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I'm the same.

I come in here and read and maybe reply to one thread and then get

so upset I have to get out the forum

Thinking of everyone that has lost their friends xx

so sorry - rip little girl

well so far its sounding positive for my girl...

I was just worrying (cant help it) that this time the vet might say its not in her best interests to remove anymore.

I will do as advised by the vet - measure and monitor and hope for the best

do you mean the dog in your sig? 14 years old?

Yep that's him :D

WOW!!

that's a great age - you both must be doing something right.

He is really cute!!

How is he doing??

Age isn't a disease, and by itself is not barrier to putting an animal under a general anaesthetic.

There is potential risk associated with any GA, whether or not there is an increased risk really depends on your dog's general health. Does she have any concurrent illness or problems - liver or kidney disease, heart murmurs etc?

We (myself and other vets at the hospital I work in) frequently anaesthetise older animals and try to do it as safely as possible by running preanaesthetic blood profile (or full blood panels if neccessary), ensuring they are on intravenous fluids and creating a balanced anaesthesia plan for each patient. It is ultimately up to you whether you want to go ahead but I would discuss the options fully with your vet to get an idea of risks from the tumours, versus risk from GA (and whether there are more concerns that her age, which is just a number).

I think the risk my vet means is that this latest site is not raised yet (looks more like a red scratch)

and we are expecting more tumours (cutaneous hemangiosarcoma) so he thinks we should wait and take more than one

off at a time. I have been told 'that the lumps will keep on coming and we will take them off as long as its in

the dogs best interests'

My dog doesnt have liver or kidney disease as such but it is something that has to be considered.

She has been on cortisone for extended periods which I know is not good for her health.

Do you think this increases the risks for surgery?

ps really appreciate you taking the time to reply

Hi rmc :D

My dog had 5 or 6 GA's at the beginning of this year for Nasal Aspergillosis and 1 to get lumps removed.

He has had a heart murmur for at least 2 years and I felt I had to way up the risks/and what his life would be like without the surgeries.

I think all surgery has risks, and it depends on the over all heath of the dog.

I'm not much help to you, but I just wanted to let you know what we've been through.

do you mean the dog in your sig? 14 years old?

would like opinions / experiences with older dogs and general anesthetic

I have a 12 year old foxy with skin cancer (her cancer doesnt go away or get 'cured')

In the last 6 months she has had a tumour removed by GA and 1 by local.

She has another sarcoma and the vet says I have to start weighing up the risks of a

12 year old and GA.

Has anyone had a dog this age that has had GA

do you think its safe? when is too old?

any info appreciated

thanks

go Harley

hope you get some more quality time with him

good luck

so sorry to hear your sad news.

RIP Boof

good luck and best wishes to Ollie (and you) we'll be thinking of you

I logged on just to see how Ollie was - sorry to hear the latest news

Sending you both lots of good luck wishes

hang in there Ollie!!

Well done!! great news

Give her another few days and she'll start to perk up.

Its amazing the amount they shave isnt it?

Callie had a hole in her leg that was too big to stitch but it healed really well

and she's about 11 so hopefully Millie will be the same.

Good luck - let us know what the results are.... fingers crossed

I'm glad you got good advice and things are looking up for your boy.

Dont be angry with yourself though - you were listening to a 'professional' - not your fault.

I have learnt so much from these forums too. I dont post a lot but I do read a lot

Hope he continues to do well

Sorry to hear your bad news, what sort of luck is that to have 2?? very sad...

let us know what happens and good luck with the both of them

I hope Sophie's back home where she belongs, with you

Hi Staffyluv

after hearing the devastating news about Sophie I was thinking about Ollie and hoping he's doing well.

xx

night night Sophie, sleep tight darling

cavNrott, so very very sorry for your loss. You have been an inspiration to me and your strength has amazed me.

Sophie will be up there waiting for you of that I'm sure

take care :D

Sophie knows how much you love her.

There are no words at a time like this - sorry doesnt say enough.

I will light a candle tomorrow for Sophie....

Sorry to hear about Harley, it is so hard when you get the news.

Give him a hug from me and Callie the foxy

so sorry cavNrott

thinking of you both

just wondered how your little mans going? he is often in my thoughts....

take care

I think its obvious you know Sophie better than anyone

so you have made the right decision for her.

Keep on fighting the good fight both of you, its the only way to go

and thanks, for giving others inspiration...

RMC, what kind of sick was your Staffy? Vomiting and pooing? Or anything else?

We had a little extra poo this morning, but he seems ok.

not sure of exact details as it wasnt my dog I just remember him saying 4 nights and how much it cost $$$

It sounds like your dog will be fine... good luck

My friends staffy ate a large quantity of blood and bone and was seriously ill.

She was in the vets for 4 nights - dangerous stuff!