Problems with back leg and neurological issues

[Disneygal]

I understand...

Just want to say I understand what your going thru. Hugs to you & Mayhem. My dog was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. I certainly have been shedding an ocean of tears myself. It is really hard to see our beloved pets not feeling themselves and showing the symptoms.

We will take the best care of our pets that we can and love them. Nothing can take away the wonderful years that we have had with them. I'm really sorry that you are going thru this as I know it is heartbreaking. Just know you have many support friends here that understand only too well what your feeling.

I'm on this journey with you,

Terri

 

[johann]

I wish I had a better update... It seems like Mayhem has a brain tumor. I am at an absolute loss and have been crying off and on all afternoon. I always had brain tumor as a diagnosis in the back of my head but refused to let myself do any research on it because I just didn't want to go there, but after coming home from the neurologist today and looking it up, she fits almost all of the symptoms...

We originally were going to do an MRI tomorrow morning, but after doing research when we came home I think we are just going to make her comfortable with meds and she'll let us know when the time comes. I was finding that most dogs when treated with radiation or surgery have a max lifespan of about a year, and I just can't see putting her through all of that... So I think we are just going to treat her as though she has a brain tumor and make the rest of her time with us as comfortable as we can. I'm at such a loss, she is such a great dog I hate that she has to go through all of this... I'm so sad...

I'm so sorry that you didn't get a better diagnosis for her. :( My thoughts are with you and your family, I hope you enjoy the rest of the time you have with her.

 

[Mama's Boys]

What heartbreaking news - I'm so sorry. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[Althea]

I'm so sorry. You did such a wonderful thing in rescuing her, and I'm so glad she has a life with a good family. Enjoy the time you have...and I'll be thinking of you.

 

[Lizzie]

I'm so sorry that it's not better news. Thinking of you

 

[Independence]

I am sorry for your bad news. My girl had a tumor. She was pretty good on meds for several months. Same old happy girl. Make each day special and try not be upset around Mayhem. Remember she doesn't know she's sick.

Please know that you all are in our prayers. Please keep us posted.

 

[lorae]

I'm so sorry to read Mayhem's diagnosis, though I suspected it as I read your list of his problems. I lost my boy, Micah, to a brain tumor last May and, of course, it was devastating. He ended up having grand mal seizures (which were initially controlled with the use of potassium bromide and pheno.) It was terrible to go through and I wish you the very best. Enjoy Mayhem and remember all the good times you've had together.

 

[Antimony1019]

Thanks so much for the support everyone.

She has been on prednisone and tremadol, and had been doing relatively well (the prednisone really lessened a lot of her symptoms), but starting over the weekend she started panting and breathing harder than normal. I had her back at our regular vet (we decided not to continue treatment with the neurologist, but for our regular vet to take over her care), and things are not looking very good. She's lost 7 pounds in the past 5 weeks, but has been eating normally the past several weeks so it seems her body is just no longer processing food. She is partialy blind in her left eye now, has partial facial paralysis (her left side of her body has been affected leading us to believe it is a right sided tumor), and she snapped at the vet and tech on a couple of occasions.

Me and my Husband made the dificult decision that on Friday we are going to help her to the bridge. Aside from the physical things going on with her, she is just not happy and seems confused more often then not, at this point I'm not even sure if she knows who we are because she is not the same affectionate dog she has always been. The vet thinks the panting is anxiety related, and it just doesn't seem fair for her to live like this.

We are so heartbroken over this whole thing, and I am just so sad. We're expecting our first child in a few months and I was so excited to have our pups be a big sister and brother, and really looked forward to creating so many memories of all of us as a family. I am dreading Friday...

 

[johann]

I'm so sorry. I was hoping the meds would give you more time with your girl.

I don't have any words to make this easier, but I'll be thinking of you and your family this week. You're doing the right thing and I hope you can find some peace in knowing that.

 

[Disneygal]

(((hugs)))

I'm so sorry. You are taking the very best care of Mayhem by helping him to the bridge at this time. Soon your Mayhem will not be feeling ill anymore.May God bless you and comfort you at this difficult time. I understand as my boxer Faith has lymphoma and I know the time will come sooner rather than later that I will have to say goodbye to her as well. The loving memories will last forever..

Terri