Freisia

Thank you for taking the time to give such a heart felt and detailed response. Given Sascha is 9 and oh so active, I am leaning towards ignoring the current advice of vet. I feel surgery and chemo would be for my benefit in order to prolong the time I have with her - rather than for her benefit. I have also researched diet - and given I already cook for my pups, all I need to do is drop the carbs and add more fat and supplements. I do have an holistic vet coming tomorrow for a second opinion and more detailed advice. Thank you for sharing your story. I understand the heart wrench of the decisions you have made on behalf of your loved one - and support you. None of us get out of this life alive - I strongly believe the love, joy and quality with which we live is what makes it worth living. Love to you and yours

It is Grade 2. Have been referred to oncologist yet to meet - not keen on chemo

My gorgeous 9 year old kelpie/blue cattle Sascha has a large Grade 2 MCT on her back thigh. It is under the skin showing a lump of about 3cm across. Vet advised surgery and chemo. Surgery will take most of the leg muscle and it will be a month before she can walk, over 3 before she can play ball etc. Vet says there is a possibility that will need to take the whole leg as can not the the depth of tumor until during surgery. Chemo would be for 6 months and will not kill the cancer - simply manage spread apparently. Sash is so scared of the vet (pees herself on arrival) and is otherwise a happy healthy girl. For me it is a quality of life issue - is it worth putting her through months of misery for no guarantees?