Dog chemo

[Lance]

Doug, I know what you're going through. We had the same issues with "Ozzy" our Boxer. Not cancer, but a debilitating heart condiltion. He was only 5 years old. We spent a lot of money on vet bills as well as $400 p/month on meds. We thought we'd give him as much time as we could. He lived for 5more months before his quality of life became an issue, and we had to put him down. In those 5 months he had some bad days; but a lot more good ones and despite the money and his "accidents", those 5 months were/are very important to us. Looking back, we think we made the right decision in our circumstance. Of course, everyone's circumstances are different. Anyhow, I feel for ya.
Lance

[Doug]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

Doug, my sincere sympathies. Remember one thing though, it won't be any easier two years from now, than it is today. I'd stick with the predisone and give the girl some quality time.

Thank-you Deb. I know what your dogs mean to you. After a discussion with the vet again today, and advice from here and some pms, plus reading threads on the board from the link Myka posted, it appears we will be doing exactly that.

When she finishes her current dose of predisone, she will cut back to half of that and then perhaps half again, depending on how the lymph nodes react.

I have been reading on homeopathic therapy but seem to have found mostly only commercial ones, that are very costly.

Thanks Lance. Must have posted at the same time. I remember reading a post about your dog and several others for that matter, from members who have gone through the same.

Again, thanks to all for their advice and opinions.

[muck]

Sorry to hear Doug..