Chardonnay
Well-known member
Hi everyone,
Along with my Cav Maggie, I have a 12-year-old Brittany spaniel named Behr. He's been such a dear friend to me for so long.
I just learned that he has cancer at least of the spleen, but there are tumors also on his liver. They want to go in and remove the spleen and do a liver biopsy. They think he's a good candidate, he's in awesome shape. They are doing a full blood work-up first to ensure there are no other health issues in play, if that comes back clear they want to go ahead with the surgery.
I hate to think of money at a time like this, but the surgery will cost close to $2000. The spleen removal will prolong his life they say, but will not cure him. And if there are cancerous cells on his liver, then it will all be for naught.
One thing I have noticed recently is he has become ravenous. He was never a food motivated dog. He used to self-feed...I'd just have a bowl of kibble sitting out and he'd eat when he was hungry. Now, he scarfs down whatever I put out. He hasn't put on any weight, in fact, he's on the thin side.
I had to fast him for 12 hours before his tests this morning and he was really upset when feeding time passed and I didn't put out his bowl. He started growling and barking - he's never done that before. Anybody have any experience with this?
He also seems to be really thirsty and urinates a lot more frequently.
Please pray for my sweet boy. I'm beside myself with sadness.
Along with my Cav Maggie, I have a 12-year-old Brittany spaniel named Behr. He's been such a dear friend to me for so long.
I just learned that he has cancer at least of the spleen, but there are tumors also on his liver. They want to go in and remove the spleen and do a liver biopsy. They think he's a good candidate, he's in awesome shape. They are doing a full blood work-up first to ensure there are no other health issues in play, if that comes back clear they want to go ahead with the surgery.
I hate to think of money at a time like this, but the surgery will cost close to $2000. The spleen removal will prolong his life they say, but will not cure him. And if there are cancerous cells on his liver, then it will all be for naught.
One thing I have noticed recently is he has become ravenous. He was never a food motivated dog. He used to self-feed...I'd just have a bowl of kibble sitting out and he'd eat when he was hungry. Now, he scarfs down whatever I put out. He hasn't put on any weight, in fact, he's on the thin side.
I had to fast him for 12 hours before his tests this morning and he was really upset when feeding time passed and I didn't put out his bowl. He started growling and barking - he's never done that before. Anybody have any experience with this?
He also seems to be really thirsty and urinates a lot more frequently.
Please pray for my sweet boy. I'm beside myself with sadness.