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  1. sjdavenport

    Rhaegar - Mast Cell Cancer

    We said goodbye to Rhaegar on August 1st, the hardest day of my life. Almost a year ago now. He was only just 8 He let me know he was ready, and we helped him pass peacefully here at home. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't grieve for him, but the tears do come less and less often...
  2. sjdavenport

    Rhaegar - Mast Cell Cancer

    I felt a mass on Rhaegar's spleen on April 27th. I knew instantly in my heart that it was metastasis from his mast cell tumor. We celebrated his 8th birthday on May 3rd with tears in my eyes know it was likely to be his last. He had an oncology appointment on May 5th that confirmed he has...
  3. sjdavenport

    More sadness

    Oh no, I'm so so sorry to hear this. Rhaegar is also in his last months, so I feel your heartbreak. It's just not fair what short lifespans these amazing dogs have. I hope Budcuss gets time to show the new pup what being a good boy is. Your are in my thoughts.
  4. sjdavenport

    Rhaegar - Mast Cell Cancer

    Living his best life - we spent last weekend in the mountains, and he's enjoying fresh sand in his sandbox. Preparing to celebrate his 8th birthday next month
  5. sjdavenport

    New EM pup, scrotal hernia

    No advice on the scrotal hernia - although I would choose the exact route you've elected - repair with a boarded surgeon and delay neuter until later. Since you've already developed a relationship with a surgeon and likely to pursue gastropexy, I'd inquire if they have laparoscopy available for...
  6. sjdavenport

    Rhaegar - Mast Cell Cancer

    Thank you. He makes sure I smile every day and I hope he will continue to for a very long time.
  7. sjdavenport

    Rhaegar - Mast Cell Cancer

    Thank you; I know you know this feeling. I don't think I necessarily understood how unpredictable MCTs can be until Rhaegar's metastasized even though it was supposed to be low grade on histopath. You may already know this, but MSU has a MCT "prognostic panel." I'll include a link to it...
  8. sjdavenport

    Rhaegar - Mast Cell Cancer

    I always find myself coming back here for the big events. Rhaegar has metastatic mast cell cancer. He had a low grade mast cell tumor completely removed on his chest in December 2020 with good margins. Then almost an entire year later, literally as we were introducing him to our brand new...
  9. sjdavenport

    Iv lost my boy

    Oh my, I've just now seen this. I am so sorry; my heart is broken for you. I know how much your boys mean to you. I remember him as a little puppy....