Hi,
Thanks everyone for the advice back in May when our 9year old whippet Dylan was diagnosed with spine cancer.Sadly yesterday we lost him as I could not keep him with me any longer.He was uncomfortable and crying alot and I can honestly say it was the HARDEST decision I have ever had to make...
Hi Terry,
Thanks for the info.I keep hoping the vets wrong but I'm also trying to keep Dylan as happy as I can.This is the hardest part of owning a dog but its nice to know you have all been there too so you understand my distress.
Regards
Liz
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Thanks for your message.I understand what you're saying.Its me who needs to prepare and I think at home is the right place when the times comes.Give my regards to your friend with the rottie and please let me know how she gets on.
I also hope everything goes your way on Wed.Please let me...
Thanks for that.I feel relieved that he,s not the only one where amputation isn't an option as you feel a certain amount of guilt that its happening to your dog and I could have done something to prevent it.I take note of the spoil him rotten and thanks for replying.
Liz
Hi,
Yes he is insured so the money is no problem.I think I need to ask questions as I was so shocked when I was told I didn,t take anything in and now it seems there are ways to make it easier.Thanks
Liz
Hi,
Thanks for that.Dylan has been limping since January but still eats well and looks well apart from his limp.So maybe I still have a couple of months with him.
Liz
Thanks for that.Very sad though that he,s had the strokes.I hope he can enjoy life as best he can.I am very interested in the scan as Dylan has only been diagnosed from xrays so your comments re your cousins dog are most helpful.Wish them both all the best.
Liz
Hi Trish,
Thanks for that.Just tell me did your cousin have xrays or a mri scan done on her dog and how did they rule out the tumour.Sorry to be a trouble but I still feel that the vet could be wrong.
Thanks
Liz
Hi,
The vet says that it usually happens to the leg or jaw and amputation is then a possibility but will still only extend life 4-6 months.
Apparently it is a very agressive form of cancer and as with humans there is no cure.
It seems to be more common in 'long boned' dogs but my vet does not...
Hi,
My beautiful whippet Dylan was finally diagnosed as having a spine tumour on Thursday.I am devastated as he is only 10.He started to limp in January and was xrayed and I was told it was sciatica but over the last couple of months it has progressed to him not putting his foot down at all.He...
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