[Murphys Dad]

Since winter, Murphy has been losing weight (but not his appetite), sleeps much more than usual, and has lost muscle mass and coordination in his hind legs. We hoped with the warm weather things would change, they have not.

We took him in for his monthly CBC (blood check for his leukemia) and had his vet look him over. She had a few more blood tests run and did a chest x-ray. She said his breathing (on inhales only) seemed slightly labored. Normally we don't feed him prior to a vet visit, this time Frani did feed him. So that made the x-rays harder to read. But there seems to be a mass in his upper chest. Because he was stuffed with food we can't be sure. So after the test results come back, he will have to have more x-rays after a 12 hour fast.

More to come. Keep your paws and fingers crossed...

 

[Murphys Dad]

I will definitely send good thoughts that the follow-up X-rays will be more encouraging.

 

[ktvalentino]

Sending positive thoughts your way, Joe.

 

[NORTHWEST REDNECK]

Sounds like Goober...But as long as your beag is eating ... He/ She has a fighting chance! (Once a beag permanently loses their
appetite),(All bets are off)! Goober is still eating...but
sometimes he will only peck at his morning meal only to pig-
out in the evening! The deer trimming casserole is what he &
Homer are feeding on now, but I have plenty of bacon & ham
products to keep him active to live another day!!!

 

[jassy]

I will be thinking positive thoughts for Murphy and hoping for good news.

 

[DaisysMom]

Prayers and positive thoughts for you and Murphy

 

[Murphys Dad]

I'm keeping fingers crossed for Murph... hoping for good news.

 

[oneshutter]

Molly and I are sending good thoughts Murphy's way. Hope for good news on the new x-rays.

 

[iain langman]

Keeping fingers and paws crossed over here. Keep you in our thoughts.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Sending many, many positive thoughts and prayers your way for Murphy. Maggie needs her boyfriend to keep on keeping on!

 

[angelaH]

Oh dear, we are praying that Murphy pulls through this latest scare. Thinkng of you all.

 

[CarrieD]

Sending prayers out for Murphy!

 

[Toby & Lucky]

Paws and fingers crossed in our house for Murphy. He is in our thoughts.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Concern and prayers for Murphy - and having to endure a 12 hour fast doesn't help. Hoping for good results and praying for a positive outcome.

 

[Gingergoose]

My thoughts will be with you all...prayers too.

Please post as soon as you know!

 

[KirkbCambria]

my new puppies little paws are crossed.

 

[sandals]

Prayers sent!

 

[Zookeeper]

Thoughts and prayers are with you and Murphy and your whole family. Positive vibes are headed Murphy's way and hoping to find nothing harmful on the next x-ray.

 

[jcfehr]

sending out positive thoughts for Murphy !! Hope it was just food on the xray.....

 

[Joe Johnston]

Healing vibes being sent your way Murphy. Joe, thanks for sharing that with us. Hang in there man.