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Jaspers Thymoma Update P81

Jasper is finally home 😀

He might be missing a lot of fur, this is the good side !

Jasper seems his usual bright self and he has been zipping about, so proud how he has came through about 8 GA, 5 Radation therpys, CT scans, biopsys, more than three weeks stay at vets and major chest surgery and lots of medication.

May have shattered my Petplan insurance and my bank account but it been worth it to see him shoot past me with a binkey within an hour of been home. I might not think that later tonight when I try to give him meds and come back scratched and bitten.

Mysty has also been amazing having to put up with all the vet stays and being there for Jasper every time he came back from all his treatments.

 
nkariuz said:
Jasper is finally home 😀

He might be missing a lot of fur, this is the good side !

Jasper seems his usual bright self and he has been zipping about, so proud how he has came through about 8 GA, 5 Radation therpys, CT scans, biopsys, more than three weeks stay at vets and major chest surgery and lots of medication.

May have shattered my Petplan insurance and my bank account but it been worth it to see him shoot past me with a binkey within an hour of been home. I might not think that later tonight when I try to give him meds and come back scratched and bitten.

Mysty has also been amazing having to put up with all the vet stays and being there for Jasper every time he came back from all his treatments.

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Goodness what a wonderful and brave boy he is :love:

Thank you for a lovely photo of the two of them :D
 
A very happy update.

It's been 3 months since Jasper's post op check.

He has been to vets for a full health check and a CT Scan

Vets are thrilled with his progress and CT scan shows no re-growth of any tumor.

He is back to his very bossy self and after a very through health check which he was poked and prodded, all the time giving me you will pay for this later look, he certainly is keeping me on my toes.

Here he is doing his best guarding / relaxing pose.

 
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nkariuz said:
A very happy update.

It's been 3 months since Jaspers post op check.

He has been to vets for a full health check and a CT Scan

Vets are thrilled with his progress and CT scan shows no re-growth of any tumour.

He is back to his very bossy self and after a very through health check which he was poked and prodded, all the time giving me you will pay for this later look, he certainly is keeping me on my toes.
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Wonderful news !! :D
 
nkariuz said:
A very happy update.

It's been 3 months since Jasper's post op check.

He has been to vets for a full health check and a CT Scan

Vets are thrilled with his progress and CT scan shows no re-growth of any tumor.

He is back to his very bossy self and after a very through health check which he was poked and prodded, all the time giving me you will pay for this later look, he certainly is keeping me on my toes.

Here he is doing his best guarding / relaxing pose.

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This is wonderful news - thanks so much for posting :D
 
Jasper has only ever made a grunting noise in 7 years.

Since his recovery from surgery he has found his vocal cords, now he is very vocal with lots of little noises.

Mentioned to Vets who seem to think it's nothing.
 
I'm so pleased for you all. You've all been so very brave. Good on yah Jasper, may it continue. Sending you much love. xxxxx

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nkariuz said:
Jasper has only ever made a grunting noise in 7 years.

Since his recovery from surgery he has found his vocal cords, now he is very vocal with lots of little noises.

Mentioned to Vets who seem to think it's nothing.
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Self expression - can only be a good thing :)
 
Jaspers Thymoma Update P73

A sad update.

After noticing small changes in Jasper behavior recently, he was admitted on Friday to vets for a CT scan. Unfortunately his tumor has returned.

After lengthy discussions with vets about another major chest surgery with all the high risk that involves then following up with another round of radiation therapy, amid the multiple General anesthetic that involves with all the stress that would put Jasper through at his age. I gave it a lot of thought of what was best for Jasper and with vets advice decided not to put him through all that again.

Jasper is still bright and full of life and will be with Mysty and me for hopefully a few more months till quality of life issues arise.

Last year he was very brave with all the extended vet visits radiation therapy and surgery and at the time i wondered if i was doing the right thing, but he bounced back and has close to another year with Mysty and me.

Here is a pic of my 2 buns and its one of my fav pics of them together.

 
nkariuz said:
A sad update.

After noticing small changes in Jasper behavior recently, he was admitted on Friday to vets for a CT scan. Unfortunately his tumor has returned.

After lengthy discussions with vets about another major chest surgery with all the high risk that involves then following up with another round of radiation therapy, amid the multiple General anesthetic that involves with all the stress that would put Jasper through at his age. I gave it a lot of thought of what was best for Jasper and with vets advice decided not to put him through all that again.

Jasper is still bright and full of life and will be with Mysty and me for hopefully a few more months till quality of life issues arise.

Last year he was very brave with all the extended vet visits radiation therapy and surgery and at the time i wondered if i was doing the right thing, but he bounced back and has close to another year with Mysty and me.

Here is a pic of my 2 buns and its one of my fav pics of them together.

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I am sorry to hear this recent update. For what it's worth I 100% agree with your decision not to put him through more surgery/radiotherapy. I hope that he can remain as well as possible for as long as possible xx
 
Oh this is so sad after he was so brave and bounced back so well from his treatment. I am so sorry and hope that he can remain comfortable and be with you and Mysty for as long as possible.
 
I'm so sorry :cry: I would have made the same decision too. I hope that he will remain comfortable for as long as possible
 
It's so sad. He's been such a brave bunny. I'm so sorry things are the way they are. Sending vibes for him to be comfortable and happy for the time he has left. You could never say you didn't do everything possible. Lots of love to you all xxxxx

Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk
 
nkariuz said:
A sad update.

After noticing small changes in Jasper behavior recently, he was admitted on Friday to vets for a CT scan. Unfortunately his tumor has returned.

After lengthy discussions with vets about another major chest surgery with all the high risk that involves then following up with another round of radiation therapy, amid the multiple General anesthetic that involves with all the stress that would put Jasper through at his age. I gave it a lot of thought of what was best for Jasper and with vets advice decided not to put him through all that again.

Jasper is still bright and full of life and will be with Mysty and me for hopefully a few more months till quality of life issues arise.

Last year he was very brave with all the extended vet visits radiation therapy and surgery and at the time i wondered if i was doing the right thing, but he bounced back and has close to another year with Mysty and me.

Here is a pic of my 2 buns and its one of my fav pics of them together.

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I am so sorry to hear this :cry:

I agree with your decision and I would do the same in your shoes. I really hope you and Mysty can all have some lovely quality time together with him x
 
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