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Carol and the Wigglebutts
Dec 08, 2006 at 14:05
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Prayers needed for Toby
We just came back from the vet. Toby's lymph nodes have not really gone down and if anything they are more swollen. The lump on the side of his face has also grown. The poor guy has bumps along the underside of his tail. The vet said those are more than likely from a bacterial infection or an allergic reaction. Some tumors can cause this...which Toby does have a small tumor on the underside of his tail as well. The plan of action is to remove the tumor on the side of his face and tail...then aspirate a lymph node to see what kind of cells we are dealing with. So we come home with antibotics and ointment(for his tail). Mom's heart is in her throat as she types this. We have grown very fond of Toby and are really scared for this sweet gentleman.
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Beth & the Herbs
Dec 08, 2006 at 14:24
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Carol,
Lots of prayers and good thoughts heading yours and Toby's way ...
Hugs, Beth & the Herbs
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Rebecca and MacDougal
Dec 08, 2006 at 16:11
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Prayers coming your way for Toby, Carol.
Hugs, Rebecca and MacDougal
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Lynda and the Minkies
Dec 08, 2006 at 16:12
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
What caused the lump on his face ? Is it "just" an abscess ? Fingers crossed he'll get over all his problems with as little discomfort and pain as possible. XXX.
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john / irene Maxwell
Dec 08, 2006 at 16:25
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Poor boy we are sending him a big healing prayer Carol
john / irene Maxwell
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Phoenix
Dec 08, 2006 at 16:26
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Will be watching with you for an update of good news.
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Mary, Kelsey, Furby and Shelby
Dec 08, 2006 at 16:57
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
pryaers from NC to you, keep us posted Carol...
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Buster
Dec 08, 2006 at 17:10
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
prayers coming your way Toby from Nebraska.
Sandi and Buster
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Max
Dec 08, 2006 at 17:13
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Bless him, we're keeping Toby in our thoughts. xxxMarianne and Maxxx
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Carol and the Wigglebutts
Dec 08, 2006 at 17:42
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Lynda
This spot on his face is on the same side that the tumor on his shoulder was. When we first found it...it was flat...now it's raised and larger. The vet thinks it's a tumor because of the coloration of it. It's in the skin and you can feel both the top and bottom of it...it's hard as a rock. What caused it...who knows. I hope and pray that it is only an abcess. His past is one of abuse and lack of care. We do feel he has been hit...when we threw one of the dogs toys for them to chase after...he ducked and cowered and wouldn't come near me for awhile. He doesn't like his front legs messed with...he pulls his leg away from you..especially the one that's on the side of the shoulder tumor and face tumor...makes you kind of wonder. You have to be very careful how you pick him up...if there is any pulling whatsever on his front legs he'll bite at you. So who knows what has happened to him. We just know what is happening to him now...he is a gentleman in every sense of the word....a bit demanding...but he knows he has pushovers for foster parents. Yes, we have fallen madly in love with him and are praying very hard that the c word is not in his future.
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Lynda and the Minkies
Dec 09, 2006 at 11:16
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Re: Lynda
Ouch..it does sound possibly worse than an abscess, though I really hope it isn't...poor little fella'. XXX.
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Jeanie, Jolly & Hattie
Dec 08, 2006 at 17:53
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Oh, Carol.....I have been so busy, I haven't been able to keep caught up on Toby's story. What a lovely little gentleman he is. We are so hoping for some good news...you and he deserve it. Please give him some gentle hugs and kissies from us.
Hugs, Jeanie, Jolly & Hattie
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Lynne, Gus & Ben
Dec 08, 2006 at 19:31
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Carol,
we will pray for the very best outcome for this sweet little guy. He is very lucky to have a good mama like you to look after him. Hang in ther little Toby! Love, Lynne
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Lisa - Holly and Murphy's Mom
Dec 08, 2006 at 19:42
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
So sorry to hear this, Carol. We will pray for little Toby.
Hugs, Lisa
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Maria
Dec 08, 2006 at 22:18
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Carol, i will have Toby on my prayers, it's so sad when we see them sick or hurt and we cannot do anything to heal them. Please have FAITH. Love...Maria, Luigi n Roxy
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Yoka & Moshe
Dec 09, 2006 at 08:36
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Oh ,Carol how terrible sad to hear about Toby.It sounds like he was abused. He looks like such a sweet boy. It must break your heart. Prayers on the way and I hope helping Angels to make him better. Please update when you have any news. G-d Bless him. Hugs Yoka & Moshe
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Casey
Dec 09, 2006 at 09:25
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Oh Carol, my heart aches for Toby and for you... I hope and pray that the asperation from the lymph node comes back with good news for you both.
Toby knows he is loved now, and is safe in your hands and heart whatever the future holds for him. I was looking at Ceddie pics last night... as much as it breaks our hearts, we know how much it means to them to feel that unconditional love.
My heart is with you both Carol, hugs, Theo and Casey xox
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Janie,Chip,Mulligan,& Clover
Dec 09, 2006 at 10:56
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Carol, I too have a lump and tears. I will start the prayers mega big time for our Toby. He is very lucky to be with you during this time...
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tara
Dec 13, 2006 at 22:57
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Our dog that we had to PTS last year, was the lumpiest bumpiest dog on earth, he kept getting them we kept having them removed, his whole life, finally at 10 we stopped every single one of them were not cancerous even when the vet said this one definaltey is it never was, I really hope this is tobys case. He didn't go the raibow bridge becase of any of that, the last surgery when he had tumors removed, the vet said he was positive it was cancer- then the tests came back said he wasn't - he had them retest it agian - and still no c word, just believe he will be okay!! He will be in our thoughts, - But you and toby will be in our prayers
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Lynda and the Minkies
Dec 14, 2006 at 15:02
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
That's why our vet says to leave Sparky's bumps alone or she'd end up looking like a wee patchwork Westie !! XXX.
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E Gang
Dec 16, 2006 at 18:07
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Re: Prayers needed for Toby
Prayers for Toby Carol,sorry late catching up after computer loss!. will look for updates. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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