We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

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We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby Josette » Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:05 pm

Our loving Chi-mix age 5 was looking stressed breathing today and NQR. I was concerned he may have picked up a respiratory bug and did emergency visit to the vet. Almost 3 hours later a diagnosis of a very aggressive lymph cancer spread through lungs, abdomen and multiple lymph nodes. Fluid biopsy around lungs showed mixed abnormal cells and will be confirmed with a pathology confirmation. He just had a wellness exam May 2 and was all clear. We got him as a rescue and have him 4 years now. We are in shock and love this dog so much it is so horrible because he senses we are upset and give us kisses. He is on prednisone for comfort in breathing and we will be making arrangements soon due to the aggressiveness of this cancer. I will be taking a break from the forums. Hug your pets and horses. :cry: :cry: :cry:

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Postby PaulaO » Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:29 pm

Josette, I'm so sorry. Take care during this stressful time.

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Postby Flight » Sun Jun 18, 2017 11:49 pm

So sorry to hear this, that is very sad :(

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Postby Srhorselady » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:36 am

So so sorry. It is hard to lose our loved family members. You are having a very difficult time right now. Stay strong.

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Postby TeresaA » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:42 am

I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself.

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Postby VBOpie » Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:32 am

Josette

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I know there are no words for what you are going through. Please know that we are all thinking of you and yours during this time and will be here to offer support when you need it.

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Postby Tarlo Farm » Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:09 am

OMG, I'm so sorry. Thank you for rescuing him and giving him four great years.

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Postby Chisamba » Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:18 am

I am very sorry. Words seem inadequate at this time. Sending hugs and jingles.

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Postby Kyra's Mom » Mon Jun 19, 2017 4:37 am

I am so sorry. BTDT. I totally understand the shock.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby LeoApp » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:16 pm

I am so sorry - what a shocking diagnosis for you. (((hugs)))

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Postby Sunshine2Me » Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:01 pm

I'm so sorry. I've also been there. Hugs to you and your family. It's not easy doing the right thing.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby Hayburner » Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:10 pm

So sorry for you and your pup.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby Snork » Mon Jun 19, 2017 2:10 pm

I am so sorry Josette. I hope the little one had a good night and pred is kicking in. Wishing for a peaceful quality time for all of you.

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Postby texsuze » Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:45 pm

Oh, this brings back the tears. We lost our 6 year old kitty in March--he had lymphoma which was so extensive it was shocking. Only a tiny bit of labored breathing and he began not eating much, vet visit wherein we were sent straight to a feline specialist (hour's drive) for x-rays and ultrasound, and we had no choice---the decision was made right then and there. All taking place within about 5 days total. The heartbreak of a life cut so short so quickly.

Tears and hugs and farewells. The time your pup spent with you was the best time and best gift he could have ever had.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby Josette » Mon Jun 19, 2017 3:59 pm

We just lost our older dog (pom mix rescue) last fall but he was age 16. We had him for 14 wonderful years. But this is heart breaking as Sparky is only 5 years old. My face is swollen from all the crying. DH left work late this morning to return home to be with him. I know our time together will be short. Thank you for all your support.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby Racetrackreject » Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:06 pm

I'm so sorry. It's one thing to lose them as they start to get elderly, but to have this diagnosis in one so young is the sort of thing that just knocks the breath out of you. Just keep trying to breathe.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby piedmontfields » Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:27 pm

I"m really sorry for the bad news, Josette.

We lost a pointer at age 5 to cancer--it was a total shock and very rapid. We still tear up when we say her name (Katydid).

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby Moutaineer » Mon Jun 19, 2017 7:30 pm

I am sorry. That's very hard.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby redsoxluvr » Tue Jun 20, 2017 3:43 am

Sorry about your dog. Hugs to you. :(

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby khall » Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:24 am

So hard to lose them so young. Hugs to you and your DH in this difficult time.

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby demi » Tue Jun 20, 2017 10:15 pm

Oh, I just saw this and my heart goes out to you. Heavy sigh

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby Rosie B » Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:46 pm

I am so sorry. This is just tragic. ((((((((hugs))))))))

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Re: We are loosing our younger dog to cancer.

Postby fergusnc » Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:48 pm

There are just no helpful words. I am so very very sorry. We lost three out of five of our kitties/dogs in a four month period last year. The last was our 8 year old girl dog, Hope, and it too was a total shock without much warning, even in hindsight, even with recent vet visits. We put her down at the ER 24 hours after the first somewhat noticeable symptom, 10 hours after arriving/starting a day's care at the ER. They are all hard, some are just mind blowing on top of it. I get it.


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