I took Rudy for his wellness checkup last Sat. My vet called yesterday and said that they found some cells in his urine indicative of a mass in his bladder. So I dropped him off this morning for them to do x-rays. They may have to sedate him and blow air in his bladder and do an internal type x-ray. If you have a few good thoughts and rays for my boy, I would really appreciate it. Will update when they call me.
UPDATE: The 2nd urine test came back positive - 78% that there is something going on. He is scheduled for an ultrasound on Monday. I really was optimistic until this - now I am really scared. He has no symptoms of anything going on - still the same little ornery, silly, toy lovin' Rudy.... my :heart:
Am hoping they will be able to read the ultrasound on Monday, so I know what needs to happen next. If there is something there, I am :pray: it is early and can be taken care of.
Thank you all for just being here :comfort:
2nd UPDATE - 7/27
Just got a call from Dr. Cowser. He said the preliminary report today looks encouraging, BUT they are sending this ultrasound, the previous x-ray, all bloodwork, urine tests, all of it to an internist, who will review and read the ultrasound and submit a final report. In a day or most likely two. So, not jumping for joy yet, I won't until the final report comes in and I KNOW what is going on. Kinda feel a sense of relief, but I am afraid to, ya know?
Thanks everyone for being here and just letting me share - it means the world !
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Major rays are coming Rudy's way.......we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.
We're sending all our extra rays your way!! I hope everything turns out okay. :pray:
Many prayers and rays on their way to you and Rudy....Please keep us updated asap. :pray: :comfort: :xfinger: everything turns out okay!
Just heard from the vet. They did sedate him and do the air in bladder x-ray, but were unable to see anything conclusive. He said there is one other urine test they will run, and if it comes out positive, will schedule an ultra-sound. I just feel that I have to exhaust all issues, and will pray like hell that it turns up being nothing. They need to keep him a few more hours for him to come out of the sedation, and to make some more pp !!! I will run and get him and take him home. Thanks for the rays and well wishes ! :comfort:
Extra Rays from Fin and I!
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Come oooonnnnnn Rudy. Rays heading yer way!
MEGA RAYS headed Rudy's way! Keep us updated!! :pray:
Mega rays headin down from Canada.
Hope Rudy has a good out come from his tests Rays and Hugs from Patches Buddy & Papbouv.
Sending HHHHH's & PPPPPP's that Rudy will have nothing but good results from the tests and you will be able to relax a little.
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To All!!!!!
Merion & the ZZ's
I am so sorry Barb, it's unbearable waiting for test results. But just remember, the chances are much better he's fine than it being something. I hope you find out soon so you don't have to worry in wait limbo for too long. Please let us know as soon as you hear something!
Sending rays for Rudy's tests to all come out negative. :xfinger: :xfinger: Let us know how it goes.
Darcel
MEGA Prayers on their way that Rudy's tests all come out negative :pray: :pray: :pray:
Barb, I sure hope Rudy is in the clear. Sorry I'm late getting in. I swear, it seems I spend all my waking hours at work and miss out on a lot. ROOTIN' for RUDY!
Have you heard anything yet Barb? How long does it take to get the results? I hope our Rudy is home and happy!
I've been up in the big smoke for a few days so I'm just seeing this, SO BIG Rays acoming for Rudy and to you Barb
Love and hugs Roberta
Lots of rays for Rudy!
I hope he's ok, Barb! I'll be sending good thoughts to him from the east.
Spechal Rudy rays going SE! Kepp us updated. :heart:
Oh geez Barb I know that stab of fear that takes you to your knees at times like this. We are praying that the other 22% will be the right answer! One thing I learned this year is that test results don't always tell the whole story and things aren't always as bad as they sound. Try to hold on to that and worry as little as possible (like a drop in the sea I know...). It's great that he's feeling like himself that is a very good sign too that if it's something you likely caught it early. Hang in there and let us know what you learn next, many prayers and rays coming from us.
We will be praying for Rudy.. Sending lots of love, prayers & rays south for our sweet boy!! :comfort: :pray: :xfinger: :heart:
Praying for good results from the ultrasound on Monday :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray: :pray:
More Rays from Oklahoma hope the Ultra sound is negative for anything bad Buddy & Patches wishing you well along wtih Papbouv
Sending mega rays for Rudy and hugs to you. Please keep us updated! :comfort:
Oh, Barb, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this "wait and see" thing. As DD said, though, if it is anything, you caught it early. Rays certainly coming from here to there. Let us know as soon as you can.
Sorry I'm just now seeing this. Between work and Elli, there's not much computer time.