I haven’t been online for a few days and I’m going to be scarce here for the next couple days. I’m not into sharing a lot about my personal life in posts, but I just wanted to let everyone know what has been going on with me. I’m really behind in my emails, sorry! I promise to get back to you ASAP. I’m also lacking on commenting on other blogs and my own….and every other internet related thing. Luckily I had a scheduled post for Monday, or that wouldn’t have happened.
But here is the jist…. if you’re a regular reader of my blog you know how much I love my dog. He is my child. I know some people out there will look down upon that or roll there eyes, but get over it. I love my dog.
Some of you who follow me on Twitter, might remember me mentioning my dog having a toothache. So on the 19th we took him to the vet. They did an x-ray and he had an infection in his bone, so we started some antibiotics. This weekend Xandy’s (Xander is my dog) lower jaw swelled up so much it looked like he was hiding a golf ball or even one of those cuties… you know the little oranges, it was big. My vet was out of town, with it being the holidays and all, so we had to take him to the emergency vet clinic. They didn’t have any dental x-ray equipment at the facility, so they gave us a stronger antibiotic and pain meds and told us to call the vet on Monday.
On Monday, Xander had surgery to remove his canine tooth. There was a small amount of decay on the root tip. The bone in the infected area looked suspicious and the vet preformed a bone biopsy. The vet informed us that Xander may have canine osteosarcoma. Basically he may have a cancerous tumor in his lower jaw. Large dogs are at much higher risk, I have a rottweiler.
As you might imagine I’m pretty upset at the fact that I may be losing my two year old puppy. Last night after the surgery was a very hard night. He’s doing better today, but I really don’t feel like doing much, I’m lucky I made it through work today.
I’m hoping that it was simply the infection and not a tumor that was visible on the x-ray. But we won’t know for sure until we have the test results back. But I’m going to be try and be positive about it, and assume the best until I’m proven wrong.
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Oh no I’m sorry. I hope everything works out and that it isn’t a tumor.
I am sorry to hear about that. I hope that your dog will be alright. Dogs are important members to one’s family so I understand completely about your worry.
I know how it feels to love your dog as if it’s your child-I’m the same way!
My thoughts are with you and Xander and I hope everything works out.
Best wishes to you & the pup.
I’m sorry. Your puppy is in my prayers.
Kristi, sorry to hear that Xander is not well. I hope that he is better soon. I will be thinking of both of you.
I hope your dog gets better.
I hope Xander, and his humans, are doing well. I will say a prayer to St. Roch, patron saint of dogs and those who love them.
I am soooo sorry! I know what you mean. My dog is my baby too. I dont know what I’d do with out my sierra. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I’m so sorry about Xander, I will keep him in my prayers for you.
I know what you mean about him being your child, my three cats are definitely a part of my family and I treat them as such. A lot of people feel that way about their animals, I think it is totally normal to be so upset if there is something that might be wrong with them.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your puppy!
I am so sorry! That is awful. I know how hard it is when you’re in limbo like that. My 20lb dachshund is my baby and a few years back he ate rat poison and we nearly lost him. Best wishes to you and Xander, he’s in my prayers. I hope everything is all right.
I have a dog too and I really hope Xander gets better! It’s totally okay to be upset and as much as things suck right now, they can only get better
Omgosh. I am so deeply sorry Xander is having this problem. My dog is my life also, my baby. I just hope he is much better soon and that the test results will be negative for the tumor.
But, I have to say, Xander is such a beautiful dog, gorgeous. My family has three dogs and two of them are big also, and I believe big dogs hold more love with them then small dogs, they just seem so much more loving. (Don’t tell my dog, he’s a small one!)
But, Kristi, I hope you get good news and best wishes for Xander!
Kristi, I am so sorry to hear this, you know that you have so many people pulling for you and Xander….. Julia H
Kristi, so sorry to hear about Xander. I(not nearly as much)sorta know how you feel. My aunt recently lost her dog, of many years, to cancer. She was also my aunts baby. I will be thinking positively for you and Xander.
My heart goes out to you. We have 3 dogs; put one down this past year, so I know how difficult it can be when something is wrong with them. Much love is being sent y’all’s way.
that’s horrible! i hope everything goes well.
Get well soon Xander! That's right: stay positive! While you're hoping, we are too
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Our pets are family–I understand completely and I know how difficult it is. Xander is a beautiful pup and it definitely sounds like he is in good hands. I’m sorry for what you are both going through and I’m sending lots of good thoughts and positive vibes to you both. Hang in there! All best.
Oh, I am soo sorry. I really hope that your puppy dog gets better. I just went through something like this in January. We had to put our 11 year old dog down after finding out he had cancer and a very large tumor in his stomach that wouldn’t let him eat much food. It really sucks when people lose pets, because they are soo much a part of the family. I really hope everything comes out well and that Xander will live a nice long life with you!
~Meredith
I really hope Xander gets better soon!
I hope Xander (and mom!) feel better soon.
Oh, Kristi, I’m so sorry! I am keeping Xander in my thoughts right now and hoping it’s just an infection. the poor baby!
That’s horrible Kristi. I’m really sorry as well. I don’t think it’s bad when people see pets as kids…I have a dog of my own and I’d be devastated if anything happened to her.
I really hope Xander is okay, and take your time. We aren’t going anywhere!
-Lauren
Truly sorry to hear this – I will hold you and Xander in my thoughts.
Hugs,
Karen
I’m very sorry. My cat is my baby, and I can’t imagine being in your situation with her. You and Xander will be in my thoughts.
-Ink Mage
I hope he’s okay! I know how hard this is, we went through something similiar to this with one of our yellow labs. I’m sure everything will be okay, though, and that it’ll just be an infection. :]
hope.
I’m so sorry. I hope everything turns out okay. I know what you mean about pets being your children. Seriously, mine are real people who get birthday and Christmas presents! I hope the test results come back with good news.
I am so sorry to hear about this and hope he is ok!
What an upsetting ordeal. As a mum to two furry 45lbs kids, I totally understand how you are feeling. I hope for nothing but the best for Xander (and you!) and will keep you both in my thoughts.
Meanwhile, give him a snuggle from me while you’re likely snuggling him yourself.
I do want to mention that that’s a great photo of your pup. He looks like a real teddy bear kind of guy. *hugs*
so so sorry to hear about your dog. pets are absolutely family members and you should never feel bad about your love for them…good luck.
Oh I am so sorry to hear this. I hope Xander recovers and you’re both back in top form in 2009.
I’ll be praying for the tests to come back positive. I’m so sorry this is going on and with the holidays, you probably don’t feel like doing a thing. Don’t worry, everyone understands, you do what you need to do, your blog and everyone who follows it will be here when you get back. Much love to you and Xander!
Oh, Kristi, I really hope Xanders recovers.
-RR2
Wow, Kristi! I’m so sorry. Our dog is a part of our family too and I totally know how it feels when they’re not well. Here’s to everything turning out okay in 2009! xoxo
I’m so sorry. I hope everything turns out to be okay.
That’s awful! I hope that he gets to feeling better and that even if it is cancer, maybe they can do something to help him, even if it’s just a little bit. I understand what it is like to have a beloved family pet having troubles and, in my case, dying. It was very hard, and I won’t lie and say that you can get over it easily, you will always remember them, but should the worse happen, my best advice is to get another one, and even though they can’t replace the lost one, having a pet in the house helps a lot. I don’t know what I would have done after my one cat died two years ago if I hadn’t received Sassy as a gift right after!
oh, that is sad. I hope everything turns out alright for Xander. We had to put down my first dog, because he had two types of cancer. My parents did it, when I was at preschool and I spent two days looking for him.
Oh, Kristi, this sucks.
Best wishes.
I know how you feel. My cats are my babies, I love them like I would my own children (if I had children, but I’m still to young for that!).
Best wishes!
Oh, I’m so so so sorry! My thoughts are with you and Xander! I have a rottweiler myself and they are awesome!
I’m so sorry, and I hope Xandy feels better soon! He’s so cute, BTW.
Best wishes,
B.
Wow, so sorry Xander had to go through this. My cats & dogs are my world. They are my babies!
Thank god all is better. Prayers to Xander for continued health.
My best to you & yours.
Family first!