The Dogmother Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Ooo, how lovely Maggie! I'm all broody having just been cuddling 11 GSD puppies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 and who did they belong to? and how many were there when you left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 and who did they belong to? and how many were there when you left? They belong to my friend Jude and they were all there when I left, but I gave their ears a good bothering first. http://club.omlet.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=39552 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 How exciting. So I'll only have the cutest puppy for a few weeks then! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 A belated update on my Gemma. She has, at 11 months, developed a tumour on her spine. The vets at Guide dogs removed it on Thursday of last week. As of Friday she was unable to weight bear on her back legs but this may be due to the swelling and bruising of the operation. The 'good news' is that she is feeling pain in the lower back. I should hear by tomorrow how successful the operation was and whether the tumour was malignant or not by the end of the week. The picture on my avatar is a bit out of date now I will try and add some more pictures to the flikr site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Oh goodness, how horrible. I'll keep my fingers crossed for her and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Oh poor Gemma Best wishes for her speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I hope she recovers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi All Sorry to be the dispenser of bad news - Gemma's tumour is malignant. It is something she will have been growing since she was a pup. It is called a kidney tumour and is made up of kidney cells that have migrated to the spine. It is VERY rare, and even more rare in GS. There is nothing I could have done earlier, I spotted it when it got big enough to cause symptoms. The plan is to keep her at Redbridge for the next 6 to 8 weeks on very restricted, going out to the toilet and then back into kennel, exercise. Then to board her probably with a trainer near to the centre so they can keep an eye on her. There is a very slight chance the tumour will not recur - the vet is very doubtful, but everyone is rooting for her. She has to be away from the rough and tumble of other dogs so I cannot have her back - even if I gave up Gulli, I suggested to Lynn that maybe I could give him up, I am too far away from Redbridge. They will review her in 6 months time - but even if by some miracle the tumour hasn't regrown, someone else will have fallen in love with her and she will be settled there. Sorry this is so long but I copied it from my email to other Puppy Walkers and could n't face typing something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'm so sorry, what sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 So sorry to hear that Maggie. Ruby sends gentle licks to Gemma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 So sorry to hear that Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'm sorry to hear that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 So sorry to hear that , big hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
