DennasMom
Well-Known Member
So sorry to hear this!!
We've lost two dogs to cancer, but never had a diagnosis with enough time to actually allow us to treat it. One we found out on autopsy (multiple cancers), the other via MRI as our DaneX lost the use of his hind legs (inoperable tumor in his spine).
My sister's husky had bone cancer, and she was given the option of chemo or pain-management. Her dog was 11 or 12 at the time, and chemo was only expected to extend her 3-month prognosis to 9-12 months - plus side effects... She opted for pain-management, and that dog turned back into a PUPPY when on pain meds. She LOVED life during the next 18 or so months (she far out-lived the vet's expectations). She did let my sister know when she'd had enough, but she stuck it out and enjoyed life on three legs for quite a while.
I certainly hope the vets can give you some hope. I know you'll do what's best for Kiva. Sending healing thoughts your way!
We've lost two dogs to cancer, but never had a diagnosis with enough time to actually allow us to treat it. One we found out on autopsy (multiple cancers), the other via MRI as our DaneX lost the use of his hind legs (inoperable tumor in his spine).
My sister's husky had bone cancer, and she was given the option of chemo or pain-management. Her dog was 11 or 12 at the time, and chemo was only expected to extend her 3-month prognosis to 9-12 months - plus side effects... She opted for pain-management, and that dog turned back into a PUPPY when on pain meds. She LOVED life during the next 18 or so months (she far out-lived the vet's expectations). She did let my sister know when she'd had enough, but she stuck it out and enjoyed life on three legs for quite a while.
I certainly hope the vets can give you some hope. I know you'll do what's best for Kiva. Sending healing thoughts your way!