Crying today..... Advice needed. So sad!

So sorry about your dog

I am so sorry. They are such a huge part of our lives for the short time they are here with us. That's the hardest part of loving a pet, letting them go when it's time.

You say you want advice in your title. I'm not sure if you do or not, but do keep in mind that chemo won't give your girl much longer and that extending her time here with you is for your benefit, not hers. It's a hard thing to face and it's hard not to feel regrets, but she's 12 and has a really good, long life with you.

I am currently going through one of my kitties with tumors (cancerous) and had just lost one to a rare cancer.
Spend what time you have making her happy as you can, but all things do come to an end, and pets remind you often

Oh geeze. **hugs** Yeah, talk to the doctor, see what they say. Make the dog as comfortable as you can. **hugs**

I'm really sorry. 12-13 is a pretty long life for that breed and I'm sure she's had a wonderful life.

I was about your daughter's age when we had to put down our white German shepherd who my parents had when I was born and she literally saved my life three times. It was tough, but I got through it. My mom kept me home from school that day and took me to the vet when she took the dog.

This is never easy.

So sorry to hear that! It's so hard to have to make these decisions. I agree, spend as much time as you can with her, keep her happy & comfortable and know that she's had a good life.

I am so sorry to hear this.

2 years ago my dog Jack was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had been sick on and off for 6 months but did not show the classic signs of cancer so it was not until the vet finally did a blood test to see because he was dumbfounded as to why jack was sick, that we finally got the diagnosis. It has spread to his organs as well.

It was stage 4 and while Chemo was an option, the outcome was not good. I spent the rest of my time with him letting him know how much he was loved and saying my final goodbyes. 8 days later I had to let him cross the rainbow bridge because the pain was obvious and his stool had turned red from the blood. It was the hardest decision I had to ever make and quite honestly, I am still not ready to let another dog in my heart.

Now that you have the diagnosis, the decision to do Chemo is yours but for a 12 year old dog, its hard to decide. Chemo is expensive. Maybe the time could be better spent letting him be a dog and saying goodbye but dont prolong it. Dogs can and do cry, its a sign of pain. Once you notice the pain, let him go.

I'm so sorry =(. My mom and dad had a German Short haired pointer that got sick with the same thing. By the time they found it, she was so sick they just decided to put her to sleep. I'll keep you in my prayers as you struggle through your decision process. Dogs are not just dogs to us, they are part of our family. Mine are like my kids. My heart goes out to you.

Toughest decision EVER. I'm so sorry. It just sucks, it really does. I will tell you, do what's best for the dog, whatever you feel that may be. It sounds like you and your family are the best owners ever, and know that your dog is the best example of living in the now so just spend every last moment loving her as much as you always have. Make every remaining day for her as special as you can.

I'm just so sorry. *hugs to you and your family*

I have lost dogs to cancer as well and it is very heartbreaking as they are like children to my husband and I. We have never gone the chemo route, as I believe that dogs live for the moment and that if they are very sick and do not have an good quality of life, then it is not worth it to extend their suffering. However, each case is different and if you can afford to get a few more comfortable, pain free months, that could be an option. Please remember not to mourn overmuch, as you have given her a loving home for 12 years. Many, many dogs are not so lucky to have loving families! When the time comes, whatever your decision, be proud of the good life you gave your dog and cherish all your memories with her.

Sadly i suggest putting her down before she is in too much pain, do the treatment untill you fell it is time spend time with her and explain to your daughter that it is time to start letting her go. we had to take our 13 yr old blue healer in after he got bone cancer he had good days that looked like nothing was wrong other than the swelling in the leg but to see him on his bad days broke the kids hearts.

I'm so sorry

I have 2 girlfriends who just lost her dogs to lymphoma, they were both amazing... their names were Matrix and Daisy - both pittie mixes. My one girlfirend did do treatments on Matrix and it had gone away but she went into remission ( I think that's what it's called? ) and it came back more aggressively after 2 months.

She explained to me that if you do treatments, it can prolong their life, but it will come back more aggressively everytime. It's aweful.

Daisy, I'm not sure what happened. I feel puky thinking about it.

I have another girlfriend that had her dog Rocky and he lived for about 2 months after he was diagnosed but he was really sick. She finally had to say goodbye because he wasn't able to control himself any longer in the apartment.

I was told if they are not suffering, let them live as long as they can. If they are suffering, you know what to do. I just had to put my angel to rest back in March so this really hits home for me. She didn't have cancer. I didn't know what she had until the autopsy was completed. It was the most devestating thing I've ever had to do. It's hard, but it does get easier as the days go by.

I wish you and your family ALL THE BEST and I'm SO SORRY! :frown:

That is such a difficult situation to be in, I just had a friend who had to put her dog down due to cancer. We have a dog too, I could not fathem how difficult it will be when something like that comes up for him. We have had him since he was 4 weeks old and he is now 10. I miss him when he goes with my boys camping, the little noises that he makes and how excited he gets when we come home. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and pup during this difficult time.

So yesterday my dog was diagnosed with having cancer of the lymph nodes. The vet is 99% sure she has lymphoma, but took some slides of the inside of the tumors to send away anyway. Husband and I were gone for 2 weeks in Germany and Ireland and when we got back we noticed all her lymph nodes were swollen. Now she's vomiting and not eating. She is a 12 year old German shorthaired pointer. We got her when she was 7 weeks old. Not sure yet if chemo will help her or not. We need to talk to an oncologist to see if chemo is worth it for only a few more months. My 7 year old daughter is not taking this well and woke me up 3 times last night crying.

So now I'm crying just thinking about life without our beloved doggie. We will miss her so much.

Sorry, just needed to vent.

Lisa

Lisa, vent all you want. I am so very sorry this has happened, my heart goes out to you all.

xxx

I am so sorry to hear this.

2 years ago my dog Jack was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had been sick on and off for 6 months but did not show the classic signs of cancer so it was not until the vet finally did a blood test to see because he was dumbfounded as to why jack was sick, that we finally got the diagnosis. It has spread to his organs as well.

It was stage 4 and while Chemo was an option, the outcome was not good. I spent the rest of my time with him letting him know how much he was loved and saying my final goodbyes. 8 days later I had to let him cross the rainbow bridge because the pain was obvious and his stool had turned red from the blood. It was the hardest decision I had to ever make and quite honestly, I am still not ready to let another dog in my heart.

Now that you have the diagnosis, the decision to do Chemo is yours but for a 12 year old dog, its hard to decide. Chemo is expensive. Maybe the time could be better spent letting him be a dog and saying goodbye but dont prolong it. Dogs can and do cry, its a sign of pain. Once you notice the pain, let him go.

This post made me cry. Almost identical experience with my dog.....