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I just dropped my dog(picture) at hospital for amputation.
We found osteosarcoma(bone cancer) last week and hardly decided to get her leg amputated...
My heart is sore...
Please pray for her...
Thanks in advance
Don aka kooldog

awww man. Sorry to hear that.

im so sorry. my dog is my world, so i can empathize with what you must be going through. best of luck to your furpal :)

I pray for her...
I wish her a successful surgery, and a speedy recovery!

sorry to hear that, don. hope for her successful surgery

Just got a call from doctor saying the surgery went well.
Just need to pray for recovery and good prognosis.
osteosarcoma is said aggressive and metastatic in nature. We didn't find it was spread to lung yet.
Just hope all cancer is removed and get used with three legs...
Thanks all for your prayer.
Don aka kooldog

good to hear that the surgery went well... praying for her speedy recovery.

wishing her luck goodwill and gold bless - i grew up with pets - and pets of all kinds !

oouh that penalty, I have a dog and I love her very much, and I hope something like this never happens. I hope your dog recovers well. Les mando un saludo grande and good vibes.

aww, kooldog, I'm sorry, I know this is hard, I will pray for your pup:-(

I hope everything works out.

My dog had cancer 5 years ago, he past surgery in one leg, and he is still with us very happy with his 15 years old. So be sure that if surgery has gone well she will be great very soon!

From Italy i will pray for ... un grosso inboccaallupo.

Carrion said:

My dog had cancer 5 years ago, he past surgery in one leg, and he is still with us very happy with his 15 years old. So be sure that if surgery has gone well she will be great very soon!

Thanks Carrion, I just hope it goes well with my dog too :)

Hey Kooldog. I am a vet tech in my other life. I've done a lot of osteosarcoma amputation surgeries. I am always surprised how well dogs can adjust to having an amputation. Are you doing the chemo too? It is a terrible disease and the treatment is long and difficult, I hope everything goes well for you.

ShyLion said:

Hey Kooldog. I am a vet tech in my other life. I've done a lot of osteosarcoma amputation surgeries. I am always surprised how well dogs can adjust to having an amputation. Are you doing the chemo too? It is a terrible disease and the treatment is long and difficult, I hope everything goes well for you.

Are you suggesting chemo? My vet told me the quality of life could be horrible too with chemo.
My St. Bernard got ampution today and metastasis was not found in her lung. What vet told me was there could be 25% chance of micrometastasis which is hard to be detected.
I am confused if I have to give her chemo or not. Please share your thoughts.
Thanks
Don

Hey kooldog, it's very hard to say without seeing the x-rays, and it's a very personal choice. The chemo is very difficult for your pet to endure. I've seen a lot of pets have reactions to chemo and it's hard to administer and makes them feel terrible. I've also seen pets have chemo and still have the cancer spread. If there are no signs of spreading, monitoring the blood and lungs is a good way to proceed. I wish I could give you straight-forward instructions about would work best but there is just no way to know for sure. Talk to your vet and do whatever you are both comfortable with as there is no "right" answer. If you want a second opinion, ask for one. If you are contemplating doing the chemotherapy and you have more questions then definitely ask your vet. It's much more effective the earlier you do it. There are also specialized diets for animals fighting cancer like Prescription diet n/d- if your vet hasn't talked to you about these diets, ask. I hope everything works out well

@ShyLion,
Thank you so much. I will ask my vet tomorrow morning.
Best Regards
Don

Hi kooldog i will pray for your dog too!!!
Fer

Sending love for your sore heart...and prayers for your doggie. (hug)
Kim

Oh Kooldog friend :( I am with you bro, I am very sensitive with dog things so I wish you the best, and that sister you have to be better, they are just part of the family. I will pray for her... They are incredible friends better than humans and is a shame when they are not feeling good... I understand you man... You will see how everything is going better step by step.

Let us now the news
Best regards KD
and i wish you the best!


Sebastian

Hoping for a speedy recovery. Nothing less.

good to hear DON that surgery went well..i wish her a speedy recovery
God bless

Dennis