deepett said
I cannot thank you enough!  She is limping and has told me she wants it OFF.  She bit half the tumor off Monday night...  Vet says her blood work is beautiful and this is not likely cancer since her Xrays are CLEAR.  The one thing he mentioned is the arthritis in her back legs can pose an issue.  We don't have a ton of steps out to the yard so that is good.  This dog is so full of life still.  I cannot even imagine putting her down.  If it was her time, I wouldn't hesitate to put her out of her misery.  But she literally bit half her tumor off the other night and came bounding down from upstairs like, "Hey Mom - look what I did!"  So in my heart I know its the only option.  Her surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. I will not hesitate now that I found this site and have done a lot of research on the topic. Thanks!

benny55 said
Quite a precious mug in that avatar picture!

Sorry you have to be here, but it's a great place to be for support a d information.

This is such a difficult time...a time of fear, panic, uncertainty and a lot of tears! Yep, we understand! You are not alone, okay?

We do have seniors in here and WITH arthritis too who have done well with amputation. It is major surgery and it does have risks! So your vets feel like she is a good candidate for surgery? Is she already limping anyway?

Front leg amputees usually have a hard time going down stairs, and a bit easier going up (rear leggers, the opposite).. It maybe that you will need to help her with a sling or a harness. Hiw about to go outside...are there a lot of steps? Many of us built ramps for our pups in those cases.

Another senior in addition who comes to mind who had arthritis is Samson "Sam". He did very well and was 13 1/2 at the time of amp.

You know your dog best. If she is full of life and has a great attitude, and the surgeon believes she is fit for surgery, that's all a plus.

Pthers will chime k n and give you some great links. We do have a great thread "Size and Age Matters" where you can read about more senior specific cases.

Stay connected, do your research and develop a plan you feel is best for your pup.

Oh, and although my Happy Hannah (Bull Mastiff) wasn't exactly a senior (although 8 1/z yrs. Is considered mature for that breed), she did weigh a "fluffy" 125 lbs. at time of surgery and got along great on three legs.

((((((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!

deepett said
I cannot thank you enough!  She is limping and has told me she wants it OFF.  She bit half the tumor off Monday night...  Vet says her blood work is beautiful and this is not likely cancer since her Xrays are CLEAR.  The one thing he mentioned is the arthritis in her back legs can pose an issue.  We don't have a ton of steps out to the yard so that is good.  This dog is so full of life still.  I cannot even imagine putting her down.  If it was her time, I wouldn't hesitate to put her out of her misery.  But she literally bit half her tumor off the other night and came bounding down from upstairs like, "Hey Mom - look what I did!"  So in my heart I know its the only option.  Her surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. I will not hesitate now that I found this site and have done a lot of research on the topic. Thanks!

benny55 said
Quite a precious mug in that avatar picture!

Sorry you have to be here, but it's a great place to be for support a d information.

This is such a difficult time...a time of fear, panic, uncertainty and a lot of tears! Yep, we understand! You are not alone, okay?

We do have seniors in here and WITH arthritis too who have done well with amputation. It is major surgery and it does have risks! So your vets feel like she is a good candidate for surgery? Is she already limping anyway?

Front leg amputees usually have a hard time going down stairs, and a bit easier going up (rear leggers, the opposite).. It maybe that you will need to help her with a sling or a harness. Hiw about to go outside...are there a lot of steps? Many of us built ramps for our pups in those cases.

Another senior in addition who comes to mind who had arthritis is Samson "Sam". He did very well and was 13 1/2 at the time of amp.

You know your dog best. If she is full of life and has a great attitude, and the surgeon believes she is fit for surgery, that's all a plus.

Pthers will chime k n and give you some great links. We do have a great thread "Size and Age Matters" where you can read about more senior specific cases.

Stay connected, do your research and develop a plan you feel is best for your pup.

Oh, and although my Happy Hannah (Bull Mastiff) wasn't exactly a senior (although 8 1/z yrs. Is considered mature for that breed), she did weigh a "fluffy" 125 lbs. at time of surgery and got along great on three legs.

((((((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!

My Riley's surgery is also tomorrow. Best of luck!

Glad to hear Maggie came through the procedure just fine.  I hope all goes well with your visit today and hopefully she's back home with you this weekend. 

Sahana and her Angel Leland