WonderDog's Biopsy Results

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

I had to take Biscuit in to the vet this morning to have her anal glands expressed (fun, fun, fun!) and while I was there, the biopsy results for Penny mast cell came in.  Dr. Izumi came right into the room to see me.  I knew it wasn't good news by the look on her face.

 

Penny has Grade 3 mast cell cancer - this is as bad as it gets.  We don't know if or how far it has spread, and are heading to an oncologist tomorrow morning.  I'm sure they'll do more tests to check for internal spreading, and then go from there.  We're either looking at chemo, radiation, or just keeping her as comfortable as possible over the next few months.

 

You'd never know anything was wrong with her.  She's in good spirits and it's all I can do to keep her from chasing Biscuit around the yard and starting a wrestling smackdown.

 

My DH is absolutely devastated.  I found him weeping in the bedroom this afternoon.  I have known him for 32 years, and this is the first time I've seen him this broken up.  Penny was there for him through two rounds of prostate cancer and treatment, and now I know he wants to do everything possible for her.

 

I'll keep you all posted.  Your love, prayers, and emails have meant more than you know.

 

Penny sends much love to each and every one of you.

 

 

[sandy b]

Penny girl, you are in our thoughts. Sending positive thoughts and big doodle hugs to you and your family.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

So sorry to hear this, very sad but don't lose hope. She's been a trooper and like you said she's being brave for you guys. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

[Frannie & Callie]

Michelle - I'm so, so sorry to hear this, Penny and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

[Charles Rocheville]

Starting my day out with tears in my eyes, so very sorry to here the news.  Hope all turns out as best that can be expected and then some!!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I am so sorry to hear this.  I will keep you all in my prayers - let's hope for the best. You never know what treatments could heal Penny girl!!!!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Oh Michelle, this is so hard to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Im so sorry to hear this, I hope Penny will get better. Hugs to you all

[Kathie and the gang]

I'm so sorry, I hope that the next appointment will give you some hope. It is so hard when our animals have serious illneeses. My prayers are with you and your husband.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Please know we will be praying for you and for Penny. I am so so sorry.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

We are so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and Penny! :(