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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1018   
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Our first mastif had cancer at 9, which is pretty old, but we decided to get him treatment with a cocktail of drugs. it started off really well, but then he was not responding, so the specialist changed drugs, after a number doses our fella was in remission. It did give him an extra 18 months of life, which he loved, as we spoiled him rotten. Would we do it again, in a flash, would highly recommend getting to see a vet cancer specialist, we used Cave Vetenary specialist near Wellington Somerset, who were absolutely brilliant.
Good luck, Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200 Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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12th Dec 2015 8:09am |
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| Rickydodah Member Since: 14 Jul 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1091 |
My heart felt sympathies Dave. Over the years we've had a few that have developed cancers, mainly mammary cancers which are reasonably easy to treat and we've had a good success rate. Only one a Setter had a tumour which wasn't treatable, but she lived until she was 14 and then she was suffering too much so we had to say goodbye. This though was 20 years ago and cancer treatments have improved immensely. I do hope that this is treatable and has a happy out come for the dog.  I started with nothing and still have most of it left! |
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12th Dec 2015 10:27am |
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| Oakseywick Member Since: 20 Dec 2014 Location: Cirencester Posts: 1000 
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Hi Dave sorry to hear the sad news if it is cancer then you may want to look at specialist referral. I work in the vet industry and would recommend Fitzpatrick referral see site below they have a state of art oncology referral centre at Surrey university which is run by Noel Fitzpatrick who is the super vet on the TV.
http://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/serv...ft-tissue/ If you dog has to under go chemotherapy then also look at special diets designed to support these kind of cases I work for Hills pet nutrition and we make a diet that can be used for this see link below. Only use this if you have discussed this with the vet and if they feel it is appropriate http://www.hillspet.com/products/pd-canine-nd-canine-canned.html This is a link to the american site but the product is available in the uk from vets. I hope this info may help and I wish you well in your dogs treatment Andy |
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12th Dec 2015 11:38am |
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| dave18 Member Since: 11 Jul 2015 Location: Gorleston, Great Yarmouth Posts: 497 
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Thanks for the replys, Im out of the country at the minute and sitting at rigs camp site in the land cruiser as its the only place to get good internet connection. Started looking up stuff and had to stop as I was turning into a 1yr old crying baby. Will have a look at these sites when im back at our normal camp where I will be in private. Hate children but our two dogs are my world even topping the 110!! Again than you for your support and information.
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12th Dec 2015 12:13pm |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073 
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I wish your dog a speedy recovery Dave
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12th Dec 2015 12:23pm |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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I hope the test results are in his favour and the prognosis is good...
Rog...
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12th Dec 2015 2:46pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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Wishing your pooch the very best of luck. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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12th Dec 2015 4:58pm |
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| Projectblue Member Since: 22 Nov 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 1096 
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I wish you and your dog the best. It's perfectly possible to treat them, as you would a human, but from experience I found that cancer in dogs can be aggressive.
I have lost two dogs to cancer, but luckily you had visible signs early. The two I experienced were internal and went unnoticed until obvious symptoms appeared and by then it was too late. The last one was my English Bull Terrier and that was heart breaking. Good luck, but remember that sometimes the best course of action for the dogs benefit, does not match your own wishes. Don't put your dog through hell just to get a few more months out of them (I'm sure you wouldn't, but it's an easy trap to fall into). New project and it's green: www.projectoverland.info |
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13th Dec 2015 2:46pm |
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| Nidge Member Since: 27 Jan 2008 Location: Kildare Ireland Posts: 818  
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Wishing you and your dog well and hope he responds to the treatment....I too have lost 2 Shepherds to cancer... its a testing time for all involved.
Having been thru it......some solid advice above
N. |
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13th Dec 2015 7:35pm |
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| dave18 Member Since: 11 Jul 2015 Location: Gorleston, Great Yarmouth Posts: 497
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Well the wife took Alfie to the vets yesterday to see how his wound is. It's a little infected but should be good by middle of the week they rekon.
They also had the results back from the biopsy. It was / is cancer but they are confident they have caught it all, They said that he will just need more regular check ups and any change in attitude or lumps appear we are to take him back. Thank you for your support it has helped Last edited by dave18 on 18th Dec 2015 7:38am. Edited 1 time in total |
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18th Dec 2015 4:16am |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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18th Dec 2015 6:00am |
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| Venomator Member Since: 25 Aug 2014 Location: Peterborough Posts: 2087
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That's excellent news Dave...
May you all, including pooch, have long and happy lives together... Rog...
The GREEN One... MY2016 Urban Truck Build Thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40548....al[/color] |
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18th Dec 2015 9:25am |
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| steve E Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Tenby Posts: 2073
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Awesome news
Wishing all your family the best Christmas |
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18th Dec 2015 9:27am |
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| Rickydodah Member Since: 14 Jul 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1091 |
Sounds positive news Dave, good luck Alfie Best crimbo wishes Richard. I started with nothing and still have most of it left! |
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18th Dec 2015 11:35am |
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