Devastated - tumor on shoulder and lung!

Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear this.  I have no advice for you, just good thoughts that you can enjoy the rest of your time with your baby.  Please give her some rubbies from me.

I wish I had some advice for you, others will be along to help.  I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am.  {{Hugs}}

Jackie emailed me cos I"m at work -- I can probably give you a few suggestions, including a diet that should help maximize her time and comfort.

I'm going to email you and pm you my phone number -- so hopefully we can get information to you as quick as possible.

Of course you are devastated.  Cancer sucks no matter how old they are, and two sick dogs in such short order is VERY difficult.

If you can -- let me know where you are - in fact, if you will reply to the email I send you and give me your zip code (I don't want your street address -- I just want to recommend the best help to you that I can) that will help me as well.

You've come to a good place with a lot of folks who have been thru it and are VERY kind and helpful.  I'm sorry Jessie is ill -- but I'm awful glad you've come here for help.

 Callie

Thank-you for your kind words and understanding. I really hope not many people have to go through this because it's so horrible and happened so quickly.

The lump on her shoulder only appeared last week and that's when she had real trouble walking about, so I thought it was just an injury.... It's such a shock to be told she's not going to last much longer :(

I am so sorry to hear this news.  I did go thru this a couple of years ago, unfortunately by the time I found out and came here for help, we didnt have much more time with Shadow.   Please take Callie up on her offer to contact, she will help you with ideas to keep your girl comfortable.  This is a very hard time for you, just know that we are here, you can sound off or cry or whatever you need and we will help you get thru it.  You love your baby all you can, if there is something she loves to do, try to do it in moderation.  When it's time you will know it.  Hugs to you and comforting vibes for your girl.

Gin

My_Jessie

It's such a shock to be told she's not going to last much longer :(

The fact is you are in shock and it will take a few days to get your mind around it.  I told Callie that you sound like such a loving dog mom.  The only advice I can give you is to treat each day as a gift.  I've lost my share of dogs, some at the normal end of their lives and some too young.  It's never easy but as Gin said we are here for you.  Feel free to vent your feelings, we do understand.   Give her some kisses from me and my pack.

I'm so sorry to hear this news.  I just wanted to say I'm sending you some prayers and comforting vibes during this tough time.  You are in good hands with Callie.  She really knows her stuff.

Best Wishes

 Oh no. :( I'm so sorry to hear that! I recently lost my dog to bladder cancer so I can relate. All I can suggest is to take a lot of pictures and give her a lot of hugs and tell her that you love her. Though I'm sure she knows that already!

*Big hugs for you and your pup*

This is terrible news. Callie will have some advise as far as diet and care goes. I recently lost my dog to cancer and as devastated as I was knowing our time together was nearing it's end, I was so grateful that Kobi just took life one day at a time and didn't have to think about leaving me. Just make him happy. That's what dogs are all about. ((((HUGS)))))  

Thanks SO much for trying to help, it really means a lot. I think anything's worth trying; at the moment she is acting ok but I still want to know what I could do for her to prevent her feeling pain/ease it when it comes.

+yeah losing two dogs that I've had for over 10 years in quick succession is very difficult

I shouldn't be too surprised she's going soon because of her age, so I guess the reason it seems so sudden is because I was so convinced it was nothing but an injury. She had a bad slip on some ice and since then her walking was bad and then the lump appeared.... When I was so sure it was just an injury that could be sorted...it's killing me to think how different the reality is.

 Thanks again Callie for your offer of help, I'll certainly listen to what you have to say! Anything to make my little Jess a bit better!

...and thanks to everyone for your kind words and support! that means a lot too!!!

I find that the best thing I have done for my dogs is to talk to them about what's going to happen.  I think that there's something in your voice that they understand.  It helps them not to fear, and it helps them understand the depth of feeling you have for them.  Miraculous things have happened between me and my dogs just by this painful but simple exchange between two best friends of different species and languages...

I am so sorry. We're sending our love and caring energy. I agree with spiritdogs' recommendation to talk with your pup about what's happening. It truly helps and I am sure they understand.

Ok I'll give it a try - at the moment when I talk to her I just keep telling her she's a good dog/brave dog/doing well/she's beautiful/she's strong and that everything will be fine. I'll give what you say a go and hope that it helps her a bit.