Update- On BOB the ferret NOT GOOD NEWS

[josaphine32]

Went to the vets on tuesday for a check up on his progress and we decided all round to keep him on this diet as we had kind of diagnosed an asphagus dialation and that was what we were treating him for, He is so well i cant tell you running up the stairs quicker than me, hungry 24 seven, very playfull, So I went back to the vets tonight to pick up aload of food to get passed the christmas period and the vet heard my voice and said after i had seen the receptionist if i could come and see her as she had the results back, she didnt really need to say anything I knew it was bad, BOB has LYMPHOMA, so we discuseed it for a while and as he is so well we are going to give the chemo a shot, If he does not have it he will die in around 3 months, with chemo and steroids it may shrink and stay down for a while, we are both devestated and the vet said chemo is not painful with very little side effects and some ferrets do respond and some dont so we are trying it in the morning, I hope people dont think i am beeing cruel in putting him through it but the vet has said he is so well that he shouldn't know he has had it.

thanks all

ps if anyone knows of some good web sites could they please post them. and bob is running around at the mo with his girlfriend emma and causing distruction and mayheim in there path, I just had to rescue the coal bucket from a very black looking ferret.
xx
jo

[carrot99]

Jo I'm really sorry to hear your news but Bob seems to be a real little fighter and if anyone can pull through it will be Bob. Wishing you both and Emma a lovely Christmas xxx

[ruthann58]

sorry to hear that jo ,but as the above poster said bob seems to be a right little fighter so you have got to give him the chance, good luck and do keep us updated wont you xxx

[B00]

Oh no :-(

I've been following yours and Bob's story through your posts and even read snipped of it to my hubby. So sad to hea this news.

I don't think you're being cruel at all- you're doing what you can to prolong his life.

Boo

[josaphine32]

God what a Sugar few weeks, I can tell you, we cant believe it, Hear in the south east I pray it does not snow tonight, I dont want to leave Chemo till monday, I made him a hammock tonight out of an old table cloth and put some nice clean towels on the top he is so toastie and he loves it he nipps out for a quick wee and cant waite to get back in, He loved his hammock in his outdoor avery but i could not put one in his recooperation cage until his tummy had heeled, and boy is he loving it.

Thanks for your replys everyone i will keep you posted, I needed a drink tonight so i have had one or two please excuse spelling mistakes as i am not good as it has got me more upset ....hay ho life is full of trials

[B00]

No worries Jo, just re-read mine and tutted at my own typing errors, I did of course mean "snippets" and "hear", glad to hear his back to his mischievous self and I really do hope it continues for a good while yet. Thanks for keeping us posted :-)

[josaphine32]

Doc, I read most of your posts in chaterbank, I read loads loads of posts on chatterbank on a daily basis but never really contribute, It was really sad about your dog and i know that bob is only a ferret but he is truly like a 2 year old kid, I said i would never go back to having kids one was enough, but You are a very nice person, and your posts are so funny, thank you for your video of bob on you tube.
xxx

[albaqwerty]

josaphine my OH and i are so sorry to hear of this latest update. Wish it could have been better news and hope Bob does respond. No, you''re not being cruel, just trying to give him the best chance xxxxx

[LoftyLottie]

I was so sad reading this, but you are doing your best for little Bob and he is still enjoying life at the moment. Where there is life there is hope and Bob sounds like a little fighter. I had to smile about him enjoying his hammock. I wish everyone cared as much about their animals as you so obviously do. I wish Bob loads and loads of luck xx

[seekeerz]

oh dear, that's awful news just when he was doing so well and looking SO cute. very best wishes for Bob and you, for successful treatment, he's a charmer !!!

[lankeela]

Everything crossed Bob is with us for a good while yet, but I am sure you and your vet will do the right thing by him. Enjoy the time you have together.

[mrs.chappie]

So sorry to read the sad news, josaphine. I hope Bob responds well to the treatment. He is very lucky to have such a caring owner as you. You are a true diamond. xxx

[garner]

Such sad news for you, hope the little chappie pulls through it all.You need not worry,you are doing your best for him and that is the main thing.Good wishes for Christmas and I hope 2010 will be good for Bob g

[josaphine32]

Very sad day today tears all round we are going to put Bob to sleep tomorrow, I cant chat too upset to

[brenda]

Josephine -- am so very very sorry, your post has made me cry .He must be a brave little soul and you will be devastated.I really wish that there was something I could do to help. But have you all in my thoughts during this sad time . from Brenda and Honey. xx

[albaqwerty]

oh Josaphine, I am SO sorry ((hugs)) x

[welshlibranr]

So sorry to hear the sad news josaphine, I know how you must be feeling, having had to make the same decision for my little dog Ollie only just over a week ago. My thoughts are with you, I can't say anything to make you feel better, no one can, but try to remember the lovely times, that's what gets me through at present................................Take Care....................................welsh

[carrot99]

we didn't know him for long, but we are all going to miss him. bless bob and bless you jo for doing everything you could for him,xxx