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LuckyCharms

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34. HE'S HOME NOW.

Wed Jun 10, 2026, 03:53 PM

Jun 10

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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Oh Christ, car is bought. Now, the dog can't walk... [View all] LuckyCharms Jun 10 OP

Hoping for good news. 3catwoman3 Jun 10 #1

I know all too well how this feels. imaginary girl Jun 10 #2

Weirdly going through this exact thing today JBTaurus83 Jun 10 #3

I'm thinking of you. LuckyCharms Jun 10 #35

Lucky JBTaurus83 Jun 10 #42

Oh I'm so glad to read this! LuckyCharms Jun 10 #44

It is terrible to make these decisions for our beloved pets. brer cat Jun 10 #4

Have had him in my prayers Marthe48 Jun 10 #5

Gentle 🫂 to you. mwmisses4289 Jun 10 #6

Praying for your beloved dog. Lucky. debm55 Jun 10 #7

Sparing a thought berksdem Jun 10 #8

Sending you all healing thoughts during this unfortunate time Niagara Jun 10 #9

the only way i could get through it when my lil ol man passed... cremate/save. ShepKat Jun 10 #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 Jun 10 #29

Sending good vibes. Figarosmom Jun 10 #11

Hurting heart here BaronChocula Jun 10 #12

Praying for healing for you and your family, Tanuki Jun 10 #13

Hang in there Lucky Coolgoober Jun 10 #14

Lucky, you know the inevitable is coming. Prairie_Seagull Jun 10 #15

All you can do is your best when they are alive and put them to rest when it is time. twodogsbarking Jun 10 #16

💔 I'm so sorry. That's 3 now, you should get a break. 1WorldHope Jun 10 #17

Sending kind wishes to all three of you. JMCKUSICK Jun 10 #18

Sending good vibes KT2000 Jun 10 #19

I'm hoping for the best, LuckyCharms. In my mind, the only downside to dogs is that they have a tendency generalbetrayus Jun 10 #20

I sure hope he's ok. I am so sorry. LoisB Jun 10 #21

Talking to my 14 yo Havanese...with leg problems... MiHale Jun 10 #22

Hoping for and wishing you the best, Lucky... slightlv Jun 10 #23

I understand completely, Lucky.... some_of_us_are_sane Jun 10 #24

There is a special place in our hearts that only animals know. SupportSanity Jun 10 #25

I hope, Lucky, stage left Jun 10 #26

I'm so sorry - have been through that TBF Jun 10 #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 Jun 10 #28

I'm so sorry you're going through this. StarryNite Jun 10 #30

Sending lots of love. bamagal62 Jun 10 #31

I hope he will be all right, Lucky. Sending health karma your way. Diamond_Dog Jun 10 #32

*keepings fingers crossed* a kennedy Jun 10 #33

HE'S HOME NOW. LuckyCharms Jun 10 #34

YEAH!!!!! irisblue Jun 10 #36

Good IbogaProject Jun 10 #37

What a relief! 3catwoman3 Jun 10 #38

So glad to hear this! TBF Jun 10 #39

Thank goodness Niagara Jun 10 #41

Great news! JBTaurus83 Jun 10 #43

Happy to hear this Marthe48 Jun 10 #45

Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!! some_of_us_are_sane Jun 10 #47

Add my voice this this happy chorus. Prairie_Seagull Jun 11 #49

Wonderful , Than you so much for the great news. Lucky. debm55 Jun 10 #40

Sending positive thoughts your way for the recovery of your beloved dog. Fla Dem Jun 10 #46

Whew! Thank heavens, Lucky. Totally Tunsie Jun 11 #48