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Piper update: :(

We have sent all her blood panels, x-rays, and history to several amazing reptile veterinarians all over the west coast and are getting bad news. Several of the vets are convinced its hepatic lipidosis or possible cancer/tumor (liver tumor). Saying basically nothing can be done since its so advanced, there is no cure or treatment and shes terminal. Our only option would do an exploratory surgery and take histopath samples, but that's expensive and basically wouldn't fix things, only possibly answer some of our questions. It would put her through too much with the chance of her not even surviving anesthesia so we have decided against that. As shes so swollen now, the prognosis is poor. He recommended euthanasia and says it may be best thing to do for her, since she most likely is in pain at this point.


I have fought so hard for her these past 8 months. She has been a real trooper and has shown me her strength and will to live, but clearly the neglect had went on far too long and it became chronic to where no amount of antibiotics or medical treatment is going to save her. She has felt what it is to be loved and I'm dreading the future as I don't want to say goodbye yet.


However, she is still showing spirit, is active and eating well - It will be a down hill ride from here on out but she will get lots of love and spoiling during her last, however long she has.


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