Found out our dog has cancer...

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

He started feeling sick out of nowhere, refusing to eat...which is weird because he has food aggression and will eat ANYTHING put near him. Took him to the emergency vet a few nights ago, and they ran some tests... Apparently the cancer is too advanced and there's nothing they can really do about it but make him comfortable. Trying to figure out when to put him down...

He's my favorite dog I've had the pleasure of knowing. He's also cross-eyed, so he looks really stupid sometimes, making him all the more adorable. He would literally play fetch for hours at a time unless you forced him to stop... I don't really know why I'm posting this, I just thought maybe some of you could share in how awesome he is before he dies...

 

[GI Cake]

Cancer is the worst thing to happen to any loved one. I once had a cat named "Sixx" (he had six claws on each paw.) The little fucker killed a small animal almost everyday and leave it hiding in my house somewhere for me to clean it up. When he turned 8 the vets found a tumor in his liver. We had to put him down shortly after.

I wish the best of luck Mike.

 

[Goliath Uterus]

Damn that sucks.....

 

[SavageTaker]

I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried going to another place to have them check up on him?

 

[hatehabsforever]

Sorry to hear about your dog, Mike, it's heartbreaking to lose a pet. Hopefully he'll pass peacefully on his own and you won't be faced with the difficult task of having to put him down.

 

[Poop Master Flex]

I'm sorry to hear that Mike.

Cancer sucks no matter who it happens to and I hope your dog doesn't has to suffer a lot. I would say don't put him down until it gets to a point he is hurting bad and try and enjoy as much time as you can while you still have him. Dogs are awesome companions and when my best friends dog passed it was one of the hardest things I've ever dealt with just because of the fun and bond I formed with him over the years. I dread the day my 5 dogs will pass because I've gotten really attached to them over the last year (and 8 years with my first one).

Best of luck man, your dog looks adorable and I hope you make the best of the time you have left with him.

 

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried going to another place to have them check up on him?

He was examined by the best animal hospital in the midwest, by multiple doctors. There's too many spots, and he's too small to do anything...

 

[ScreaminNormanSmiley]

I have had a couple of pets (I am not using this in the way Milenko does) die from tumors. Actually one of mine now has had one removed before. It does suck though, as not much is worse than losing an animal companion.

 

[UnBEARaBULLfan]

I feel for you man, I had the same thing happen to me back in 2010. I thought my dog had a tooth infection cause when he would drool there would sometimes be blood in it, not alot just enough to notice a color change, so I took him to the vet and they said I would be able to pick him up the next day so I patted him on his head and told him I would pick him up the next day(funny how we talk to our pets like they're people).

I got a call from the vet later the same day and he told me he had cancer in his jaw bone and that there was nothing he could do for him, he said I could take him home but he couldn't give me a time table on how much longer he would live, so I made the decided to have him put down then and there so he wouldn't suffer anymore than he already had, and it was one of the hardest things I've had to sit through. Me and my daughter stayed with him during the whole process.

Now I don't know if they do this everywhere but we had him cremated and they put him in a nice decorative box made from maple wood( I think) and I keep him in my room on the top shelf of my bookcase next to a picture of him.

He's a nice looking dog and I hope you and you family enjoyed his company for the time that you had him!

 

[The Crock]

I'm so sorry to hear that, man. I hate hearing about stuff like that, as my dog (who I've had since I was 5) is getting WAY up there.

 

[¡Roján!]

My dog's been dying for 2 years now. Some disease I can't remember which affects the bones. Basically, a step up from arthritis. Anyway, a week ago we tried getting her to rollover and she couldn't. My sister burst out into tears swiftly followed by the rest of us. Such a shame. I've always loved my dog.

 

[The Best]

I feel for you man. Trust me, I know it's hard to lose a pet, and it's hard to have a dog that you're so close to have cancer, and you know that it's not going to go away, I'm sorry.

 

[Harthan]

I know the feeling, Mike. I had a dog with cancer it wasn't fun. I'm very sorry for you and your family.

 

[jmt225]

I lost one of my dogs last April and it really, really fucking sucked. It's so horrible losing a pet you've loved for so many years.

My thoughts and best wishes are with you and the little guy, man.

 

[Monkey_Mania]

I'm so sorry to hear this Mike. I know I've said some disparaging remarks about you before, but I don't mean a word of them. I truly hope that everything goes as well as possible for you and your pet. I'll keep you and your dog in my thoughts and prayers, mate.

 

[Pay Per Ghost]

This is a reason I have apprehension in having a pet. Shit like this would drive me crazy. Not knowing he won't run up to me again, or fetch or play with me.

I have always wanted a dog but to be honest, whatever the reason given by parents for not getting me one, I actually have feared the fact that I will lose a loving companion in my lifetime. This has been THE reason why I never persisited for too long.

I wish to have one someday though. Better to have loved and all that you know.


I'm sorry Mike.

 

[This Is My Name Thank You]

I am sad to hear this and you have a very nice looking puppy. Makes me miss my kitty. I hate cancer and its the one thing I wish they could cure. You're does sound awesome and a dog that plays fetch for hours is awesome.

Best of luck Mike and hope he goes out comfortably and peacefully.

 

[Uncle Phatso]

Good luck Mike, like alot of others I to have had a dog die. Not of cancer, but he had a stroke. He was 15, but up untill the day he died he was a great dog. Just try to have what fun you can with your friend, and then when the time comes remember what you've done in the past with him.

 

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

He was actually put down last night. After several different tests and analysis, they figured out there was just nothing they could do but make him comfortable. Took him home, but he hadn't eaten much in several days, and was incredibly weak... He was already gone before they administered half the injection, that's how close he was. I'm just glad he's not suffering anymore. Thanks so much for your concern

Thought I'd update you all. Thanks for all your kind words and concern through this, it really does mean a lot to me. It was a hard week, starting with my emotional breakdown last week due to working WAY too hard and not sleeping, and ending with all of this... As I said, I'm just glad it's over and he's no longer suffering. This really came out of nowhere, and the decision was made to do it sooner rather than later, as to not risk him being in pain for a one or two more days before dying in our house... I don't think anybody here could have handled that, and it wouldn't have been fair to him. The other dogs are already starting to act strange, as I think they realize there's something missing. It's just hard on everyone, as he was everyone's favorite dog. He was so quirky and odd, that his personality made him almost human in a way. Sad that he was only about 7, but that's life... Shit happens.

Anyways, thanks everyone. Sorry for freaking out last week, it was stupid.