hello im new here,im so upset and so depressed,she was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with lymphoma,all her lympnodes are swollen,shes on prednisone 40mg a day,everyday she slows down,she losing muscle,in her back legs,she has lost muscle mass through her whole body,i have her eating a high protein diet of wellness 95% meat,today she refused to eat that,but she did eat some chicken for me.everynight i cant sleep,im up checking on her all the time.i have even been giving her these apricot seeds,that are sopssed to cure cancer,i know they probably dont work but its worth a try.i am so stressed that im going to have to make this descision soon.i know im going to go crazy.

I understand exactly what you are going through, as my dog Candy was just diagnosed a few months ago. The one thing about lymphoma is that it's a roller coaster ride. Alot of the medicines they give can have some amazing effects. I know it's expensive, but make sure you try to see a Cancer Specialist. They're are so many drugs that can help.

My Candy got a few extra months after getting on treatment. If it wasn't for the Predisone and the other meds, we would have lost her in April.

God bless and hang in there.

I am so sorry that you are feeling so stressed about your lovely 11 year old. I lost my fur baby to a cancer a few weeks ago and am still trying to come to terms with it because he went down hill so quickly. It was not the same type of cancer as your fur baby but non the less it is still a heart breaking time when you find out they have this illness. I think you should listen to Candy's dad as they have first hand experiance of this and have lots of information that I am sure they will share with you that could help. That is the wonderful thing about this board, that ppl want to help others who are facing the same dilemmas as themselves in any way they can.

Please let us know of how they are doing so that we can offer support whenever you feel that you will need it. And, please understand that I do know where you are coming from about feeling stressed and checking up on them throughout the night. I have done that too and know how you are feeling. Whenever William was ill I used to check on him to make sure he was ok at night brcause when he was ill it used to really stress me out. they are like ppl...... they need us to make sure they are ok because they cannot tell us when they are feeling awful.

Peace and love to you and your fur friend at this time.

Williams Mummy ***

Ask your Vet about a drug called "lomustine". Even though your baby is already on predisone, this may help. Also the vet will lower or raise the dosage of the predisone depending on how aggressive it is.

Lastly, if you are just seeing a vet and not a vet oncologist, if you can afford, I highly recommend it as they have knowledge of the latest and greatest in the treatment of lymphoma.

God bless you and I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and your baby.

kendrasmommy, am so sorry for the news you got about your baby three weeks ago I also recieved the same kind of news on May 19th, My Son Buster was diagnosed with cancer in the nose and they have removed part of it thru his nostrils yesterday and he has been bleeding all day today and has now some swelling and not able to breath good yet, I wish you both the best and are now in my prayers, best wishes, God Bless from Buster and Jorge

when she was first diagnosed,they put her on 20 mg of pred that did nothing for her,i took her to another vet,a holistic dr. he put her on onco support and probotic for her tummy,then the third vet i rushed her too,becasue of a nose bleed,rasied the pred to 20mg pred 2 times a day,chemo would cost me $5000.00 and up here in new york,and i would have given my right arm,to pay for it,unfortunatly i dont have that kind of money i had care credit but used it all on her care from 3 different vets,3 weeks ago she had a chest x-ray and no cancer was found in her chest,but as those 3 weeks went by,im sure it has spread,ontop of that ,she also has lyme disease too.yesterday and today not good days for her at all,today she just keeps laying in one spot.2 days ago i had her out in the pool trying to build alittle muscle in her hind quarters,but she would not move her back legs in the pool.im posting a pic of her,her name is Kendra she came into my life june 21 1996,her birthday is in 3 days.she has been by my side since she was a little puppy.im not ready ,and i dont think she is ready to leave me right now. ): this pic is way before she got sick.

None are so blessed as those who have received the gift of truly loving and knowing an animal. These sweet babies that come into our lives bring us so much joy and happiness. When faced with knowing our time with them is nearing an end it leaves us feeling helpless and cripples us physically as well as mentally.

Whatever time you and Kendra have left together I pray that each moment is filled with as much happiness and joy as you can possibly muster up. She knows just like you do that something is very wrong. Each day you have with her will be but a memory tomorrow. So as you remember the past and dream of the future, make this day count for something very special for you and Kendra.

Keep us posted on how you and Kendra are doing. There are alot of people here who understand the desperation and agony and hurt you are feeling right now. In this forum we truly care about each other and what is going on. You never have to be alone because we are with you and pray for you.

Hugs of comfort my friend,
Beth

I'm so sorry to hear this...I lost my Mackie-bear to hemangiosarcoma, two years ago come Sept.

The veterinary specialists who treated him gave him peanut butter to help him maintain his weight. You might give that a try, and please keep us posted how she's doing.

Meanwhile you are in my thoughts and prayers,
Dayna

i had to take her to the Er about 10:30 pm,she wouldnt eat for me today,and she lost her urine,as you read my history i do own a dog with lymphoma,she is running a temp,dr gave 2 choices,put her on iv with antibiotics,or becasue of the lymphoma put her down,yesterday she was eating and walking around fine,today nothing.i dont want to lose her now,my eyes are all swollen,from crying,is there any way to let the best friend of your life go?i just dont think its time for both of us.

It truely is a hard decision. I made that decision many-many years ago. It was really hard, but I knew I was releasing him from all his pain and suffering and that tired body. He would then gain a new healthy body that was free of any pain and sickness.
Kendra is a beautiful dog. Please let us know how she is doing.
We are here for you.

the thing is she has no pain,dr. said shes not suffering.but i am,i almost lost it tonight,before i left her i kissed her so many times on her head,and told her i will see you tomorrow,when i left she kept looking at me,when she is home with me,she follows me everywhere,i hated leaving her,and her watching me walk out the door.i hope she knows i did it for her.hopefully she will be ok and be able to come home tomorrow.i pray

We pray for her homecoming tomorrow also. So glad she has no pain and is not suffering.
Lots of prayers and hugs for the both of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let us know

shes home, her fever broke over night at the hospital,and she ate for them,she looks so much better today,my prayers and yours worked.it was the lyme disease not the lymphoma ,i am so happy today.

I am so very glad to read your good news.
Please keep us updated. Continued prayers for you both.

I'm very glad to hear Kendra's fever broke overnight. The power of prayer can bring miracles.

Enjoy the happiness you are feeling today. Make each and every moment you have with Kendra something to remember. The time we spend today is what becomes our memories tomorrow.

May you be blessed in all your days with Kendra.

Hugs of comfort for both of you,
Beth

I'm so happy the two of you are feeling better. I'm praying for Kendra's continued improvement. keep us posted.

Hugs to you both,
Dayna

Oh my God! we are so happy she is home with you, that is the best news today here, am sooooo happy for the two of you! please keep posting more, we love to hear it, best wishes from Buster and Jorge

Terrific News!!!!! I hope I get some good news today.

Glad she home!!!!!!

I hope it is okay with you but I reduced your PDF file photo of Kendra and am posting it here so everytime you or anyone else comes to this thread, all will be able to see what a beautiful girl she is and why her mommy loves her so very much.

KENDRA'S PICTURE

Beautiful, dog. Kendra look like the regal lady that she is.