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As much as i love this is page after everything we have been through the last two years i really hoped i wouldnt be back on here! But my Xena started vomiting around a month ago, back and forth between home and the vets and now today i finally pushed them which i wish i had done weeks ago, to please do her something more than a blood test. And they have done a xray and ultrasound and have bought up a mass by her stomach, its rather large and i feel sick that i didnt push them to look for answers earlier and feel like the pushed me aside by saying it was a stomach bug. They have put her on a drip today and said this will last her til monday and they want to see her tuesday for us to make a decision. I feel just rubbish thinking there is nothing else i can do for her. she is so full of life still, and i know its almost two years since we went through this but it seems just like yesterday and we just arent ready to loose her, even though we knew this day would come. The vet has said he can operate but doesnt think its fair on Xena as she will be 9 in Feb and said that he feels after the last surgery its not fair. Can someone please give me some opinions or options? or maybe someone who has been through this what happened with you? Once again i feel lost in emotions, and after dealing with my little Lily and her heart condition, i feel like this should be an easy decision but i just cant stop thinking that shes still a fighter and has so much life left in her. Shes cant eat for herself as the mass is so large its pressing on her stomach making her feel like shes always full, and she being sick without wanting too. i dont want her to suffer for one moment but i dont want to give up on her. She hasnt lost any weight through being sick still a healthy 27 kilos, a front left amputee and deals so well. If we go ahead with the op the vet seems to think she will only be on borrowed time and it wont be long before we are back. But when i think back he was also very anti the first op and if we had of given up then we wouldnt of had these two extra amazing years with her!
Thanks again but any opinions would help.
Chloe and Xena <3 xx
I'm sorry, I don't know Xena's background but I feel the need to say a word or two. First - follow your heart. Vets work with statistics, they cannot tell you whether you have a day, a week, a month, a year, or more. They can only tell you what then numbers say your odds are. You know Xena, you know how she adapts, how she reacts to medications. Take all those factors into account as you decide. Ask all the questions you can think of. After surgery, what treatments are required, what medication, what modification to her lifestyle and for how long.
The second suggestion is to find another vet and get a second opinion. Each vet has their own beliefs. Had I not gotten a second opinion, Trouble would not have had her amputation, and surely we would not have had 27 1/2 additional months. We may have had half that time without the surgery and treatment.
Sending tons of good thoughts to you as you make this difficult decision.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Ditto what Shanna says. I saw your post in Xena's ongoing thread, so I replied there with some thoughts.
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Yes, ditto Shanna! Going over to your other thread as I have some wuestions and they may be answered there.
Sending tons of hugs to you and Xena!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
thankyou everyone! xx
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