Payton: a (p)update

Today we headed to the specialist for Payton to get an ultrasound


Payton was excited to see the "new" surroundings and meet the other dogs at least at first.

Bill and Sammie did not enjoy the long wait.

Payton was happy to be finished with the ultrasound.

My hubby was not as happy since the utrasound cost $300

We headed back to our regular vet for the news/results from the test. The good news is there was no sign of any mass. The bad news, it looks like Payton has some bleeding (she was shaved on her underside for the ultrasound). Her platelets are dangerously low and spontaneous bleeding is one of the things to worry about.

Here's Sammie with Payton in the waiting room. Notice how Payton is hiding behind the exam table.

Right now we're waiting on some blood work which was sent out. The vet suspects that Payton has severe pancreatitus coupled with an auto-immune disease. This isn't good, folks. And the next few days are critical. We have her at home and are giving her a variety of medications. If any more bleeding happens, she'll have to go into the doggie ER in St. Louis.

Here's Payton at home. She likes it here much better!!

Please, please, please continue to pray for my baby girl (and that's exactly what she is). We're trusting God to do a mighty work and heal her completely. Thanks in advance for your prayers. I love y'all bunches and really covet your prayers!

Praying for my pup,
~Cheryl