Randy has cancer

BarbV: We discovered the lesion when I was brushing his teeth. He had his mouth open wide and actually my mother saw the lesion. My vet asked the same question: How on earth did you see this? I am still kicking myself because we didn't see it sooner. You see, I look in every crack and crevice on his body every week at our major grooming time. I don' t know if I was opening his mouth and putting my fingers on it, don't know how I missed it. The crack & crevice examinations began after my late sheltie Cooper was diagnosed with a Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) on his third eyelid. I just happen to see it one evening. Coop lived about 10 weeks after I found the tumor. His tumor was actually a spread from a HSA on his liver. The liver tumor ruptured and he died within three hours. After that nightmare I swore I would check every part of their bodies that I could get to.

yes, you would be well advised to check your dog's mouth every week. Pull up the gums, look at them. Raise up the tongue, look under it, Pull the tongue forward and look all around it. Check the anal area every week. Check the ears. I check, check, check and still miss things.

Thanks for your concern.
 
Tofupup that is so true they live for the moment and I had friend remind me often of that fact with Katie's cancer that she does not know she is sick that we have to be happy around them. Some days it was so difficult.
 
im so sorry to hear randy has cancer. i so dont understand why animals have to go through so much suffering in this lifetime. I will say my prayers for your dog its my turn to return prayers as so many have been sent to belle.

my best friend survived bone cancer, then cervical cancer. so hopefully your dog will be as strong as my best friend is.
 
from the life of hell that i have had, i have always learned to live for the moment whether you are a human or watching your pet living for the momentand cherish after special one you get. i lost my macaw savannah and still cry for her, when i was told she wasnt gonna make it i held her and told her i loved her, and lived for every moment that i could have with her. (ok tears falling now) but its true life is hard and you have to hold on to the wonderful special memories and cherish them. no matter if its a pet or if its a moment with a special friend that down the line you may never see again. its 8 years later i still cry for savannah and probably always will but i will always remember how she loved me so much and always wanted me to hold her, she cherished her last memories with me snuggled up with me, letting me know she loved me. Randy loves you, and i so hope he can fight the cancer. I know Savannah is in a better place not sick playing with lots of buddies. but Randy is gonna pull through for you.

Sumac3890 said:
Tofupup that is so true they live for the moment and I had friend remind me often of that fact with Katie's cancer that she does not know she is sick that we have to be happy around them. Some days it was so difficult.
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