My sweet angel Hero is just 6 and was just diagnosed with aggressive cancer squamous carcinoma in his tonsils and throat. It has been a shock and days of endless crying and unbearable pain. My havanese is the sweetest dog, one that will sit in your lap for hours and stare into your eyes so lovingly. He is also so comforting and has made me feel so safe and secure and filled with joy. When I am cold I pick my seeet baby up. He has double coated thick soft hair
Hero was having a minor skin issue near his mouth, drooling all of a sudden and not eating more than two bites of food. We thought it might be a dental issue so we went to the vet. She gave us antibiotics as he had a fever and did blood work (which came out fairly normal) He seemed better but started drooling again when the antibiotics were done then I asked for a stronger antibiotic at the follow up and that seemed to take care of the issue. I scheduled a teeth cleaning just incase he chipped a tooth or something etc. well he had his teeth cleaned and the vet called to say there were two tumors in his throat. They did chest xray and then a biopsy.
I was devestated. The results came back dysplasia and irregular arrangement if cells and that cancer couldn't be ruled out.
They referred us to Cornell Oncology which we waited two long weeks. We just went Tuesday and the Dr. Told us he was fairly sure examining Hero he had cancer which spread! I was shocked as I thought the tumors were benign and they could just remove them. They took three fluid samples and the results came back squamous carcinoma. The Dr then said Hero had a few weeks to a few months. I about passed out I felt sick and in shock. How can this be? He is barely 6. Surgery is not an option. Radiation or chemo would only help a month or two. I am just still in complete shock and cannot stop crying.
The thought of not having my sweet Hero in my arms again is unbearable. I feel like something is wrong with me. I know I need to just enjoy him now but the dread and fear in my heart is so strong. I have such a connection with this dog. I have two other dogs but just not the same as Hero.
I just don't know how to cope with this. I hate to be crying constantly around him. I came home after work he ran to greet me. I picked him up he puts his head down on my shoulder like a baby. I felt so relieved and conforted then again cried. I just love him so much
Hero was having a minor skin issue near his mouth, drooling all of a sudden and not eating more than two bites of food. We thought it might be a dental issue so we went to the vet. She gave us antibiotics as he had a fever and did blood work (which came out fairly normal) He seemed better but started drooling again when the antibiotics were done then I asked for a stronger antibiotic at the follow up and that seemed to take care of the issue. I scheduled a teeth cleaning just incase he chipped a tooth or something etc. well he had his teeth cleaned and the vet called to say there were two tumors in his throat. They did chest xray and then a biopsy.
I was devestated. The results came back dysplasia and irregular arrangement if cells and that cancer couldn't be ruled out.
They referred us to Cornell Oncology which we waited two long weeks. We just went Tuesday and the Dr. Told us he was fairly sure examining Hero he had cancer which spread! I was shocked as I thought the tumors were benign and they could just remove them. They took three fluid samples and the results came back squamous carcinoma. The Dr then said Hero had a few weeks to a few months. I about passed out I felt sick and in shock. How can this be? He is barely 6. Surgery is not an option. Radiation or chemo would only help a month or two. I am just still in complete shock and cannot stop crying.
The thought of not having my sweet Hero in my arms again is unbearable. I feel like something is wrong with me. I know I need to just enjoy him now but the dread and fear in my heart is so strong. I have such a connection with this dog. I have two other dogs but just not the same as Hero.
I just don't know how to cope with this. I hate to be crying constantly around him. I came home after work he ran to greet me. I picked him up he puts his head down on my shoulder like a baby. I felt so relieved and conforted then again cried. I just love him so much
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... make his last few days, or weeks, as special as you can. cancer in dogs is very aggressive and the end often comes much sooner than they say. don't forget about your other dogs during this time - they will be just as affected by Hero's illness b/c they can sense it, too. they will also be a major source of comfort when he's gone.