I Can't Believe This Is Happening To Us. Options

[Foxysmummy]

We found out last week that our beloved 3 year old GSD Foxy has got a tumor in her leg. The vet has sent her xrays off to a specialist, but this will only confirm the worst. Our vet has advised us against amputation and made us aware of how aggressive and painful this type of cancer is, and I can't see her suffer. She's on steroids and painkillers now and seems perfectly fine. She's not using her affected leg, but she's still eating and drinking normally and is still interested in playing outside.

We go back to the vets on Thursday, and as much as I can't watch her suffer, I can't bare to let her go either. It's so unfair, she's only 3 and she's such a lovely girl. We've got a two year old DD and foxy adores her, she's so patient and kind. I hope to God that our vet is wrong, but deep down I know she isn't.

Thanks for reading.

[janika]

Dear Foxysmummy

I will be thinking of you on Thursday and praying for you and your darling Foxy. I think if Foxy is eating, drinking and playing and not in pain then maybe nothing drastic has to be decided. Your vet will advise you and you can always ask for second opinions, no matter what the outcome of the x-rays. I am so hoping that the results are better than you fear.
There are many people on here with lots of experience of how to cope with illness in our dear pets. Most are in US so you will probably get more replies a little later today. I'm in Uk too.
I wish I could help you more.
Sending hugs

Jan and my Angels xx