Stressmagnet Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 So sorry. You must be beside yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I'm really sorry. It must be a shock for you, your fears realised. Take some time to get your head around it. I hope he can get meds to control the pain and give you some thinking time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumsie Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 In tears for you reading this, praying for a good result and be comforted that we all share your pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Devastating news. And yes - see a specialist just so you know all the options. **hugs** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swazzie Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks for all the kind words, it means a lot to me. We picked him up a few hours ago, he was happy to see us and wagging his massive tail as always. She did bloodwork and ultrasound . They couldn't find anything else in him that would cause the rapid weight loss and muscle loss. She said the wall was thicker than it should be around intestine and one other spot ( I can't rem I was too upset) which she said indicates cancer. She said at best a few months but it would be this week, if we can't get any weight on him, he lost 10kg in a matter of days. Have special diet and he ate a bit when we just fed him and the three year old just slipped him a sausage which he ate. No throwing up or burping but vet said he was doing the burp thing through the night. We got one week of pills and she said come back in a week get him weighted and looked at agin unless he goes downhill. I don't know, I am leaning towards a few days see how he is and then a second opinion . Edited July 8, 2015 by swazzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Ok - I would get the second opinion now , ASAP - no use waiting any longer, if he seems to be losing weight so quickly .And, if the diagnoses match - then you know . It is indeed , such a quick decline , that it seems decisions need to be made fast . SO sorry for you all - take lots of happy photos ...and cuddle your boy lots .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 So sorry to hear this I also would get a second opinion asap before he possibly gets worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swazzie Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Just had a chat with DH, I don't think I quite took in/heard the same info as he did There was no mass, the ultrasound checked for blockages throughout his body and found nothing . The wall of his intestines was thicker than it should be which she said looked like it was a long tumour . She said nothing else works explain the weight loss I lasted if it could be anything else and she said no as the U.S. Found nothing . We're too raw to think further and hope to have a clear head tomorrow. There is another vet who is highly recommended that I'll call and see what they think . Edited July 8, 2015 by swazzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Praying for a miracle for you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajj_32 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you in the terrible time xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Are you in Brisbane, swazzie? If so, there is a vet in Kedron Park who consistently gets rave reviews. Someone on DOL would know who I am talking about, but I can't recall her name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 being optimistic here ..depending where it is ..did they mention a resection? Anyhow - get your second opinion - and ask for a written report - as you may not be in a state to absorb the info - this shouldn't be a problem , and will give you something to study . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 So sorry Swazzie. How old is Bru? I'd be getting a second opinion quick smart and if it agrees then Bru would be getting a big meal if BBQ chicken + stuffing and mint slices and lots of cuddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swazzie Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 He'll be 7 in August. We did get some high cal plus dense wet food off her as he was refusing dry. I've also gave him sardines as he eats them . Between both he's eaten most of it and we're going to give him more later. She said it wouldn't be a great idea to change his diet too much so not to make him throw up. We have always tried not to go the human foods with the dogs but since the 3 yr old came along , the dogs have been getting a steady top up of dinner food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katdogs Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 If he's only 7 (and you can manage it, because it's a big thing) then I'd definitely be going to a specialist vet hospital and MRI. Then you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Did your vet offer exploratory surgery wirh a biopsy of the intestine? It's absolutely the only way to know what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swazzie Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) She said because it seems like it's near intestine and is covered by frame then she didn't recommend it The one thing is that particular vet surgery are always very keen to push surgery and treatment onto people . I assumed they'd be pushing surgery today. she thought the surgery would confirm what she thinks that see on ultrasound and due to size it's not operatable (sp) and Taft he'd just be put through a lot for no benefit. So to clarify They did offer exploratory surgery of the intestine but the vet thinks that it's will confirm the cancer but not prolong his life As he's prob lose half intestine , plus the probability that there would be secondary tumours. She said the surgery is hard on them . We are going to see about an mri - does anyone know good specialist around Brisbane- or is that a referral? Edited July 8, 2015 by swazzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Then I'd also be seeking a second opinion. Without a biopsy it's a guess, an educated guess but still a guess. A biopsy can be taken with sedation via ultrasound guidance if it's in a suitable position, but really a laparotomy to actually visualize and sample is required. Poor guy, glad he's back eating again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Really sorry to hear this. I had a resection done on one of my cats for something that was LIKE a tumour but not. It's a very serious operation and there are lots of complications. Ultimately it recurred in my girl and I let her go after doing everything we humanely could. My heart goes out to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum to Emma Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Agree - referral to a specialist ASAP. Your regular vet is equivalent to a GP. Would you expect your GP to accurately diagnose a life threatening condition? Even very experienced vets can be clueless when faced with relatively rare conditions, although your vet sounds comprehensive in their approach. Always worth a second opinion from a specialist in such circumstances. Best wishes to you. Remember whatever you decide in the long run, your dog lives day to day and understands pleasure and pain, unlike we humans who anticipate loss. You must (and I'm sure will) do what is best for the day to day comfort of your baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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