has anyone's dog had chemohas anyone's dog had chemoToffee recently had a small spindle tumour removed from her leg, but the vet
wasn't able to take enough from around it to be sure it wont grow back (due to its position). We're being advised to get her chemotherapy to be safe, we think it may be a better option than waiting to see if it grows back as it could be worse next time. I'm trying to find out as much as I can about the treatment before we visit the vet on Monday as I think there's several options for how its done. "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant Re: has anyone's dog had chemoOh dear, poor Toffee. Sorry no experience of pet chemo, but I hope Toffee makes a full recovery.
Helen xx
3 children, 3 grandchildren, 3 chooks, 3 fish, a shrimp that thinks its a prawn and a dappy dog. http://www.acountrygrandma.blogspot.com Re: has anyone's dog had chemoWhat a shame.
Myself I haven't a good friend of ours had chemo for her staffy, when he was about 3 years old. He lived to a good age, about 12 I think and it didn't reoccur. But it did ruin his stomach and he had a sensitive tummy after that. This was many years ago though. http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: has anyone's dog had chemoToffee already has a sensitive stomach Wendy, she often gets reflux-type sickness
if she doesn't eat before her morning walk & she's not long recovered from mild pancreatitis. She's now on hugely expensive, but wonderful Lillys dogfood! One thing I'm afraid of is the amount of dogs I hear of that have their leg removed because of this, it may end up being the option if the tumour grows back. I'm sure this wouldn't be possible for Toffee as she has arthritis, it doesn't trouble her much but her back legs get shaky sometimes. So I'm worried about both options really. "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant Re: has anyone's dog had chemoDifficult decision....I am sure you will make the right one .
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If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: has anyone's dog had chemoOur choices have now changed as the oncologist thinks Toffee's tumour grew too
fast for it to be low grade. The chemo offered may not be very effective, so the options are 3 weeks radiotherapy or another op (by the specialist surgeon) to remove more tissue & hopefully get the remaining tumour cells. The op seems her best chance & would be done next week, but we're dreading it, mainly the thought of her staying at the vets for a week as she'd have a drain fitted. We can visit her every day but I'm afraid she'll get really distressed when we leave. Just hoping and praying they get it all out & we can put it behind us in a few weeks. "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant
Re: has anyone's dog had chemoOh no, will be thinking of you all. Hope the op goes well, poor Toffee
No girls at the moment but look forward to getting more in the future. Proud mummy to Hector, a Bedlington Terrier x Jack Russell
Re: has anyone's dog had chemoYes, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning
Re: has anyone's dog had chemoHow distressing for you! If love and the utmost care can pull Toffee through this, all will end well.
It's no good saying try not to worry, because you understandingly are. As for having to leave Toffee and visit each day, you might feel a bit more sure of what to do when the time comes. Take care I am now a widow and live with my memories.
Re: has anyone's dog had chemoToffee is coming home tomorrow after a harrowing week at the vet for her, and
for us, the great news is her results have come back & they've got it all out, she's clear!!! Soooooo relieved! "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant Re: has anyone's dog had chemoThat is brilliant news
How wonderful http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning
Re: has anyone's dog had chemoAww what fabulous news Sighs of relief all round - poor Toffee will be so glad to be home (and all of you!)
No girls at the moment but look forward to getting more in the future. Proud mummy to Hector, a Bedlington Terrier x Jack Russell
Re: has anyone's dog had chemoThat's great news for you and especially Toffee of course!
Karen
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Re: has anyone's dog had chemo Thats fab news!
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