be yourself. no one can ever tell you you're doing it wrong.

-Snoopy



Sunday, December 25, 2011

Baxter's toe


when i, Bailey, was just a pup, the human thought i should have a friend, so she got Baxter for me.  he's been my best buddy for most of my entire life.



maybe you have heard that Baxter has had more than his share of challenges in his life. 


he has degenerated disks in his back and sometimes his back legs don't want to hold him up.





he is allergic to just about everything and has been undergoing allergy shots for the past 6 months, but they aren't working yet, darnit.



now we have learned that our sweet Baxter buddy has a spindle cell tumor in his toe and he may have to have his toe removed.  the vet said some fancy words about spindle cell carcinoma.  he is going to have a surgery next week for a biopsy.  then, after his biopsy results, the vet said that he will have to have another surgery to remove his toe.




i'm really worried about my Baxter.  human is too.  she won't talk about it, but i can read her mind. 

she is going to talk to the vetty that did my TPLO surgeries to see if he will take care of Baxter. 

then she is going to beg another special vetty to accept Baxter as a patient and make him strong and healthy so he won't get sick any more never again. 

so we are all putting our paws together for Baxter, my bestest friend, and the human says he is her love dog.  i know there are other pups out there that need help and our dear friend, Asta, is moving to a far away place. i'm afraid the power of the paw may be spread pretty thin right now.  if any dog has any power of the paw left, we would appreciate a little for our sweet Baxter. 

thank you, friends.







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17 woofers:

Maggie and Mitch said...

Our paws are crossed for you, Baxter! We are sending TONS of AireZen for your bestest pal, Bailey. We want him to romp and play with you for a good long time to come!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

Tom, Tama-Chan, Sei-Chan, Bibi-Chan, Gen-Chan, Vidock said...

We, The Poupounette Gang, are sending you the Power of the Paw PLUS The Power of the Purr AND The Power of the Hoof! We all want our buddy Baxter to get all better and are with you all in spirit.

Sam said...

Hi 5B's and "P": We're worried too. But there are good vets down your way including those at Seattle Veterinary Specialists. We are hoping for the best and praying that whatever the outcome, however this works out, that Baxter will come out of all this just fine. In the meantime "P", if we can help...

Jan said...

Oh, no, our dear old friends. All of our paws are crossed that everything works out well.

rottrover said...

Our Angel sister Allie had "nail bed carcinoma" and had to have a toe amputated. It took er about 6 weeks to fully recover, but she was FINE after that. No one would effur know and her paw looked like she was giving a Girl Scout salute :-)

-Bart and Ruby

Sue said...

We have plenty of paws available for Baxter. We'll be thinking about him and all of you, so keep us up to date on his progress.
Morgan, Tsar and the Porties

♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...

We have all our paws crossed here for Baxter and we hope he will be OK. Phantom has had two incidents of spindle cell carcinoma - not fun at all. You are such a sweet brother to be so concerned about Baxter.

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...

Our paws ALWAYS have the power fur our furiends!!!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Kari in Vegas said...

We are keeping our paws crossed

Stop on by for a visit
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com

Gordy and Georgie said...

Baxter is indeed super special. One of those rare dogs you meet where you feel like they grab your heart with one look. He is a friend of ours (as are the other B's and P) and we think he and Gordy may be related. Sending lots and lots of prayers and hopes that all goes well for Baxter.

Ms. ~K said...

Sending lots of pawsitive energy and healing powers to Baxter and a big hug to Mom!
~K and The Pups

Tweedles -- that's me said...

You don't know me,I am a friend of Khyra. I am sending the power of the paw to you too!
love
tweedles

HoundDogMom said...

We are stopping over from Khyra's blog. We are sending drool and the power of the paw in duplicate to you. Sniffs, The HoundDogs

Momo and Pinot said...

Hello guys! Our paws are crossed for your sweet Baxter!!

Momo & Pinot xoxo

bbes tribe said...

Don't worry Bailey and Mom, We will all 4 of us and M & D keep paws crossed and good thoughts for Baxter!!! We didn't realize Baxter had so many challenges. Take care and hugs to you all!!!
Wags
Ernie,Sasha,Chica,Lucas

Agatha and Archie said...

No no no no no NOT to worry about the power of the paw Even if we are not here writing all the time(all of us) the power of the paw is ALWAYS here and ALWAYS strong. You know that Archie will cross so tightly he won't be able to pee or walk(and even if he didn't wirey zen is very very powerful) And we want to throw over some of this wiry zen to everyone else.. and we want to wish you a happy HEALTHY new year filled with balls and toys and treats Love and a million kisses A+A

Mango the Maltese kiddo said...

Wishing you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR
May your New Year 2012 be blessed with peace, love and happiness. Sending our heartfelt wishes with joy that never ends.
Mango, Chubs, and Ximui