dygosamikita Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Spoke to the vet today about Nikita's latest tests and they are fairly confident that she has a tumour way back where her nose meets her brain. This is the only thing they can think of that matches her symptoms. They have more or less ruled out the fungal infection as she still only has the one sign of it. They could do an MRI to confirm it but it would not change the treatment as they wouldn't be able to do anything about it anyway. They are going to put her on steroids and see if this helps with the anaemia. If the anaemia can be sorted and the weight loss can be stopped, then she really isn't showing any other signs at the moment. While their diagnosis does make sense there are bits that still don't really fit. The main ones being that antibiotics have stopped the discharge from her nose in the past (which you wouldn't think would be the case if the discharge/bleeding was caused by cancer) and that she has been going longer periods of time without her nose bleeding (we are currently on a 8 day run). Going to do some more research this weekend and chat with the vet again on Monday when I pick up the steroids and try to make sense of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 bless her it must be hard for you hun, fingers crossed for you and Nikita, keeping you in my prayers that all turns out well. give her a huge hug for me please xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Tao&Sky Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 My heart goes out to you and Nikita.Hope it's not all it seems. Husky loves and prayers. Tao, Sky and Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Really dont know what to say... other than massive hugs to you and the pack... you have all my thoughts and prayers that they find a way to make her better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 everything crossed here that its not as serious as it seems. huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 I hope the vet can identify an appropriate treatment regime to keep Nikita's illness under control. I will be thinking of you both on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 oh no poor you and Nikita *hugs* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonk Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 hope its not as serious as they think hope you and Nikita all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paranormal Wolf Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Oh no hope things aren't as they seem. Sending positive thoughts your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Thanks guys.....I think I am rather in denial at the moment. Mainly as there are the few things that don't seem to make sense. Keep telling myself that they may be wrong after all. Don't really want to think of the alternative as it doesn't bear imagining. Giving her loads of hugs for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan J P Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 huge hugs to you both you are both in my thoughts,and hoping things aren't as bad as they seem. i'm really sorry just dont know what to say to you hun,you must be passed yourself with worry. fingers x'ed for monday! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 oh hun don't know what to say other than thinking of you and sending love and massive hugs xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #1 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Fingers crossed for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 big hug for you and your lovely Nikita =) I hope she get well soon Oh, and.. the largest Diamond in the world (tries to) cross his paws for Nikita! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 So sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Hugs! Fingers crossed, prayers said for both of you... The steroids may cause any tumor to shrink by the way, and might also cause her appetite to increase. I have my two old men on some at the moment, one for each of those problems. Best wishes, regardless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<3Jess<3 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 =( fingers and paws crossed <3 hope everything is okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Sending love and hugs your way Rach xxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaani&Aiyana Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Sending love, hugs & prayers your way. Fingers crossed it's not as bad as they think xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Jones Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Thought and prayers are with you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 couldn't believe it when you told me yesterday-my heart goes out to you and if there is anything any of us can do you know we'll do it like a shot-you and nikkita are not only husky family you're one of my best friends and you know where we are xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx love you both very much xxxxxxxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhalla Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Just take one day at the time Rach and hope she pulls through, give her a big hug from me xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Had a chat with her regular vet today. Both vets are in agreement that even if they determine via an MRI that there is a tumour the course of treatment would be the same. For this reason it really isn't worth the stress of putting her through it. While we would expect that cancer would get progressively worse it is not uncommon for the symptoms to come and go over a period of time. If I think back to all of the occasions since August of last year, each time it does seem to get a bit worse. As well the occasions seem to be becoming more frequent. So when I really stop and think things are rather progressive, I just expected there to always be a discharge if it was a tumour. We are starting her on 25mg dose twice a day of Prednisolone in order to see if that helps with the anaemia. She will have to have rather regular blood work to see what the anaemia is doing and regular weigh ins to keep an eye on her weight. On the bright side though she still gets excited to go for her walks, plays with Sampson and looks to get into trouble. Also she doesn't seem to be in any pain so things could definitely be worse. Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 poor baby girl - give her massive hugs from me n the pack ok - glad to hear shes still a happy girl tho xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley & Lumikkis Mummy Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Im sory to hear this hun, sending massive hugs from me and the pack too xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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