King update

[ksmith]

Thank you all for your good wishes. Unfortunately, the news isn’t good. King had his spleen and part of his liver removed–the bleeding resulted from a tumor in his liver that ruptured.

The surgeon was able to remove the portion of the liver with the rupture. There were other tumors in his liver, too many to remove them all. We don’t know whether they originated in his spleen–spleen cancer is common in large dogs, liver, not so much–or in the liver itself, and may not know until the biopsy results come in at the end of the week. At that point, I will meet with the oncologist and discuss treatment options. Odds are that the options will be palliative only.

King came through surgery okay. He’s at the hospital tonight. Depending on how well he responds to pain meds and how he’s doing overall, he may come home as soon as tomorrow afternoon. I will then need to figure out care options because he can’t be alone with Gaby during that time as he is on reduced activity for the next 10 days to 2 weeks.

I discussed day job things with my manager. We’ll work something out. It’s been a day for working things out.

Thank you for your good wishes. My poor guy needs them.

Mirrored from Kristine Smith.

Update: Thank you, everyone.

Comments

[marthawells.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[e-moon60.livejournal.com]

Kris, I continue to wish for the best possible outcome for you, for King, and for Gaby, however limited "best" may be. The thoughts of your friends are with you and the dogs. I know you will make the best decisions possible; you've shown that before. I'm sorry you have to do it again, but King could not have a better owner. Same for Gaby. I wish I were closer and could help out in a more concrete way.

[threeoutside.livejournal.com]

*more hugs*

[trolleypup.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[planetalyx.livejournal.com]

Oh, no! Belated good thoughts to you all.

[connery beagle (from livejournal.com)]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. I know you'll find the best path for you both. I wish I was there to help with the day care...

Hugs to you both! King feels like a part of the family after all these years...

--D

[jhetley.livejournal.com]

About all I can offer is more *hugs* ...

[dish585.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear the news about King. Best wishes to you, your big guy, and your girl.

[dancinghorse.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. I'm sorry. I hope the day job allows you to work at home, so you can look after the big guy.

[chris-gerrib.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry to hear this. I know your dogs mean a lot to you.

[hoosier-red.livejournal.com]

Sweetie, I don't even know what to say, this is just so crappy and unfair. Hugs for you and King, and I hope the day job comes through and lets you work from home.

[adriannem.livejournal.com]

{{hugs}}

[jemck.livejournal.com]

So very sorry. All sympathies and supportive thoughts.

[pbray.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear this. Hugs to King, and you and Gaby.

[barbarienne.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Take care of yourself and take care of King as best you can.

[rarelylynne.livejournal.com]

*hugs*