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Topic: Forget the constipation
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aquaspryt69
Knowflake Posts: 1515
From: Arizona
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted December 21, 2007 06:24 PM
 
It has been 3 months and still no improvement, so I finally took my dog to the vet. I found out earlier today that my dog has liver cancer and two rectal hernias and it's the hernias that are causing him the difficulty of going poodie. We're just going to take it one day at a time.
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yourfriendinspirit
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From: California, USA
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted December 21, 2007 07:56 PM
Yikes!I am SOooooooo sorry... My heart really goes out to your little one OHhhhhhhhh...  IP: Logged |
aquaspryt69
Knowflake Posts: 1515
From: Arizona
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted December 23, 2007 10:33 AM
Thank you yfis. IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3400
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted December 23, 2007 12:08 PM
  I am so sorry! I can't believe it's been 3 months already! Best wishes, and good luck. There are many dogs who survive cancer. I know a very, very old Cocker Spaniel who was friends with my (now deceased) Cocker Spaniel. I mean, this dog is ancient. She had a bit of cancer but overcame it. Then, there is a large standard poodle, who lives up the street. He had cancer of the spleen. He is 14 yrs. old and still going strong. We see him on walks. So there is always hope! Good luck! IP: Logged |
aquaspryt69
Knowflake Posts: 1515
From: Arizona
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted December 23, 2007 07:14 PM
Nephthys that gives me a lot of hope. Thank you! Ya know, the odd thing is that he doesn't act like he's hurting much. Only when the vet tried to probe around in that area did he scream. I don't mean yipe, either, he screamed. I had to literally fight back the tears. Since that visit I've had to get him on some antibiotics for the issue with his behind. He seems to be doing okay. He seems happy and still wants to go for rides in the car and wants to play. I'm not sure what route to take with therapy or surgery. I'm only sure that I don't want to see him in any pain. Your words give me great hope. Thank you and Merry Christmas!!  IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3400
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted December 23, 2007 07:21 PM
You should check out some holistic Vets in your area. A lot of Vets also do chiropractic now; I don't know if they could help with the rectal hernias, but it is worth questioning! You could also ask your Vet if he/she knows of any Vets who specialize in his type of cancer and hernias. Some Vets have more expertise in certain areas than others. I know you will be on an emotional roller coaster ~ I was with my Cocker Spaniel. I was told uplifting/hopeful news and then sad news, every few days/weeks. Good Luck and keep us posted!  IP: Logged |
aquaspryt69
Knowflake Posts: 1515
From: Arizona
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted December 27, 2007 09:06 AM
Nephthys~am checking into the holistic vets. Thanks for the suggestion.  My sister talked to her vet and he seemed to think that since my little guy can't "go", then the enzymes my vet was seeing could be from him not being able to "go". Her vet doesn't see how my vet could come to the conclusion that he has liver cancer just from a blood test. He said I should get an ultrasound done. I'm taking him in to get his hernias taken care of so he can "go". Once that is done I'm to get more blood tests done to see if the enzymes simply reduce/disappear by themselves. Still just taking it one day at a time. IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3400
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted December 27, 2007 02:32 PM
So there's hope that he might not even have cancer! One of my now deceased cats, Yoda, had irritable bowel syndrom and possibly cancer. They said the only way to know for sure if he had cancer, was to do a biopsy. They also said the blood test doesn't tell for sure. I wasn't going to spend the $$ to have surgery/biopsy done, because he was very very sick anyways, so there was really nothing to do anyways. (at that point). Sounds like it's a good idea to get second opinions! There's also more holistic Vets nowadays. IP: Logged |
aquaspryt69
Knowflake Posts: 1515
From: Arizona
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted December 28, 2007 05:49 AM
What an emotional roller coaster!! He hasn't been able to go for 24 hours, and now he has a fever and appears to be getting weaker. I'm going to call a few more s/n places before I leave work today. I'm hoping for a more positive outcome to having him neutered. Getting him neutered will stop the hernias from getting worse, but to "fix" them I'm being told of prices anywhere between $2000 and $7000!!! I just can't afford that. Also, if I did opt for the surgery it can take up to 5 months for him to heal and still not be any better off. I don't know what to do. All I'm sure of is that I don't like seeing him in pain. He had me up all night with his little whines of pain and not being able to get comfortable. Poor puppy Will have to make a decision by today. He is only going to get worse since he can't go to the bathroom at all. I'd hate to see him push so hard that his inners start to come out! *sigh*
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aquaspryt69
Knowflake Posts: 1515
From: Arizona
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted December 29, 2007 06:17 AM
Well, it's done. My little friend was laid to rest yesterday around 3:30. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Neither of us was ready to say goodbye, but we both knew it was time. The poor thing had been unable to go for about 2 days!! Thursday night was a very difficult night for the both of us. He was so sick and in so much pain and fading fast. By the time I got home from work I figured he'd be gone, but the little guy managed to give me one last sweet greeting to let me know he loves me and missed me. I don't think anyone or anything has ever loved me so whole-heartedly and unconditionally as he did. I haven't cried this much since I don't know when. I'll miss those sweet, excited-to-see-you greetings and the way he liked to bounce across the couch in excitement. The big hugs he gave were the best! I'm just so grateful he was feeling decent during Christmas. I took him to all our friends one last time and he seemed to be enjoying himself Christmas day opening his presents and all the attention and love he received. I just know he's up there in the biggest playground full of toys and treats, and with more friends and loved ones than he knows what to do with. I can't wait to see him again. I love you Milo!!! IP: Logged |
Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 3400
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted December 29, 2007 12:48 PM
I am sooo, sooo sorry! I can't believe how fast this happened! I hope you will be okay, I know it is really hard and you will feel raw about it for several days. Many blessings to you, and I know that he is right beside you, just not in physical form. Gosh, I am horribly sorry. Hope you feel better soon. IP: Logged |
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