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. =(***
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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.
Dog mange is a treatable disorder, and one that has many treatment options available for the dog, depending on the severity and the variety of the mange infestation. The most common mange treatment is the anti-mange wash.
This is a procedure that will take time to be effective, sometimes as long as six months, because the treatment can only be done once a month. The repeated treatments are done to make sure that the mange population is kept in check and that new ones that are hatched will also be eliminated.
On the first few treatments, the mange will look like it is getting worse, and there will be new red bumps on the dog’s skin where there weren’t any before. That’s because the medicine will penetrate the skin of the dog to reach the mites buried beneath the dog’s skin, and this will irritate the area. It will also be very uncomfortable for the dog as these mites start “emerging” from their burrows.
You should also expect that the dog will seem lethargic after each treatment. The mange bath medication can be quite strong and the dog will be inhaling it during the treatment sessions. You will also have to bear with the smell of the medication because you can’t give your dog a bath after the mange wash.
Try to prevent the dog from licking at his chops after the treatment. Some of the mange wash medication will be ingested by the dog that way. Though it will not kill your dog, it will definitely give him a stomach upset. Also, keep him from scratching because this may cause wounds. If your dog has wounds, he will not be given the treatment wash, and this will prolong the process of him getting better.
Remember that the mange washes will only get rid of the mites that are on the dog and not his surroundings. That’s why you should isolate the dog and wash the beddings that he has used. Other dogs can catch it by just coming in contact with something that and infected dog has lain in. Worse, there are some types of mites that can live in a human’s skin as well.
The treatments can get quite expensive, but if your dog needs a series of baths, you may be able to work out a payment plan with your vet.
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Most people who have dogs in their lives, reach for the easy option of commercial dog food. There is little thought that goes into it.
Or perhaps they feel their veterinarian knows best and they buy what they offer.
Either way, the health of your dog will suffer.
But you know that already, or you wouldn’t be here.
As you’re considering feeding a raw food diet for dogs, you’ve come a long way and first up, need congratulating!
I find that the most difficult part of changing anything in my life, is the initial reluctance to change my mind. It’s no mean feat. But now that you’ve done that, the rest is easy.
Or comparatively!
A raw food diet for dogs is what they evolved. on. You can’t beat or better nature. Nature has had a long time perfecting herself. Puny man and his pseudo ideas are no match!
But I’m sure you still have questions. For a start, what should you feed your dog, and how much?
Are there any foods to avoid or limit?
Should bones be a part of the raw food diet for dogs?
And lastly, how can you fit it into your busy schedule of juggling work, family and hopefully a bit of time for you?
Well, lets answer the last question first. Buying raw food is no less difficult or time consuming than buying commercial dog food. Putting meat instead of a packet into your trolly takes the same energy!
The other questions on what and what not to feed dogs have already been discovered by others who have gone before you. So you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. It’s already been done. Just follow in someone else’s footsteps.
It does take a little bit of time to get used to what to feed and how much, but once you have the hang of it, it becomes second nature.
Feeding a raw food diet for dogs is really the start of other things too. Such as listening to your dog. He will tell you what he likes to eat and what he doesn’t. He’ll also tell you what medicines he’s happy to take and what he doesn’t like and would prefer you not to insist.
It’s a whole new world, and one I can’t recommend enough!
