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My dog has cancer

Anicca — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:36:57 GMT

I found out last week that my 13 year old Schnoodle dog has a cancerous tumour on his leg.
I don’t have friends or family and live alone. My dog is my companion and I could not love him more.

I have GAD and major depression and Bipolar type 2.

I am finding it very hard to cope with this news. The vet had tears in her eyes when she told me. She said she was not expecting this. S is a very active and puppy like dog. We go back to the vet in 4 weeks time to see if the cancer has progressed.
He doesn’t know he’s sick. I cooked chicken, rice and carrots for his dinner last night which I only do if he’s been unwell. S looked at me and wagged his tale so big, he wanted more!

I don't cook it all the time because I want him to have a fully balanced diet.

I worried this year when he turned 13 but I was planning on having another 4 years with him. He looks like he is in such good health. He developed a cough at the same time and the vet said he has a collapsing trachea. If it gets worse it can be treated with medication.
I had no idea this was coming. Nobody does.

He will have the best life I can give him. He may need lump removed but I worry that more will develop .

I feel calmer for having reached out to BB. Thank you.

My dog has cancer

Petal22 — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:01:50 GMT

Hi Anicca,

Im so sorry to hear this about your beloved dog.

I understand this news would be so heartbreaking.

Im sorry you are finding it hard to cope with this sad news please know we are here as a community to support you.

My dog has cancer

Ggrand — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:25:03 GMT

Hello Dear Anicca..

I am so deeply sorry to hear about your beloved beautiful dog...

Or pets are so precious to us...I have 3 dogs that I love very much...

Anicca, sweetheart...I can only imagine how hard this would be for you..knowing how sick your beautiful dog is...

It sounds like you are giving your fur baby so much love and care through his life...and that’s something to hold onto..knowing you are given him the best loving and caring life you can...

Keep hold of your hope...that his vet can help him the best he can....and that if his lump is removed...they take all the cancer with it....

Here for you dear Anicca, when you feel up to talking...

My kindest thoughts with my care Dear Anicca...and a gentle hug for both you and your beautiful dog...

Grandy..

My dog has cancer

Anicca — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:40:40 GMT

Thank you for your kind words. I’ll write more as the days go by. There are definitely more difficult times ahead.

My dog has cancer

Anicca — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:46:58 GMT

Hello Grandy. Thank you for your kind words. The vet was hopeful that they could remove all the cancer when the time comes. She doesn’t want to operate just yet because of his age. I just find it hard getting through each day and know my anxiety will be high when we go back to the vet in four weeks time.

My dog has cancer

blondguy — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:06:53 GMT

Hello Anicca

I understand your pain. I do hope your beautiful Schnoodle will be okay. I have been though the same with my rescue dogs and this can be very difficult especially when we have an anxiety disorder

Only when you can...please talk to us....we are listening Anicca

my kindest support

Paul

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geoff — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:08:30 GMT

Hello Anica, my heart goes out to you because the puppies we have are always there to listen to us through thick and thin with their tale wagging and eyes focused on us, and when they are sick they feel sorry for us, rather than themselves.

My 18 year old Jack Russell also had a tumour on her leg which needed to be removed some years ago, so I appreciate how worried you must be feeling and offer our most kindest thoughts to both of you.

We are thinking of you if this procedure is carried out.

Best wishes.

Geoff.

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Anicca — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:32:19 GMT

Hi Geoff, thanks for your response. Can you tell me a bit about your JR’s procedure and the recovery process? Did your dog have a good outcome and for how long?

Thanks also to Paul. I can feel my depression creeping in. Writing on BB has allowed my to cry which is what I need to do. I also woke up this morning feeling like it was a normal day. I cancelled an appointment for myself because my emotions show on my face. It is too hard for me to try to appear normal. I feel like I am processing what is happening.

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Anicca — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 02:14:02 GMT

My dog had a benign cancerous tumour and we successfully had it removed. He is doing ok but will be fourteen soon. I have a new puppy that I love dearly. I could not stand the thought of being alone when my senior dog passes. He is getting used to the puppy but cannot tolerate a lot of puppy behaviour. I had to put all the squeaker toys away as my dog would be anxious and trembling. This is a sure sign of his aging. I’m hoping I am giving him a better quality of life now with more activity going on in the house and with walks.

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mmMekitty — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 02:58:18 GMT

Hi Anicca

I've just seen your Discussion here. I'm so glad your dog's cancer was benign & has been successfully removed.

Perhaps if you could give your new puppy toys that don't squeak, that could help with your oder dog's sensitivity? I think,

for the two of them, if they can get used to each other & even form a good relationship, all of you could benefit.

So long as your older dog is not too rough, he can teach your puppy about not being too rough, they can bond too, they can be really good for each other.

It seems to me, reading back, you are a thoughtful & caring pet owner.

I noticed very little about how you are caring for yourself. I read how you were found being able to talk & cry, while posting to BB, was helpful, giving you the space to let your feelings out. You are certainly welcome to talk more here, or to start another Discussion for your own self-care. There are other locations on BB where your thoughts would be welcome, too.

I wish you & your dogs all the best.

Hugzies

mmMekitty

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HelloGail — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:19:40 GMT

Hello Annica

I just read your post though it is from 2022 and read at the end your vet was able to remove the cancer and you have a new puppy. Annica, you sound like a loving and caring person and your two pets are so lucky to be in good hands. I felt for you when you wrote of your sick dog as in 2016 I had to put our family dog of 15 years out of her pain, she developed a tumour in one of her mammary glands at age 11 and had it removed but four years later it came back with vengeance. I had to stay up with her all night as she was wandering around inside obviously in some kind of pain, howling and rang the vet. I wanted her to not be afraid so the vet gave me a tablet to give her an hour before we left for the vet. My daughter held her while we drove to the vet and when she passed on the vets table, she died with an open grin (smile) she was free, free from her pain. I cried everyday for three weeks. I love looking at her videos and our memories with her. She always stayed by my side, whether I was sitting on the back steps or on the couch she would with her pointy nose, push it under my arm so we could hug and on the bed she stayed at my feet as my two other smaller dogs slept at my head and back. All three have now passed. Treasure the memories as they are truly lifting. Love never fades from the heart, especially true love♥️