How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
Jul 5th 2008, 1:31 am
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. Pets are like family. I have had several cats and dogs. My cat is my baby. I feel for you.
Jul 8th 2008, 2:46 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
I'm not sure where to post this, but I guess this place is as good as any so here goes:
Our dog has just been diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma and has been given only weeks - possibly just days - to live. There is a huge mass on her spleen, a tumor at the base of her heart, and another mass on her adrenal gland which appears to be metastasising to her renal vein.
(She is a lab / border collie mix, 11 years old and weighing 62 pounds.)
The vet basically said there is nothing that can be done (which I accept, since her tumors are too extensive for surgery, and chemo alone would not help) - just keep her comfortable and bring her in if she appears to deteriorate.
She is our first dog and I feel so lost. I would be so grateful for advice from anyone who has gone through something similar, any pointers on how to maintain her quality of life, what to do when she starts to deteriorate and decompensate.
There are so many 'miracle diets' touted in the web, but is there anything, any foods or supplements etc, that would be helpful for a dog with terminal cancer?
With this cancer, she will eventually bleed to death internally. Is there any way it could be made possible for her to die peacefully at home, or will we eventually have to have her euthanised, as the vet maintains?
Our dog has just been diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma and has been given only weeks - possibly just days - to live. There is a huge mass on her spleen, a tumor at the base of her heart, and another mass on her adrenal gland which appears to be metastasising to her renal vein.
(She is a lab / border collie mix, 11 years old and weighing 62 pounds.)
The vet basically said there is nothing that can be done (which I accept, since her tumors are too extensive for surgery, and chemo alone would not help) - just keep her comfortable and bring her in if she appears to deteriorate.
She is our first dog and I feel so lost. I would be so grateful for advice from anyone who has gone through something similar, any pointers on how to maintain her quality of life, what to do when she starts to deteriorate and decompensate.
There are so many 'miracle diets' touted in the web, but is there anything, any foods or supplements etc, that would be helpful for a dog with terminal cancer?
With this cancer, she will eventually bleed to death internally. Is there any way it could be made possible for her to die peacefully at home, or will we eventually have to have her euthanised, as the vet maintains?
my beloved cat was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer last week and after a second opinion we decided the kindest thing was to have her put to sleep which we did yesterday. no miracle cures i'm afraid and yes you can have them put to sleep at home...this is a nice link and applies to both cats and dogs ~ http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-euthanasia.htm
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
Jul 8th 2008, 4:56 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
my beloved cat was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer last week and after a second opinion we decided the kindest thing was to have her put to sleep which we did yesterday. no miracle cures i'm afraid and yes you can have them put to sleep at home...this is a nice link and applies to both cats and dogs ~ http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-euthanasia.htm
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
Hey mate, so sorry to hear that. RIP kitty.
(btw...welcome back!)
Jul 8th 2008, 5:48 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
my beloved cat was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer last week and after a second opinion we decided the kindest thing was to have her put to sleep which we did yesterday. no miracle cures i'm afraid and yes you can have them put to sleep at home...this is a nice link and applies to both cats and dogs ~ http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-euthanasia.htm
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
Jul 8th 2008, 8:31 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
my beloved cat was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer last week and after a second opinion we decided the kindest thing was to have her put to sleep which we did yesterday. no miracle cures i'm afraid and yes you can have them put to sleep at home...this is a nice link and applies to both cats and dogs ~ http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-euthanasia.htm
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
Jul 8th 2008, 10:28 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
my beloved cat was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer last week and after a second opinion we decided the kindest thing was to have her put to sleep which we did yesterday. no miracle cures i'm afraid and yes you can have them put to sleep at home...this is a nice link and applies to both cats and dogs ~ http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-euthanasia.htm
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
good luck elvira, i'm a total wreck today and have been this past week. i miss my buddy so much but have consolation that she is suffering no more discomfort
my old cat back in Illinios was put to sleep last week 17yrs old bless him I have my darling other cat here with me but I loved my old buddy so I know what your going through
Jul 9th 2008, 12:02 am
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
tks to everyone for all your kind messages of support...sorry elvira, didn't intend to hi-jack your thread
Jul 9th 2008, 6:16 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
Our own dear Myra is doing really well, going for her usual walks and eating copious amounts of high-protein food. For the moment she is stable, but this could change at any time. I am keeping a close eye on her, so hopefully I'll pick up any signs of decompensation before it becomes critical.
Thanks again for all your kind messages!
Last edited by Elvira; Jul 9th 2008 at 6:35 pm.
Jul 12th 2008, 5:46 pm
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Just an update as I cannot write to everyone who has asked individually:
Myra died peacefully in my arms this morning, with two of my sons by my side.
She was a really special lady.
Myra died peacefully in my arms this morning, with two of my sons by my side.
She was a really special lady.
Jul 12th 2008, 5:47 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
Jul 12th 2008, 5:48 pm
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Jul 12th 2008, 5:54 pm
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My deepest sympathies.
Jul 12th 2008, 6:12 pm
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sorry to hear that E.
Jul 12th 2008, 6:53 pm
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Re: How to care for dog with terminal cancer?
So sorry to hear the sad news Elvira..............
Sending you a (((BIG hug)))
Sending you a (((BIG hug)))