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I lost my Seamus to osteosarcoma this July and I lost my
Jasmine to lymphoma the previous Aug., so I know just how you are feeling,
namely "WHY?" and "so UNFAIR!". Friends of mine have just had their
pyr girl diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Another friend lost her golden to
cancer of the spleen this summer. We got pyrs because we thought they had
less health problems than other breeds, but cancer seems to be on the rise among
all breeds now.
We could have opted for amputation, but the vet said after
that there would be chemo and radiation that would further stress him and,even
then, the cancer could come back elsewhere because his entire system would be
weak. With Jasmine we went through a year of
chemo before the cancer spread and it was no more use.
Whatever you decide to do, and however painful it may be,
remember that at least you have time to show Olympia how much you love her, and
cherish every minute with her and spoil her. My friend with the golden did
not have that chance and lost her the same morning she was
diagnosed.
Susan
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