Jasper has a tumour

[pal0m1n0]

Yep, took him to the vet this morning, hoping he had a respiratory infection but worrying it could be a tumour. It is a tumour. I didn't think to ask how long he might have, so basically when he reaches the point where he is either no longer eating or having trouble breathing,....I won't make him suffer.

This is Jasper:
http://www.talkbudgies.com/imagehosting/244454cdbc3b8b51.jpg

[absolutangel]

I'm so sorry about Jasper, I hope the tumour isn't too agressive and he gets a bit longer to be loved and spoilt by you.

[rachelle83]

So sorry to hear this. Give Jasper my best wishes.

[SpickyDavies]

prayers are with jasper

[ozzie]

Poor Jasper, though its good to know that you will take great care of him until the end of his days

[clifff123]

pal0m1n0, we are so sorry to hear about jasper. Like others, lets hope its not to
agressive. Why did you think he had a tumour ?, The way he was acting, eating or could you see it?

[AngelWings]

I'm so sorry about Jasper :(I'm sure he knows how much you love him and what a good life he has. He is gorgeous and looks very loved and happy..
I'll keep him in my thoughts.

[atvchick95]

I'm sorry to hear about Jasper :(

[lovesbudgies]

I am so sorry to hear jasper has a tumor.

[Pippin's mom]

I'm so sorry you got this news Dianne! (((HuGs)))

I'm wondering along with Cliff..what made you think he might have a tumor?

[pal0m1n0]

Just a hunch, and the oh wouldn't it be just my luck feeling. He seemed to be puffing up, sitting lower on his perch, quieter. Maybe it is just since Squeeky had a tumour and Budgie has her lump,..and tumours seem to be so common. But, no I couldn't see it and I didn't try to pick him up and feel for one.

[missmadison]

I'm sorry to hear that Jasper has a tumor. I'm glad that you know about it and can keep an eye on him and of course spoil him as long as he is feeling well!

[Jessie]

Ohh I'm sorry to hear about Jasper:( Is there anyways to get it removed?

[pal0m1n0]

Thank you all. I wish I had thought to ask what kind of time frame the vet thought I had with him.

No there is no way to remove it, the operation would most likely kill him if it were attempted, but you know, I think I might prefer that he die during an operation to potentially save his life vs. just waiting and putting him to sleep.

[louara]

So sorry to hear Jasper's diagnoses. Can anything be done to slow the growth?

[pal0m1n0]

Unfortunately, Jasper died Dec 30. Sillie, I actually thought I had responded to you, at least I remember composing a response. Don't know what happened to it though. I will move your post to a new thread so you can get some answers.