(RIP) Chippy has another lump

[JimD]

I think Dr.C suspects that it's some sort of cystic tumor, and plans on using the steroid short term.

Chippy had a similar issue a year ago, and it turned out being a benign cystic teratoma.
She tolerated short term steroids well at that time, however the issue was not resolved until it was surgically removed.



:sigh:

 

[Maureen Las]

I'm sorry that you and Chippy have to go through this again, Jim;

at least you will sort of know what to expect.

:hug:

Maureen

 

[tonyshuman]

Oh, I see. This is one of those occasions where a "simple" abscess would be easier to deal with, I guess! At least you know the vet has done this before with success.

 

[JimD]

angieluv wrote:

I'm sorry that you and Chippy have to go through this again, Jim;

at least you will sort of know what to expect.

:hug:

Maureen

Thanks.

I'm hoping for a quick resolution and recovery.

I just checked on her and she's doing fine... grooming, eating, drinking, poopin & peeing... and fluffing the bewhosits outta her blankie :biggrin2:

 

[JimD]

tonyshuman wrote:

Uhoh. Good luck with the lab results.

Paws crossed here too!

Thanks Claire.

Nothing ever seems to be simple with Chippy.

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Thinking and praying for you and Chippy, Jim. I'm with Sas, you'll get through this!

 

[JimD]

AngelnSnuffy wrote:

Thinking and praying for you and Chippy, Jim. I'm with Sas, you'll get through this!

Thanks Crystal.

Chippy's strong spirit and Dr.C's determination will definitely help us to get through this.

 

[pumpkinandwhiskersmom]

Keeping Chippy and you in my thoughts and prayers. ray:

How are you feeling, Jim? Take care, and give dear Chippy some extra lovin' from me!

 

[JimD]

pumpkinandwhiskersmom wrote:

Keeping Chippy and you in my thoughts and prayers. ray:

How are you feeling, Jim? Take care, and give dear Chippy some extra lovin' from me!

Thanks Grace.

I'm doing much better. Today was the first day I felt near normal again....so it's been a week. The Dr. thinks I probably had the H1N1.

Chippy isn't doing very well today. She's hardly ate or drank anything today....and hasn't pooped/peed much as a result.
She still looks good, but has become a bit lethargic.
I can't help being overly concerned at this point.
I just want my little girly-bun to be all better.

I'm going to let her have some runtime in the hopes that it will get her system going again.
I'll try to get the webcam set up so we can all keep tabs on her.

Dr.C will be calling around 8-8:30 tonight to give me the lab results.

Paws crossed!

 

[JimD]

Dr.C called a while ago...with not so good news.

Chippy is very sick and probably won't be with us much longer.
From what I could grasp, it's some kind of cancer that has metastized to the bone and also effected her lymph nodes and salivary glands.


She's not eating or drinking....and I can't get her to come out of her cage for runtime.

My Chippy is dying. :tears2:

 

[JimD]

I'm setting up the webcam to keep an eye on her when I can't be in the room.

Feel free to drop into the chat and say hi (or goodbye) to her.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bunny-room-cam

 

[Maureen Las]

:shock:What horrific news !
I am so sorry for you and Chippy :tears2:
I guess that none of us expected this.....
Chippy has had the best life possible for any rabbit anywhere

Several years ago my holland lop ,Jacques, developed a strange growth on his abdomen. I had it removed and biopsied and it was fibrosarcoma. It grew back within several weeks of the surgery and although I planned on having it removed again (he still had good quality of life) I found him unconsicious in his x-pen and decided to have him PTS. he apparently keeled over while he was eating as he had parsley in his mouth.

I know that you will know when Chippy's quality of life is no longer good...
Hugs
Maureen :tears2:
ray::bigtears:

 

[Maureen Las]

If you had H1N1 then I am so glad that you are recovering; the only good thing about getting it is that you don't have to worry about getting it again

 

[JimD]

:bawl:

 

[naturestee]

Jim, I'm so sorry.:hug:

Many hugs to you and your family.

 

[bunniekrissy]

I'm so sorry to hear the bad news! Best wishes for getting through this hard time

 

[NorthernAutumn]

Aw Jim..:tears2:
:hug:

Chippy, white lady,
Rests serenely under eyes
that cherish her so.

Dad bunches blankets
for princess to laze upon,
ears cocked up with joy

Every wish she's had,
that any bunny did dream,
has been fulfilled, Jim.

Thank you for letting us watch her on cam, Jim ray:

 

[tonyshuman]

I'm so sorry Jim. I hope her last moments with you are peaceful and happy. She has had a great life and the best care with you. Hugs to you and your crew~~

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Jim i'm sorry Chippy's results weren't better news.

{{JIM & Chippy}}

 

[Pipp]

:bigtears: