Buster needs MRI

Submitted by kathyrdh1 on April 5, 2011 - 1:03pm

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My 8 year old Bulldog is getting an MRI today. The vet says it could be a brain tumor or disc problem or even a stroke. I am so upset and cant stop crying. He does not seem in pain but has been having problems on his left side and has benn urinating in the house. All his bloodwork is normal. I am terrified as to the results of the MRI.

Anyone else been through this? Any advice? We put ourselves through so much for our bullies...they are worth it! I just dont know what to do if I get bad news.

All I can offer

Submitted by onslowsmom on April 5, 2011 - 1:06pm.

is my thoughts and prayers. I know how it is when they go in. (((hugs)))

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Well, I pray...

Submitted by Annie Zoey and ... on April 5, 2011 - 2:49pm.

that you don't get bad news!! Please keep us posted.

No news yet?

Submitted by onslowsmom on April 5, 2011 - 4:01pm.

Still thinking about you guys.

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still waiting

Submitted by kathyrdh1 on April 5, 2011 - 7:36pm.

Sitting in the waiting room. No news yet. Will let you know. Thanks for your support.

Im sorry

Submitted by butchbully on April 5, 2011 - 9:11pm.

Im sorry we will be praying for you both

That must be so long of a wait.

Submitted by AmyandSophia on April 5, 2011 - 9:31pm.

Please let us know when you hear anything.

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Amy and Sophia

Brain tumor

Submitted by kathyrdh1 on April 6, 2011 - 2:37pm.

Buster has a brain tumor. I dont know what we are going to do....it seems like too much to subject him to surgery and recovery at age 8 1/2. This is the hardest thing to go through.

Hug your bully and appreciate precious day with them!

I am so sorry.

Submitted by Monica-Maude-Gus on April 6, 2011 - 3:21pm.

You and your precious Buster will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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Monica, Maude and Gus

Oh no!

Submitted by Céline and Ange... on April 6, 2011 - 3:23pm.

I'm so sorry. That is the worst news... :(

I'm sorry

Submitted by onslowsmom on April 6, 2011 - 3:28pm.

Prayers for your family and especially Buster.

I just thought I would mention I made a post down below about shark cartilage. It is supposed to kill some types of cancer (among other things), and maybe it could help Buster. Just thought I would mention it in case you wanted to look into it. (((hugs)))

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oh no....

Submitted by Kim Sebastian O... on April 6, 2011 - 3:39pm.

I am sorry. My son got diagnosed with a brain tumor last summer and I know how hard and scary it can be. Doesn't matter if it's a skin kid or a fur kid!!! Your heart will make the right decision for Buster.

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Kim, Remy Le Beau, Lord Sebastian, and Sir Oliver

Oh my gosh.....I am so sorry.......

Submitted by Annie Zoey and ... on April 6, 2011 - 3:44pm.

I am completely devastated......

I am facing the same thing with a friend's bully who is going to be 11 this summer. I will pass on any non surgery treatment information I hear of.

Just some information you might want to read.....

Submitted by Annie Zoey and ... on April 6, 2011 - 3:48pm.

http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/AltMed/Cancer/Cancer_AltMed.htm

My neighbor's dog

Submitted by carmiesmommy on April 7, 2011 - 1:40pm.

My neighbor has a 7year Boston Terrier who was diagnosed with a non-cancerous brain tumor. He opted to do radiation. 16 treatments. One year later dog is alive and well. Radiation shrunk the tumor. Good news is he can have another year. Bad news is that tumor is likely to grow back, the treatment is very costly and dog must go under anastesia for a short while for every treatment. So sorry for your news. It is alot to think about. My heart goes out to your family and your precious Bully.