Doggie decisions

Sep 10, 2016 07:37


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akatnamedeaster September 10 2016, 14:58:59 UTC
I'm so sorry you're going through this and now have this decision in front of you. Your girl is beautiful and she's been with you a long time. There is nothing like a dog's love and companionship ( ... )

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Re: stgulik September 11 2016, 15:25:31 UTC
Thanks for weighing in. You captured the situation really well. Believe me, the cost of chemo is an issue for us as well, but if it would improve her overall situation, we'd probably figure out a way.

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teddyradiator September 10 2016, 15:16:55 UTC
Sweetie, I'm so sorry to hear this news, and know that you have some very difficult decisions to make. As someone who recently dealt with the illness of an elderly pet, I feel your pain so deeply. I wish I had the right answers. I wish I could wave a magic wand and be able to give you the best advice to take.

If you need to talk or anything, I'm here.

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stgulik September 11 2016, 15:30:16 UTC
Thank you, darling. Thanks for putting up with me spamming you on GChat.

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teddyradiator September 11 2016, 15:52:10 UTC
Babe, I don't think of it as spamming at all. I'm here if you need to talk, or rant, or discuss or cry. I'm here.

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theimpossiblegl September 10 2016, 15:31:49 UTC
I've been in your shoes before, and I'm so sorry you are in them now. My beloved kitty was diagnosed with a cancer at 5, but it was already widespread at that point. It was slow growing, so I chose to keep him comfy, and he lived another 7 years before it got really bad -- but even then we were limping because I couldn't bear to put him down. Whatever decision you make, it will be the right one. Just get your vet in an honest, one on one conversation about what life would look like either way.

*hugs* Thinking about you.

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stgulik September 11 2016, 15:31:56 UTC
It sounds like every pet's situation is different. Such a young cat, and such slow-moving cancer, meant you could afford to let her live a longer, quality life. Thank you for sharing your story.

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blueartemis07 September 10 2016, 16:34:05 UTC
I would do what I could to make her comfortable, because she wouldn't understand the treatment. Whatever you do, it will be right for you and your family. Many many hugs.

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stgulik September 11 2016, 15:33:55 UTC
Thank you. ::hugging you tightly::

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alisanne September 10 2016, 17:00:55 UTC
First off... *hugs you and your beautiful, darling puppy*

So, as an oncologist, I definitely have ~views. Of course, this is just my opinion.
It sounds like she has metastatic disease, which would be incurable. If there was a chance of cure I think it would be a harder decision (not that it's not difficult now) but in this case I think I would recommend keeping her as comfortable as possible since the treatment will only make her sick and weak (and she won't understand why she's being made to suffer) and it won't cure her anyway.
Yes, it may give you a bit longer with her, but at the expense of her comfort.

My heart goes out to you. This is never an easy decision and no matter what you decide I'm holding you both in my thoughts. *more hugs*

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mywitch September 10 2016, 18:38:28 UTC
What a gorgeous girl! There is lots of love and support for you here, regardless of what you choose to do.

She reminds me of my lil Samantha Bones when he was on his last legs. I chose the comfort route and knowing it was near the end, I had the chance to lay with him in his little doggy bed and sing "You'll Be In My Heart" to him every night. It was quite a comfort to me as well.

💛💛💛

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stgulik September 11 2016, 15:41:18 UTC
Thank you for sharing your story. ::hugs::

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stgulik September 11 2016, 15:38:56 UTC
I didn't know you were an oncologist, alisanne. Thank you so much for weighing in. The vet did diagnose her as having a metastatic cancer--it's a bladder tumor that (they believe) has caused nodules elsewhere. She was prescribed an anti-inflammatory to make peeing a little more comfortable. And she is, but the side effect is more blood in the urine--actually, more blood than urine, truth be told. We're giving her vitamins and chicken to keep up her strength.

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