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So, Archie had to go to the vet today. It turns out that he either has an aggressive bone infection, or an aggressive bone cancer. Neither of which being very good news. Hopefully it is an infection, in which case it hopefully will not get any WORSE than it already is once we treat it. I will get results of the lab work on Wednesday.

One of the more fascinating aspects of the vet visit was the "Archie X-Ray". Besides the fact I just always find pictures of internal things fascinating; whatever Archie has, has actually eaten away part of his pelvis and upper leg. (No it doesn't look that gross in real life - just looks swollen) The X-rays were astounding though, just a 3/4in gap between the 2 bones. Apparently that is not as uncommon, at least in reptiles, as one would think.

Anyway, I will keep everyone posted (and post a copy of the x-ray if I can get one).

Elizabeth

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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

oh that is so terrible about archie. i hope everything turns out ok!
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vonnie
***There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. Mary Wilson Little ***

I'm so sorry to hear that- you two are in our thoughts!

>>So, Archie had to go to the vet today. It turns out that he either has an aggressive bone infection, or an aggressive bone cancer. Neither of which being very good news. Hopefully it is an infection, in which case it hopefully will not get any WORSE than it already is once we treat it. I will get results of the lab work on Wednesday.
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>>One of the more fascinating aspects of the vet visit was the "Archie X-Ray". Besides the fact I just always find pictures of internal things fascinating; whatever Archie has, has actually eaten away part of his pelvis and upper leg. (No it doesn't look that gross in real life - just looks swollen) The X-rays were astounding though, just a 3/4in gap between the 2 bones. Apparently that is not as uncommon, at least in reptiles, as one would think.
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>>Anyway, I will keep everyone posted (and post a copy of the x-ray if I can get one).
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>>Elizabeth
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>>1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes
>>0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
>>0.0 Fish
>>0.1 Sulcata Minnie
>>1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
>>0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
>>0.1 Feline Winter
>>Indiana & Wisconsin

Oh damn, sorry to hear that. He always looks so damn healthy, but then again we can never tell what's going on inside unless they start showing external signs, which usually means they're REALLY hurting. Hope he gets better and soon!

I am so sorry to hear about Archie. Hopefully it will be the lesser of the two potential problems. I wish you and Archie well. He looks so handsome and healthy in his pictures. Best to you.

Pam
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1.1.4 varanus acanthurus brachyurus
1.1 varanus acanthurus acanthurus
1.0 varanus storri
1.1 u. macfadyeni
1.2 u. ornata
1.1 u. ocellata
1.2 rhacodactylus ciliatus
1.1 hyla chrysoscelis

Sooooo sorry! I'll hold you and Archie in good thoughts!
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Tricia

2.0 Canine (Sam, 10 y/o Choc. Lab & Disco, 8 m/o Fawn Boxer)
3.1 Feline (Pete, Tony, Sebastian, & Cleo)
1.0 Hamster (Cheddar)
3.2 Crested Geckos (Inky, Spot, Vanilla, Crestie, & No name)
1.1 Bearded Dragons (Buddy & Sunshine)
2.0 Uromastyx (Houston, Ornate & Slifer, Egyptian)
Too many assorted tropical fish, bettas, goldfish

Hope he will get healed, Such a big , healthy looking guy,

Sorry for your news, but don't give up , unless Archie does, thats the way I'm going to..

BELIEVE !
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PHEve/ Eve

Contact PHEve

Thanks Eve,

The vet was funny, she was trying to convince me to X-ray him (which I was already planning on having her do), when I stopped her, and asked how much it was. She told me then immediately went into how important it was, so I broke in again and said "lets do it"... she looked at me and said "oh, your one of THOSE pet owners, we are going to get along really well if you are willing to take the time to try to get your pet healthy"

It was so funny, and such an obvious relief to her that I was prepared to spend a little money to figure out what was wrong. She was really fabulous, I feel so blessed, now I have 2 herp vets I know and trust!

All thoughts and prayers are definitley appreciated.

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

best of luck. pls keep us all advised
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150-200 tropical fish

3 African Clawed Frogs (1 olive and 2 albino)

Luca - male Ornate Uromastyx via Audrey Vanderlinden

- Mike
Morris Cty, NJ

- in memory of Magnus (male Uromastyx Macfadyeni)
he will always be my little boy

I really appreciate everyone's thoughts, prayers and support. It really makes things like this much easier.

I will keep you posted!

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine (RIP)
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

Elizabeth-

How awful! I've been out of town for a week and am just now catching up on all the posts. I hope you get a little good news from your vet soon!! Give Archie an extra goody from all of us out here worried about him!
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx geyri (Joe and Arthur)
3.0 Uromastyx dispar maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and Spike)
1.1 Uromastyx ornata (Scuttlebutt and Shazzbot)
2.1 Anolis carolinensis (Bowser, Sprocket, and Leeloo)
0.1 African dwarf frog (Sheila)
1.0 Betta splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)