Animal House

It sure is Boronia, and thanks for the hug. I've already started tearing up today, and I'm not one for tears usually. Stoopid eyes.

I think little Jeune is very lucky to have you as her mum DDD. I'd be doing the same thing at her age too. Ain't nothing like a good poo, classic :laugh:

This is good DDD, keep on keeping on Jeune.

Thanks ladies, it is really hard making that decision, but even harder to watch them become a shell of their former self. Old age/doggy dementia is a bitch. He'll be doing lots of his two favorite things (which is really only eating & being/sleeping next to me these days) so I've got a few kilos of mince, his favorite yoghurt which he loves, and of course wet cat food, because he loves stealing that, basically just little bits of food a dozen times a day and he's happy. He's always been a little piggy with his food though, and the best ever dog, always happy, nothing bothered him, always a waggy tail. That's how I want to remember him.

Hoping for good results on Monday DDD, the waiting is the worst isn't it.

Thanks DDD, we definitely needed good news, it's been quite sad around here lately, my very good friend has had more health problems, and then their mum passed away unexpectedly a couple of weeks ago. And my faithful little old dog (16, going on 17) is going to be booked in next week to be pts, if he doesn't go on his own before then. His little body is worn out, and I can see it's his time to go. Why can't they stay forever

I'm sorry to hear about Mac Boronia. Fingers and paws crossed he continues to cruise along for awhile longer.

So sorry Anne, run free at the bridge Olivia. ETA: PK, that was lovely to read

I'm sorry, I totally forgot to update this thread, it's been a bit chaotic around here lately. I ended up opting for the surgery after speaking to the vet, and having the lump removed on the 15th of last month. I figured it was going to have to come off sooner than later, just the size and position it was in wasn't good, it was starting to bother her as it continued to grow. Surgery went well (other than leaking poop all over my bed that night, eww) she came home with a full leg bandage, meds & a mega vets bill ...but the good news is the biopsy showed it was a Spindle Cell Tumor, so a low grade with no signs of penetrating into surrounding tissues and it seems that they have it all. I read the 2 page pathology report, but that's the basic result and mostly what the vet said, it's GOOD news and if your dog is going to have cancer, this is a good one to have. (low grade, low percentage to metastasize etc) She's had several bandage changes, 2 weeks of anti-biotics and the bandage off and a cone on for a week, with stitches left in for an extra week because the wound was a bit moist. Off to the vets today to get them out and hopefully get rid of the cone, but maybe they will want it on for another week. She has about 3 or 4 other very small moveable lumps in various places, none have changed size or shape and so they are being left but kept an eye on obviously. She's been so good with it all, and it was a bit of a worry because she's quite a fearful dog and I didn't think she would cope so well, but lots of treats and plenty of praises of "good girl" has made it much better. Thanks for asking Corrie, apologies for not coming in and updating, my brain has been mush lately. :laugh:

Good luck for todays biopsy DDD, fingers and paws crossed here.

Dear little Danny, it's so hard to know when the right time is, but enjoy each precious day with your little red man.

Thanks DDD, how is Danny going? Corrie, I'll check my messages, thanks :)

I never really know the right words to say, but losing a pet sucks, and I'm sorry that you're hurting. Run free at the bridge Lola

Thanks everyone, I'm waiting to hear back from the vet today and I'll have a chat about supplements and any other meds required. I've read up on the Pine Bark Extract, it seems to be the one thing that is highly recommended. PK, thanks for the forum link too.

My Staffy girl who is 10 was diagnosed with Spindle cell sarcoma. She had a lump on lower leg which quickly doubled in size. Fine needle aspiration sent to lab showed "MESENCHYMAL PROLIFERATION WITH MILD INFLAMMATION FAVORING SPINDLE CELL SARCOMA" Surgery won't get clear margins due to the size and position of the lump, so radiotherapy would be needed as well, which is 4-5K plus, which there is no way I can afford that, as well as no guarantee the lump won't grow back or pop up somewhere else. My vet is happy to do a wait and see scenario, so I'm going to try the holistic approach, supplements, diet change, and obviously pain meds. Has anyone tried Robert McDowell cancer supplements? I'm still researching what it all entails, there's so much info out there, but a fresh meat diet, no grains and hopefully the right supplement might increase her quality of the time left and she should have a good 6 months before things take a turn for the worse. Unfortunately my older dog is 16 and quite poorly (old age, wobbly on legs, dementia, bit of incontinence, weight loss, can't get up from laying down without help etc) so it looks like I'll be losing both of them in a very short space of time. f*** cancer.

Your love for your special little boy shows so much in this post, I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free at the bridge little one

Oh my, look at the little guy all snuggled up to your dogs already.

Great little vid, I felt like I was right there running along with him.:laugh:

Hobbes, run free at the bridge big fella, I'll remember the many stories that were shared on here about you Really sorry to hear it Ricey, but a good long and well lived life.

That's good news Jules, she must be feeling brighter if she's barking for food.

Happy Birthday to the gorgeous Zeph, love the party hats. He looks like me after too much cake in the last photo :laugh:

Such beautiful faces, every time you put up photos, I choose the one I want, but that changes every time. I'm learning quite a bit about what a good breeder does for the puppies, these pups are going to be well balanced canine citizens.

Despicable conditions. Just to clear something up, in the article said the RSPCA said shooting dogs was legal, but in the legislature Steve quoted it said dogs had to be euthanised by an overdose of the drug, and by a vet or euthanasia technician.So which one is correct?

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-02/deadly-dog-virus-outbreak-prompts-vaccination-plea/7294504