I posted back in January about my 10 year old boxer Jake having hemangiosarcoma. It has been a whirlwind month since then. We tried the metronomic therapy but Jake did not tolerate it well. He would lose his appetite and become lethargic, so we would stop the medicine. Once his appetite and energy picked up, we started him out with just one of the three medicinces. He did not tolerate it that way either. We took him back to the vet for another ultrasound and it showed that the cancer had spread to his spleen, liver and kidneys. All within one month. I was shocked that it happened so fast. Who knows if it was the medicine or the cancer spread making him feel lowsy. The vet put him on prednisone to get his appetite back up and to also help with some arthritis issues. He perked up for a few days but has slowly been going downhill since then. This past Friday I took him back to the vet and they found a small amount of blood in his abdomen. Now it is just a waiting game and it is killing the whole family. Just when I think it is time, he turns around and wags his tail and looks at me. I don't know if the look is telling me it's time or not. People keep telling me that I will know and I hope I do because I'm so confused, guilt ridden and stressed all at the same time. I have had Jake since he was six weeks old and he has been my companion and best friend through good times and bad. To let him go is killing me, but to possibly allow him to suffer is killing me also. The vet says he is not in pain, but is just feeling yucky, but how does anyone really know when they can't tell us. Please keep us in your thoughts.
Jake is not doing well
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ELubas
Boxer Insane
I am so so sorry to hear about your boy Jake. It is such a heartache. I do believe you will know when it is time. They just have a way of telling you. It is in thier eyes. As long as the vet says he is comfortable , and you are getting those wiggles, I would try to enjoy the time you have knowing Jake will let you know. God bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you begin this sad journey. Please give Jake a kiss from us
boxersrbest
Boxer Booster
I am so sorry to read this. Having lost my last boxer to a brain tumour, I can tell you that you will know when it is time. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
First of all, thanks for all the kind words. He is going downhill really fast. Yesterday evening and this morning he has been wondering around aimlessly with a blank look in his eyes and when he's not doing that he is laying down. We have to make sure and keep an eye on him when he goes outside because he wil wander off and lay down. This morning I found several messes in the kitchen. He has always been so good about asking to go out, even in the middle of the night. Now he doesn't even care if steps all in it. I'm pretty sure we are going to have to do something in the next day or so, if not today. He has stopped wagging his tail when he sees me or when I touch him. Before, all I would have to do is lightly touch him and his tail would take off. Everyone has told me that I would know and to me that is a sign. It seems like the life is out of him. I'm going to talk to the vet this morning, but she has pretty much told me that at this stage no time is the wrong time. I'm doing everything that can be done for him. This has to be one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I don't feel like I have the right to make this decision even though I know that it will be the best thing for him. Thanks again.
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