Tucothebeardo
Member
Hi everyone!
My fiancé and I are crushed! Our vet has recommended that it might be best to put our best buddy down. Looking for some advice from this community! We have a 8.5 yr old that was in great shape until last week. We noticed that she started pooping often (diarrhea ish), and started looking dehydrated. For some reason, she was very sensitive to touch on her stomach, and is always lifting her tail, constantly straining to push something out. Her last poop wasn’t bad, but a small spot of fresh blood was associated. She also is uncomfortable laying down, always shifting to remove weight off her stomach. Her eyes are slightly sunken, the usually plump tissue on the top of her head is sunken in. At the vet today, terrible news! The vet could feel a mass in her stomach, and advised us that it’s likely cancer, causing her to be dehydrated, a large loss of muscle mass (noticeable for certain) and extremely lethargic. Comparing to an old dog of mine that had very similar symptoms, this fits. the vet also advised that she suspects it’s on the liver. Obviously, the animal can’t live without that. My question is regarding surgery, and if it makes sense. Generally with cancer, these things have spread, or will spread this late in the game, as it seems there’s only days left for her. Other considerations is her weakness, as I don’t want the animal to go in for surgery and not make it out. I’d rather her last days with us be fun and happy. Her suffering is not an option, as this is the responsibility of being a pet owner. She did crush a horn worm today too! Any insight is greatly appreciated!
Dan, Elena and Tuco
My fiancé and I are crushed! Our vet has recommended that it might be best to put our best buddy down. Looking for some advice from this community! We have a 8.5 yr old that was in great shape until last week. We noticed that she started pooping often (diarrhea ish), and started looking dehydrated. For some reason, she was very sensitive to touch on her stomach, and is always lifting her tail, constantly straining to push something out. Her last poop wasn’t bad, but a small spot of fresh blood was associated. She also is uncomfortable laying down, always shifting to remove weight off her stomach. Her eyes are slightly sunken, the usually plump tissue on the top of her head is sunken in. At the vet today, terrible news! The vet could feel a mass in her stomach, and advised us that it’s likely cancer, causing her to be dehydrated, a large loss of muscle mass (noticeable for certain) and extremely lethargic. Comparing to an old dog of mine that had very similar symptoms, this fits. the vet also advised that she suspects it’s on the liver. Obviously, the animal can’t live without that. My question is regarding surgery, and if it makes sense. Generally with cancer, these things have spread, or will spread this late in the game, as it seems there’s only days left for her. Other considerations is her weakness, as I don’t want the animal to go in for surgery and not make it out. I’d rather her last days with us be fun and happy. Her suffering is not an option, as this is the responsibility of being a pet owner. She did crush a horn worm today too! Any insight is greatly appreciated!
Dan, Elena and Tuco