sorry to hear about that mate, my dog had an aggresive tumour over her nipples when she was 7 so i know how you feel on that one as it comes as a bloody big shock, on the good (?) side, shes had a good run for her money though as 17 is a long time in dog years

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Sorry to hear your bad news, Im sorry to say that it doesn't look to good, my springer had the same symptoms and was diagnosed with a stomach tumour and bowel cancer and in the end had to be put down (recommendation of vet after surgery) as she was in too much pain.

Lets just hope things turn around

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owwww the 2 things dog owners never want to hear and your poor dog had both........

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i spoke to the vet today and he said she is reacting well to the drugs so he dosnt think its a tumour..great news! but i have to call him tomorrow and friday with an update becuase he may want to give another anti inflamatory steroid injection. this is the second time she has had problems with her liver and kidneys and at 17 i cant expect her to go on forever but it may not be as close as we first thought . obviously when it gets to the point where surgeory is needed or i am prolonging any suffering for her then i will make the hard decision that any responsible dog owner would do..... but its looking good at the moment.

thats excellent news

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i spoke to the vet today and he said she is reacting well to the drugs so he dosnt think its a tumour..great news! but i have to call him tomorrow and friday with an update becuase he may want to give another anti inflamatory steroid injection. this is the second time she has had problems with her liver and kidneys and at 17 i cant expect her to go on forever but it may not be as close as we first thought . obviously when it gets to the point where surgeory is needed or i am prolonging any suffering for her then i will make the hard decision that any responsible dog owner would do..... but its looking good at the moment.
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SO happy for you! give her a big cuddle for me!!



ooh ps how did i do that with the quote box?! clever me~

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very pleased for you both

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I'm so happy to hear that!
I have two dogs so i know how close you get to them, so glad she is pulling threw!

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glad to hear she's a bit better

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