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Bomber
Oct 6, 2012 20:48:49 GMT
Post by Admin on Oct 6, 2012 20:48:49 GMT
Bomber came to LDR in July 2011 from a family home at the age of 12. Having always been the sole focus of his young owner, when a wife and child came along Bomber found it difficult to share his space and had begun grumbling at the toddler. His fosterer has this to say about him: "On arrival it was clear Bomber was a JRT with attitude and then some, and he made his presence known with several bites from the off! We adopted a 'hands off' approach, with lots of personal space for him, and over the followings weeks he became less threatened and more accepting. Over time we have learned a lot about this fellow's likes and dislikes...and to be fair the dislikes form the longer list, but with trust, a relaxed approach and reducing the pressure on him he has now learned to accept a bath, a cuddle, a tummy rub, sharing toys and giving up treats. He has made immense progress, and whilst he will always be an individual character needing a confident owner, we felt he was almost ready for a home. He's a little deaf and a little short-sighted, but otherwise appeared to be in excellent health." Then came the twist! A lump developed on his inner thigh, and on removal was found to be a spindle cell tumour. This invasive tumour has a high early recurrence rate, and must be removed immediately to prevent further spread. Whilst it rarely leads to other tumours elsewhere in the body, it can cause significant problems at the location site as more flesh has to removed each time to ensure complete removal. As a result, Bomber has become one of our Lifetime Foster Dogs, remaining in his foster home with the full back-up of the rescue in order to ensure that future operations are provided if needed. If there is no regrowth in 3-4 months this will be reviewed and rehoming reconsidered. "Bomber is blissfully unaware of his health worry, and very bonded to me and my family, allowing us to now do most of the things he previously hated...except towel drying after a bath...I'm not sure even Victoria Stilwell could crack that one! " And yes, that's my bed he's snuck into! This chap really is one of those 'special' dogs. Whilst it takes him time to trust, once he has gained that he loves you 100% and gives wonderful kisses. He's a fabulous little companion and we hope he will have many more years in which to enjoy life.
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Bomber
Jan 2, 2013 16:58:31 GMT
Post by yorkiemad on Jan 2, 2013 16:58:31 GMT
He's adorable!
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Bomber
Jan 2, 2013 19:39:43 GMT
Post by Beaufilly on Jan 2, 2013 19:39:43 GMT
I think we all know where this wee hound would be if it wasn't for the kindness and dedication of TLDR. I'm sure he thanks you in his every action as long as there's food involved lol but if he doesn't I will! Thank you for loving the unloved and unwanted, you are the best Hugs Beau x
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Bomber
Sept 28, 2013 0:10:56 GMT
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Post by Girlytrude on Sept 28, 2013 0:10:56 GMT
I thought is was time for a little update on Bomber, I hadn't realised it had been so long! How time flies Bomber is still with me and thankfully there has been no sign of the regrowth of his tumour, which is fantastic news and a big relief! He is still a grumpy git when he wants to be, and selective about who he tolerates, or what situations he tolerates. With Bomber, you learn that he won't be rushed, pushed or expected to do anything he doesn't want to, and those things he does agree to do will be when he's good and ready! Lol. He does seem to understand that my son and I aren't scared of him, and he will allow either of us to handle him 99% of the time without incident. But we do have to be sure to explain to visitors who don't already know him that as sweet as he may seem, he has his quirks, and not to attempt to pick him up, or move him without asking one of us. He loves human company, but is less bothered about doggy company, and most of the time chooses to avoid the other dogs by taking himself off upstirs where it's quieter. I think he sees them as 'dumb animals' and doesn't see any valid reason why he should have to waste his time on them! Bomber is now around 14 years of age, and the poor sight and hearing he arrived with must have already been a progressive situation because we've noticed that he really struggles now once the sun sets or lighting is poor, so if outdoors he is kept on lead. With his poor hearing, if offlead he tends to wander off for a sniff, lose contact with you visually, but then also lose contact by sound too and begins to panic, running to and fro seeking you out. So for his safety his off lead time is now restricted, which is a shame as his recall was always 100% if he could see that you were calling/signalling him. I recently took in a very tiny kitten that was found on a grass verge in my village and hand-reared her, and Bomber has tolerated her playful (and sometimes feisty) nature extremely well. He had always been good with my senior cat, living alongside her comfortably, but I am very impressed that he has adapted to a young active kitten so well. I've even caught them playing chase a few times! (Mind you, I think that's instigated more by her running up and smacking him round the face, dashing off, and repeating as often as it takes to get his attention!! Lol). Bomber still has his little nibbles of a hand if you need to do something he doesn't like (clipping nails is never going to be something he tolerates willingly!), but we have learned that if you react with panic or fear he bites harder, knowing he has the upper hand in the situation and can stop you doing what you're doing. By remaining calm, being patient and reassuring and reminding him that you're not scared of him - I literally say to him "You and I both know I'm not scared so stop acting the hard man, if you're going to bite go ahead", and offer my hand - he seems to understand that 'some things have to be done, like it or not, so just bite the bullet and deal with it!' Bomber really is a darling if you can learn to overlook his grumpiness...in fact, even that is endearing in its own way And being woken up with a tongue up your nose is proof that he has learned trust and is happy to see you in the morning! Errr...that's his tongue up my nose... XX This is how he likes the bath...empty!!
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Bomber
Sept 29, 2013 8:30:16 GMT
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Lovely update.
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Bomber
Nov 6, 2013 11:34:32 GMT
Post by Girlytrude on Nov 6, 2013 11:34:32 GMT
Bomber had a routine check-up at the vet yesterday for his yearly booster, and a nail clip. I have reached a sage where I can clip all of his front nils, so long as I have chocolate to hand, but nobody is brave enough to hold him for me while I do his back nails! Lol. So that needs a vet, and a confident one at that! He has also developed an occasional cough, nothing serious or very regular, just the sort of cough you hear occasionally from dogs that pull on lead, except that Bomber doesn't really pull on lead. The difference is he's never really needed to be walked on lead before due to his excellent recall, but with his failing sight, this has now become a necessity, so we felt we should just get that checked too, especially with his tumour history. As always we saw Catherine, the vet Bomber has known from day one, so he has at least some level of trust in her, and I have to say he excelled himself. He tolerated a feel of his throat, and a check of his teeth without a grumble. We moved onto his jab, and although this involved wedging his head under my armpit as usual, he rested there willingly, and didn't even flinch when the injection was given, Catherine was very impressed...'perhaps he's mellowed with age' we both commented. The lights were turned down and the torch was used for a closer inspection of his eyes, he really didn't like that and Catherine had to keep dodging from side to side to catch his eyes as he did his best to avoid it He has cataracts developing in patches. She could see to the back of the eye is places, but it was blocked by developing cataracts so his vision is patchy and will be worse in low light (this confirmed what I already know from observation, but reassured me that it was only cataract and not any conditions that might be causing him discomfort). We discussed the cough and he had coughed once while being examined, Catherine agreed that it was exactly as I'd described and that it is quite common for older dogs to develop a little weakness in the trachea, and with Bomber showing many of the signs of age (deafness, sight loss, some stiffness of the joints) it was likely that he also had a slightly weakening trachea, but that as long as he was eating and drinking well, and it was not causing choking to monitor and see how things go for now. She agreed with me that we were perhaps only seeing this now due to him now having to be walked on lead, so I'm going to try putting him on a harness instead...that should be fun! And so on to the nails....hmmm... Remember we both commented that perhaps he was mellowing with age? Scrub that! Lol. It did need a muzzle, but, he was really good and accepted that without a fight, and spent the next few minutes growling and snarling happily, being reassured that it would be over in seconds, and once it was he happily accepted some doggy treats from Catherine by way of an apology By the time we came out it was very dark and he was reluctant to walk back to the car, and I realised that of course he didn't know where we were. He knows the route from my house, around our quiet streets, but this was completely new and he couldn't see where he was going, so he was carried back to the car and was much happier then. XX
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Post by Girlytrude on May 1, 2014 13:13:14 GMT
Bomber visited the vet this week for a follow up check as I've been concerned about his struggle to eat anything larger than pea-sized kibble. He's always been a bit bad for not chewing properly, so if he gulps larger pieces they trigger his coughing, and as we already know he has a weakening trachea it's important not to irritate this further. He is very reactive to the throat being examined, triggering a cough, and coughing is also triggered by reactive play, running and general excitement. Obviously options would be to soften his food, but he's a browser, so by the time he chooses to eat it's set like concrete; or to change to wet food, but he has a natural tendency to poor teeth and dental decay, so despite his dental on arrival in rescue, removal of the offending teeth (those that hadn't already fallen out) and sticking to a crunchy diet, dental sticks and rawhide, he already has significant tartar build up again. So options are very limited for maintaining a small kibble that is not too dry and dusty. I am in contact with a couple of companies who are sending samples to try, and we'll keep looking at all the alternatives. Catherine agreed that his throat is very reactive, so as a trial she has given him an anti-inflammatory steroid injection to see if this eases the irritation over the next couple of weeks. If it does, it means we will have this an a viable option for periods when he may be more reactive (eg: high pollen counts, if he gets a cold/throat infection and so on). He also had a nail clip (muzzled) and as usual stuck his head immediately under my armpit as his way of additional security to avoid any risk of snapping. He was a star, although I think with his loss of sight and hearing these days he is actually more fearful of these interactions than angry, as he was by then quite panty and anxious. In himself you'd never know that Bomber is now 15 years of age! He's lively and playful, still enjoys active walks. He'd love to run off lead still, but his tendency to run too far ahead and lose sight of me, then dash off in the wrong directions looking for me unfortunately prevents that. The secure field we used to have in the village for safe off lead work was sold off to a farm and now contains sheep But he does have the benefit of a 30ft lunge line so still gets some freedom to explore, without the risk. He is still snappy with people or situations he is unsure of (new people who have not met him before who try to pick him up for example - he only accepts being picked up in one particular way), but as we're a very small family unit, with only well known regular visitors he is rarely put in that position, so it's a harmonious life for him with as few trigger points as possible. He's not enjoyed the very wet and dismal weather we've been having, but is happy now we're getting some sunny days back - he loves being out in the sunshine (although today is another wet one!). But on the bad days his favourite place is under the quilt on my son's bed . XX
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Post by Girlytrude on Jul 20, 2014 13:21:43 GMT
Earlier this year we had a young lady come to live with us. Seanna is a bubbly 16 year old who had her own dog at home before she had to move, a gorgeous Rottweiler. She was missing him terribly, and although it was a big change in size, she has found a special bond with Bomber. This in itself is unusual as Bomber doesn't take to everyone, but he immediately attached himself to Seanna, allowing her to do things with him that often take many weeks for a new person to build up to. Seanna is very confident around him, and although he does snap at her at times, and has put his teeth on in warning, she doesn't flinch or squeal (which is when Bomber knows he's won ) and as a result he has 100% trust in her to not hurt him and to be firm enough to not let him get away with any nonsense. As a result this weekend Seanna has clipped ALL of Bomber's nails except his dew claws (he really hates having these done). This newfound friendship is lovely to watch and has been beneficial for both Bomber and Seanna. Bomber is very selective in his associations, so to add a new friend is always a good move. And for Seanna to have a focus for her sadness at missing her dog is at least a small consolation in her new life. She is starting college in September and has been offered a place on an Animal Management BTec course. I wonder if Bomber may have influenced that choice XX
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Bomber
Sept 17, 2014 23:03:14 GMT
Post by Girlytrude on Sept 17, 2014 23:03:14 GMT
Bomber will be popping along to the vet in the next week or so to have a chat. We've been watching his eyelid closely for a few weeks as the lump he had removed from his upper right eyelid is regrowing It was always a possibility, but as it hadn't done so for so long we had hoped it wasn't going to. We'll be having a chat about the risks of removal at his age and with a weakened trachea, versus the rate at which it's growing, which is pretty speedy, and the potential irritation this is going to create to the eye itself if left alone. We know that if left to grow too large removal is then trickier as such a large area of eyelid is affected and it's harder to make a functional and cosmetically pleasing repair. Bomber himself doesn't appear to be too bothered by it as yet, but has been caught rubbing it with a paw a couple of times, so we think it's just starting to cause him a little irritation. So best to get it looked at asap! I'll update as soon as he's seen Catherine. She'll be pleased to see us...he needs his anal glands doing too XX
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Bomber
Sept 18, 2014 2:54:41 GMT
Post by honeybun on Sept 18, 2014 2:54:41 GMT
What a lovely old gent ( complete with grumpiness ) ,Good luck at the vet Bomber x
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Bomber
Sept 18, 2014 11:14:28 GMT
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Post by mollymoo on Sept 18, 2014 11:14:28 GMT
Hope you dont find the vet trip too stressful Bomber x
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Post by Girlytrude on Oct 19, 2014 15:00:55 GMT
Bomber had his planned trip to the vets and was mostly well behaved. He was muzzled for his anal glands and nails after a bit of warning rumbling, so he'd made it clear he was in one of his less tolerant days. Had his nails clipped and anal glands emptied...nice! The lump on his eye is the same kind as before as expected, so non malignant. We discussed the options for removal, rate of growth, risk to damage of the eyeball etc. It can grow to quite a considerable size before removal becomes cosmetically difficult to repair the eyelid, so there's no rush. It's also, whilst possibly irritating, not likely to cause damage to the cornea, especially as he has advanced cataracts so it's not likely to affect sight anyway. He doesn't worry at it constantly, only once in a while, the biggest risk being catching it with a claw, which if his nails are kept clipped as short as safely possible will reduce the risk. Overall the feeling was to leave it alone. Given that his heart and lungs are sound and he still behaves like a youngster, he potentially has another 3+ years ahead of him, and as we've seen, this regrew after a couple of years, so removing now is no guarantee it won't regrow again. The ideal is to monitor it and only remove if it grows to such an extent that it becomes a nuisance for him that he catches it frequently and causes infection. He previously had several of these lumps across his eyelid, and in the corner of his eye, and only one has chosen to regrow since removal, so that in itself is good news The not so good news is his teeth Bomber has awful breath, which began to deteriorate around a year after his last dental, despite dental chews, a dry good quality kibble and rope tuggy style flossing toys. His saliva is like glue or slug slime...which is decidely gross as he likes to suckle on fingers and is a real face kisser Catherine had a good look and his teeth are bad He wouldn't let her get a proper look to the back, refusing to open his mouth and doing a little bit of grumbling, but what she could see along the sides (he conveniently lip curled) there are a number that need to come out in the near future, and potentially some that would be better coming out now rather than doing another dental in a couple of years. It's not urgent this second, but does need doing in the next few months. His last bloods were done at last dental 2-3 years ago, so they would want to redo bloods before GA. And with his age he would probably need fluids. It's impossible to say how many will need to come out (as she couldn't see clearly), so she gave the top end quote of £190 for that. With bloods and fluids, the top quote could reach £250. Bomber is still so lively and active, it would be great to give him another boost and get these manky teeth sorted so he feels fresher (and smells it too! Lol). We are in the process of setting up a Paypal account for each of the Lifetime Foster Dogs, so that money donated in their name can be made directly to them. So watch this space for a special appeal for Bomber XX
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Bomber
Oct 19, 2014 16:48:07 GMT
Post by honeybun on Oct 19, 2014 16:48:07 GMT
Sounds like he is doing well for an old man . I will watch out for his appeal
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Post by Girlytrude on Nov 16, 2014 15:19:54 GMT
Bomber's dental has been agreed and he's booked in for Tuesday. Although he's a very fit and healthy 15 year old, it's still a worry, so please send him your thoughts. We discovered last night that Bomber has a distinct penchant for Cookies and Cream ice cream!! Ben had treated himself to one of those little round tubs with some other munchies to share with Seanna and a visiting friend for an XBox games night. As soon as he opened the tub Bomber's little nose was on overdrive, so Ben gave him a bit on his finger. Ben said he'd never seen Bomber's eyes go so wide as he started bouncing all over the bed demanding more. They didn't eat the whole tub, and when Ben brought it back downstairs to put it in the freezer Bomber chased him down the stairs It seems we have an ice cream addict XX
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Post by Girlytrude on Nov 18, 2014 12:59:12 GMT
Bomber is in for his dental today. He wasn't too impressed at being led off by a nurse and was giving worried backward glares. They know he can be a bit snippy with strangers, but are used to him now, and although he will still snap if uncertain he rarely actually puts his teeth into skin, tending to take hold and rest his teeth on the skin as a warning. So they'll only use a muzzle if they really have to to get him settled initially.
I'll update when he's home and settled again this evening XX
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Post by mollymoo on Nov 18, 2014 13:04:20 GMT
Good luck with your dental bomber x
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 15:01:55 GMT
Is Bomber safely back home yet? Does he have any toofy-pegs left in his little head?!
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Post by Girlytrude on Nov 18, 2014 20:57:08 GMT
Bomber doesn't seem too bad this evening. He came out of the vets quite bright and sprightly considering, but had only just been taken off fluids when we arrived at 3.30.
He has had 9 teeth out, mostly all on the right side, including his upper right canine which has left a considerable pocket as the gum had receded a fair way. It'll be a couple of weeks healing due to the depth of the gum recession.
Tonight he's had some rice with stock and fish and some added spinach for iron replacement which he tucked into eagerly. He's currently a little whiny and needy, but is snuggled in a blanket on the bed with Seanna and getting lots of personal fuss. XX
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Bomber
Nov 19, 2014 2:51:18 GMT
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Post by honeybun on Nov 19, 2014 2:51:18 GMT
Poor little man but the worst is over now . Hope he enjoys his snuggles and extra fuss as he deserves it. Feel better soon Bomber x
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Post by Girlytrude on Nov 19, 2014 20:39:42 GMT
Bomber is doing quite well. He's certainly milking the sympathy for all it's worth with lots of whining and whimpering whenever somebody's around...but it's interesting how if he's left alone and thinks nobody can see him he's totally settled and even has a little play all on his own!
He's absolutely loving the rice and spinach combo! I'm sure he thinks he's going to be getting homecooked meals from now on <rolls eyes>.
When they ran his bloods before the surgery they discovered that one of his liver enzymes was a little raised (a GPT of 125 as opposed to the preferred maximum of 75). This could be as a result of the toxins leaking from his manky teeth and gums, but may also be related to diet as we've been struggling to find a food he could cope with trying to meet the needs of a weak trachea and sore mouth. But now that his teeth are sorted he will hopefully be able to return to his preferred senior kibble once he's all healed and they advised retesting in 3-4 months to check that the levels reduce and aren't related to any 'old age' issues going on.
All in all they were very impressed with how healthy he is considering his age, and how agile. Some of the nurses had never met Bomber, so when they saw '15 years' and CARE on his chart, they were expecting a doddery, very grumpy old man. But he actually rather impressed them by being very well behaved, quite sociable and even playful! Having such an excellent vets who take on board every bit of information and write clear notes is so important. So they'd got a list of warnings about his sight and hearing, ensuring you bring your hand in from in front and smoothly up and over his head, not from the side or directly down on top of him etc. If you do things the way Bomber likes them done, he's not such a git really ;-) XX
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Post by cavalier789 on Nov 20, 2014 5:56:11 GMT
Bomber seems to be enjoying his VIP treatment!
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Post by ck on Nov 20, 2014 14:48:54 GMT
What a very brave and handsome boy.
He will be a different dog very soon
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Bomber
Dec 12, 2014 20:03:23 GMT
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Post by Girlytrude on Dec 12, 2014 20:03:23 GMT
While recuperating Bomber has been pondering his Christmas list for Santa. A little bird told him about Amazon and how they have a wishlist, so he has set himself up one. If anyone would like to treat a Lifetime Foster Dog to a little something for Christmas (or at any time - the list will remain ongoing) please take a look: Bomber's Wishlist
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
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Post by Girlytrude on Jan 21, 2015 13:51:39 GMT
Well I don't know about anyone else but Bomber isn't too impressed with the regular appearances of all the white stuff! Especially as the latest offering means his belly (and certain essentials) are touching the snow bless him However, he had a lovely surprise yesterday. One of his Facebook supporters sent him a special present chosen from his Amazon Wishlist - a self heating pet bed. It has a thermal inner lining (like they use for astronauts) that reflects his own body heat back at him, so it's wonderfully snuggly. He loves it, and looked very happy on it last night while the snow fell again outside. The lady who sent it for him, Lisa, her Mum is currently fostering an oldie herself who she admits probably won't be moving on, so they both have a love of the seniors, and when Lisa saw Bomber's Facebook page she had to say hello. He's feeling very spoiled XX
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Post by honeybun on Jan 21, 2015 15:29:47 GMT
How great that he has a lovely new heated bed
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Bomber
Mar 4, 2016 19:03:57 GMT
Post by Girlytrude on Mar 4, 2016 19:03:57 GMT
Bomber has been 'off colour' the past 2-3 weeks, not his usual self at all. He stopped showing interest in his food, or playing and had recurrent bouts of diarrhoea. It was clear something wasn't right, so he went to the vet yesterday for an MOT. Bomber was thoroughly checked over by the vet and his current symptoms discussed. His heart and lungs were sound and great for a dog of his age. His coat has lost its shine and become 'dusty', with flaky skin and heavy moulting. On being weighed he was found to have lost over a kilo, which equates to 10% of his bodyweight. On feeling his tummy the vet found it to be very gassy and tender, with clear signs of a 'tummy' problem (it was initially hoped bacterial). A full blood screen was taken which they can test in-house and we went home for the awaited phone call with the results. The call came a couple of hours later and was not the news we were hoping for. There was no sign of a bacterial infection, so not just a bug. Bomber's liver enzymes were slightly raised, but not excessively, and not much higher than previous readings. However he did show as being slightly anaemic. The bad news though was that he has high levels of calcium showing. This is a strong indicator of a tumour somewhere in the body, and with the tender tummy, diarrhoea and weight loss it is most likely in his intestines or bowel, bowel was thought to be most likely, with Lymphoma being the most likely 'form' of cancer. An ultrasound would be able to confirm conclusively, but treatment options and prognosis remained the same regardless, and the vet felt it was important to get started asap. So Bomber is starting on steroids and antibiotics (the antibiotics more as a precaution as he's generally run down and prone to other issues right now). The steroids will hopefully dampen down the impact of the 'tumour' and improve his quality of life, appetite and energy for the moment. He will be reviewed in a week and if his weight has remained stable then we'll know it's helping, if he continues to lose weight despite eating then we will have to reconsider what is kinder for him. Ultimately this is palliative care now, and we will do our best to keep him comfortable and maintained to the best of our ability. It's come as a blow. Bomber, despite his age, has never looked or acted accordingly, and it felt that he might just be one of those terriers that go on for ever. At 17 years of age, unfortunately it appears this won't be the case and we will at some point in the foreseeable future be saying our goodbyes. XX
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Post by honeybun on Mar 5, 2016 4:00:43 GMT
Such sad news but at 17 he has done well and has had a great last few years being spoilt . Good Luck Bomber and when the time comes go peacefully. You have been a lovely old man and are loved x
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Post by ck on Mar 14, 2016 15:59:14 GMT
Clare this is so sad but he has had you and a wonderful life since then.
It will be very hard and he is such a lovely little man
Sending him lots of love and peace.
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Bomber
Mar 15, 2016 21:46:10 GMT
Post by Girlytrude on Mar 15, 2016 21:46:10 GMT
Bomber's update in his own words, taken from his Facebook page tonight:
I'd like to say Good Evening Friends, but 'good' might be stretching things a tad.
It's not been the best week for me, there have been better days and not so great days, and I'm tired as I write this, I seem to be sleeping a lot just lately, so bear with me friends.
At first it was going great guns. I made the most of the home cooked dining, stuffing chicken, rice, vegetables, fish and all sorts of goodies down in the manner of a hungry horse. The dicky tummy seemed to sort itself out right away, with the 'ahem' output firming up and being much more pleasant for the Foster Mum to deal with. I found myself with a renewed energy and the sun came out too, so the mood lifted and all was well. I took time to potter on the green, soak in a little sun and the old bones felt more agile. Foster Mum said I even looked and felt heavier when she needed to pick me up for anything.
But over the weekend I lost my appetite. The chicken and fish was still being offered, freshly cooked, but I just couldn't face it, and turned my nose up, returning to my bed and sleep. Then the runny bum started again and I lost all that strength and any extra ounces quickly. By Monday though I was starving and suddenly got a raging hunger, working my way through 2 fillets of white fish, the meat from 2 chicken thighs and a good dish of chicken, rice and vegetables. Foster Mum was thrilled and said she hoped it was a sign of a few good days to come.
But today has been a struggle. I don't seem to have the energy to want to get out of bed for much. A drink, a wee, I've managed those; but I haven't wanted to venture outdoors and food has been ignored again. This evening Foster Mum was so worried after I refused everything offered, that she opened my mouth and stuck a piece of fish in. I spat some out, but then realised it tasted quite good, and I really was quite hungry, so with her help I ate 2 fillets of boiled white fish and had a cuddle before settling back down to sleep.
She tells me we have a trip to the vet on Thursday for a check in. I know she's hoping for some sign, something to look forward to, to give her some hope. But I also heard her telling the Ben person that she didn't think it would be long now. I think perhaps she's right. I am trying very hard to remember how it feels to be young and well and to wish it back again, but it's becoming much harder. I hope she understands that if I have to go it's not because I wanted to. I hear there's a place you go to that makes you young again. I hope they've got room for a handsome if somewhat feisty chap like me.
I'm away to my bed again. This 'blogging' lark is so tiring.
Over and out. Bomber.
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Post by pipelightbulb1 on Mar 17, 2016 11:23:12 GMT
Thinking of you today. Xx
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