I am sorry you have to make this decision, but sometimes is the most loving thing you can do .
I suggest that you go to http://www.aplb.org (Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement) website. They are a wealth of information.
Also, on our site go to:https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/education.html where there is information on Quality of Life and the End of Life which may help you make this decision.
In sympathy, Pam.
There’s a GREAT video on this exact subject- on LapOfLove.com. Definitely worth a watch.
Ours was diagnosed mid June after puzzling health issues for a month before that.
We did not do cancer treatment- he was on Prednisone, Gabapentin , and a kidney pill.
Put our 10.5 year old Whippet down today 😭
Never easy.
Our 10 yr Doberman has lymphoma cancer. It’s like the lumps in her throat came up over night and the size of golf balls. They said it was high grade and she is on prednisone and gabapentin as well. I don’t want to do chemotherapy but I read it could help but perhaps not. She’s very happy loves food is a beautiful sweet girl. I’m torn on losing her and not sure what is right to do. As long as she’s happy and eating I feel scared of what to expect.
We are very sorry to hear about this. https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/education.html
The link here is on our website with an audio about the end of life and how to help with “when”. Also, the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has resources to help you prepare. This is a hard decision to make, but always put your pet’s needs first…
our dog has been diagnosed with Lymphoma. He won’t eat and pretty much just lays around. my heart is breaking knowing I don’t have nuch time. How do I know if it’s time or if he’s suffering?
On our website check this section https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/education.html
You will see some articles about the Quality of Life and the End of Life Scale which might help.
Also, your veterinarian might be able to guide you based on her/his knowledge of your dog’s history and progress
My 6 yr old Akita rescue who I took from a very bad situation. 40 pounds under weight, no hair on her ears , was chained to a rock in Georgia, eating mouse poison, flea infested and a UTI! I have had her a year. Total love bug. Lovin life. Developed lemon sized masses in her groin and chest. Began to pant, whimper loss of appetite and be less active. My vet and I disagreed on the masses. He thought they were lipomas. As a nurse, I agreed to disagree! Well, Lymphoma unfortunately is the diagnosis after Biopsy. I’m crushed! Doing prednisone and antibiotics. I was offered the opportunity to take her to Cornell Oncology. I’ve opted out. I hope that doesn’t make me a bad Akita mama? She has been through so much. I just want her to have quality of life! Was hoping for several years with her. I’m crushed!!
Dear Lori – I think it is wonderful that you choose to step back from oncology and give your special and precious Akia the chance to live her life with quality. I feel that oncology can be so traumatic for dogs, especially rescue dogs (I have a Heeler rescue with anxiety) and if you choose to spend her time with you without it, then that is a good choice. You know her better than any vet in the world. My Ginger – red Heeler – has lymphoma and we have opted out of CHOP, the chemo pill therapy to date. It is now going on 8 months post spenectomy which is stage 4, and she is unbelievable! She eats well, has not lost weight runs, sleeps well, and is alert. The only change in her is that she is not jumping up on my bed any more. The surgery made her insecure in doing that. I wish you the best in your time with your Akita. Jan Wall
Dear Lori – part 2 –
I should mention that Ginger’s food is Dr. Harvey’s Raw Vibrance and also Paradigm, dehydrated organic anti cancer food (he does not call it anti-cancer but it is by nature). I also give her medicinal mushrooms and a formulation called D fraction (or Fraction D) which is a tincture of Maitake mushrooms. I believe this is keeping her immune system strong and has kept the cancer at bay. There are several articles (NIH) which speak of mushroom treatment and cancer research for breast cancer for humans; and also articles which speak to the value of mushrooms for cancer. Sincerely Jan
How do you know when it is time to put your dog down? We don’t want our dog to suffer. Trying to figure out how to handle.
I am sorry you have to make this decision, but sometimes is the most loving thing you can do .
I suggest that you go to http://www.aplb.org (Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement) website. They are a wealth of information.
Also, on our site go to:https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/education.html where there is information on Quality of Life and the End of Life which may help you make this decision.
In sympathy, Pam.
There’s a GREAT video on this exact subject- on LapOfLove.com. Definitely worth a watch.
Ours was diagnosed mid June after puzzling health issues for a month before that.
We did not do cancer treatment- he was on Prednisone, Gabapentin , and a kidney pill.
Put our 10.5 year old Whippet down today 😭
Never easy.
I am so sorry, Karie. If you need someone to talk to, here is the link from our website.
https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/education.html
Our hearts go out to you.
Would a vet dog a biopsy?
Our 10 yr Doberman has lymphoma cancer. It’s like the lumps in her throat came up over night and the size of golf balls. They said it was high grade and she is on prednisone and gabapentin as well. I don’t want to do chemotherapy but I read it could help but perhaps not. She’s very happy loves food is a beautiful sweet girl. I’m torn on losing her and not sure what is right to do. As long as she’s happy and eating I feel scared of what to expect.
We are very sorry to hear about this. https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/education.html
The link here is on our website with an audio about the end of life and how to help with “when”. Also, the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement has resources to help you prepare. This is a hard decision to make, but always put your pet’s needs first…
Do you keep the dog on medication, i.e. steroids during lymphoma remission?
our dog has been diagnosed with Lymphoma. He won’t eat and pretty much just lays around. my heart is breaking knowing I don’t have nuch time. How do I know if it’s time or if he’s suffering?
On our website check this section
https://www.animalhealthfoundation.org/how-we-help/education.html
You will see some articles about the Quality of Life and the End of Life Scale which might help.
Also, your veterinarian might be able to guide you based on her/his knowledge of your dog’s history and progress
My 6 yr old Akita rescue who I took from a very bad situation. 40 pounds under weight, no hair on her ears , was chained to a rock in Georgia, eating mouse poison, flea infested and a UTI! I have had her a year. Total love bug. Lovin life. Developed lemon sized masses in her groin and chest. Began to pant, whimper loss of appetite and be less active. My vet and I disagreed on the masses. He thought they were lipomas. As a nurse, I agreed to disagree! Well, Lymphoma unfortunately is the diagnosis after Biopsy. I’m crushed! Doing prednisone and antibiotics. I was offered the opportunity to take her to Cornell Oncology. I’ve opted out. I hope that doesn’t make me a bad Akita mama? She has been through so much. I just want her to have quality of life! Was hoping for several years with her. I’m crushed!!
Dear Lori – I think it is wonderful that you choose to step back from oncology and give your special and precious Akia the chance to live her life with quality. I feel that oncology can be so traumatic for dogs, especially rescue dogs (I have a Heeler rescue with anxiety) and if you choose to spend her time with you without it, then that is a good choice. You know her better than any vet in the world. My Ginger – red Heeler – has lymphoma and we have opted out of CHOP, the chemo pill therapy to date. It is now going on 8 months post spenectomy which is stage 4, and she is unbelievable! She eats well, has not lost weight runs, sleeps well, and is alert. The only change in her is that she is not jumping up on my bed any more. The surgery made her insecure in doing that. I wish you the best in your time with your Akita. Jan Wall
Dear Lori – part 2 –
I should mention that Ginger’s food is Dr. Harvey’s Raw Vibrance and also Paradigm, dehydrated organic anti cancer food (he does not call it anti-cancer but it is by nature). I also give her medicinal mushrooms and a formulation called D fraction (or Fraction D) which is a tincture of Maitake mushrooms. I believe this is keeping her immune system strong and has kept the cancer at bay. There are several articles (NIH) which speak of mushroom treatment and cancer research for breast cancer for humans; and also articles which speak to the value of mushrooms for cancer. Sincerely Jan