Michelle,
One reason I opted to go with the chemo (other than loving Bear as one
would a child,) is the oncologist DID share success stories, but as I stated
before, with small breed dogs - I learned cockers are most resilient to chemo
and have the highest "success"rate. But, he also gave me
Patti,
These decisions are really hard. I usually op to try
treatments too, unless at the start they just sound so invasive that they will
ruin current quality of life. Chemo can sometimes make them feel a lot
better. That was certainly the case for Simon while it lasted. With my dog
Michelle,
Yes, Bear was on steroids, but he was also started on chemotherapy almost
immediately after diagnosis.
I don't know if treatment is different in dogs, but despite his PCP, the
oncologist believed his only chance was to start chemo right away. ( I still
"question" whether it was the
It's actually not that uncommon when cancers are present, and sometimes
happens even without cancers (someone on this list -- Susan?-- had a cat who
recovered from it). That is the main reason I always suggest strong
steroids (dex and depo shots) for severe anemia. That is the treatment for
What a nice surprise! I am so glad
to hear that you live in NM – it just makes me feel better already. I
know what you mean, even with the city right next to ABQ does not have any
restriction as to how many animals you can have. I was doing some research
and found some interesting thin
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