Skippy has passed; 12 y/o Yorkie with likely pituitary tumor (Trilostane)

Liltara, what a sweet and thoughtful post. Thank you for thinking of us and worrying about how this will turn out. Of course, I hope for the best and sometimes fear for the worst. I know that I will have to accept the outcome regardless and am trying to get my head in that place. Meantime, Skippy is having a bath next and a blow dry. My crazy theory is that they will treat him better, more carefully, with more tenderness, whatever, if he is sparkling clean. A little streak of neurosis I guess. Best to you and I hope you are staying above water in the grieving process behind Mojo and your friend. Hugs,
Carole

Skippy's all day event at Purdue today was in vain. The machine "broke" as the vet said, while they were radiating another dog. (They said the dog is fine.) Skippy goes back on Wednesday morning. Yet another I don't know what to say moment except my confidence in these folks, that was already shaky, has taken a serious hit. But, I am out of options.

BTW, in case anyone is interested, the cost is up to 4,400k to 4,800 for this phase, plus the 1k for pneumonia meds and x rays. I haven't bothered to add up the costs prior to this. This is still a lot less than either east or west coast costs. A woman on FB contacted me this morning; she lives in NY and they estimated the cost to radiate her dog at 8k. I just hope this isn't a case of you get what you pay for.
To be continued...

Oh Carole, I'm so sorry for the delay. I can only imagine how you're feeling about it all, but we'll keep hanging in here with you while we wait.

Skippy had radiation therapy this morning. He was out by 1pm. So far, so good. He just ate a small amount of food along with his meds. He is drinking and drinking. He is a little groggy and confused but otherwise okay. Round 2 is Friday. They are still concerned about a lymph node in his rear leg but haven't tried to aspirate it again; I'm going to ice it. They gave him an injection of prednisone and he starts the tablets tomorrow. On Monday, Purdue did a neurological evaluation and concluded that he is in relatively good shape for having a macro and being 12.

Skippy is now on the porch barking at something outdoors. However, I do understand that there likely will be many tough days ahead.

Thanks again everyone again for your kind words and support.

Go, Skippy, Go!

YAY SKIPPY! What a little trooper he is ...

So glad it went as well as can be expected. Hoping that you see some good results very soon.

Yay, so glad he did well with the first radiation treatment.
bummer about that machine breaking right when trying to get everything together and sorted to start this. Not the way to start out this sort of journey for sure

You're doing great. I know it is nerve wrecking and at times even nauseating with all the worry, but you are doing fine. :)

Round 2 is in the bank; he is better today after treatment, not confused or lethargic and very hungry. Must all be the prednisone. The radiologist said that likely it will be at least a month before he responds to potential tumor shrinkage. Purdue is very pleased with how well Skippy is tolerating the anaesthetic. Obviously me too.:)

This is awesome news!!! Go Skippy!!

Woo hoo!! Such great news!