Hi jetred,
From your post a year ago… this is exactly the type of information I'm searching for, "I know this might not be survivable for her but I can't find any advice on how to get a dog through cancer, what to look out for, when is she truly in pain, what spindle cell does over time and when is enough for her and time to set her free."
So I am wondering, what was your plan with Luna? How did you make decisions? What information did you learn that you think is important to know about the spindle cell cancer disease process?
I have a 15 yr old girl (aussie shepard mix) who is in good spirits, enjoys slow short walks, putting her nose in the wind, eating, etc all normally. We've had two surgeries already to debulk the tumor on her rear leg. One in 2013, and the second recently in June from which she recovered well for her age. Though it returned quickly (3 mos) and larger this time. It's now an open lesion. I am both astounded and perplexed at how she acts pretty normal given this! My vet (who is a new vet to us as I just moved) initially discussed end of life decisions and then also offered amputation as an option to consider. I would so appreciate any thoughts you have and/or hear more about your story.
Thank you.
Tillo's hips and elbows..
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..are in perfect shape
We had him x-rayed two weeks ago. He did wonderful without any anaesthetics and the Doc told us it all looked very nice. We got home from a small vacation today and found the results in our mailbox..
Hips: HD A (= Excellent)
Elbows: ED FreeOf course we are very happy with these results!
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yay for happy hips
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Can Tillo get more perfect??
I just love him to bits! Driving back from a dog show yesterday I started talking about him to my husband. Janneke, you are lucky I do not live near you! -
Can Tillo get more perfect??
I just love him to bits! Driving back from a dog show yesterday I started talking about him to my husband. Janneke, you are lucky I do not live near you! Why? Would you try to steal him…?!
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Congratulations on Tillo's scores.
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Why? Would you try to steal him…?!
OH NO! I could never 'steal'. But permanently 'borrow'? That's another story. I just think he is stunning and I love all of the adventures he has that you share with us.
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fantastic Janneke!!
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Congrats Janneke!!!
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Thank you, thank you
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Wow, huge congrats..although I already "knew" he was perfect..
