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  1. 11th August 2016, 08:18 PM #1
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    Very difficult decision with pet.

    One of my 4 Pug dogs, a female (who was a gift from me to my now deceased flat mate), is 12 yrs 7 months old. Recently I have been noticing she is looking thin in the face and has a distended abdomen. She is eating normally, happy and active.

    Another of the dogs has a bronchial cough, so I decided to take both dogs to the vet.

    After consultation, blood tests, X-Rays and subsequently ultrasound a large abdominal mass has been identified. The mass is pressing on the diaphragm reducing the vital capacity and pushing all the intra-abdominal organs to the left hand side. The type of mass/tumor has not been identified and it may be splenic, a lipid mass or some sort of vascular tumor. It is not definite if the tumor can be removed safely.

    The condition will not resolve on its own and her condition will only deteriorate as the mass gets larger.
    1. If surgery is undertaken and the tumor can be removed Daphne will be more comfortable and live a normal life for however long that is.
    2. If we don't proceed with surgery, she may only have months to live and may need to be euthanised.
    3. If we do proceed with surgery, the tumor may not be able to be removed and she may die/be euthanised on the table.
    I need to make the decision over the weekend and no longer have my mate to discuss our options and decide.


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  2. 11th August 2016, 08:21 PM #2
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    Pets are family. Do what you can and deal with other events as they happen...

    I'd sell my car to help save one of our dogs..
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  3. 11th August 2016, 08:27 PM #3
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    That is a very difficult decision,similar to what many have been through before.

    What Tombie said is the go..

    Good luck,hopes it all works out for the better

    You can only do your best..

    My choice would be the operation for her.
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    If there is a chance the tumor can be removed safely that would be my option. The hardest thing I've ever done was making the decision to put down a dog whilst he still had his dignity.
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  5. 11th August 2016, 08:31 PM #5
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    Hello. That's a very tough call. Her age is against her. Our large Lab x Mastiff did a Cruciate Ligament this yr.. He's 8. $3500 later and he was fixed, but only after investigating his other leg to see that it was fit. He's an awesome dog and I too would do anything to keep him well.. but if he has a major issue at 12+ I'd have to weigh up how much time he has left. It will be difficult whatever you decide, and I hope you have someone who you can talk to nearby...
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    I have four pugs to talk to but they always either agree with me or want to go for a walk, not good with deep and meaningful discussion.

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  7. 11th August 2016, 09:21 PM #7
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    Ive had to make hard monetary decisions with my Snoopy too recently but I chose to get him fixed up coz hes worth more than money to me. As Tombie said. I gave up my super money I had set aside for travel, up for him. Id try get her fixed if its possible. Im glad its not my decision to make. Im sorry that you have to make it. But do what is best for ur doggy. Cant take money with you and doggy cuddles are better than none at all.

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    I'd say operate.
    But see if they can straighten up her eyes while they are in there.
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    How can you say she needs plastic surgery? She's cute.

    This is her 12 years ago


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  10. 12th August 2016, 08:33 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies View Post
    ....She is eating normally, happy and active.....
    To me this is the important bit. If she's still all of those things, then there's definitely still hope. You know when your dog isn't right. They may not be able to talk, but they can still show pain and suffering. 12 years is a good age for a dog, but by no means is it the end of the road.
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