Oh, June was not my month. A few weeks ago, Lulu was diagnosed with cancer: an aggressive mast cell tumor taking shape on her muzzle and spreading to a couple of her lymph nodes. This type of tumor is (a) not common to cocker spaniels, (b) not common in young(er) dogs (Lulu is 6) and (c) not commonly found on the nose. So, in this particular case, it sucks to be unique.
I just wanted to apologize for my recent sporadic posting on this blog… it’s been hard to keep a routine eye and interest on fashion when my emotions are constantly up and down as Lulu undergoes cancer treatment. I’ve started a diary to keep track of Lulu’s progress in efforts to keep all of my cancer talk in one place: Lulu’s Cancer Blog. Meanwhile I will still be here, around and posting but just wanted to thank everyone for their patience as I try to catch up!
oooooh i’m so sorry to read your post!
I really really hope everything’s gonna be fine soon and i don’t know how to say it in english but i send you and lulu my best best vibes!!!
Oh, it’s so painful when a dog falls sick, especially when it’s something as scary as cancer. Hope she gets better soon.
Hugs and kisses, Lulu…hang in there
poor baby :( …wishing Lulu a speedy recovery
This is heartbreaking! Wish you all the best!
Awwwwwwwwwww. Sorry to hear the news. Sending hugs your way.
get well soon Lulu!
Aww poor baby! Hope you guys are holding up okay. BIG HUG!
I’m so sorry to hear this. Poor little LuLu …. I hope she gets well soon! xoxo
I’m soooo sorry. a sick dog is just as bad as a sick family member. my prayers and best wishes to you and your lovely pet!
Thank you for posting this. I’m going through a really crappy phase with a sick child myself and reading this made me feel less alone in my woes.
Hello CT,
I am very, very sorry to hear such sad news. I really can’t imagine what you and your family must be going through. I have a Yorkshire Terrier called Peter and he is a son to me so I really can’t imagine how sad I would be if something would happen to him. All the best to you and your family in this difficult moment and I really hope that Lulu will recover as soon as possible.
Tais.
i’m so sorry. i love my cats and just thinking about something like this happening to anyone’s beloved pet makes me all teary-eyed and brokenhearted. best of luck to lulu in her healing! <3
I am so sorry about Lulu. I wish her all the best & fast recovery. Be strong & keep ur spirit high CT!
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Sorry to hear about Lulu- I know how hard it is to deal with illness in our fur kids- stay brave and strong- positive vibes your way
My best wishes are with you, the neighbors dog was diagnosed with a cancer not too long ago, you both are in my thoughts!
I`ve been following your blog for quite a while now.. and I love it when you post about your precious little ones.. Lulu is such a beautiful baby and she is really lucky to have you… everything is going to be just fine!!
I have been reading your blog for several years now and this is the first time I’ve commented. I am so sorry to hear about your pup. I went through lymphoma with my beloved Weimeraner years ago. Stay strong!
I’m so sorry to hear about Lulu!!! I always love seeing pics of your pup! Sending you and lucy hugs and kisses!
I’m so sorry to hear about LuLu! I can’t imagine what you must be going through, especially with a somewhat rare diagnosis. I pray that your little baby makes a full recovery. And please, take as much time as you need to be with her. The blog can wait, and we’ll still be here when you can post again. Take Care! xoxo
Oh no. I’m so sorry.
God bless!
Poor baby. You and Lulu are in my thoughts.
I’m so sorry! I’ll keep you and Lulu in my thoughts.
I wish all the best for the treatment
get well soon lulu-bear
Oh, CT, I hope everything will work out for you and your family. I’m so sorry and will send positive wishes your way!
I lost my dog last year to lymphoma :( It’s so sad to watch them suffer..
But Lulu is young and will be able to withstand the treatment and bounce back! She is in my thoughts…
I’m so sorry to hear about Lulu. All the best for the treatment. hope she gets better soon.
a big hug for u and lulu…
Aw lulu… Hang in there. Sounds like u r doing all u can to help! I lost my little Kiwi (10 yrs old Pomeranian) in late April. He was diagnose w a muscle disease that was caught late. I totally understand that Ur focus has shifted to make sure lulu lives a long and cancer free life hopefully. My thoughts r w u and lulu.
Hello CT,
I just left a message to you on Twitter… Well, I was having a look at a couple of pictures that you posted and I loved Cora’s ID tag. Would you mind telling me where you got it? Big thank you! :)
I hope that Lulu is feeling better,
Tais.
Tais~ I ordered it online at:
http://www.here-kittykitty.com/newswarcrysi.html
I forget when I bought it but usually on holidays they have coupons or discounts so they came out to $50 each.
hi, just stopped by and i read this, it breaks my heart, i love dogs, i have a poodle, she has changed my life so i really cant imagine what you must feel. i really hope she gets better.
Totally sucks.
But don’t focus so much on Lulu that you forget to take care of yourself:)
Hello CT,
Thank you very, VERY much for telling me the site where you got the ID tag… I will order one for my dog today! :)
I hope that Lulu is feeling better; please keep us update about how she is feeling. :)
Thank you again,
Tais.
This news break my heart…I hope she recovers soon so she can play with mama and her sis. Take care :)
OMG! I just found your blog and was about posting in my blog as my daily reads when I saw this post.. this is literally crashing my heart, I LOVE my dog, its my life, she is 7 1/2 yrs old and I can’t imagine my life without her, I really hope your dog is doing well, take care!