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Title: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 22, 2014, 05:41:06 PM
I have just noticed a swelling in one of George's testicles, I took him to the Vets this morning, so he is now booked in to have it removed tomorrow and sent off to the lab.  vet has told me not to worry, that any cancer should be contained to the one area. So please could I have some positive thoughts.
George seems fine in himself, spent yesterday with Hamish swimming in the river and playing fetch ;)i hope being neutered does not change his wonderful Temperament :huh:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: MIN on September 22, 2014, 05:51:56 PM
sending you a  :bigarmhug: and all the positive thoughts I can muster for George  :luv:
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Post by: ollie nathan's mum on September 22, 2014, 05:56:42 PM
Positive thoughts on the way.  :luv:
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Post by: Mudmagnets on September 22, 2014, 06:20:49 PM
Lots of positive thoughts for you and George on the way  :luv: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: wendall on September 22, 2014, 06:33:59 PM
Lots and lots being sent your way  :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Ben's mum on September 22, 2014, 06:46:35 PM
Sending positive thoughts for George and for you too  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
Sure all will go well tomorrow  :luv:
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Post by: blueroangirl on September 22, 2014, 06:52:52 PM
Sending loads of hugs and positive thoughts for little George.
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Post by: DeeDee on September 22, 2014, 07:07:42 PM
Sending loads of positive thoughts for tomorrow for George and big hugs for you. Try not to worry too much although I know it's easier said than done.  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:  Diana x
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Post by: pipkoi on September 22, 2014, 07:15:15 PM
Big hugs to George & you all for tomorrow
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Post by: Deb H on September 22, 2014, 07:26:14 PM
George huge but very gentle hugs from us. Stay positive Stephanie he will be fine.
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Post by: Sheryl on September 22, 2014, 07:39:39 PM
Positive thoughts from us all here! The vet wouldn't say that unless he truly believed it. Huge squidges from me xx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: Joules on September 22, 2014, 07:41:21 PM
Oh dear, what a worry.

Hope the vet is right and it is nothing too bad to worry about  :-\

This time tomorrow he should be home with you and trying to give you a heart attack when you try to keep him still!  :shades:

Positive vibes for you both from here  :-*
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Post by: Poppsie on September 22, 2014, 08:43:13 PM
Sending much love and positive thoughts for your boy  :luv: x x x
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Post by: Redked on September 22, 2014, 08:54:37 PM
Lots of  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: and  :luv: :luv: to George. I'm sure everything will go well and your boy will be back to normal in no time. Lots of love xxx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: Helen on September 22, 2014, 08:56:37 PM
I'm sure it won't change his temperament at his age :bigarmhug: everything crossed that it's benign and the neutering sorts everything  :luv: :luv: will be thinking of you and your boy x
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: Geordietyke on September 22, 2014, 09:02:42 PM
Hugs  :bigarmhug: to you and George, here's to a speedy recover  :luv:
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Post by: ejp on September 22, 2014, 10:47:56 PM
Positive thoughts for George and a big hug for you. Xx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: ElaineH on September 23, 2014, 12:24:23 AM
All our love and hugs  :bigarmhug: to Uncle George and try not to worry Stephanie, you've spotted this nice and early so lots of positive thoughts from us.

Morgan and Hugo (and our Mum and Dad) xx
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Post by: PennyB on September 23, 2014, 01:36:54 AM
He should be fine as am sure he'll be the same George. Fingers crossed it all goes well
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: elaine.e on September 23, 2014, 07:47:01 AM
Sending you lots of positive thoughts for today :bigarmhug:

Hopefully it's benign, but even if it isn't, testicular cancer is very treatable in dogs and unlikely to spread elsewhere. I've known several dogs who were castrated in middle or old age because of testicular cancer and all of them were clear of the cancer after the surgery and it never recurred. I'm sure he'll still be the same lovely George after the surgery too.
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Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on September 23, 2014, 07:47:36 AM
Sending you and your sweet boy
lots of love and positive vibes
from us allxxx :luv:
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 23, 2014, 09:07:27 AM
Thank you all for you lovely wishes and positive thoughts. Elaine, thank you for putting my mind at rest, if it should be cancer :-* i will update later :luv:
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
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Post by: honeysmun on September 23, 2014, 12:30:01 PM
Thinking of you and George lots of postive thoughts
winging their way to him and lots of  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Post by: Catie74 on September 23, 2014, 01:52:32 PM
Big hugs from us Stephanie

As I said to you on Sunday, I have no regrets in having Archie neutered.  As you can see, his temperament hasn't changed at all.  Still bonkers and still very loving.....wouldn't have him any other way.  Much love to you both

 :luv:
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Post by: mlynnf50 on September 23, 2014, 03:06:25 PM
Loads and loads of positive thoughts for George and big hugs for you at this worrying time :luv:
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Post by: Saffaroo on September 23, 2014, 03:58:58 PM
Sending our bestest thoughts and a hug or two for George xx
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Post by: Joules on September 23, 2014, 06:39:07 PM
Hope all went well for George today Steph  :-*
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Post by: cdpops on September 23, 2014, 06:50:07 PM
Hope that Georges operation went well.
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Post by: Pearly on September 23, 2014, 07:49:42 PM
Hope George is ok after having to part with a nutty nut  :o

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and good news from the lab x

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Post by: revis on September 23, 2014, 10:46:08 PM
Do hope that everything went well for George and that he is recovering from the op.
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Post by: Lily Freya on September 24, 2014, 09:48:37 AM
Sorry, only just read about little George.

Everything crossed that all is going well and that he will get sorted and be on the road to recovery soon.

Massive hugs winging their way to you all.  It is such a worrying time. Xx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: Joules on September 24, 2014, 09:51:27 AM
How is George today?
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 24, 2014, 10:50:49 AM
Well the Vet said George had been a model patient ;) he said that all his blood work came out ok, kidneys, liver function etc. when i went to pick him up, he was looking very sorry for himself, but managed to be wagging his tail, typical cocker :luv: he had his tongue hanging out of one side of his mouth, Russell, the Vet said that George was as high as a kite and very happy. He said that the op went well. This morning George seems absolutely fine, he is languishing on the settee, he has been on his back, showing me his war wound and wagging his tail, at the same time, chatting like clockers do  :luv: does not appear to be in any discomfort I bought him a comfy collar, as I know that George did not move the last time he had one of those Elizabethan collars from the vets, so far it has not been needed, as he is not interested in his back end at all. I will keep any eye on him and use the collar if necessary. So lead walks for the next few days, he has to go back tomorrow for a pre op checkup.
The shock for me, was the price £350 :o still he is worth it and hopefully, we can get something back on insurance, according to Russell the vet.
George and I are very grateful for all your positive thoughts :-* :-*
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: ElaineH on September 24, 2014, 10:59:05 AM
Delighted to read this morning's news, so pleased that Uncle George is taking it all in his stride  :blink: 

Keep well darling boy  :-*
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on September 24, 2014, 11:00:37 AM
aw well done for being a model Patient George :luv:
350 doesn't seem that bad to me and as you say
of course he's worth it ;)
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: MacTavish Boys on September 24, 2014, 11:01:59 AM
Thanks Elaine, The boys send love to Morgan and Hugo :luv: :luv:
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Post by: elaine.e on September 24, 2014, 12:26:38 PM
So pleased to hear that George has come through his surgery so well :D
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Post by: ejp on September 24, 2014, 12:31:12 PM
George, you are a little superstar  :luv: Make the most of the sympathy vote, chicken for breakfast, steak for tea.... well it's worth a try.  ;)
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: DeeDee on September 24, 2014, 12:37:59 PM
 :cool4: :cool4:  Really happy to read your update. Well done George!!  :banana: :banana:  If you look soulfully at Mum, I reckon you can get a lot of treats and cuddles ~ make the most of it!!   :luv:  Diana xx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: Joules on September 24, 2014, 12:49:20 PM
Great news  :D
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Post by: Lily Freya on September 24, 2014, 01:30:00 PM
Great news.  Continue getting better George. Xxx
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Post by: honeysmun on September 24, 2014, 01:57:06 PM
 :cool4: :cool4: :clapping: great news George is feeling well
big hugs to you both
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Post by: Ernies mum on September 24, 2014, 06:55:16 PM
Pleased to hear George is doing well , now lots of spoiling whilst he recovers  :luv:
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Post by: wendall on September 24, 2014, 07:11:58 PM
great news....
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Post by: Mudmagnets on September 25, 2014, 10:56:26 AM
So pleased to read he is getting better  :luv:
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Post by: ollie nathan's mum on September 26, 2014, 10:56:54 AM
Great news, George you are a little star  :luv:
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Post by: Redked on September 26, 2014, 11:09:41 AM
Hope George is getting back to normal now and is getting plenty of  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: xxx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George (UpDate)
Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 07, 2014, 11:32:17 AM
I have just heard back from Lucy, my Vet, George had a Testicular Seminoma, as far as the lab is concerned, it was removed in time and no further treatment is required, to say. that i am relieved is an understatement  :013: George in himself, seems to have a lot more energy and is now back to running around chasing the ball. :D
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: Joules on October 07, 2014, 12:24:55 PM
Wooohooo :banana: that is great news  :D

So pleased for you - what a relief  :o
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Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on October 07, 2014, 12:48:46 PM
Yipee great news..  :banana:
we send you, George and Hamish loads
of hugs :bigarmhug: for what (I know)has
been a worrying time.
steffnelliexxx
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Post by: wendall on October 07, 2014, 01:11:12 PM
wonderful news 
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Post by: Patp on October 07, 2014, 01:29:11 PM
Great news, you must be so relieved xx
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Post by: honeysmun on October 07, 2014, 01:46:30 PM
Wonderful news  :clapping: :clapping:
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Post by: ejp on October 07, 2014, 01:50:01 PM
Yay!!  :happydance:
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: MacTavish Boys on October 07, 2014, 02:35:36 PM
Thanks Guys, we could not have done it without your support :-* :-*
Stephanie, George and Hamish xxx
Title: Re: Positive Thoughts for George
Post by: HelenS on October 07, 2014, 03:21:13 PM
Awe just caught up with post about George and glad the outcome has been good   :blink: and no further treatment required,  sending xxx for him and :bigarmhug: for you you must have had a worrying time.
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Post by: DeeDee on October 07, 2014, 04:20:00 PM
 :happydance: :happydance: :happydance: Brilliant news! So pleased for George. Celebrations are definitely in order. :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:  Diana xx
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Post by: blueroangirl on October 07, 2014, 04:40:45 PM
Fantastic news. What a huge relief for you
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Post by: elaine.e on October 07, 2014, 05:43:05 PM
Great news :banana: :banana:
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Post by: Darwin on October 07, 2014, 06:21:17 PM
Great news
 :banana: :banana: :banana:
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Post by: Deb H on October 07, 2014, 06:44:19 PM
Wonderful news. Way to go George.