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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.

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

So sorry to hear this, that is very sad

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

I am so sorry. Please take care of yourself.

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.

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

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

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

Take care of yourself.

Susan

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

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

So sorry for you and your pup.

Hugs

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.

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.

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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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.

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).

I am sorry. That's very hard.

Sorry about your dog. Hugs to you.

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

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

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

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.