~Anne~

All I can see is anecdotal evidence and there is just as much evidence for and against littermates being together. There certainly is not enough to make me change my view at this point. Personally, I've had 2 sets of littermates over my life and they weren't pugs and they were fine. I have two friends currently with littermates with no issues. I've re-homed 2 sisters, pugs, and they were great. All anecdotal and much like everyone else's arguments against. Sisters who adored each other, Elka and Lulu, later renamed as Sid and Nancy. They even appeared to mimic each other in pose.

Lovely pics. He looks like he is recovering well.

Well said. I agree.

Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with buying littler mates. I don't think the theory of issues with litter mates is based on anything substantial. What a sad scenario for the family in this situation. Unless the sole remaining dog undergoes some training, there is a good chance it will end up dead before its time too. All because of the idiocy and selfishness of humans.

Staffyluv, I believe Monte was also hungry because his sugar levels dropped after his seizures. Not only that, his system was running so manic and his heart very fast, so it was like he had run a marathon. I usually gave him ice cream or yoghurt. The sugar helped him recover his energy and the coolness of both dishes helped lower his body temperature. Ask your vet if he inks this might help ziggy too. I was always really worried his heart would give out or he would overheat. If it is seizure activity, and it turns out to be epilepsy, it is manageable. Scary at first, but manageable.

Seizures can exhibit a wide variety if symptoms, even fly snapping, so I guess it is a possibility. Monte was always super hyper during the post ictal phase and in between seizures in a cluster. His seizures were fairly violent and they used to make him hungry and exhausted once he finally "came down" from his manic stage. I hope you get some answers soon Staffyluv. Videoing is a good idea.

As a pug rescuer, I considered each application on merit. I didn't exclude applications from people who worked and didn't have other animals. I did prefer that homes had at least one other dog but it was not absolutely necessary unless that particular rescue dog needed a companion for a particular reason. Bottom line is, I guess it is up to the individual rescue to set their boundaries. In having said that, it seems to me at any rate, that some rescues have very strict boundaries that may ultimately prove to be a negative.

Thanks shepherds. I'm usually quite good, it's only when a new development occurs that I feel the need to know more. I am very glad in this case I don't need to. I will take your advice though and enjoy the moments. We were having a moment when I discovered his latest lump. We were playing and this is the only time he will roll onto his back and relax. He was making his funny little whiney sounds pretending to bite me. He's a cute little bugger. :laugh:

Your post is a little confusing. Is she toileting inside because of the anxiety or has she never been toilet trained? Can you confine her while you are out to an area where the floors are easier clean? For example, the laundry, bathroom or kitchen? If it is purely just toilet training then this shouldn't pose too big of a problem. There are ample threads already on here with detailed information on how to toilet train an adult dog.

How long ago was his surgery wuffles? Xyz - that's fabulous! did you go ahead with the chemo as well? 2boxer, I am sorry you lost your boy. How old was he?

Boofy's thread is below this one.

The lesions were found through an ultrasound. Boof has had several grade 1 and 2 MCTs removed. The vet suggested an ultrasound to ensure there was no spread. The first ultrasound showed several lesions on his spleen. They were small and inconclusive. A follow up ultrasound 8 weeks after the first showed a much larger lesion on his spleen. We have another ultrasound due in a few more weeks. We still are not sure what the lesions are and they may be nothing but the sudden appearance of the larger lesion has concerned my vet and radiographer doing the ultrasound. The vet has said the only way we can really be sure is to remove the spleen and perform a biopsy. The next ultrasound will determine what course of action we take. If it is larger we will definitely remove immediately. If it remains the same we will discuss the next steps in his treatment.

Again, I don't have any advice but I am keen to hear your experiences and others. My boy, Boof, has lesions on his spleen and they are suspected to be hemangiosarcomas. We have a follow up ultrasound due in about 4 more weeks and we will then make the decision about him undergoing a splenectomy.

Bob looks like he was a gorgeous boy. How lucky he was to have found you. RIP Bob.

Congratulations to all the awardees.

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Flynn's case was not quite as HW describes. He did have diagnosed Haemangiosarcoma, in a different location. While deciding whether to submit him to a large rib re-section surgery he was x-rayed and ultrasounded and a lesion was found on his spleen. He had a spelenctomy at age 13 and his recovery was not as quick as would be in a young dog. Thankfully the lesion on his spleen was not cancer, but a haematoma, the op didn't buy him any time so to speak. Personally if I had another dog in relative good health, even at an advanced age, and a lesion was found on the spleen with no other signs of cancer yet then I wouldn't hesitate to have a splenectomy done. However you have other things to consider, so it's not that straight forward. Thanks FHRP. After his next ultrasound we will be making the decision. Apart from the MCTs he is in good shape I believe and is younger than your Flynn when he had it. I guess that is why the vets hesitation too. The fact the we do t know what it is. My vet said that it can be common for older dogs to show lesions on the spleen that are harmless but due to his history and the fact we didn't notice this one with the first ultra sound it was a little concerning. I'd hate to put him through surgery for no reason.

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It's a lipoma! So relieved!!!!

Congratulations!

Have you tried him on cooked meat rather than raw? My Boof doesn't tolerate raw meat well and when I spoke to the holistic vet she suggested I cook it. Her thinking was that at least it still wasn't commercial food and it was just as good as raw but was more easily digested by dogs with sensitivities to raw meat. Kangaroo and game meat is more likely to cause diarrhoea than beef, chicken, lamb or goat.

Perhaps contact PAWS Rescue. The Pug Club of NSW also sometimes has rescues and ex show or breeding dogs for sale.

Prayers and good thoughts for Boof - hopefully just a lipoma. XX Thanks, I hope it is too. (PS I hope to call you later this week)

I just read up on the possible spread of his cancer and I think I should stop reading. I wish it wasn't Sunday afternoon.

More bad news. I was just rubbing Boofy's belly and he has a large, golf sized swelling under his arm pit. I am no expert but I would think it is a lymph node. Given his MCTs, lesion on his spleen and now this I fear the worst. It makes it hard too as I am due back in Sydney tomorrow and my husband will have to organise his visit to the vet first thing tomorrow. Please let it be something simple.