Could really use your thoughts for our pup. Update :(

[InBetweenDays]

This morning I was leaving to take the kids to school and P pointed out that Tucker had blood in his urine. He's been on antibiotics for a possible UTI, so we immediately call the vet who had us bring him in. They did a rudimentary ultrasound and it doesn't look good. His bladder is very thickened and bumpy. Could be just serious inflammation, but more likely could be bladder cancer. The vet said the long term prognosis for bladder cancer isn't good. They called in a radiologist and we're bringing Tucker back over for a better ultrasound this afternoon.

If it's bladder cancer I'm not sure what I'm going to do. He is our first baby. I truly think he's our "dog of a lifetime". We used to joke that we would clone him if we could. I don't know how to explain this to the kids - they LOVE him. Or how our other dog will handle it. Because of his health problems we always thought Hoss would go first, which wouldn't be easier but I think Tucker would be okay without Hoss. Hoss won't be okay without Tucker.

I know I may be jumping the gun because we don't know anything for sure yet, but my gut tells me it isn't good. So any thoughts you could spare would be greatly appreciated.

[karebear219]

Sending good vibes to your pup.

[dana86]

Oh no, sending lots of good vibes your way

[Deleted]

Sending good vibes. But if you need some comforting explanations for the kids, pm me.

I have vet medicine background. I know it's not easy. My heart breaks for you.

[MrsPotatohead]

I'm sorry hopefully you hear back soon

[ilovebed]

I'm sorry. We have a dog of a lifetime too and often joke that we want to clone him. He's only 4 but I already get choked up knowing that one day I'll have to explain his loss to our kids too.

I hope it's not the more serious diagnosis

[larzhope]

thinking of you all!

[Deleted]

T&P

[sotally tober]

Sending positive vibes your way. I'm so sorry.

[mkate710]

Big hugs to you and Tucker. I really hope you get better news than you're expecting!

[toratoratori]

Poor baby Sending healthy vibes his way. What time is the appointment and when will you get the results?

[InBetweenDays]

Thanks all. @aellasbeth Thanks so much. Waiting to hear from the vet - I'll PM you.

toratoratori he's at the vet now. The radiologist is mobile and travels between clinics, so they weren't sure what exact time he'd get there. But we should hear from him by 5pm (and will hopefully have results then too).

[FrozenSunshine]

Thinking of you all!

[fiddles]

This makes me want to squeeze Wrigley & Ash extra hard tonight.

I'm so sorry

[georgeharrison]

Sad! Please keep us updated.

[kwpnjumper55]

Oh no!!! Good thoughts being sent your way, please keep us updated!

[BlackCanary]

Vibes and hugs to you.

[InBetweenDays]

It's cancer. H is on his way to get him and we just talked to the kids. I was a mess after getting the call from the vet so we couldn't really delay telling them.

We're going to start him on some drugs to slow its growth, and may consider chemo (the vet is going to look into the benefits of chemo versus the drugs). Still hard to say how much time it will buy us. The vet said we could be looking at anywhere between 1-6 months if we don't do anything, but it depends on how quickly it grows (which can vary a lot). So hopefully we can get at least 6 months with drugs.

[Kahala]

im so sorry

[kwpnjumper55]

Awwww, I'm so sorry!

[Deleted]

I'm sorry InBetweenDays , it's never easy. Hopefully these treatments will make him comfortable and give you time for closure. My heart hurts for you. ?

[karebear219]

[InBetweenDays]

Thanks again all. One of the tough parts is he doesn't seem sick! He's still the athlete he's always been so its hard to believe he's sick.

@aellasbeth, I sent you a PM.

[mrslefty]

Oh I am so so so sorry.

[tacocat]

I'm so sorry. It is so hard!

Hugs.

[mkate710]

Oh InBetweenDays I am so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking good thoughts for a slow growth and as much time as possible to love on Tucker. Hugs!

[stretchad]

I'm so sorry :-(

[FrozenSunshine]

I'm so sorry. I hope he continues to be himself as you guys work out a plan.

[toratoratori]

I'm so sorry Even if your remaining time with him is short, you can make the most of it. And at least he seems happy! That's truly all that matters.

[Deleted]

I'm so sorry InBetweenDays. Lots of love and strength to your family and pups during this time.

Hugs!