He is hopefully getting his lungs x-rayed to see if it has already spread.
Next week, he is going to the oncology vet hospital in Leesburg VA to see what can be done to save him, or least keep him with me as long as possible.
It's no secret that this dog is my whole world and the only thing keeping me halfway sane, as most of you know my life story with the pedo uncle and the PTSD.
To make this even worse than it already is, his half-sister dropped dead in the yard on November 7th so I'm really curb stomped, emotionally and barely hanging on.
Y'all have been the family I chose for over 20 years and who I turn to, when things are looking bleak.
I'm pretty much staring into an abyss of despair right now so any prayers or support is a Godsend and something I desperately need.
And since I have literally no pride where my dogs are concerned, I could use help with his bills, as well.
Even though he has insurance, it does not pay the really high specialist consultation fees or office visits and it's probable I'll have to pay out of pocket and wait to be partially reimbursed.
I've even tried to sell my bike to get the money up but winter and Bidenomics have produced no takers.
If he is gone, I'm not going to care about that thing anyway as my life will pretty much be shut down for a very, very long time.
Of all horrors I have or will ever face, being too broke to save my dog's life is at the top of the list.
I have NEVER in my life been this terrifed.
Forgive me for begging, but every little bit helps. Prayers too, because God can move mountains and prayers can move God.
Thank you all.
Shari/Salamander
https://www.givesendgo.com/G2FUF
put him down dear, mine died in my arms.
didnt make it better
God bless you and your companion.
We, too, are in the midst of buying our vet a new boat trying to save one of ours from a severe stomach malady. Two nights in the hospital saved her, and so far she’s responding well to our last-hope solution. Sweetist thing alive, this Cavvie.
Prayers work!
Prayers to you and your dog.
Prayers up from me and Tucker (the BoohDog) and Murph my little guy we thought we’d lost this past week (but got a miracle.)
Nothing but love lasts forever. Prayers for you.
Praying for you and your dog.
I will pray for your dog, and for you.
You are blessed to have such a good friend. I am praying for both of you.
I felt rather undeserving of such a kindness and asked God why He did it and He gave me this verse.
Psalm 36:6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.
Praying for both you and your beastie bestie.
I know the pain and anguish that comes from losing a dog so I will pray for your four legged friend. But I will say this. If worse comes to worst the easy way out for a lot of people would be to just “put it down” and get on with your life. But you can do better. Clinical trials are conducted all the time for dog cancer therapy just like they are for humans. You could enroll your dog in one of these trials. Your dog may or may not benefit but the data gathered from these trials will benefit dogs as a whole in creating new treatments and therapies. And you can take comfort in that. Google ‘dog cancer clinical trials’ to see if there are any in your area or ask your vet about it.
My cats and I are praying for Hrafi’s recovery.
We think Gracie, my grey cat, is near her end. She has been such a patient cat who realizes we are trying our best to make her feel comfortable. Monday, we began giving her fluids using an IV, and literally hand feed her baby food - she needs food to go with her meds. She does not appear to be suffering in pain, but she is weak and doesn’t move much. And her sister, Sandy, does a great job of bathing and caring for her.
As we pray for yours and Hrafi’s health, I ask for your prayers for Gracie.
You, Hrafi and Lenny remain in my prayers. 🙏
Prayers for you and your dog. May the Lord sustain you and give you hope and peace in all things.
I was thinking of you. I hope things go well, you’re in my thoughts and prayers as well as Hrati. I hope I got his name right, I’m going on memory here. I’m sure Rascal, who I lost almost a month ago is giving his good thoughts as he sits at the Rainbow Bridge. To recap a little, I lost Mom in 2013 and had two cats, Spunky and Rascal. Spunky was born in 1999 and I lost her in 2016. She outlived her three kittens. Then Rascal of course. I often saw my cat(s) as an anchor myself, meaning that it was a great help in feeling a bit of worth in myself as well as thinking of not doing anything stupid or “hold my beer and watch this stuff.” Yeah, if I injure myself or worse, there is no one to care for my kitties. I’d like to try to give a little but I went deep inter debt myself with the combination of life happens, Rascal and now my car running on three out of four cylinders and sounds and eats gas like a Sherman Tank. I start a new fulltime work at home job in two weeks so I hope to get on track, fix the car and find two kitties that need my love. I know Rascal and my other cats and pets would want me to do that but in the meaning, it is very hard for me too. I even lay in bed with a stuffed cat as I watch TV, I know I’m 55 but it helps the void a little. Still at least I have my friends to talk to, they told me to call anytime if I’m really down or even God Forbid, get close to suicide. In the latter, I think I had a good Mom to teach me that is never the answer but I’m glad to have a resource for just in case.
I’m so, so sorry. I lost my 15 year old pups in last few months - one from dementia, his sister from cancer. I’m just now getting over the loss. I’m now starting to look for a rescue dog or two. You’ll grieve - that’s normal. As far as the bills, I suggest getting a CareCredit card. You can charge at most vets and can pay off the bills interest free in 12 or 18 months.
May the L-rd grant you the strength to be there for your doggie, and may He be merciful to Hrafi. Perhaps it is early enough to slam that osteosarcoma back to the Hell it belongs in. Perhaps not, although I certainly hope so. Your dog knows how much you love him, and I know you will do the right thing for him if he starts to suffer. You will reassure him that he is the best dog ever and comfort him until the end. I have tears in my eyes as I write this and little Zizu, my rescue cat, just came by to see what’s wrong.
Sending you friendly love.
Prayers up for you and doggo Salamander. I have been through a very similar situation, ultimately the treatment didn’t matter as much as the dog’s will to live. She was a beautiful Chow, and a fighter and pulled for another year... I loved her so much, she was my tie to sanity. I asked her to tell me when she didn’t want to go on any more, and one morning she did. I made the mistake of waiting a whole year before getting my second Chow, but when she passed away just over a year ago (the day I was flying back from TDY, the worst... ugh) I didn’t make the same mistake, despite being utterly gut shot. I now have two Chows who are just as wonderful in their own ways, and after thinking I would never bounce back, I am very happy now, so hang in there kiddo.
I have had to euthanize a half dozen pet dogs, and it never gets easier. It is a much better experience than it was years ago. You hold your friend, then they administer the propofol and he falls asleep and your asked if you a sure about your decision and if you are they stop the heart with an injection of potassium. You leave the office with only a leash and think you will never do this again, but you get another dog. That’s the worst part of owning a dog, but the years of companionship are worth it.
Hi Sal, IâÂÂm sorry to hear about your old dog. IâÂÂve been lurking on this site for the better part of 20 years. I created this account for the sole purpose of responding to your post and IâÂÂm breaking self-imposed rules to do it. I tried to send you personal reply, but apparently IâÂÂm too new (which pretty funny to me). IâÂÂve been in your shoes and the only thing that stopped our tears was a new puppy. DonâÂÂt get caught without one. Damn retrievers.