We are home..Update on Hurley

[Regina and Hurley]

I could not wait to come home and get on here to update all of my doodle friends on Hurley..we arrived at the Dermotogist office at exactly 3..you should of seen me trying to get my husband out the door to the vet. I was so anxious. I had to be there. I have been counting down the hours til this appt time.i had medical records in one hand and Hurley in the other bolting for the door.

We arrived and went right in. Hurleys doctor looked at Hurley and said the cysts actually looked better than he thought. He said that the antibotics that Hurley is on seems to be working. Hurley will be on these antibotics a total of 60 days. He brought Hurley to the back to check him out more throughly and have another Dermotogist look at him too. He came in and we got into our discussion. I got out the question list and was ready. He said that with a Dermoid Cyst there would be more of a chance that they would be in the brain. Hurley does not have this. He said that Hurley has keratinizing cysts. So he is optimistic that they are not in the brain. He said that what they want to do is remove the entire cyst, which means they will take a lot of skin from his head and between his eyes. Yes, he will look funny, but the vet said Hurley won't care. I am thinking too, that with the amount of hair Hurley has this will be somewhat covered up. He stated that this is not painful for him..he will be a little funny looking..(which is ok..he will be cuter :) He stated that the reason that it says the cysts may be aggravated or come back aggressive, is with partical excision. This is the reason why only a specialized surgeon can perform the surgery. They don't want a trace of the cyst. He said if the cysts are cut completely out then there is a great possiblilty that they wont come back! I asked him if I didn't have the surgery what would happen to Hurley. He said that the cysts would get larger, keep rupturing requiring more antibotics or Hurley could get a worse infection and might die. He said it was rare Hurley would get an infection that might kill him, but he already has MRSA. I agreed surgery would be the only and humane route to go. I can't keep having these cyst rupture over and over and grow larger. He said that if we got surgery, Hurley would bounce back pretty fast. He said he would do very well with surgery. The Dermotogist said another pro to this,is the fact that they are the same 6 cysts since he was small. That these cysts always remained and others didnt pop up in a different spot. These 6 cysts will fill up, rupture, go down and the same cycle repeats itself.

So he brought Hurley to the back and had the surgeon look at him. They were back there for a while, which I liked..he came back in and told us the surgeon was very comfortable with this surgery. That it would be broken up into two surgeries, about 1 month apart. The reason for this, is the fact they need skin to fold and stich up and can't do that in one surgery. The first surgery will be the one between his eyes. The most expensive part. That needs to be done first. Then about a month later have the other surgery. The 4 on top of his head. I have a quote of 1500 for between his eyes and 625.00 for the 4 on top. I am getting this surgery. I asked the Dermotogist one more question, if Hurley were your dog and you were given all this info what would he do? Without hesitation, he said surgery, Hurley is going to live a long life..he just needs this surgery. He is optimistic that this will work, the surgeon is too. Hurleys Dermotogist is awesome. He met with us free of charge and he said he will meet with Hurley free of charge for all his checkups so he can look at Hurleys infection. How wonderful is that? This vet is so compassionate. He wants Hurley to get this done. He got the surgeon to meet Hurley free too. Of course, I will meet him soon to get this set up, but at least I am confirmed that he will do it and the cost on paper! Your prayers and love are touching us..they really are.

I walked out determined more than anything I am fighting for Hurley! We drove over to our primary vet. We met with him and after I told him everything and he had time to read over the biospy, he is now in agreement with our Dermotogist and surgeon! He said that with removing the entire cyst, with us aware that Hurley will look a little funny, that he is optimistic that they won't come back.

Hurley is going to get this surgery, we need about 3 or 4 weeks so the MRSA is gone..so that gives me time of finding ways to pay for his surgery it's $2,125.00. Hurleys Dermotogist is on board with what direction I am going to go. I told him about The Doodle Messenger and other web based fundraisers. He said he will allow me to put his name and phone number on whatever I can do so he will talk to anyone about Hurley. I am fighting here for my doodle..

So sorry for this long message but you all have been so wonderful throughout this! Thank you!!!

I am smiling ear to ear...and Hurley is too! I took a picture of him when we got home..I think he has a huge smile on his face!

[Martha & Cooper]

Wow, I am glad you got some encouraging news.   Keep fighting for Hurley.  You are a great Doodle Mom!  Let us know if and when you have something set up with Doodle Messenger or any other Organization.   I only know about Doodle Messenger and have donated to their cause and DRC for rescue animals.  

[Ginny Nightingale]

Glad you got such good news and worked with such wonderful people--we will be rooting for both of you!

[Vicki and Harli]

I am so relieved to hear the good news!! :)

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

Wow!  This is great news!  It sounds like his prognosis is really awesome!  I am so HAPPY for you!  I bet you guys are so relieved!  Your breeder really should be able to help with this money that you need for the surgery.  Please let all of us know what we can do to help...I'm sure lots of people would be willing to donate a little to help, which would add up!  Keep us posted!!!!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Regina! This is the happiest news I can imagine. What a huge, huge relief to know that Hurley can be safely relieved of these cysts without all of the scary complications that seemed to be possibilities. I am thrilled to hear that Hurley got to actually meet the surgeon and the dermatologist. What an encouraging post!  Whew!  This is answered prayer for that doodle boy and all of you!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

I am so happy tonight...the very best thing for you and your family.

Please figure out how to set something up - I am on board with chipping in.

I have a very warm spot in my heart for Hurley, thank you for loving him and taking care of him so well. You are a great example of what we all strive to be, a great doodle mom.

[Regina and Hurley]

Thank you! I am happy tonight too :) I can look at Hurley now and know that, no matter what, he is getting this surgery. For a minute, I just didn't know what was going to be said about him. Now I am for sure..he is getting this.. :)

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

So happy to hear your encouraging update.  Please advise when you get an account set up for Hurley.  I think Hurley is going to get a lot of support.  Looking forward to hearing the progress. You are a determined doodle mom!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

This sounds like good news to me. Let us know where to donate to and I will be happy to help.  I have seen so many posts lately where people get on here to get rid of their dogs because something is wrong with them, so it is nice to see a person willing to do what they have to for their dog.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Woo Hoo!! This is wonderful news Regina! I've been thinking about you and watching for your update all day.I'm on board with chipping in for the surgery- just let us know how and where!

[Jen, Lachlan, and Declan]

I'm tearing up here, Regina. What wonderful news! I came here tonight specifically to see if you'd had any news and now I'm hugging my boys and crying with happy tears. Definitely ready to chip in as soon as you let us know when and where.

[Regina and Hurley]

I have tried numerous times and can't change it..!! It won't let me... That's one thing I want to change and can't!