THE VISIT TO SEE THE SPECIAL VET

Today was the day to take Ozzie to Vale Referral Vets at Dursley. We had to use a bit of cunning to get him into his carrier without too much upset, so I took him out in the Garden while Jackie got his carrier prepared in the Conservatory so when we came in he didn't have time to panic too much and quickly got him in with no trouble.
The Vets are about an hours drive away much of it the Motorway so we made good time. Ozzie was a brave Lad on the journey and we arrived on time for our appointment.
We were met by Sara Gould the specialist Oncology Vet, after going through his History and looking at his results she confirmed that it was lymphoma and was one of the more common types, she explained it was a Cancer which could not be cured but can in a lot of cases be put into remission, left untreated Ozzie would probably have two to three months to live but with treatment so long as he responded Ok to the medication could have twelve months plus.
There is a couple of options for treatment the more intensive one which involves Ozzie having to visit the vet every week to have injections, medication and blood tests or the less invasive which involves taking tablets which we would administer at home, with the way Ozzie is with going to the Vets the first option would not be fair on him and the stress of traveling a two hour round trip every week to the Vets.
We have made the decision to go for the second option. Sara the Vet took some blood samples which they analysed and showed the levels are Ok at the moment, so she has given us some steroids and some Cancer drugs that we will start treating him from tomorrow, then in about ten days time he will have to visit our own vets for blood tests to see if the treatment is starting to work and whether any adjustments are needed to his medication. She did explain that the drugs he is taking are Human Cancer Drugs because no one makes any specifically for Animals.
Anyway that's all for now.Not really what we wanted to hear its all very upsetting but we have got to stay positive and hope the Drugs can do there job.
We must say a massive Thank You to all our Pals on Twitter who have been so supportive with your Prayers and good wishes

Steve & Jackie (Ozzies Mum & Dad)

THE RESULTS OF OZZIE'S TESTS

We received Ozzie's test results on Friday and it was not good news he has Cancer (lymphoma). We were absolutely shocked and never expected it to be that, as he's fine in himself eats, drinks normally and no other symptom's, even the occasional little cough he had has gone away. So it was very upsetting for us when we found out. Our regular Vet has booked an appointment for him to see a Oncologist at Vale Referral Vets nr Stroud on Tuesday morning so we will then be able to find out what in the way of treatment can be done for him. 
We are trying not to show how upset we are around him as Animals pick up your negative vibes so easily. He is very nervous and jumpy still since the last Vet visit on Wednesday and has taken up residence under the bed during the day but he does join us on the Bed during the night. He still enjoys his trip out in the Garden everyday where he seems to forget about horrible Vet type things, being distracted by Birds and other wildlife.
We have got him some Dorwest Skullcap & Valerian Herbal Tablets to try and settle him down a bit, which we hide in his treats, he had the first one last night but I expect it will take a few days to start to have a full effect. Have heard that 'Thunder Shirts' for cats are good to calm cats down when under stress, tried to get one from Amazon on next day delivery but they are out of stock of the medium size, so have ordered one direct from the manufacturer so we wont get that in time for Tuesday, which is a shame. 
Will do a update after his visit on Tuesday.

Steve (Ozzie's Dad)

VET UPDATE

Got taken to the Vets yesterday for my tests...probably the most stressful day I have had..I just hate going, it upsets me so much, just the smell of the place which is usually Feliway which is supposed to be calming but to me I just loath the stuff..Mum & Dad can't use it at home because it makes me all on edge !

They sedated me then shaved off some of my fur around my neck where the lumpy bits are so they could put a needle into them and get a sample then they can be sent away for analysis, while I was under sedation they did a chest X Ray as well because I have an occasional cough. After the effects of the sedation wore off I became very upset and agitated so the Nurse rang my Dad and asked if he could pick me up as soon as possible, he arrived within 20 minutes & took me home. When we got back I tucked into my food I was starving I hadn't allowed any since the night before ! after finishing my food I couldn't settle I was all jumpy and nervous and went and hid in my outdoor run, Dad tried to temp me back in but I wasn't having it I stayed there for hours afraid to come in just in case they took me back to the Vets ! We have to wait for the result of tests which will take a few day...then they may be able to tell us what they are...I REALLY DON'T want to go back to the Vets ! !

Today (Thursday) I'm still nervous and jumpy and have spent a lot of time out in my run again, but Dad talked to me for a while then got my Harness out and took me out in the Garden for an hour or so which was nice...it calmed me down a lot.

I will update you when we know some more.

Have a great day my Friends and Thanks again for all your lovely Kind Wishes.

Look what they did to me !

Have to get a Scarf now to keep my neck warm !

LOTS OF LUV
x Ozzie x 

VISIT TO THE VET TODAY

Hello Pals.

It was a bit of a stressful start to my Monday..I was bundled into my carrier and taken to the Vets !

It all started last week when Mum & Dad were giving me a fuss they noticed I had swollen glands each side of my neck. They kept an eye on them during the week and there has been no change in them, I feel OK in myself eating and drinking as usual with no other symptoms. very occasionally I have a little cough that lasts a few seconds (usually when I jump down from a height) then I'm all OK again
The Vet had a a good poke and prod asked Mum & Dad lots of questions took my temperature..which was normal, weighed me &..Whoops seemed to have put on a bit of weight since last time I was there ! anyway she was not sure what was wrong with me,by this time I was getting a bit stressed and all I   wanted to do was to climb onto Dad's shoulders where I always feel safe 

  Anyway it was decided they needed to do some tests and I was to be sedated whilst they did them, so have to go in on Wednesday morning at 8am
Will update on what happens
A Big Thank You to all my Pals on Twitter for all the Good Wishes I've had and Mum & Dad really appreciate them too
Lots of Luv
x Ozzie x