My dog is sick

XRogue · 12-13-2006, 08:23 AM

And I'm grumpy. >: Bo is 14 and has arthritis and possibly an ulcer. He also has developed a tumor and it may be cancerous.

Raiyven · 12-13-2006, 09:01 AM

aww i'm really sorry to hear that

Are there any options for surgery?

Ghryphen · 12-13-2006, 03:39 PM

Sorry to hear that Rogue

Stang · 12-13-2006, 04:12 PM

Aww poor guy

. Sorry to hear that.

XRogue · 12-13-2006, 05:41 PM

I don't know what the options are at this point. There is an enlargment in an (ahem) delicate area as well as a lump on the spine. If both are due to cancer (and we haven't done a biopsy yet, so it may not be malignancy) then we may not want to go with agressive treatment. As I said, Bo is 14, he's had a good long life. I don't like the idea of trying to treat him agressively if that is only going to prolong suffering.

Raiyven · 12-13-2006, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XRogue

There is an enlargment in an (ahem) delicate area as well as a lump on the spine.

I did some googling for you, and came up with something from this site, which had a lot of information on what you've been describing:

"Perianal gland tumors primarily affect male dogs. They arise in the anal area; most are benign but can cause pain and get infected."

Sounds kind of like what you described. The good news is, it looks like from the information on that site that most of this is treatable. But I do understand how you feel about invasive surgery. Having Bo checked out might turn up something hopeful tho

XRogue · 12-14-2006, 06:51 AM

That's nice of you Raiy.

However Bo died in his sleep last night, very peacefully, so I'm afraid it's beside the point now.

Ghryphen · 12-14-2006, 09:04 AM

Raiyven · 12-14-2006, 09:46 AM

oh god i'm so sorry X *big hugs* i'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you

XRogue · 12-14-2006, 01:24 PM

Thanks, guys. We had him 10 years of his 14 and he was a good faithful dog. I'm very grateful he didn't suffer, and he died at home instead of in the vet's office. (we have a very nice vet, but it's not the same of course. )

Stang · 12-14-2006, 04:14 PM

Sorry to hear Rogue but sounds like he was a very happy and loved dog.

Our family dog passed away from kidney failure a few months back and was about Bo's age. He too died at home and glad someone was there when he did. Now he sits happily on the fireplace with the other passed animals until we free them together sometime.

Again sorry for your lose but remember all the good times you all had with him and never forget.

XRogue · 12-14-2006, 06:04 PM

I won't.

Gambit · 12-14-2006, 07:29 PM

R.I.P., Bo.

Aluscia · 12-15-2006, 03:27 PM

awww ;_;

I'm sorry to hear this, Rogue

I bet the kids are devastated.

XRogue · 12-15-2006, 07:38 PM

They're pretty sad, and so am I. Kidlets don't remember *not* having him...it all happened so fast too. At least he didn't suffer.

12-13-2006, 08:23 AM	#1
XRogue Forum wh0re Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Age: 53 Posts: 1,097	My dog is sick And I'm grumpy. >: Bo is 14 and has arthritis and possibly an ulcer. He also has developed a tumor and it may be cancerous.

12-13-2006, 09:01 AM	#2
Raiyven Big Bad Thread Boogeyman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Burlington, ON. Age: 41 Posts: 406	aww i'm really sorry to hear that Are there any options for surgery? __________________ "For in that we are both especially daring and especially thorough in calculating what we attempt, we can truly be distinguished from other men, for whom ignorance is boldness but calculation brings hesitancy. Rightly would they be judged strongest in spirit who recognize both dangers and pleasures with utmost clarity and are on neither count deterred from risks." - Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War: 2.40, "The Funeral Oration of Perikles" (431 BCE)

12-13-2006, 03:39 PM	#3
Ghryphen THZ Founder Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: WA, USA Age: 50 Posts: 3,927	Sorry to hear that Rogue __________________ The Hounds of Zeus \| Allied Tribal Forces

12-13-2006, 04:12 PM	#4
Stang Team Captain Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Everett, WA, USA Age: 50 Posts: 3,859 Xbox Leaderboard: 1^st	Aww poor guy . Sorry to hear that. __________________

12-14-2006, 09:04 AM	#8
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12-13-2006, 05:41 PM	#5
XRogue Forum wh0re Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Age: 53 Posts: 1,097	I don't know what the options are at this point. There is an enlargment in an (ahem) delicate area as well as a lump on the spine. If both are due to cancer (and we haven't done a biopsy yet, so it may not be malignancy) then we may not want to go with agressive treatment. As I said, Bo is 14, he's had a good long life. I don't like the idea of trying to treat him agressively if that is only going to prolong suffering.

12-14-2006, 06:51 AM	#7
XRogue Forum wh0re Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Age: 53 Posts: 1,097	That's nice of you Raiy. However Bo died in his sleep last night, very peacefully, so I'm afraid it's beside the point now.

12-14-2006, 09:46 AM	#9
Raiyven Big Bad Thread Boogeyman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Burlington, ON. Age: 41 Posts: 406	oh god i'm so sorry X big hugs i'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you __________________ "For in that we are both especially daring and especially thorough in calculating what we attempt, we can truly be distinguished from other men, for whom ignorance is boldness but calculation brings hesitancy. Rightly would they be judged strongest in spirit who recognize both dangers and pleasures with utmost clarity and are on neither count deterred from risks." - Thucydides, The Peloponnesian War: 2.40, "The Funeral Oration of Perikles" (431 BCE)

12-14-2006, 01:24 PM	#10
XRogue Forum wh0re Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Age: 53 Posts: 1,097	Thanks, guys. We had him 10 years of his 14 and he was a good faithful dog. I'm very grateful he didn't suffer, and he died at home instead of in the vet's office. (we have a very nice vet, but it's not the same of course. )

12-14-2006, 04:14 PM	#11
Stang Team Captain Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Everett, WA, USA Age: 50 Posts: 3,859 Xbox Leaderboard: 1^st	Sorry to hear Rogue but sounds like he was a very happy and loved dog. Our family dog passed away from kidney failure a few months back and was about Bo's age. He too died at home and glad someone was there when he did. Now he sits happily on the fireplace with the other passed animals until we free them together sometime. Again sorry for your lose but remember all the good times you all had with him and never forget. __________________

12-14-2006, 06:04 PM	#12
XRogue Forum wh0re Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Age: 53 Posts: 1,097	I won't.

12-14-2006, 07:29 PM	#13
Gambit Forum wh0re Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 744	R.I.P., Bo.

12-15-2006, 03:27 PM	#14
Aluscia Emo Queen 1000th Thread Main Forum Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: In a subterranean complex. Age: 41 Posts: 2,346	awww ;_; I'm sorry to hear this, Rogue I bet the kids are devastated. __________________ Favourite Song of the moment - Pyramid Song - Radiohead

12-15-2006, 07:38 PM	#15
XRogue Forum wh0re Join Date: May 2001 Location: Texas Age: 53 Posts: 1,097	They're pretty sad, and so am I. Kidlets don't remember not having him...it all happened so fast too. At least he didn't suffer.

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