That is very scary… and the first thing that I would think of with fluid like that is cancer...
Unfortunately, that seems to be what the vet thinks as well. After running all the tests the results ruled out everything she thought it could be, except for cancer. She said if it is, the ongologist will discuss treatment options like surgery or radiation/chemo (I forget which one). I’ve been reading online about stomach cancer, and most of what I’ve seen is not good. Even if removed, most articles say the life expectancy is around 6 months or less.
I am very scared for my little princess. It happened so fast.
I am so sorry about your news or that you are going through this. I have posted this information on here before but please stop and look into this and read. Our akita over 6 years ago had stomach cancer we fround this and used the treatment our only problem was we were to late. Yoyo still did treatment and did not have pain had we found out sooner about cancer and this navy protocal.
We have just always said maybe it can and will help someone else. We had went back to this with my granny in June when at age of 91 we found out with her breast cancer.
www.specialspecies.com
3 pills together called navy protocal treatment.
www.usatoday.com
under health and behavior
Dog's tale of survival opens door in cancer research
www.angio.org
angiogenesis foundation
Take all of the information to the vet and to oncologist. We did and told them to do it make him live. Ask them if this will work and if not why ask questions any you can think of and write your questions down so do not forget. Please we (our family and vet and grannys doctor) all beleive in this and they have came a long ways from 6 years ago.
I wish you the best and please let us all know how it goes and how your doing.
Rita Jean
Hugs to you and your b…do let us know what you decide and find out.
Hugs, hugs, hugs.
Sounds very serious and scary. I'll keep you and your pup in my thoughts. I wish I had more input
You and your girl are in my thoughts tonight! Poor little girl, give her lots of hugs and keep her hydrated. (Maybe some low-salt beef or chicken broth or pedialyte if she will drink it) Hugs
I am so sorry to hear about Meeka. It sounds far too like what I just went through with my cat Spot except his cancer was in his lungs and that was where his fluid built up in. I really hope you get better news.
I'm so sorry Sarah to hear about this with Meeka. In 2007 my red/wht Ringo had a tumor show up on the side of his stomach. He wasn't bloated and didn't have any fluid build up. The tumor was hard and round and just grew and grew and the bigger it got the less he could eat till at the end he couldn't eat or drink, lost a lot of weight and was dehydrated. It was fast about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks. I think the tumor emits a toxin and they can't eat. I used a puppy formula mixed with chicken that I liquefied and used a large syringe to inject it into his mouth.
But let's not freak out as maybe it's not cancer. Let's see what the test shows on Tuesday.
Thanks everyone.. I'm trying to stay positive but I don't have a good feeling about this. 2 weeks ago she was perfectly fine, and now this.
She ate a little this morning, and she is still drinking water. Other than that she is just laying around, she doesnt want to go outside or do anything. I am going to call the emergency vet to see if I should bring her in to get more fluid drained to keep her comfortable until Tuesday. It looks like it all shifted to one side, because one side looks normal and the other is very large.
Sarah, I just read this thread..I am so sorry to hear about Meeka, you are all in our thoughts and prayers this morning. I will send positive vibes coming your way.
Please keep us updated, I know tuesday can't come fast enough.
I called the vet- they advised not to bring her back today since she is eating/drinking, and not in pain. the side that is larger is the side they drew fluid from yesterday, so she said some fluid may have leaked and formed a pocket on that side. so as long as she is comfortable i will keep her at home with us. i will keep you all updated. thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
I'm sorry to hear about Meeka not being well.
My prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear about Meeka, hope she remains comfortable and that the outcome is treatable.
So sorry about poor Meeka, what a worry for you. My thoughts are with you and i hope she makes good progress.
Small update:
I've noticed she is drinking a lot more water than normal, and peeing more as well.. any clue why?
I wish you the best with Meeka. As for the update, I would probably say kidney function is up.
I wish you the best with Meeka. As for the update, I would probably say kidney function is up.
I think that would the kidney values would be up (BUN and Creatinine) , not the kidney function, most likely the function is decreasing
I'm so saddened to read this thread. Hope you find a diagnosis soon and a treatment plan to help your Meeka.
Hydration is important. Let her drink…BUT... intake and out-put could be a key to a diagnosis. Hyper-hydration can be as fatal as dehydration. Please regulate water intake until your vet advises differently.
Our prayers and best to you. In our thoughts hope all goes well.
Rita Jean
Fingers crossed for poor Meeka, hoping for a positive outcome.
