Friday, July 3, 2009

The V-E-T Report

Thunder here to tell you about our day yesterday.


And Phantom here with a few things to say about that visit too.


While we were both quietly snoozing yesterday morning, we heard some wonderful words - "Who wants to go in the car?" We LOVE to go for a ride in the car and were so hoping for a trip to Sonic or Dairy Queen. But no, where did SHE take us? To the V-E-T!!!

It was just humiliating, I had to have my annual physical exam. That meant they stuck that pointy thing up you know where, stole some of my blood, and if that wasn't bad enough, they stuck a sharp thing into me in three different places - SHOTS!!! They checked my eyes, ears, teeth, heart rate, AND they even weighed me. It wasn't a lot of fun but they keep telling me it is to keep me healthy. I got an A+ for good health, everything was just perfect. Luckily they remembered to give me a cookie. Mom forgot her camera so I don't have any photos to show you.

My turn now. I had my physical in January and everything was fine except for them worrying about my weight - they say I am too skinny - well, I am almost 11 and I have always weighed about the same, so what's the problem? Then I was at the vet in May to get my teeth cleaned. So why did I have to go again? Well, Mom has been watching some lumpy things on my body and one of them has gotten a lot bigger in the last few weeks and it is very hard. The V-E-T stuck a needle in the bumpy thing on my chest and stole some blood from me. Then she took it out of the room to look at some slide - I thought a slide was something the little kidlets here have in the yard to ride down. Anyway, when she came back, she was all serious and stuff. I guess there are some suspicious spindly rods on that slide - it is all beyond me. It's not a fatty tumor, of course not, no fat on me anywhere. But now they are saying I have to go back soon and they are going to cut out the lump - WHAT???? - so they can analyze it more closely. Then there was a lot of talk back and forth between Mom and the V-E-T and I guess it wasn't all good.


Anybody got any good ideas for how I can get out of this mess?



So no Sonic, no DQ. But I did find a new toy when I got home.



Woos, Phantom and Thunder

(Note from Mom, I will be calling today to set a date for Phantom's surgery hopefully for next week. I am trying to be optimistic here, but we sure could use some good vibes from all of you. Too soon for another problem.)

71 comments:

  1. Hi, You Guys...

    I'm sending all the Good Lhasa Vibes I have to Phantom...

    And, I'll send some more tomorrow & the next day, too...

    Abby xxxooo

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  2. Hi Phantom & TD
    We're sending lots of doxie good vibes & love your way.
    Love Ruby & Penny

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  3. Paws crossed here, sending loads of Sibes vibes... Hopefully it is nothing more than a fatty spot. My BC sister had lots of them as she ot older.
    Puppy kisses
    -Kira The BeaWootiful

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  4. You know you have all the good vibes we can muster.

    Huffle Mawson

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  5. Phantom, we are purring for you. We are very sorry you have to go back to the vet, but we hopes you will cooperate so they can keep you healthy for a very long time. Us cats don't like going to the vet at all so we sympathize with you.

    Thunder, we are glad you got an A+

    ~S,S,C & F

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  6. Oh dear, not the dreaded dog bumps? Randi just had some removed, but they were not the scary kind. Hope yours turn out the same.

    Slobbers,
    Mango

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  7. Woo know I'll have the paws khrossed fur woo and the other members of The OP KS Pakhk!

    Hugz&Khysses,
    Khyra
    PeeEssWoo: Abby is khorrekht! I'll keep sending mine as long as I have Sibe fluff blowing your way!

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  8. Hi Phantom & Thunder
    Well that sounded like the good news and the not so good news!!!
    We will keep our basset paws crossed that the nasty lumps are nothing to worry too much about.
    Your mom is right - you really don't need this right now!
    love
    Martha & Bailey xxxxx

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  9. Awww guys....we are sending good vibes and big Beagley hugs your way, we hope it all goes well for Phantom, you're right, you guys really don't need this right now....think happy thoughts :D
    lots of love and slobbers to you boys and your mama xxxx

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  10. Aww Phantom, you are better to get that nasty lumpy bumpy removed, it's better out than in...or so they say! You won't feel a thing!
    We are sending a gazillion good vibes your way. You're an old gentleman now, so these lumpy bumpies are to be expected, our Cookie Cat has lots of little ones, the vet calls them "fatty lumps" hehehe.
    Luv Scotty x

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  11. We've got our paws crossed and sending lots of pawsitive thoughts your way!

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  12. Oh we sure hope that everything turns our ok. Big Heeler vibes are going out to you. Mom sends a big HUG for your Mom..

    Big Sloppy Kisses
    Gus, Louie and Callie

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  13. hi phantom and thunder!
    we are sending you all of our love and good thoughts.
    xoxoxoxo
    m & e

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  14. All of my good vibes to you everday, Phantom! I know lots of older pups get bumps and my pray is that it is nothing serious!

    Don't be afraid, and just do what you have to do!

    Kisses,
    Stella

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  15. Hi Phantom & Thunder,
    First off, good job TD on enduring your physical & getting an A+!
    Phantom, we are sending healing energy and pawsitive vibes your way. We sure hope it is nothing serious. Try not to be scared--the V-E-T will give you some sleepy medicine and you will be home & feeling fine in no time!
    Paws crossed & healing energy on the way,
    Skye,Dave,Jasmine,Velvet,Angel,Blaze,Lakota,the kitties Misty,Starr,Diana and mom Joan

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  16. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Hopefully, it won't turn out to be anything serious. (I also hope you have some kind of pet insurance!)

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  17. Phantom and Thunder,

    Sorry to hear that you had to got to the V-E-T. Good vibes are comming your way from KY!

    -Mollie and Bobo

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  18. Oh no, not another problem already! Dennis is sending you extra "never give up" mojo as we speak!

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  19. Our paws are crossed for you, Phantom! You and I are the same age! How cool!
    We absolutely think that you both should have gotten ice cream from DQ!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  20. Phantom and Thunder, we will keep thinking very good thoughts and say some prayers for you. I am sure everything will be fine and it is better to get that lump thing out, so you aren't lumpy anymore. I don't like going to the vet but I have a feeling it is a good place in the long run.It is so cool that you got a new toy.

    licks and sniffs, Sasha

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  21. We are sending tons of vibes to Phantom. Sorry you had to go to that stinky V-E-T.

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  22. Aw phantom hope your lump is nothing to worry about and that the net trip to the vet's is the last for a while.

    I am off to the vet tomorrow I love going especially if its Donald the owner. I jump up and give him big kisses and he gives me a cuddle before he examines me. Don't think it's Donald tomorrow so hope it's one of the nice ones and not the grumpy ones that don't like my lovely husky kisses.

    Big Kisses from me and Skye and an sure you will be fine, tel your mum not to worry :-)

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  23. oh phantom I'm sorry they found a lump - but hopefully it will all be fine - you know - benign - we'll put your name in the st francis bowl and smoke it up to the heavens

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  24. We are seding good thoughts your way.

    xo sugar & martine

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  25. w00fs, ooo nooo, me will pray hard its not sumthing bad.....

    b safe,
    ~rocky~

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  26. My paws are crossed!

    We're hoping it will be good news -you certainly don't need this now!

    Take care
    - Clive and the little man's mum

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  27. Oh no...we are sending good vibes and hooman prayers your way. Phantom will be just fine, we know it. Keep us informed.

    MBB

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  28. Phantom

    Me and Mommy are sending lots of prayers and healing vibes your way. We're visiting with Dachsies Rule for the holiday and it is so hot here 106 yesterday but we are still having lots of fun.

    I been sparkin with my Sammy.

    {{{huggies}}}...Mona

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  29. Oopsss...
    I will keep my paws crossed,
    and think on you all.
    We are sending good vibes
    and a big hug

    Kareltje =^.^=
    Anya :)

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  30. I'm crossing my paws and sending good vibes to you!

    Mochi

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  31. Oh Deaw,
    It's bad enuff to get poked and pwodded wifout getting questionable news..I will be cwossing my paws fow you sweet Phantom..I hope all goes well. Meantime , have a wondewful, safe Fouwf of july
    smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  32. Oh dear, we stopped by to wish you a happy fourth -- and then read Phantom's tale of the VET visit.

    We hope this turns out to be something the surgery can take care of simply. We agree -- it's way too soon for more problems.

    We'll be sending you tons of wirey zen for Phantom -- and another tom for mom in charge!!

    Wirey love,

    Jake and Just Harry and mom Joan

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  33. Hi, Thunder, Phantom and Mom!
    Please don't worry! I have faith that everything is going to be ok!
    Paws crossed!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  34. Sending you lots of licks Phantom. Hope it all goes well.
    Liffey's licks to you

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  35. Let's get that nasty lump outta the way so you can be 100% healthy again, okay? Sending good healing vibes your way - power of the paw!

    Your pal,

    Petey

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  36. We are sending all of our good vibes and thoughts to you two!

    We will cross all of our paws too!

    Chasing my tale...
    Addie, Lucie and Hailey

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  37. Hi Phantom! and Thunder!
    Mom's last dog had a huge fatty tumor around his neck and had it removed. It was just fat and that was it. Old dogs are prone to it. I will send good vibes that yours is the same.

    Norwood

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  38. Every star in the sky and I will be sending positive and good thoughts to Phantom and Thunder.
    Every day, every nite!
    Nasty bumps!
    love
    tweedles

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  39. Hi Guys! Sorry to hear about your ordeal! Say no more, paws are crossed and good vibes will be sent daily!!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

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  40. We are sending tons of good Boston vibes your way!

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  41. Oh no. Too much, too fast. Praying for some good surgery results for Phantom.

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  42. You know you have our vibes for sure!
    Hugs,
    Sitka

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  43. We're sending our good Scottish vibes and Mom is sending up a prayer for you.

    Happy 4th of July
    XOXO
    Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Java

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  44. Ah, dear Phantom. I will not only send my best kitty purrs, I will PURRRRR-AY! that it is no big deal and that you will come out of the surgery safely and without fear.

    I'm sending you some of my very best purrs, too, Thunder-Dunder, because I know this is stressful for you, too. It IS too soon.

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  45. We'll all keep our paws crossed for good luck, especially Noah. He had to have two big lumps cut out of his neck and shoulder last year. It was no fun, but it all turned out OK.

    Love from your Portie friends

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  46. O Phantom, I so sowwy to hear of your ordeal, but please know I am sendin you many prayers and good thoughts your way.

    I guess it was just not such good day for the two of us! But I keep you strong if you keep me strong! Together we get through!

    And congrats to the Thunder for his good exam. I know that was not fun, but at least it is done! :-)

    wif much love for you boaf from the Luke

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  47. Hi Phantom and Thunder
    I´m sending lots of golden vibes your way. I have my paws crossed.

    Love,
    Thor

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  48. Oh Phantom, I think you'll have to listen to your mom and the vet and go through with those tests to make sure you get all better. We'll be crossing our paws and wings hoping that lump is nothing to worry about.

    Teddy & CC-man and mom

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  49. Sending you lots of pawsitive vibes and love.

    Love

    Opy

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  50. Hey, Guys!

    Stella & I are sending Phantom exceptionally juicy healing goober smooches! If we had it our way that tumor would hit the road even before your surgery. If it doesn't we are sending all kinds of AireZen your way so it turns out to be nothing serious.

    We're here for you guys! You deserve lots more years of sibe fun!

    Goober love,
    Stanley

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  51. We are sending good thoughts your way!!! Heeler Vibes from California!

    Woof

    Velcro

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  52. WOO Phantom - woo get sibe vibes, husky hugs, and healing kisses.

    Kayla and Maebe

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  53. We know it's scary! We hope and pray that one operation will fix it. Older beagles have lots of lumps on them so my mom has to keep an eye on them too. Sending beagle hugs and love and prayers.

    love & wags,
    River & mom

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  54. G'day fellas,
    We're sending loads of aire-zen for you Phantom. Take it easy matie.

    tailwags
    Noah Willow Tess Lucy

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  55. We're sending loads of Aire-zen for you, Phantom! Penny has a hard lump on her back. The dogtor aspirated it, but the results were inconclusive. Everyone thinks it might be a sebaceous cyst. Mom is treating it with zinc oxide, but so far, it's still there. Our paws are crossed that yours is NOTHING to worry about!

    Aire-hugs,
    Poppy, Penny & Patches

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  56. Sending you lots of Dachsie good wished and healing thoughts so the news is a good as possible. Take care and keep us posted.

    Thanks!
    Roxie, Sammy & Andy

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  57. LOVE love love the new header picture!! Just beautiful!!

    Lots of Luv & Kisses
    Addie, Lucie, and Hailey

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  58. Ah Man...this just stinks Phantom...we're boxin' up the terrier zennie to send to ya...

    Please know we're all thinkin' bout ya, Guys...

    Keep us updated and we'll be crossing our paws in all directions!!!

    Love ya lotsest!!!

    Scruffy, Lacie and Stanny

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  59. The lump that I had cut out of my side was no big deal. Although it was cancerous, they got it all out. Wish they could have removed the lump out of my neck too but that was a whole other ordeal.

    I'll be thinking lots of pawsitive thoughts for you and hoping you have a quick, painless surgery. At least you should get some good treats out of it.

    Tailwags,
    Domi

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  60. First we LOVE your new header!

    Second - Phantom - we think woo should just do what your Mom wants you to do and that woo should get yur lump cut out. Princey would like woo to let him know how sore it is afterwards cause he has a big hard lump too!

    Third - lots and lots of powerful Sibe Vibes are coming your way from NZ!!!

    Team Husky
    xxxx

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  61. sorry so delayed - we were away

    sending good vibes and a candle is lit for a safe surgery and happy news after

    Woodrow, Sweetie & MJ

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  62. Thanks for update at vets. Im praying hard that the lump in benign!!!! Having had a dog with cancer I tend to panic too.

    Candle lit and prayers on the way!!!!

    Love the pics!

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  63. those are 2 very gorgeous doggies..

    Love em

    Bell & her mama

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  64. We will sure be crossing all our paws and sending out lots of good vibes to you Phantom! We sure hope all is well!
    Ozzie & Rocky

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  65. oh such beautiful photos......

    and dear Phantom, we are crossing our fingers, paws and legs, and whatever else can be crossed for good results for you.

    lotsaluv

    Marvin and Jeannie xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  66. Oh Phantom I know you are going to be just fine but just in case I am sending slobbery wet licks your way. =)

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  67. I am going to have to explain the rules to your mom. No car rides to do bad stuff if there isn't DQ or Sonic on the way home. In a pinch, a McDonalds ice cream cone is also acceptable.

    Steve

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