So she likes and is doing well with her new diet?
I too look at the age of the dog to some extent when deciding what to do medically. In an older dog I'd look at if the dog is already having pain issues or the treatment will be too tough on an old body. Sofie is doing well with her treatment and you can always stop treatment if it seems to be hurting her too much.
This whole cancer thing truly is a journey, BUT a journey is taken one step at a time. With each step you can decide in which direction the next step will fall. Cancer cannot be planned out so calm down, take a deep breath, and keep on steppin'!
At 13, I may not do any heroic measures to keep Trouble alive, but then again, I can't say for sure because she isn't 13.
The moto's I live by - one day at a time & quality of life. You can't go wrong!
Yep, I get it. Even though Brownie had cancer, he was never sick (until a few days before he passed). By that, I mean he always felt good, had energy, wanted to interact and play, had no pain or wasting or discomfort from the cancer. So I know what you mean about, and I am so grateful it got to be this way. Enjoy it while you've got it.plebayo wrote:I am not trying to cure my dog. What upsets me about her having cancer is that there is NOTHING wrong with her.
plebayo wrote:If she was arthritic and blind it would make the decision of what to do so much easier.
That is great advicehugapitbull wrote:I, too, vote for quality of life without allowing age to be a factor. The cancer journey takes a big bite out of humans emotionally, but the dog's = not so much. They may know they feel bad, but they don't know they have cancer and what the consequences of that disease are.
Each person has to make cancer decisions based on their circumstance. It may be age, it may be finances, it may be time, or it may be something else entirely. Of course, I am also a supporter of 'no wrong decision.' If it is a decision based on what is best for you and your pet, your life situation, and quality of life for your pet, it is a good decision for you.
At 13, I may not do any heroic measures to keep Trouble alive, but then again, I can't say for sure because she isn't 13.
The moto's I live by - one day at a time & quality of life. You can't go wrong!
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