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Treacle has Lymphoma

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We went back to the vets today to check on Treacys latest UTI with something else on our mind. Treacle had unfortunately lost 125g over the past week, at first we put it down to the anti biotics despite her having a good tolerance to septrin.
We'd noticed a lump a week ago, that had grown by yesterday and upon exam by Rosie our piggie vet, it turns out all Treacles lymph nodes are massively enlarged lots of lumps can be felt epecially those on her neck. Everything sort of fits together in my head, the reoccurring infections, really foul smelling wee etc...

She is eating like a horse and is still so happy so that is good. This sort of makes it harder to accept..
We have opted against a biopsy, Rosie is very experienced and I completely trust her. Treacle has had a dose of steroid, which I understand may suppress her immune system more unfortunately but has a chance of slowing the cancer down. Chemo was discussed, but sometimes you have to say enough is enough and we would not be willing to subject her to this with an very outside chance.
We are going to keep her comfortable and while she still enjoys life and is pain free my gorgeous ginger bum will be with us. Quality of life is paramount to our decision, I will not see her suffer in pain.
Rosie wants to see her again shortly to assess how she is doing.

I don't know time frames and need to read up a little, but I guess it won't be long. If anyone has any experience I'd really like to hear it, really don't know much about this disease..
To top the night off Cookie couldn't chew when we got home and we are facing a possible trip to Northampton tomorrow. However she has began eating again so hoping it was just something stuck in her teeth that has now dislodged.
Thanks so much for Debbie chatting to me on the phone tonight x
 
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Oh, I'm so sorry for you and Treacle! I have no advise or information, but wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you both!
 
Oh Treacle :( I'l so sorry to read this, how dreadful :(

At least your lovely girl is eating OK and is happy at the moment. My heart goes out to you all :(

If you need / want anything at all, let me know. Hope Cookie also carries on eating and it was just something lodged, poor girl :(

Thinking of you all xx
 
Thank you both, just feeding both now. Treacle is dangling out the cage after more food :))

Cookie is eating this morning without any noticeable issues. Am so relieved about that, need her to be well for Treacle as they are very close.
Once again thanks to Debbie, her kindness and advice over Cookie last night meant so much. Piggie people never cease to amaze me with their attitude to go out the way to help.
You are all such a kind bunch, I have made some wonderful friends on here.

I will be getting cookie checked over by Rosie Monday just to be safe. x
 
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Thank you both, just feeding both now. Treacle is dangling out the cage after more food :))

Cookie is eating this morning without any noticeable issues. Am so relieved about that, need her to be well for Treacle as they are very close.
Once again thanks to Debbie, her kindness and advice over Cookie last night meant so much. Piggie people never cease to amaze me with their attitude to go out the way to help.
You are all such a kind bunch, I have made some wonderful friends on here.

I will be getting cookie checked over by Rosie Monday just to be safe. x
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You're very welcome. I was glad to be able to help, and please feel free to call anytime. I am so pleased Cookie seems to have sorted herself out, these piggies really do like to worry us. Enjoy every minute with Treacle, and hopefully she will continue to have good life quality for a long time yet. Sending you both love and hugs xx
 
Sorry to hear about Treacle's diagnosis but it's good she is happy & demanding more food :). Hope Cookie is ok too. Best wishes to you all, shiny
 
omg I'm so sorry to hear this, I was so hoping it would be a typical fatty lump :(
Like any cancer, it could be soon but it could also be a long way off too so hold on to that, she sounds well right now, her appetite is good.
I'm sure she will loved and happy for however long she has left. Lots of love and hugs to you all xx
 
We can't know what's around the corner, or worry about the future. All we can do is spend every moment that we can with the ones that we love (whether they are hoomans or small furries) and cherish the time that we have together.

Treacle is a little fighter and I'm sure that she's not planning on going anywhere any time soon! :) x
 
I cannot believe this. I am so upset. Poor Treacle and poor you. That must have been such a shock for you but it does explain things. Thank goodness she is well in herself and eating. My thoughts are with you. Please PM me at any time you need to talk.x
 
So sorry to hear the sad news about Treacle. :( I hope she will be ok for a while yet, so you can spend lots of quality time with her.
 
Oh nooo - I can't believe I'm reading this and am in tears for you.
You're such wonderful piggy parents and Treacy is in fab hands with yourselves and Rosie and can totally understand your decision.
If I can do anything, let me know - relate to how very hard it is facing up to having a poorly one with uncertainty but know you'll do what it takes for your lovely girl.
Massive hugs sent to you all, thinking of you x>> x
 
:( i'm so sorry to read this Lee & Rach, we all know how much she means to you and that you will do the best for her, she'll let you know when the time is right i'm sure. Sounds like she's happy at the moment and enjoying life and she's having a fab one with you :) x
 
My heart sank when I saw her name. With the both of your care I am sure you will give her the best quality time.
I'm glad she is happy, and still eating. She is certainly in the best of hands x
 
i am so sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you. i went through this with my piggy Daisy a few years ago and really wish i could tell you she got better but sadley i can not, although i do not believe she suffered.
she was 8 and in very good health, she had lost a little weight and seemed to be slowing down a bit, not a surprise given her age, then i found this big swelling under her neck and others along her jaw. i took her to see simon and as with your vet he confirmed her lymph nodes all over her body were swollen. she still seemed bright and seemingly well but sadley within a day i had to opt to have her pts as she became neurological. simon reassured me she was not really aware of what was going on by this stage and that my distress at seeing her was far greater than her distress as the lymphoma was affecting her brain.
i so wish i could tell you a happier tale. i hope you have more time with Treacle but if the lymphoma progresses as it did with Daisy please be reassured your piggy too will not really be aware or suffering. xx
 
Sorry to hear you lost Daisy :(
I personally feel it offers a little assurance to know the piggy isn't really aware, if that's the case that's the softest blow as no one wants to think of their pet suffering x
 
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i am so sorry to hear this, my heart goes out to you. i went through this with my piggy Daisy a few years ago and really wish i could tell you she got better but sadley i can not, although i do not believe she suffered.
she was 8 and in very good health, she had lost a little weight and seemed to be slowing down a bit, not a surprise given her age, then i found this big swelling under her neck and others along her jaw. i took her to see simon and as with your vet he confirmed her lymph nodes all over her body were swollen. she still seemed bright and seemingly well but sadley within a day i had to opt to have her pts as she became neurological. simon reassured me she was not really aware of what was going on by this stage and that my distress at seeing her was far greater than her distress as the lymphoma was affecting her brain.
i so wish i could tell you a happier tale. i hope you have more time with Treacle but if the lymphoma progresses as it did with Daisy please be reassured your piggy too will not really be aware or suffering. xx
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Sorry you lost Daisy, Thank you for sharing that with us that is reassuring that she didn't suffer. I meant to ask questions last night at the vets but unfortunately didn't take it all in at the time. I am worried if she will start to suffer so will be keeping a really close eye on her.

Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts and pm's, really appreciated.

Treacle is in fine spirits this morning only lost 10g from yesterday. We are increasing her veggies to try and keep her stable weight and giving her additional Vit C to help her immune system.

Will keep you updated on Miss Bum

x x
 
Have you tried porridge oats? They're good for keeping weight up, i think readigrass is too but of course that's high in calcium.
I sometimes give the boys dry oats, just a pinch cos they're fattening but they love it once in a while, you could try giving her more than a pinch tho if she likes it of course, may help x
 
I'm so sorry to see this post - really hope things go as ok as they can and that you get as much time as possible with Treacle xx
 
So sorry to hear this - sending you a big hug xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear this. Enjoy every moment you have with Treacle, cuddles everyday and lots of treats. I hope when the time comes she passes peacefully. x
 
Just to update on Treacy.

She seems to be doing well. Very active and still eating like a horse. If anything I would say she is perkier than she has been for a while, maybe that is the steroid. The good news is I can no longer feel her lymph nodes lumps at back of her knees, I can't tell if the ones on her neck are any different.

We are feeding her lots more veg and she is destroying hay at a alarming rate :) She is still 1.147g, so the same as she was friday, she has fluctuated down a little but the extra food seems to be doing the trick. We have the vets again Easter week to check up.

Enjoying her corn... Sshhhhh don't tell Cookie!
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Excellent news her weight has stabilised, she looks beautiful. So glad she is doing ok. Kisses from me.

x
 
Good to hear about the lumps behind her knees, keeping fingers crossed that it may be just inflamed nodes, plenty of healing wheeks from the gang.
 
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