Fifty Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 hes 11 and I dont think hes going to make it. I am so down I hate it that he cant talk to me and that he may be suffering.He has to go to the vet on Monday for tests, Has signs of lymphatic cancer in that 1 of j his lglands is really swollen under his throat, although he has had some kind of infection for the last 10 days. No sign of bacteria in his samples? could be a virus I guess; hes just lying panting all day and wont settle. Im so sad -sorry for posting Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Oh no. I went through something similar with our dog. I'm feeling for you in this difficult time. Hopefully he's just feeling the heat - very hot today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Sorry to hear that Pete its a real bummer- wish it was just the heat; as you say it was 30 here today but this is something else Im afraid. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hope for the best for the doggie on Monday Rich, good luck with it. It's horrible when pets are ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Really sorry to here this. There's a few vets on here. I think Steviekid is a vet. I'm sure he won't mind me mentioning him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Ah mate so sorry to hear, it's such a hard thing to go through All the best matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 damm, hope he is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi Rich, sorry to hear this mate:( Been there myself a few months ago and it's heartbreaking being so powerless to do anything for them. All you can do is make him as comfortable as possible and try to have someone with him all the time. Hopefully he'll come through this mate, stay strong for both of you. They mean so much to us and give us so much love and loyalty, the reason why we find it hard to cope at these times. Best wishes and hope he pulls through OK. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Sorry to hear this fifty hope everything turns out ok for your doggy, and yes steviekid is the resident vet:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 My heart goes out to ya Rich,i do hope he pulls through ok,theres nothing worse it's heart breaking,i just got a pup around 6 months ago,and hes my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 You are all very kind - thank you. Im very tired myself so going to turn in - hes sleeping a little now. didnt know Stevie was a vet- in any case its damn hard for someone to comment if he cant see the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Fp1, my dog used to respond well to Yoghurt when he was feeling poorly (Use prper full-fat bio natural flavour - "Onken" is good). Also add some honey if you have it and he is not eating properly as it is one of the best energy foods. Keep him cool (fan) and plenty of water available right next to him.. Best of luck mate..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarjo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hi Rich - sorry to hear of this. I will be thinking of you, especially on Monday. Jo xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyclaws Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Sorry to hear about your dog. Fingers crossed for monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moistfinger Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 So Sorry to hear your news Rich. I've been through it myself , so know how you feel.I lost both of my dogs to cancer within a year of each other. To say I was gutted would be an understatement. Fingers crossed for Monday m8. All the Best. Rich............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psymon Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Fingers crossed for Monday Rich.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Quick thx to those who posted; hes still with us today but very poorly- no improvement as such but doesnt seem distressed ATM Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Hi Rich, glad to hear this mate. (that he isn't as distressed) Is there no way of getting him to the vet today rather than waiting till Monday? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 so sorry to hear this Rich.. hope all goes well tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sorry to hear this mate , hope he pulls thorough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Paul no, the vets wont see him until Monday; he was there last week and thats what they said. As yet they havent confirmed what he has but it dont look good. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Had my dog put down back last week she was 12, Very upsetting but the best thing for them if they are in pain. Remember the good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sorry to hear about your poorly doggy. I hope he doesn't suffer too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sorry to hear this. As you said in your first post, a swollen lymph node in an older dog usually means either lymphoma or an infection somewhere in the area that that the gland drains (often a tooth root abscess or similar). I presume your vets have done a biopsy or needle aspirate, hope the results are good. The swollen gland under his throat (if lymphoma) won't be painful for him btw, and causes problems purely by compressing the windpipe/oesophagus etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Best wishes fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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