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He's been examined by a vet this morning and she strongly suspects the leg issue is cancer, so probably related to what's going on in his chest. After much debating we've decided he's to have an x-ray tomorrow to determine what's going on and then make any decisions from there. on seeing him at the surgery today she didn't feel there was a need to PTS today, there wasn't anything to suggest he was in masses of pain, but the x-ray may tell a different story and he may be hiding it.
I was anticipating letting him go today so I'm feeling a weird limbo at the moment.
He's been examined by a vet this morning and she strongly suspects the leg issue is cancer, so probably related to what's going on in his chest. After much debating we've decided he's to have an x-ray tomorrow to determine what's going on and then make any decisions from there. on seeing him at the surgery today she didn't feel there was a need to PTS today, there wasn't anything to suggest he was in masses of pain, but the x-ray may tell a different story and he may be hiding it.
I was anticipating letting him go today so I'm feeling a weird limbo at the moment.
Thinking of you today and sending hugs xx
Just checking in again to say that I am still thinking of you and of Rudy xx
Thank you.
Thanks to all who sent good wishes.
Rudy is still with us but the x-ray shows bone involvement. The vet did feel Rudy would be in a fair bit of pain but didn't feel today was the right time to PTS. She wants to gather information, do a bit more research then get back to me.
He's always been a nervous traveller but coped really well with today. he was eating dandelions just a few minutes after arriving home which is truly amazing for him.
I hope something can help for Rudy's bone problems. Xxx
Thank you.
Thanks to all who sent good wishes.
Rudy is still with us but the x-ray shows bone involvement. The vet did feel Rudy would be in a fair bit of pain but didn't feel today was the right time to PTS. She wants to gather information, do a bit more research then get back to me.
He's always been a nervous traveller but coped really well with today. he was eating dandelions just a few minutes after arriving home which is truly amazing for him.