Some prayers for my dog would be appreciated.

Part of the problem with dealing with terminałly ill pets is that we really can't control what is going to happen and we want things to be like they were when the pet was healthy. We unfortunately can't have either. It is all the harder when certain options are not available because of financial issues. If chemo will only buy a short extension of life and if the animal will be miserable during that extension then my feeling is that you make the tough choice to skip the chemo and make the animals last days as comfortable as possible.

If there is a good chance that chemo will significantly extend the animal's life with minimal side effects then my feeling is that the owner should do everything possible to obtain the chemo. If that becomes your situation I am sure that some forum members would donate some funds to help. Just let them know the situation and they could send you private messages so you can let them know your donation site.

Best of luck.
 
Piso Mojado said:
I hope this gives you some ideas. If your dog isn't too old, if the cancer isn't too advanced, if the drug is something you could administer, think about Canada.
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Far as we know he's about 10, so middle-aged for a dog his size.

As for the prolonging death/extending life debate, I know this one well. When the time comes, if he needs that last visit to the vet, we will do it. For now, though, until we know what is going on, we plan to fight it. Can't solve the equation until you know all the variables.

He came through the biopsy ok, and we started him on some pain medication, as well as a diuretic and one to keep his appetite up. He's not uncomfortable that we can see, so the fight begins.
 
I wish I had good news to give.

Results came back. High grade fibrosarcoma of the liver and spleen. Inoperable, and essentially untreatable aside from pain control. He's in pain, and my wife and I are trying to make the most painful decision of whether to have him put down.

God, my heart hurts.
 
You should feel proud for adopting an older animal, that wouldn't have had such a great 3 years otherwise. You gave him the best gift of all a loving home, try to look at what you've done for him in a positive light. Make him as comfortable as possible, he will let you know when it's time to let go. We just put my Husband's little pound dog Frankie down last week, he was 16, nearly 17 blind and diabetic. It was sad to let him go, but he was suffering, so we had to release him from his pain.
 
Sadness can be such a deep physical pain ... I am so sorry.
 
No way around the hurt part for us is there? Take good care to keep your buddy happy and when you can't do that anymore then it's time for the good nap that stops the fight.
 
I just put my dog down he had tumors throught his body and was in bad shape. It was the most unselfish thing I could of done. I had a vet come to my home, he was sedated then they hit a vein and it was over in 30 seconds. It was painless for him. Our pain could last days , months, years, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. Smoke and prayers to you and your family.
 
I am so sorry. Prayers sent for your family and Pasha.
I've been through this too. I agree that all you can do is be strong and make the right decision for him, no matter how much it hurts you.
 
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