Doggie decisions

[stgulik]

Well, my poor dog Daisy has been diagnosed with cancer. She is 13. Sonograms and x-rays revealed a tumor in (near?) the bladder, as well as nodules in the chest.

I couldn't bring myself to ask how much time they think she has left, not with her sitting right there. :-)

The vet prescribed an anti-inflammatory to help her pee more easily. I'm glad to say it appears to be working. I'm not glad to say, it's generally working up and down my hall carpet.

She doesn't seem to be in pain yet, weirdly, but we are all keeping a close eye on her (still lively and trouble-making) behavior while we go through the steps to decide whether to permit chemo or let her illness run its inevitable course.

Chemo and surgery seem so extreme for someone who would not understand why she was being made to suffer through them. And they will really only buy her some time. I don't know. If you have any thoughts, I welcome them.

Comments

[kittylefish.livejournal.com]

i am so sorry you are going through this with your darling pooch. i can't imagine how difficult it is. i agree with the consensus, that i would not put her through the treatment which would be horrible for her and which she wouldn't understand and which wouldn't cure her anyway, only buy her a little more time. ultimately, i'd opt for making her as comfortable and happy as possible so you and she can enjoy what time she has left. much love and hugs to you and your companion.

[stgulik.livejournal.com]

::hugs you back:: That's a good philosophy. We are all about making her comfy and happy these days, and we'll keep in touch with the vet as we go along. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.