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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
(132,918 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(180,479 posts)annalog
(35 posts)Again
1WorldHope
(2,079 posts)Nittersing
(8,415 posts)debm55
(61,054 posts)Last edited Thu Jul 17, 2025, 01:19 PM - Edit history (1)
Harker
(17,876 posts)Greywing
(1,193 posts)Ocelot II
(130,768 posts)MIButterfly
(2,860 posts)Healing thoughts and good vibes are being sent your way.
LoisB
(13,122 posts)True Dough
(26,881 posts)and casting them toward Cornell University's animal hospital. Best wishes, Lucky.
femmedem
(8,562 posts)And hoping the vet at Cornell can help.
Basso8vb
(1,230 posts)I'm also waiting to hear an update about my sister's little doggo today.
niyad
(132,918 posts)sinkingfeeling
(57,849 posts)electric_blue68
(26,952 posts)Marthe48
(23,232 posts)Keep telling him what a good boy he is.
Laffy Kat
(16,956 posts)Please keep us posted.
Karadeniz
(24,747 posts)AllaN01Bear
(29,635 posts)Donkees
(33,730 posts)
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
LuckyCharms
(22,684 posts)Wonderful pic
MustLoveBeagles
(16,729 posts)Solly Mack
(97,024 posts)FoxNewsSucks
(11,780 posts)Anything is scary when they are that age
sheshe2
(97,800 posts)Healing vibes on the way.
lark
(26,086 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
(132,918 posts)lark
(26,086 posts)Poor baby, he's the sweetest most affectionate cat. Maybe this time will be the charm??
niyad
(132,918 posts)lark
(26,086 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
(132,918 posts)We are all here for you and your good boy, LC. Please keep us posted.
MiHale
(13,082 posts)🙏
Figarosmom
(12,350 posts)And hope he's all well.
🌈 here's a rainbow for him.
CousinIT
(12,587 posts)Bluejeans
(154 posts)Attilatheblond
(8,994 posts)From me & The Three Fuzzkateers.
Grim Chieftain
(1,830 posts)Please keep us posted.
Permanut
(8,438 posts)Hope22
(4,797 posts)Safe travels. 💗💗💐🙏🏼
Wild blueberry
(8,325 posts)Healing wishes from my dog and me.
May all be well.
Tribetime
(7,145 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(180,479 posts)Shelties are great dogs and I hope that your puppy recovers
OldBaldy1701E
(11,253 posts)MacKasey
(1,525 posts)May God hold your sheltie safe and well in his hands
Wicked Blue
(8,930 posts)and also to you.
Menehuna
(2 posts)Every precious sheltie holds a special place in my heart.
Emile
(42,518 posts)Sorry you are going through this.
JoseBalow
(9,558 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
(23,132 posts)Wishing you and your pup the very best.
montanacowboy
(6,719 posts)to your pup - hugs
ZZenith
(4,471 posts)May you both weather the storm.
UpInArms
(55,055 posts)Shelties are so special and extra wonderful
❤️❤️❤️
applegrove
(132,484 posts)LuckyCharms
(22,684 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
(27,667 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
(40,728 posts)Cornell is tops in the country for veterinary medicine, of course you already know that.
LuckyCharms
(22,684 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
(61,054 posts)Deuxcents
(27,180 posts)Nittersing
(8,415 posts)I'm sad for your news, but glad you know what's going on.
MIButterfly
(2,860 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
(180,479 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
(1,830 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
(57,849 posts)Marthe48
(23,232 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
(1,193 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
(29,534 posts)Rhiannon12866
(256,540 posts)I love shelties, I've actually dog-sat for three over the years for friends, they're the best dogs.