Gus has lung cancer..need prayers and advice

[sherimontez]

I am so sad. After much testing, our vet has confirmed that my 10 1/2 yr old boy gus has carcinoma in his lungs in addition to a heart murmur with VPC.

My husband and I are crushed. Over the years I have read about everyone elses battle with these same boxer health issues and I am overwhelmed with grief. We never saw this coming as he had just developed a cough and didn't show us any signs he was ill! We went through the corneal eye ulcers last year and other than that he has been healthy active and happy!

The vet school says he's a good candidate for chemo since he's healthy otherwise, but just how much do you put your baby through when you know the end result will be the same?Like their bodies just give out. Visits every week for tests, chemo every 3 weeks, it seems like a lot. It has metastasized in his lungs from a primary mass so operating is not an option. After 2 days at the vet I just want him home. What can I do to make the rest of his time comfortable and quality?

Thanks for listening.

Sheri Montez
mom to gus and elvis
both 10 1/2 yrs old.

 

[dharmadoodle]

I'm so sorry for your sad news. We will keep your furbaby in our prayers.

xxx

 

[Biff]

I am so sorry you and your family are having to go through this


I have no advice, only (((hugs))) and prayers


You have some hard decisions to make now, and only you can decide what is best for your baby

(((Hugs))) for Gus

 

[GDOGS1]

Hello, my DW & I lost our rottie to addisons about a year and a half ago and as we both have looked back we noticed just how stressfull/trying time it was for our ya ya and us in my opinion there are no easy fixes or magic words to say but do what your heart tells you to do.as we went thru several trips to the vet and specialist alike.we still wish there was more we could have done to save our friend but in the end we knew that horrible disease would win so we stopped all treatments and really spent some quality time with ya ya and did all we could do to make him the most comfortable that he could be after all he was there every day for us. I wish you luck and send you and gus many prayers.MoM & DaD of GDOGS 8/18/05 Brindle,Docked,Floppy and full of Zest

 

[Murp.mm]

So very sorry to hear about Gus. Wish there was something I could do or say. This is so very tragic for you and your family. I will pray for you and Gus and also that you'll be helped to make the right decision about his treatments. God Bless.

 

[Slobberchops]

So sorry to hear this sad news,the only advice I can give is to go with your own gut instincts about Gus.
Hugs and prayers for you all,a special loving kiss from Waldo

 

[RoxiesEcho]

So sorry to hear the diagnosis. I would never presume to say whether you should or shouldn't go through with the chemo but whatever you choose, spoil him like he's never been spoiled before! Take comfort in knowing that he has lived a full life and provided you with much love and companionship. If he could tell you this himself, he would sit your down and tell you how much he appreciates and loves you. I've asked myself many times, why do I keep getting animals when they go so way too soon? But I know that I could never live without them no matter how quickly they may pass through our lives. So relish you time with him regardless of what you choose. Your friends will be there to get your through!

 

[mguiette]

my eyes welled with tears reading your horrible situation. like others have said, go with your gut instinct, and give Gus all of the lovin' and attention he deserves. prayers to you and your family, and slobbery but gentle kisses from maximus and axe.

 

[ELubas]

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Agree with everyone that you will know what is best for him. I would definetely get him home as soon as you can and love him up. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Gentle boxer wiggles to Gus from my guys

 

[fmpirtle]

Hate that you got bad news and am sorry you and your baby are having to go thru this. Cherish the time you have with Gus..give him lots of love and attention. Listen to your gut..you are in my prayers.