what scientific breakthrough would you like to hear about soon?
Cancer cured? Alien life found? My dog can talk to me and i didn’t even know it?…..have at it!
something involving people with mental disabilities. they are just so innocent, they dont deserve the life of not being able to tell me if there hungry, some being tube fed for the rest of there life. sometimes i feel so guilty that i can walk and skip and run while others are confined to wheelchairs.
Cancer Cure – One-Minute Cure For Cancer And Virtually All Diseases
So I want to adopt an ex-racer but I keep hearing all of these horror stories. People adopt them and within a year or two the dogs get bone cancer and die.
So is it very common for these dogs to get bone cancer? If so, I will not bother getting one. I want a dog that will live a long time not just 2 or 3 years.
I’ve had my greys for almost 7 years and guess what?!?! – no signs of cancer!!! Out of the dozens and dozens of greys I’ve gotten to know over the years, there’s been 1 who’s gotten cancer and she was 10 when she got it.
But if you don’t want to risk adopting a dog who might get sick, you’re absolutely right – don’t bother.
Holistic approach for ur dog? (anyone give FLAXOIL to their dog)?
Does anyone here use any type of holistic approach for the dog? My dog just got diagnosed with cancer yesterday (found a big tumor in his heart)….I wanna try to do everythikng I can. Surgery is not an option the vet said. Ive heard putting a tablespoon of flaxoil with some cottage cheese in the meal helps. Anyone do this for their dog??? Any other natural herbs or medicine that you use to help your dog heal? I would truly appreciate any advice I can get. I am desperate….It is killing me watching my dog die…or knowing that he might not have much left to live. =(***
http://dogcancer.net/?source=Overture
Here is a link to a website that has lots of info, and a phone number you can call to ask questions.
What is the average recovery time for a dog with leg amputation surgery?
My dog had to have his left foreleg amputated due to bone cancer. His surgery was last Thursday. He seems to be doing fine, just a little bleeding. I am wondering if anyone else has a similar story with their recovery time for their dog. My dog’s name is Rocky, 9 years old & he is a Black Lab/Pit mix.
Serious answers only please. Thanks!
Since today is Sunday we will be taking Rocky to be checked out for his bleeding tomorrow morning. Looks like a few stiches tore but the bleeding is very minimal. I am more concerned for a possible infection, but again…tomorrow morning is his follow up appointment.
Recovery time will vary from dog to dog. Some dogs are very stoic and will seem to be ok almost immediately after the surgery. Other dogs are weenies and will scream for weeks.
I assume you have had your dog back to the vet to check the bleeding? He should not be allowed to lick at the sutures or staples. It will take him time to adjust to having the leg amputated. But dogs can do just fine after amputation.
Leukemia is one type of cancer that affects the blood. This disease is characterized by a significant increase of the leukocytes, popularly called white blood cells.
The first symptom is a large number of these cells in the blood marrow or even in the circulation. Leukemia is a result of a genetic malfunction, a mutation that happens inside the bone’s marrow. This disease has several types. It is classified taking into consideration the type of the white blood cells that are involved and also the way in which the disease is progressing.
Leukemia can derive from the bone marrow and it is called myelogenous or granulocytic leukemia and also lymphocytic leukemia when it involves the lymph nodes.
Leukemia disease can either be chronic or acute. It all depends on the kind of white cells that are affected. The chronic one is named chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The CLL in pets like dogs and cats has a lot of similarities with the human disease but still some major differences too.
The ALL, or acute lymphoid leukemia is a disease that progresses quite rapidly. A few of the symptoms include fever, anemia, random bleeding, loosing the appetite, swollen lymph nodes, panting, anxiousness, vomiting, pale gums, shifting limb lameness, lack of coordination, some infections that appear because of the week immune system. All these symptoms can cause death if the disease is not treated.
At a clinical examination, if the dog has fever or a bigger than usual spleen or liver, it is a good sign of the disease. Many mature animals develop the acute lymphoid leukemia rather then the young. This is a difference from the human disease which is quite common in children. Another important fact is that this disease can cause some ocular lesions in dogs.
The chronic leukemia has many cancer white cells that are affecting the body’s ability to fight the infections. The disease progresses slowly and it is fatal. It suppresses the immune system and then the bone marrow fails to function. The bag cells then infiltrate the other organs. The disease easily spreads into the blood, the lymph nodes, liver or spleen and into the central nervous system. The disease doesn’t create solid tumors or other solid masses. The death can be quite painful.
Discovering the leukemia can be done ding a simple blood examination and then, if there are suspicions, a bone marrow analysis.
Dog got chemo and it leaked should I have to pay for the treatment?
My dog has cancer and got his first treatment of chemo : doxirubicin” It leaked from the cathered. This is rare but the drug caused my his flesh to rot off and caused a serious injury. It is so serious that they might have to amputate his leg. My vet is trying to make me pay for all the treatments which is going to be very expensive on top of the continued chemo treaments. The injury is a direct result of them not administering the drug correctly. Is this right?
Taking the option to treat the cancer using chemotherapy itself is a risk. I have no doubt that the vet would have discussed with you the risk assiciated with the procedure. You mention that it is rare for the drug to leak from the catheter, this tells me that you knew there was a risk it may happen.
Unfortunately, and as hard as it may be, this is just one of those things associated with the treatment. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the treatment your vet has provided, go to anoher vet, but bear in mind that you will still be up for associated costs.
Lymphosarcoma is one of the most common types of cancers seen. It is also referred to as lymphoma or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. In dogs, many different species develop Lymphosarcoma. Like any other cancer, this one can “metastasize”, which means it can spread and affect other organs and tissues. Most dogs get a type of Lymphosarcoma that originates the lymph nodes and usually the nodes under the jaw get swollen. Sometimes this is the only symptom your dog will have. But the jaw is not the only place where this disease can begin. Some forms of Lymphosarcoma begin in the bone marrow, the chest, abdomen, or even the skin. DIAGNOSIS It is difficult to detect the Lymphosarcoma because it can spread to many places in the body. So full analysis is essential to determine this disease and also establish the stage of disease. It is very important to determine the stage of the disease and decide the kind of treatment and the right dosage. Vets usually do the following tests in order to detect the stages: * Cytology – checking the lymph node cells * Blood work * Abdominal radiographs * Abdominal ultrasound * Bone marrow analysis Most of the times, the vets do just a few of the tests listed above. Even a few of the tests alone can determine the stage and if the dog can be submitted to the treatment. DISEASE STAGES OF EVOLUTION Lymphosarcoma has 4 stages. In state I the cancer exists in just one lymph node. This stage is rarely diagnosed in pets. In stage II the disease has spread to more than one node and has occupied a body region. In stage III the cancer is in the nodes but has spread in the body. In stage IV the Lymphosarcoma has reached the liver or the spleen. There is also a stage V and it refers to all the stages above but with cancer spread to the bone marrow or the blood or any other organ. The main stages have sub stages: “A” and “B”. “A” means the patient doesn’t have the illness. “B” means the patient displays clinical symptoms like fluid in the lungs, vomiting or diarrhea. Stage IIIA is the earliest detected and it can be treated. MEANS OF TREATMENT Many people have heard of chemotherapy. This means treatment with chemicals. The dog anti-cancer drugs, orally, intravenously, or subcutaneously. The good fact is that animals have a high tolerance to anti-cancer drugs, far better than humans. Also, side effects because of the treatment appear only in 5 cases out of 100. Some of the most common questions a dog owner has are: Is the dog going to lose the hair? Usually, they don’t. But poodles and old English Sheepdogs are predisposed to lose their hair after chemotherapy. But don’t worry. It will grow back. Keep in mind that Lymphosarcoma treatable but not curable. Will the disease come back and how long will it last? This depends on the type of Lymphosarcoma the dog has. But with the latest medical advances, approximately 90% of dogs achieve a complete remission. The average remission is between 8 and 12 months. What happens after the dog comes out of remission? It can be treated just like the first time. Also, the second and third remissions are treatable. The whole cost of the treatment begins at about $500 and can go up to $2,000 in case of a large pet.
