My beautiful rhodesian ridgeback has been diagnosed with bone cancer

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Member Since
01/19/2012

Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 4:55am PST


	My beautiful 8 1/2 year old rhodesidan ridgeback was last week diagnosed with a tumor in her right rear leg - bone cancer which the vest said has spread to her chest. He said that there is nothing they can do for her but did suggest we put her to sleep. NO WAY. She is eating, drinking and wagging her tail. She can still get on the sofa and upstairs to my bedroom. She is limping a little. She is on a pain killer which is also an anti-inflammatory. Please can somebody help me. I don't know how I am going to cope when I have to make 'the' decision. My heart is breaking in two. She has been with me through thick and thin over the last 4 years. I've cried a river and more. Fi

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MIKA&KAI

Akita Pals- Always.

Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 5:08am PST


	I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Enjoy whatever quality time you can with her and enjoy everyday for the blessing it is. She will let you know when she is ready to give up and then you will have to just be there for her as she has been for you. I have had to make that decision myself and know how difficult and heartbreaking it is as do many others here. We will be here for you when you need a bit of a boost or a shoulder to cry on. Please try to pull yourself together for now so that you can enjoy each and every good moment she has left. There will be plenty of time for the tears later. She is here now and you need to enjoy that with her.. There are alot of wonderful people and pups here that will help you as best we can to find the strength and comfort you need to get through this. You only need ask. Take care of yourselves and each other. You have our thought and prayers as well. Mika,Kai & Mom

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Scooter,- PAWS

Power of the Paw- for those who- need it

Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 5:34am PST


	Mika and Kai said it so perfectly. I had a dog who was diagnosed with bone cancer in her spine. It is devastating. You don't expect that kind of diagnosis. I am glad she is doing well now on the anti-inflammatory and pain killers. That's a blessing and something to be thankful for. Maybe if you are feeling up to it you could start a dogster page. That way we can see your beautiful girl too. Like Mika/Kai said, we are here for you.

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Luke

I came, I saw, I- chewed.

Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 6:27am PST


	I echo what's already been said. Whenever you need to cry, yell, vent, or wail, we'll understand. No one here will tell you that you are overreacting or being ridiculous. Enjoy the time you have with your baby as best as you can. When it comes time to make a decision, we will all still be here with open arms and hearts to comfort you as best we can. HUGS to you.

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Sanka

The ground is my- newspaper.

Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 6:42am PST


	I agree with others. Sanka had a lump appear on his neck a while ago. It was quite the cancer scare. Biopsies didn't prove or disprove cancer. It was just a toss up. But I made the decision right then and there. Sanka was still happy, still enjoyed walks and food. I was not even going to think about putting him to sleep, even if he had cancer, until life was not worth living to him anymore. Interests not present or completely unable to find any enjoyment. Only then will I contemplate it. But as long as he has something that he looks forward to, no way.

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Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 1:09pm PST


	Thank you all so much for your lovely, kind, comforting words. I've never written on a forum before and just need some help to get me through this. I feel very touched that people I don't know can write such heart felt words. With love, Fi and Koko

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Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 1:10pm PST


	Thank you all so much for your lovely, kind, comforting words. I've never written on a forum before and just need some help to get me through this. I feel very touched that people I don't know can write such heart felt words. With love, Fi and Koko

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Flicka ...- CGC

NO-ONE is gonna- sneak up on my- Mummy

Barked: Thu Jan 19, '12 1:26pm PST


	Fi and Koko There is no easy way.... its a road we have all mostly taken. I had just 24 hrs from diagnosis to death for my beloved Cleo.She had shown no signs of illness at all till 24 hrs before. But to echo those above... CELEBRATE the LIFE.... Hugs LOTS Take lots of pictures... and what the heck.... let her eat what she likes within reason. Make the memories now. You will cry.. and be angry.. and rant when the time comes... but that isnt now.. and when it does.. we will be here ... Celebrate the LIFE now and always. Flicka ∆,,∆ & Lucas /..\| Cleo (I.M.) ∆,,∆ & Pam X