Bladder cancer: Time to say goodbye.
Discussion
This is Daisy.
Daisy is our gorgeous nearly 12 year old Scottie.
Unfortunately over the last week or so we noticed that she has had trouble going to the toilet, really straining, tiny drops etc.
A trip to the vet gave us some tablets for a UTI with the advice of going back for an ultrasound and possible biopsy which was done today.
Unfortunately they couldn’t do the biopsy but have advised that they have found a growth in her urethra, which they suspect is cancerous. The next step is a urine test which has been sent to the lab, pending results, then a biopsy under anaesthesia which is obviously very costly.
I’m obviously very caring for my first little baby, but I am pragmatic that old dogs do slowly fall apart and having done some reading, bladder cancer survival rates are low, even with chemotherapy etc she’s unlikely to last 12 months.
We’re waiting for the next steps once the lab work happens, but I think I don’t really want to put an already quite old dog through chemo etc when it isn’t actually going to fix the issue, just drag the inevitable out. On the other hand I don’t want to just give her the needle if we can support and manage her for a while. I don’t really know what I’m after, just any advice and input?!
Daisy is our gorgeous nearly 12 year old Scottie.
Unfortunately over the last week or so we noticed that she has had trouble going to the toilet, really straining, tiny drops etc.
A trip to the vet gave us some tablets for a UTI with the advice of going back for an ultrasound and possible biopsy which was done today.
Unfortunately they couldn’t do the biopsy but have advised that they have found a growth in her urethra, which they suspect is cancerous. The next step is a urine test which has been sent to the lab, pending results, then a biopsy under anaesthesia which is obviously very costly.
I’m obviously very caring for my first little baby, but I am pragmatic that old dogs do slowly fall apart and having done some reading, bladder cancer survival rates are low, even with chemotherapy etc she’s unlikely to last 12 months.
We’re waiting for the next steps once the lab work happens, but I think I don’t really want to put an already quite old dog through chemo etc when it isn’t actually going to fix the issue, just drag the inevitable out. On the other hand I don’t want to just give her the needle if we can support and manage her for a while. I don’t really know what I’m after, just any advice and input?!
Just had the call on the way home, had to pull over to take it to make sure I understood.
Basically, it is cancer, they can’t really do anything. The type that it is doesn’t respond well to Chemo so they don’t see the point, it’s right at the neck of the urethra/bladder so they can’t cut it out.
Possibly 6 months, but they think it’s been in there for a month or so after our explanations about her weeing on walks etc.
We can give her anti inflammatory treatments and mange her and see how she goes until we make the decision enough is enough. I suppose it’s always the way it ends.
Basically, it is cancer, they can’t really do anything. The type that it is doesn’t respond well to Chemo so they don’t see the point, it’s right at the neck of the urethra/bladder so they can’t cut it out.
Possibly 6 months, but they think it’s been in there for a month or so after our explanations about her weeing on walks etc.
We can give her anti inflammatory treatments and mange her and see how she goes until we make the decision enough is enough. I suppose it’s always the way it ends.
Sorry to read that.
Having been through similar, you could consider non traditional treatments
When our boy got cancer we changed his diet to raw, and had various herbal supplements.
He lasted another 18 months, far more than our vet predicted.
Good luck and cherish the time you have together.
Having been through similar, you could consider non traditional treatments
When our boy got cancer we changed his diet to raw, and had various herbal supplements.
He lasted another 18 months, far more than our vet predicted.
Good luck and cherish the time you have together.
HTP99 said:
Gutted to hear this Adam, make the most of the time that you have with her.
It’s not going to be pleasant when we have to deal with it but she has had nearly 12 wonderful years with us and as they say all good things must come to an end. Got some painkillers and anti inflammatory from the vet to try and keep her comfortable and I’m going to spoil her with treats every day!The Rotrex Kid said:
HTP99 said:
Gutted to hear this Adam, make the most of the time that you have with her.
It’s not going to be pleasant when we have to deal with it but she has had nearly 12 wonderful years with us and as they say all good things must come to an end. Got some painkillers and anti inflammatory from the vet to try and keep her comfortable and I’m going to spoil her with treats every day!Well it seems to have come around a lot sooner than expected. She’s been peeing pure blood this morning, visibly in pain and tiny drops of wee with nothing else happening. We’ve had a brief chat this morning and pending the vet saying any different we think we need to say goodbye today.
My mum had to have her cat put down yesterday so daisy will probably be buried with him in mums garden which is a lovely spot where we can visit in the future.
I’ll certainly miss those gorgeous eyes looking at me! She’s a little damp in this photo after trying to wee for 20 mins in the rain, I had to drag her back in.
My mum had to have her cat put down yesterday so daisy will probably be buried with him in mums garden which is a lovely spot where we can visit in the future.
I’ll certainly miss those gorgeous eyes looking at me! She’s a little damp in this photo after trying to wee for 20 mins in the rain, I had to drag her back in.
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