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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsGood vibes and prayers for my Sheltie, please?
He's sick and there are no vets available in my area at the moment.
We are rushing him to Cornell University animal hospital now. About 60 miles away.
I'm not one to ask for vibes and prayers, but please spare a thought for him. He just turned 14. He's a good boy.
Everything is going wrong at once.
Thank you.

niyad
(125,307 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(166,488 posts)annalog
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1WorldHope
(1,452 posts)Nittersing
(7,404 posts)debm55
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Harker
(16,611 posts)Greywing
(1,146 posts)
Ocelot II
(126,088 posts)
MIButterfly
(868 posts)Healing thoughts and good vibes are being sent your way.
LoisB
(11,104 posts)True Dough
(23,701 posts)and casting them toward Cornell University's animal hospital. Best wishes, Lucky.
femmedem
(8,522 posts)And hoping the vet at Cornell can help.
Basso8vb
(1,191 posts)I'm also waiting to hear an update about my sister's little doggo today.
niyad
(125,307 posts)sinkingfeeling
(55,937 posts)electric_blue68
(22,444 posts)Marthe48
(21,285 posts)Keep telling him what a good boy he is.
Laffy Kat
(16,723 posts)Please keep us posted.
Karadeniz
(24,559 posts)AllaN01Bear
(26,518 posts)
Donkees
(32,873 posts)
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
LuckyCharms
(20,352 posts)
Wonderful pic

MustLoveBeagles
(13,471 posts)
Solly Mack
(95,294 posts)
FoxNewsSucks
(11,218 posts)Anything is scary when they are that age
sheshe2
(92,927 posts)Healing vibes on the way.
lark
(25,254 posts)Prayers for a good outcome are going with you. Our "best boys" are very important. My best kitty boy is having issues and was at the vet today so we're waiting for the test results and giving him lots of cuddles from the "horrible trauma" of getting poked and prodded.
niyad
(125,307 posts)lark
(25,254 posts)Poor baby, he's the sweetest most affectionate cat. Maybe this time will be the charm??
niyad
(125,307 posts)lark
(25,254 posts)We got some new medicine for him which goes in his nose and were worried about that, but my husband (the cat whisperer) managed to get Foggy's head tilted and was able to quickly drop it into the nose with no resistance or fussing at all! Win!
More diagnostics are being done, but he's 9 and no one has been able to figure out why he has such chronic respiratory issues. Maybe this time will be the charm?
niyad
(125,307 posts)We are all here for you and your good boy, LC. Please keep us posted.
MiHale
(11,924 posts)🙏
Figarosmom
(7,009 posts)And hope he's all well.
🌈 here's a rainbow for him.
CousinIT
(11,651 posts)

Bluejeans
(120 posts)Attilatheblond
(6,711 posts)From me & The Three Fuzzkateers.
Grim Chieftain
(411 posts)Please keep us posted.
Permanut
(7,330 posts)Hope22
(4,056 posts)Safe travels. 💗💗💐🙏🏼
Wild blueberry
(7,761 posts)Healing wishes from my dog and me.
May all be well.
Tribetime
(6,730 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(166,488 posts)Shelties are great dogs and I hope that your puppy recovers
OldBaldy1701E
(8,406 posts)MacKasey
(1,402 posts)May God hold your sheltie safe and well in his hands
Wicked Blue
(8,136 posts)and also to you.
Menehuna
(2 posts)Every precious sheltie holds a special place in my heart.
Emile
(36,006 posts)Sorry you are going through this.
JoseBalow
(7,961 posts)My 15 year-old pittie is my best friend, she means the world to me. I know how stressful and upsetting it can be to have a sick pup to worry about. Hang in there, Amigo. Give your buddy lots of love, and know that he loves you back.
milestogo
(21,326 posts)Wishing you and your pup the very best.
montanacowboy
(6,541 posts)to your pup - hugs
ZZenith
(4,382 posts)May you both weather the storm.
UpInArms
(53,141 posts)Shelties are so special and extra wonderful
❤️❤️❤️
applegrove
(126,919 posts)LuckyCharms
(20,352 posts)Growth in urinary bladder. Likely cancer. Probable kidney issues as well. They are still running tests, awaiting results.
Thank you all for your good wishes.
Fla Dem
(26,897 posts)Brought back memories of my experiences with my 17 year old I had to have put to sleep a little over a year ago.
I hope whatever time you have left with your Sheltie it's full of fun and love. All the best to you and your Sheltie.
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Diamond_Dog
(37,657 posts)Cornell is tops in the country for veterinary medicine, of course you already know that.
LuckyCharms
(20,352 posts)Shelties are prone to this type of cancer. The definitive test for this is $900, which we are not performing because it won't change our treat.ent decision...no radiation and no chemo.
NSAIDS should give him another few months of life.
Sad day.
debm55
(48,514 posts)
Deuxcents
(23,106 posts)Nittersing
(7,404 posts)I'm sad for your news, but glad you know what's going on.
MIButterfly
(868 posts)I know how hard it is. I hope your precious pup still has some good days left. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Love,
MIButterfly
LetMyPeopleVote
(166,488 posts)It is hard to have say goodbye to a family member. In the last year my older two children each had to say goodbye to their bearded collies They each have new beardies who are really cute.
Grim Chieftain
(411 posts)I know what you're going through. Our bichon has Cushing's disease, and our little rescue pooch has kidney failure. It's hard. You and your sheltie are in my thoughts.
sinkingfeeling
(55,937 posts)Marthe48
(21,285 posts)with your beloved boy.
We had to put our last big dog to sleep within days of finding out he had cancer. He didn't seem sick and we were heartbroken to lose him. A long time ago and we still miss him.
Greywing
(1,146 posts)I had to make hard decision for my Sheltie boy a few years ago after he was diagnosed with nasal cancer at 15.
3catwoman3
(27,184 posts)Rhiannon12866
(239,158 posts)I love shelties, I've actually dog-sat for three over the years for friends, they're the best dogs.