us at 12. So hope the report comes back benign for your buddy! Will be thinking about you guys... let us know

bianca · 09-30-2010, 10:16 AM

Paws and fingers crossed here that it is benign.

JazzNScout · 10-01-2010, 08:12 AM

Praying that the results are good. I think we all know how this feels.

AggieGSD · 10-03-2010, 12:25 AM

That is a great picture. I hope Shaeffer recovers!

lrodptl · 10-06-2010, 10:54 AM

It's malignant,cancer has traveled to the liver-prognosis- a few weeks.

09-30-2010, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
lrodptl Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ma. Posts: 726	Waiting for pathology report after splenectomy While walking my 2 GSDs yesterday I turned around to see Shaeffer (11) laying on the grass. He has gotten at least 2 walks a day his entire life and I had never seen this before. I got him up and noticed a sack hanging from his abdomen. Within 3 hours he had undergone a splenectomy for a bleeding tumor. Now we are in the waiting phase (3-5 days) for the biopsy results. Yesterday I never heard of hemangiosarcoma and now I await the worst possible news. He's been a terrific companion,a red and tan 92 pound beauty,a little aloof but unflappable nerves and boundless energy for play. He loved other dogs,loved people,almost never barked,just a dream pet GSD. I can't help but sob at what seems likely to be the final days of our wonderful friendship. I love ya buddy. http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...51-post62.html Last edited by lrodptl; 09-30-2010 at 01:10 AM.

09-30-2010, 01:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,785	I'm so sorry. This is a terrible disease. __________________ Elaine and the herd

09-30-2010, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
TitonsDad Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 1,028	Titon and I have our paws crossed in prayer that Shaeffer pulls through this. Hugs and puppy licks to you and yours. __________________ -Erich Jove vom Denali - HOT Waiting at the Bridge: Samurai

09-30-2010, 07:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	sending positive vibes for you both, hang in there __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

09-30-2010, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
lylol Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego County Posts: 374	My old guy had his spleen removed about 4 years ago and it was covered with tumors. For a variety of reasons I didnt have them tested. He recovered quickly from the surgery, has had no other health issues (except old age), and is still with us at 12. So hope the report comes back benign for your buddy! Will be thinking about you guys... let us know __________________ Lysa Norse Magic vom Kriegershaus "Rune" (Dec 08) Magnus (Jun 98)

09-30-2010, 02:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	Sending you and Shaeffer good thoughts.

09-30-2010, 10:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
bianca Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,328	Paws and fingers crossed here that it is benign. __________________ Miss Molly Moo (aka The Piranha/The four legged Mouth) GSD 31/10 Raennik Hassan (Cooper) GSD 19/10/11 Paris Tabby Cat 15 years Texas Tabby Cat 15 years

10-01-2010, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
JazzNScout Master Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Land of the Chupacabra Posts: 665	Praying that the results are good. I think we all know how this feels. __________________ Spending more than a few hours a day in a forum is unhealthy and makes people mean

10-03-2010, 12:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
AggieGSD New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 12	That is a great picture. I hope Shaeffer recovers!

10-06-2010, 10:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
lrodptl Master Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ma. Posts: 726	It's malignant,cancer has traveled to the liver-prognosis- a few weeks.

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