RobinM Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 To answer the poll, we lost our puppy Vinnie at 14 months (not years) to osteosarcoma. We got him at 3 months, he was diagnosed at 11 months and we opted for amputation and chemo. Lungs checked at 3rd chemo treatment show spread into lungs. We helped him to the bridge a couple of days later. Not all greyhounds die from cancer. Don't forget about Genie, who passed away at age 20 from old age. Run free Genie. Sad to say...Our Dear Genie WAS INDEED diagnosed with cancer at the end. Several months before her passing, she had a growth on her nose that could not be contained. She acted and felt fine...but there was this thing that grew beyond what her skin could contain. She also had growths on her right leg. She was 20! We tried our best to do for her what we and the Vet Specialists thought best. In my heart...now that she's gone... given her age...we should have left her alone. In my heart...she was 20...and maybe the surgery cut her life shorter than necessary? We'll never know. I also have to say that the "VET SPECIALISTS" INFLICT GUILT that convinces you into doing more treatment than necessary. When you are at the WEAKEST...they suggest all kinds of tests and treatments. I MEAN... Genie was 20! Genie was acting FINE! Until we tried to help her. God Bless you, sweet baby! We were SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU! But...for the record... yes, indeed... Cancer was involved with the demise of my precious baby girl, Genie. I don't know what's right. At her age...maybe we should have left her alone....but didn't...on advice of specialists. I don't know. We do at the time, what we believe is in the best interest of our pups. Don't feel guilty over something you chose to do. It WAS the right decision at the time. Hindsight, as you know.... If I had to redo giving Beau the open abdominal exploratory surgery last January, would I? I am not sure I would. RE Polli: I don't THINK I would amputate again. With Polli she fractured it so there was no way of doing pain management. Sorry if I started to hijack the tread. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 I lost my Reggie in August to Osteo. He was only 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Charming Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 (edited) I lost my Reggie in August to Osteo. He was only 6. It is so unjust.... And the worst part is that they are so beautiful. Edited October 11, 2009 by Charming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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