Sad day

So Sophie out last dachshund pup has aggressive bladder cancer (wasn't there Friday---there today) she got weak in the rear last week and thought it was her back issue. Had her in the crate all week and today she was passing lots of blood.
She's 13 so we won't do chemo but will do what the vet wants us to for a week and see where we end up but I know what we'll have to do. It really sucks and Melissa is really tore up. Sophie was actually the first pup I bought myself and got her for Melissa for Christmas back then. Worst part is from the hind end forward she is just like the pup we bought. That makes it the most heart wrenching. Prayers if you could for Sophie AND Melissa please.

Will say a prayer. My wife and I are dog people.It's no consolation,but we just have to accept sometimes that their lives are limited to just a part of ours normally. We have lived long enough now we have had a few. You can never replace one....you just start over with a new friend. They need us as much as we need them.

Prayers lifted up

prayers sent

Absolutely..Am looking at having to put Mom's dog down this week..I raised him from a pup, been keeping him since mom went to assisted living...She ask about him every day..

prayers sent !!!

so sorry to hear this I know what your going thru, been there a few times myself.... prayers sent for all of ya'll.

Prayers sent.

Sorry Mike.

You won't believe this, but we had to put our 14 year old Viszla down Saturday. Had cancer somewhere for a while, lost a bunch of weight and drank all the time. Up all night Friday throwing up blood. Really hard on our 14 year old son, grew up with her. Hang in there man, tell Mel hello and keep remembering the good times!

Prayers sent...been there, too.

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You won't believe this, but we had to put our 14 year old Viszla down Saturday. Had cancer somewhere for a while, lost a bunch of weight and drank all the time. Up all night Friday throwing up blood. Really hard on our 14 year old son, grew up with her. Hang in there man, tell Mel hello and keep remembering the good times!

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Thanks buddy. Hate to here about your pup. I know it's really rough on your son. Could only imagine.

Thanks Mike, see ya soon enough partner!

Sorry to hear the bad news. It's hard losing a 4 legged family member for sure. Prayers Sent.

Oh Mike, I am so sorry. Prayers for you and Melissa and Sophie. Losing our furry children breaks my heart.

Sorry to hear that. I've had dachsunds since the 50's and have two right now. The oldest is 12 and I'm just trying to enjoy our time together.

Hate it for y'all. Understand your loss.

Prayers for all

Sorry to hear about your dog and we will pray for your family

I feel your pain, bro. I lost all three of my Labs within 90 days. They are a big part of the family. It's really tuff. Hang in there. Praying for comfort.

Prayer sent, had to put my border collie down a few years ago. cried like a baby it hurt so bad.

Prayers for all.

My wife is convinced that our pets will be waiting for us in heaven. I hope so

Be strong my friend. Its a tough and terrible decision one has to make. You and your family and your furry friend are in my prayers.

Prayers sent,lil buddy

Prayers going up for your family Mike!

Sorry about your furry friend.

Bit of an update--as of Monday Sophie has been taking the piroxicam (a cox inhibitor) for a week. Now this medication is an nsaid (like advil, tylenol, etc)
Other than Chemo this is the treatment. Doc said she would bleed alot that first 24hrs and the medication is supposed to shrink the tumor. Well she barely bleed after the initial spell and zero since the day after starting the med. As of Monday the tumor had ALREADY shrunk!!!!! Now with TCC cancer her time is still numbered but she is acting just like she always has for the most part--it's pretty incredible. Still sad as this type of cancer will if not already spread but as of right now we feel pretty good.

Every good day is to be treasured

What Don said

gonna be tuff like it is with all of us, but knowing it will happen you don't want the dog to be in pain and suffer. i am sure you and your vet will know when that time comes. hang in there bud...

Yep and thanks to all.

Prayers sent. Enjoy what time you have left with her. My wife & I are dog people and just lost one of ours a few months ago. Heartbreaking when you lose such a good friend.

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Prayers sent. Enjoy what time you have left with her. My wife & I are dog people and just lost one of ours a few months ago. Heartbreaking when you lose such a good friend.

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yep. we lost our other one a few years ago (he was 14) and it's still hard.

So we decided to not keep Sophie in the crate 24/7. Seems her rear has gotten to the pump she WANTS to move around and she is. Saturday morning at 3am when i was feeding her--after she finished i went to pick her up and she took off like a lightning bolt!!! Well she's back to acting like a puppy, let's us know when she has to do her business, and is sleeping at night mostly like normal. It's pretty incredible. Would be nice if she could be like this for the duration but I'm sure she'll get bad again at some point but we are pretty happy and amazed.

Awesome..enjoy each day like it is your last

So it's been a few months on the piroxican and been going well. Found out Tuesday the tumor is GONE!!!!! That is great news but from a bit of research it's probably not over. It more than likely has matastasized probably at least into the bones but again on the bright side she probably has another year in her and as long as she is feeling as good as she is now that will be great. I tell ya it's amazing what that medicine does for a pup.

We are only promised one day at a time. Enjoy her while you can.

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We are only promised one day at a time. Enjoy her while you can.

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Thats what I always think each time I lose a pet....I also think there will never be another one like this one. But each time I get a replacement they turn out to be just as good. Main thing is just love them and enjoy them.

Just ran across this post. It sadden my heart and brought tears to my eyes. It hurts so much to think of anyone losing their pet. May you beloved pet have many long and happy days to come. My Prayers for pet.