Elizabeth, I cannot begin to tell you how devastated I was to hear this news. Having experienced it firsthand, I know the whirlwind of feelings and fears you are going through. Although we chose a surgical option for Beka, she also had chemo post op and I can tell you that she had no side effects at all from her chemo treatments. I'm glad you are consulting Dr Couto as he can tell you the most recent non-surgical treatment and studies that are going on. The stretcher is also a good idea and please research vets for at home euthanasia if possible when the time arrives. We will be with you every step of the way.