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Ted is poorly ☹️

Thanks, it has cheered me up no end! well he’s got a couple more days of AB to go but he has been just so normal, he’s bright eyed and bushy tailed so to speak, even trying it on with Ginger tonight, although he was sent packing 😁
 
I have some really sad news to tell the forum, it’s has been weighing on my mind but I just haven’t been able to bring myself to tell you all.

We took Ted to see Simon for his dental on Wednesday. I was happy to announce to Simon he had had a UTI but Ted had had AB’s and was back to his old self again. He rang back later after the dental with very bad news - he has examined Ted and found a mass he thinks is an enlarged kidney. It’s either a cancer or stones. He said he can do an X ray but he didn’t think at his age that it would alter the prognosis and said the UTI was wrongly diagnosed and that he suspects a stone or cancer has move into the pipe between the kidney and bladder. I have told Simon I don’t want any more procedures and only palliative care now. We live just too far away for any kind of treatment, 600 miles in one day is just horrendous especially now with winter weather, and what with this Covid, hotels are out. We think it would be cruel to put him through anymore procedures and really age is not on his side. So atm still very upset and shocked. I have rung and discussed this with local vets, Simon has sent down his findings too, so a plan for PTS has been put in place for when he starts to become ill or in any pain. Luckily he has been fine eating well, happy if a little bit less active until sadly this morning.
Ted has taken himself off away from the girls, he has shown no interest in food either, he is sleeping away I think. We have an appointment this afternoon for Ted’s last little visit x
I am gutted, I‘ve been trying my best just to get through each day and take things as they come. I will update tonight x
 
Bill & Ted said:
I have some really sad news to tell the forum, it’s has been weighing on my mind but I just haven’t been able to bring myself to tell you all.

We took Ted to see Simon for his dental on Wednesday. I was happy to announce to Simon he had had a UTI but Ted had had AB’s and was back to his old self again. He rang back later after the dental with very bad news - he has examined Ted and found a mass he thinks is an enlarged kidney. It’s either a cancer or stones. He said he can do an X ray but he didn’t think at his age that it would alter the prognosis and said the UTI was wrongly diagnosed and that he suspects a stone or cancer has move into the pipe between the kidney and bladder. I have told Simon I don’t want any more procedures and only palliative care now. We live just too far away for any kind of treatment, 600 miles in one day is just horrendous especially now with winter weather, and what with this Covid, hotels are out. We think it would be cruel to put him through anymore procedures and really age is not on his side. So atm still very upset and shocked. I have rung and discussed this with local vets, Simon has sent down his findings too, so a plan for PTS has been put in place for when he starts to become ill or in any pain. Luckily he has been fine eating well, happy if a little bit less active until sadly this morning.
Ted has taken himself off away from the girls, he has shown no interest in food either, he is sleeping away I think. We have an appointment this afternoon for Ted’s last little visit x
I am gutted, I‘ve been trying my best just to get through each day and take things as they come. I will update tonight x
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my heart sank when I began to read this, our poor ted :( I hope he has lots of happy todays before he has to go to the bridge. Big big hugs x
 
I'm so sorry, it's so cruel after he was doing so well. I hope you feel the support everyone has here for you and all of our love for lovely Ted. Thinking of you all today 💜
 
My heart quite literally sank when I read this. I’m absolutely devastated for you. How old is Ted now? He’s been through a lot in his life, he’s been very lucky to have found you. Honestly, I really am so sad for you. You really have given him the best life, at least Simon spotted it though. Otherwise I think you would’ve felt even worse about Ted’s current state - if that’s even possible.
It’s just horrible news and I’m so so sorry :(
 
You already know how heartbroken I am about my lovely Ted, massive hugs Jane. ❤️You’ve done so much for him and deserve so much more time with your special boy, he’s such a gorgeous fighter and the most lovely boy. Lots of love to you and OH and to Ted and his girls xx
 
Go in peace Ted. Look after yourself. You did the best you could for him. I'm so sorry it turned out like this.
 
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