I have a 2 year old doberman mix named Baron.  The last few weeks he started limping, and I would get ready to take him to the vet and he'd stop.  Well he started limping Monday and by Wed. was barely putting weight on his front right leg.  So Thursday morning I took him in and they did x-rays and she said there's a place on his leg that is fuzzy, and something is just not right.  That's when she dropped the C word, and now we're waiting till he feels a bit better (they had to sedate him because of pain to take x-rays) and we're going back in for more x-rays to confirm or not.  He is still a baby to me, and is my son's best buddy in the whole wide world.  He wakes up every morning asking for his "dog-dog".  I just can't imagine our lives without him :(.

I am so sorry to hear about Baron's possible diagnosis.  It is scary to hear your dog might have cancer.  My heart aches for you.  We have all been where you are.  It is not a fun place to be.  If it is cancer and his leg can be amputated Baron can still live a full and pain free life  Not for the number of years you'd like but still a happy life.  Please keep us infomed.

Debra

It is so scary to think that your little baby dog might have cancer!  When we found out I was so upset that I left my boyfriend with the vet in the x-ray viewing room so I could run outside and dry-heave for about 5 minutes.  But here we are 3 months later and Jack is better than ever!  He loves all the attention he gets as a tripawd, and I am learning so much about cancer and also the kindness of others.  It's weird to say, but cancer has truely been a blessing…it has brought us all so much closer together.  Please remember that Baron doesn't know what's wrong with him, so he doesn't fear anything!  We humans are the ones that stress out and worry; our dogs just want to play and get loves.  Best of luck as you get more x-rays, and you have found a great place for support!  Keep us updated!

<3 Laura and Jackers

It is such a scarey time and the not knowing really is worse than facing and dealing with it. I hope you get a clear diagnosis soon and you can make a decsion that will free Baron from pain. Be sure to explore the forums, there is a wealth of information here. I remember the early days and the heartbreak of hearing the word cancer, I understand how you are feeling.

Our 4 year old Lab, Paris had her amputation in January, followed by 4 chemo treatments. She has lung “mets” (metatsasis) diagnosed in April. Recently I realized that I really do look at her as living with cancer….not dying from cancer!! Hugapitbull is right, Baron doesn't know what cancer is, he will continue to look to you and follow your lead.

Don't get ahead of yourself, but do educate yourself so you an make the best decision and you will. Take care and keep us informed.

Gineej & Paris, loving my girl one day at a time