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LuckyCharms

(23,344 posts)
34. HE'S HOME NOW.
Wed Jun 10, 2026, 03:53 PM
9 hrs ago

Thank you for all of the support.

He got suddenly depressed and glassy-eyed. then his back legs gave out and he collapsed. I put him on the bed under the ceiling fan and laid there with him while waiting to leave for the vet appointment. He looked pretty bad, I didn't think we'd be bringing him home.

He perked up a bit by the time we got to the vet. The doc gave him a good physical. It's orthopedic rather than neurologic. She doesn't think that his bladder mass has metastasized out of the bladder. His reflexes were good.

He's been on Carprofin since diagnosed with the bladder mass, and today she also put him on Methocarbamol and Gabapentin. She thinks maybe the sudden depression was due to the heat, and the collapse may have been an acute issue like a pinched nerve that resolved.

I appreciate all you people here. Thank you.

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11 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Hoping for good news. 3catwoman3 13 hrs ago #1
I know all too well how this feels. imaginary girl 13 hrs ago #2
Weirdly going through this exact thing today JBTaurus83 13 hrs ago #3
I'm thinking of you. LuckyCharms 9 hrs ago #35
Lucky JBTaurus83 5 hrs ago #42
Oh I'm so glad to read this! LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #44
It is terrible to make these decisions for our beloved pets. brer cat 13 hrs ago #4
Have had him in my prayers Marthe48 13 hrs ago #5
Gentle 🫂 to you. mwmisses4289 13 hrs ago #6
Praying for your beloved dog. Lucky. debm55 13 hrs ago #7
Sparing a thought berksdem 12 hrs ago #8
Sending you all healing thoughts during this unfortunate time Niagara 12 hrs ago #9
the only way i could get through it when my lil ol man passed... cremate/save. ShepKat 12 hrs ago #10
Our is in a box under the bed and my pillow. Bradley was such a good boy. I think about him everyday ... marble falls 11 hrs ago #29
Sending good vibes. Figarosmom 12 hrs ago #11
Hurting heart here BaronChocula 12 hrs ago #12
Praying for healing for you and your family, Tanuki 12 hrs ago #13
Hang in there Lucky Coolgoober 12 hrs ago #14
Lucky, you know the inevitable is coming. Prairie_Seagull 12 hrs ago #15
All you can do is your best when they are alive and put them to rest when it is time. twodogsbarking 12 hrs ago #16
💔 I'm so sorry. That's 3 now, you should get a break. 1WorldHope 12 hrs ago #17
Sending kind wishes to all three of you. JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #18
Sending good vibes KT2000 12 hrs ago #19
I'm hoping for the best, LuckyCharms. In my mind, the only downside to dogs is that they have a tendency generalbetrayus 11 hrs ago #20
I sure hope he's ok. I am so sorry. LoisB 11 hrs ago #21
Talking to my 14 yo Havanese...with leg problems... MiHale 11 hrs ago #22
Hoping for and wishing you the best, Lucky... slightlv 11 hrs ago #23
I understand completely, Lucky.... some_of_us_are_sane 11 hrs ago #24
There is a special place in our hearts that only animals know. SupportSanity 11 hrs ago #25
I hope, Lucky, stage left 11 hrs ago #26
I'm so sorry - have been through that TBF 11 hrs ago #27
I get what you are going through: if anything happens to our cat, I admit it: I will be in deepest mourning. ... marble falls 11 hrs ago #28
I'm so sorry you're going through this. StarryNite 11 hrs ago #30
Sending lots of love. bamagal62 10 hrs ago #31
I hope he will be all right, Lucky. Sending health karma your way. Diamond_Dog 9 hrs ago #32
*keepings fingers crossed* a kennedy 9 hrs ago #33
HE'S HOME NOW. LuckyCharms 9 hrs ago #34
YEAH!!!!! irisblue 9 hrs ago #36
Good IbogaProject 9 hrs ago #37
What a relief! 3catwoman3 9 hrs ago #38
So glad to hear this! TBF 8 hrs ago #39
Thank goodness Niagara 8 hrs ago #41
Great news! JBTaurus83 5 hrs ago #43
Happy to hear this Marthe48 5 hrs ago #45
Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!! some_of_us_are_sane 4 hrs ago #47
Wonderful , Than you so much for the great news. Lucky. debm55 8 hrs ago #40
Sending positive thoughts your way for the recovery of your beloved dog. Fla Dem 4 hrs ago #46
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