It's a very sad Saturday evening. Our miniature schnauzer, Waverly, took ill this afternoon and I had to drive her to the hospital. Dr. Cochran said the prognosis was not good. As we looked over Waverly's x-rays, I could immediately see that her liver was enlarged. A mass has formed, and the doctor pointed out how it's pushing against the stomach, creating a kink in Waverly’s esophagus. The spleen and intestines were compressed and pushed over to one side. It was not a pretty picture, and certainly illustrated why Waverly is in pain. We're keeping her in the hospital over the weekend so her pain can be managed and fluids monitored. They'll be doing blood work and getting information ready for Monday morning when we discuss options. Since Waverly is 13, Dr. Cochran mentioned the possibility of needing to put our good old girl down, so I can barely see through my tears as I type this. Lily, our other schnauzer, is feeling a little less feisty as well. I think sleep is in order now, so I hope Waverly has sweet dreams tonight chasing down seagulls on a windswept beach.
Rlargusa: He lived louder than love.
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