Ally has a sarcoma
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missjenneygirl
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Sharon,
Years ago, I had a sheltie (Grand Prix daughter) that at age 4 developed spindle cell sarcoma on the pad of her front foot. It looked like a small jelly bean, and I too, thought she had a splinter or burr in her foot. She had the first surgery to clean up the area, and remove any unusual tissue. The biopsy confirmed the surgeon's thoughts. A second surgery was performed to make sure all the margins were clean.
After two years of cancer free check-ups, we were given the green light on her health, and bred her one more time.
Her foot looked a little deformed when you looked at the underside. She was her usual self, except if she walked on sidewalks or hard surfaces for any amount of time, she would favor that foot, as though it was sore.
She lived out a wonderful life, and died of old age at age 13.
Sending good thoughts, and she will be in my prayers.
Years ago, I had a sheltie (Grand Prix daughter) that at age 4 developed spindle cell sarcoma on the pad of her front foot. It looked like a small jelly bean, and I too, thought she had a splinter or burr in her foot. She had the first surgery to clean up the area, and remove any unusual tissue. The biopsy confirmed the surgeon's thoughts. A second surgery was performed to make sure all the margins were clean.
After two years of cancer free check-ups, we were given the green light on her health, and bred her one more time.
Her foot looked a little deformed when you looked at the underside. She was her usual self, except if she walked on sidewalks or hard surfaces for any amount of time, she would favor that foot, as though it was sore.
She lived out a wonderful life, and died of old age at age 13.
Sending good thoughts, and she will be in my prayers.
take4roll10
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Sending good thoughts to Ally this Friday.
sable
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All positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. It really amazing what the surgeons can do these days, and the lab work has improved too to make sure there are clean margins.
Sharon7
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Chris - how thoughtful. This means so much to me, I had tears when I read it. Thank you.
Sharon7
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Connie, so good of you to share your experience with this! I have been just shaking my head thinking "Toe cancer???!!" The biopsy report said likely a nerve sheath tumor. Just so weird. Great to know your girl went on to a full life. I'm sure Ally will too, but Moms just can't help but worry, right?
Thanks for your support.
k9kreationz
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Aw.....poor Ally. She'll be in my thoughts on Friday. IMHO, tell her what is going on and what is going to happen. After talking to the animal communicators, I really feel like our pups can understand us way more than we think.
It's kind of like, when I give Miko his special pills and Koji goes to eat them. I say, "Koji, those are for Miko. He needs them because he's getting old. When you get older, you'll get special treats too" and he looks at me and never goes for the food (maybe but once a month). I rarely have to tell him to stop or leave it. I just say, "Miko needs those", his head will pop up and he'll back off.
So, tell Ally what is going to happen and why and why she'll probably be in some pain, etc.
Big hugs. I hate when my babies are "hurting" in anyway.
It's kind of like, when I give Miko his special pills and Koji goes to eat them. I say, "Koji, those are for Miko. He needs them because he's getting old. When you get older, you'll get special treats too" and he looks at me and never goes for the food (maybe but once a month). I rarely have to tell him to stop or leave it. I just say, "Miko needs those", his head will pop up and he'll back off.
So, tell Ally what is going to happen and why and why she'll probably be in some pain, etc.
Big hugs. I hate when my babies are "hurting" in anyway.
Tabitha
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I agree with k9kreationz. Any time I go out of town and have to leave the 'kids' at home, me and F-kap have a little ritual. I say "F-kap, Momma has to go by-by and you need to stay here." He gives me real sad puppy-dog-eyes. "I need you to make sure the pups don't get into any trouble. Your the top dog of the house and you have to keep everything safe while I'm gone." He puffs up his chest and gives me a big kisses. For the rest of the day he is very cuddly, which is very abnormal for him on the typical day.
Dogs can understand more clearly what is going on then most people think. If they don't understand words, they know your emotions. F-kap understands Momma (me), by-by, and you stay. So the first sentence was easy for him. In the second, he knows I'm giving him my devotion and trust. So he is greatful and very pleased.
Talk to your pup. It will be a comfort to her that she knows something is coming thats not going to be fun, but your there to comfort her. Do this Friday before going to the vet. And don't forget the cuddle time and treats!
Tabs
Dogs can understand more clearly what is going on then most people think. If they don't understand words, they know your emotions. F-kap understands Momma (me), by-by, and you stay. So the first sentence was easy for him. In the second, he knows I'm giving him my devotion and trust. So he is greatful and very pleased.
Talk to your pup. It will be a comfort to her that she knows something is coming thats not going to be fun, but your there to comfort her. Do this Friday before going to the vet. And don't forget the cuddle time and treats!
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