Guest Anonymous Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 Our precious 2 year old rat terrier recently started drinking lots of water and hiding under the bed. We took her to the vet and was told she had a urinary tract infection. She did a complete blood work up and listened to her lungs. She said everything else was normal. 3 days later I took her back to the vet because she would not jump up on furniture or sleep with us. I was told she had a sprained back. She prescribed pain pills and muscle relaxers. Over the next 3 days her breathing got bad. The vet did not have time to see her. We took her to a different vet and insisted on x-rays. Her left lung was a solid mass and the liver was enlarged and the trachea displaced from the tumor. Our sweet baby is dying. If you notice the changes in your dog--get to the vet immediately and insist on x-rays. We only have a few days left with this precious baby that we have cherished everyday of her life. We named her Gracie because God's grace gave her to us. I will miss her everyday of my life.[/b] Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 I am so sorry to hear of Gracie's illness, sadly even if the first vet had found it the outcome would probably not have changed. I know you will love on your little girl and help ease her on to the bridge when it's time, again I'm very sorry to hear of this. Quote
ellieangel Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 I am so sorry to hear of your pain :( Make the most of your precious girl while she is still here,and when the time comes for her to go to the bridge you will know that she has been loved unconditionally and have no regrets :( Quote
behle Posted November 3, 2003 Posted November 3, 2003 I am so sorry to hear that your sweet Gracie is being taken from you so soon by this insidious disease. :cry: It makes my heart break for you. I lost my rottie Max this past summer to this same cancer. Cherish your final days with her and help her move on to the Bridge when it is time. You will remember all the wonderful times she gave you. I will keep you and Gracie in my thoughts.. :( Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 5, 2003 Posted November 5, 2003 I hate cancer! :evil: We lost our old shepherd cross to lymphoma. He was 10..I can't imagine going through it with such a young dog. )I am surprised the first vet didn't pick up anything in you puppies bloodwork. :-? ) I don't know if steroids will help in your case but the prednisone really helped our boy be more comfortable for a few weeks. Do your best to keep Gracie comfortable and be warned that the end can come quicker than you think. Major turned from being able to go up and down the stairs OK to hardly being able to walk in the course of an afternoon. It is a horrible thing to see and I must confess I felt guilty for waiting until he was so very sick but it is so hard to know when the "time is right". Say goodbye a little each day and rest assured she knows how much you love her. Our condolences. :( Brenda and Jasper Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted November 6, 2003 Posted November 6, 2003 my heart goes out to you. I too have lost a furbaby to cancer, and can understand the shock, pain, sadness, and heartache you must be going through right now. Treasure the precious moments you have left with your beloved Gracie and help her gently over the rainbow bridge when the time comes. She will wait for you there, pain free and happy, until you can be together again. You and Gracie are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote
imported_Kat Posted November 6, 2003 Posted November 6, 2003 No words can truly express consolation, and I am so so sorry that your little Gracie won't be with you long. You have friends here at Dogo for support remember *hugs* Quote
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