Hector

[admin]

Hi Clara. Just getting caught up with you and Hector. I am so sorry for this roller coaster ride you two are on and hope things have been better in the last few days, as I don’t see a post from you since the 31st of August.

I saw an earlier post from Patrice, mentioning the possibility of Hector perhaps having a tick bore disease. I actually sent blood to Dr. Holland, for testing for Sadie at the early onset of her AIHA diagnosis. Dr. Holland is awesome. Sadie’s tests came back negative, thank goodness. But I was very impressed with Dr. Holland and her lab. She also talked with me on several occasions. Did you ever send Hector’s blood to her lab? If you need any additional information about address, sending protocol, etc., let me know and I will forward all to you.

Love, Linda and Sadie

[Clara]

I hope you don’t mind if I start off by saying ****.
Hector hasn’t been feeling well and his PCV has been hovering a little lower at around 25%. So I took him to the vet yesterday to discuss adding mycophenolate or revisit the idea of a splenectomy.
What we found was cancer. He has many, many nodules in his liver and lungs. This came on fast because when he had an abdominal ultrasound in July his liver was clear.
We don’t know what kind of cancer this is, but my husband and I don’t think this is the time to do any more diagnostics (surgery) or aggressive treatment (chemo). Based on how fast this came on, we are assuming he doesn’t have a lot of time left. He already has a poor appetite and he’s more tired than usual.
I am going to switch gears, lower his Atopica, and change/add supplements and meds to keep him comfortable. My hope is that we can make him feel good enough to eat well and go on some little adventures.

[admin]

Dearest Clara

Terrible, terrible news – I’m so sorry – you must be heartbroken. This sounds like an aggressive cancer & I’m sure I would choose the same path in the circumstances – make him comfortable & happy. Life has been hard for your dear sweet Hector – thank heavens you adopted him & have given him the best time possible. I’m really sad to hear this – it’s just not fair. Please, please give him the biggest, softest, loving cuddle from me & maybe a special yummy treat?

Sending you all my love, Sheena xxx

[admin]

Dear Clara,
How sad and awful for you. It is so cruel to know you only have a short time and there is really no hope. I can tell that you know what to do, make Hector as comfortable as possible and enjoy every minute with him. Remember that he does not fear death, he only wants to be comfortable and safe. Spoil him rotten and tell him what a wonderful dog he is! He had a good life with you being loved and cared for even though it was to short.
Thinking of you and sending lots of love,
Brigitte

[Vally]

Oh Clara, I’m so sorry to hear this. It just doesn’t seem fair for Hector. Brigitte is right. They don’t worry about death the way we do. Yes I’m sure he’s being spoiled rotten. He was so very lucky to have found his home with you after his horrific start in life. To be loved by you guys.

Lots of love, Vally

[Tamara]

I’m heartbroken about this, and had tears when I read the news. Hector is such an amazing, great dog — to come through what he has with his spirit intact. I’m so thankful he ended up with you and your husband, and I know the rest of his life will be even more filled with love and good doggy things. This is all so unfair to all of you, and I hate it. I know no one ever said life was going to be fair, but this just sucks.
Sending you all love and hugs, please give that handsome, sweet boy some scritchies from me.
tamara

[Hope]

Clara —

I’m so terribly terribly sorry to hear about the latest with poor sweet Hector. That boy has had a hard life, but thanks to you and your husband, his last years were and will be spent in pure unconditional love. I hope and pray he continues to have more good days than bad and y’all get to enjoy life to the fullest together for a good while longer.

Many many hugs,
xoxo hope and steve

[admin]

Oh Clara, I am so sorry to read this latest news about Hector. You must be crushed after all you have been through. I do hope that with a reduction in his medication and some supplements you will be able to enjoy some little adventures together.

Much love to you,

Mary x