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Sorce · 02-04-2020, 10:13 PM

Just after the Superbowl we have to take our dog to the vet to learn she probably has cancer. She is 11, so she's had a long life, but it doesn't make it any easier. We will find out for sure tomorrow...

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scho63 · 02-05-2020, 11:24 AM

Sorry for your loss but always have the memory that your beloved pet got to share a Super Bowl victory with you!

Sorce · 02-05-2020, 03:10 PM

She has a tumor and swollen lymph nodes. They think they are linked. So now we have to make a decision to do more tests and surgery or put her down. My head tells me one thing but my heart tells me another. My wife and I got her just after we were married and she was our baby until we had our daughter. The tests and surgery are thousands of dollars and may only prolong her life a few months. This is really rough.

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kczoo · 02-05-2020, 03:35 PM

Sorry my friend RIP 🐕....They are a part of us! Loved!!!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-05-2020, 04:22 PM

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She has a tumor and swollen lymph nodes. They think they are linked. So now we have to make a decision to do more tests and surgery or put her down. My head tells me one thing but my heart tells me another. My wife and I got her just after we were married and she was our baby until we had our daughter. The tests and surgery are thousands of dollars and may only prolong her life a few months. This is really rough.

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You will make the right decision for your pup, whether you decide to pursue treatment or not, as I'm sure you know her best and love her most. Swollen lymph nodes and a primary tumor does sound quite a bit like lymphoma.

When our girl was diagnosed with a hemangiosarcoma of the heart, we opted to have her put down, as she had a large clot in a heart chamber and we didn't want her to suffer a stroke and/or become incapacitated. Our daughters, my wife and I were all with her in her last moments, then my mom took the girls into another room while the vet administered some propofol to put her to sleep and pentobarbital to stop her heart. We kept petting her the entire time, and eventually she drifted away. It was a dignified and peaceful end to her time with us.

BIG_DADDY · 02-05-2020, 04:32 PM

Always hate putting down dogs. I have an English Bully coming up soon. I know the feeling.

Randallflagg · 02-05-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorce

Just after the Superbowl we have to take our dog to the vet to learn she probably has cancer. She is 11, so she's had a long life, but it doesn't make it any easier. We will find out for sure tomorrow...

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Geez.....best of luck to you. We recently had to put down our 13 year old female Dachshund. One of the hardest days of my life. I would have rather went back to Viet Nam than do that. I cried like a baby all day.

Sorce · 02-07-2020, 07:06 PM

We put her down today. RIP Leila.

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**Buehler445** · 02-07-2020, 11:40 PM

Sorry man. That's tough. Good looking dog.

Sorce · 02-08-2020, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

You will make the right decision for your pup, whether you decide to pursue treatment or not, as I'm sure you know her best and love her most. Swollen lymph nodes and a primary tumor does sound quite a bit like lymphoma.

When our girl was diagnosed with a hemangiosarcoma of the heart, we opted to have her put down, as she had a large clot in a heart chamber and we didn't want her to suffer a stroke and/or become incapacitated. Our daughters, my wife and I were all with her in her last moments, then my mom took the girls into another room while the vet administered some propofol to put her to sleep and pentobarbital to stop her heart. We kept petting her the entire time, and eventually she drifted away. It was a dignified and peaceful end to her time with us.

Thank you for your words and experiences. The 2nd opinion told us he couldn't even remove the tumor because of where it was and how it would effect her. Her lymph nodes everywhere were swollen which meant it had already spread. She had a few days. Basically means our vet was just taking advantage of our emotions to get money or he was incompetent.

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**Shiver Me Timbers** · 02-08-2020, 04:37 PM

Sorry to hear that
All Dogs Go to Heaven so I am told.
Thoughts and prayers to you and the family
Lost our pup this past year. It's weird, I swear he is still "around".

Naptown Chief · 02-08-2020, 05:22 PM

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We put her down today. RIP Leila.

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I'm sorry man. She was a pretty girl and I'm sure left you, your wife, and your daughter with many good memories. It never gets easier but, as cliche as it may sound, at least she won't suffer. Love sent.

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Sorce Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $6208777	She has a tumor and swollen lymph nodes. They think they are linked. So now we have to make a decision to do more tests and surgery or put her down. My head tells me one thing but my heart tells me another. My wife and I got her just after we were married and she was our baby until we had our daughter. The tests and surgery are thousands of dollars and may only prolong her life a few months. This is really rough. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
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02-07-2020, 07:06 PM	#22
Sorce Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $6208777	We put her down today. RIP Leila. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
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02-08-2020, 04:37 PM	#25
Shiver Me Timbers Elway be drinkin' again Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Colorado USA Casino cash: $5625000	Sorry to hear that All Dogs Go to Heaven so I am told. Thoughts and prayers to you and the family Lost our pup this past year. It's weird, I swear he is still "around".
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