evillaurd
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Our dog has had a lot of breathing problems lately, especially through the nose. A month or two ago she was having persistent nosebleeds, so we took her to the vet for a check-up in case there was something there. The vet said she couldn't find anything by examining her nose, but if we came back for a scope they might find something. Now, you see, my mum loves our dogs. She feared the worst, and tried every trick in the book not to have to take her for a proper scan. Two months on, however, and she started having serious breathing problems and it was affecting her eating, so I finally took her back today.
And the results are in. The vet called, and said she has a tumor blocking her whole right nasal passage. Not only that, but it's spread to the lymph node as well. He says there's no point putting her through surgery as the survival rates are about the same as those who go untreated, but my dad's picking her up today and is going to talk through the options with the vet.
Our dogs (both sisters) have been a part of our family for nearly seven years now, and the two of them are inseperable. I honestly can't see how the other one's going to cope without her. And my mum sounded severley distressed over the phone when I told her the news. I mean, I'm leaving after the summer to go to university, and, with my sister already at uni, that leaves the house pretty much empty. It'll be even emptier with only the one dog.
Right now I'm wavering between a state of numbness and crying. I know it probably sounds silly to be this upset over a pet, but it really feels as if I'm going to be losing a part of my family in the coming months. Anyway, thanks for letting me rant. I think it helps just to get this off my chest.
And the results are in. The vet called, and said she has a tumor blocking her whole right nasal passage. Not only that, but it's spread to the lymph node as well. He says there's no point putting her through surgery as the survival rates are about the same as those who go untreated, but my dad's picking her up today and is going to talk through the options with the vet.
Our dogs (both sisters) have been a part of our family for nearly seven years now, and the two of them are inseperable. I honestly can't see how the other one's going to cope without her. And my mum sounded severley distressed over the phone when I told her the news. I mean, I'm leaving after the summer to go to university, and, with my sister already at uni, that leaves the house pretty much empty. It'll be even emptier with only the one dog.
Right now I'm wavering between a state of numbness and crying. I know it probably sounds silly to be this upset over a pet, but it really feels as if I'm going to be losing a part of my family in the coming months. Anyway, thanks for letting me rant. I think it helps just to get this off my chest.
It's NOT SILLY to be upset about a pet. Please dont even feel that way. Pets are a part of your family, your children and its completely natural and understandable that you would be upset. In fact I've been more upset over a sick or dying pet than over a human. There is just something about the innocence, and unconditional love a pet gives you that makes you hold them so close to your heart. And especially for those that dont have children, they feel like they are your kids.
That is so awful. It is so very hard to lose a pet. They grow with us for many years and then we forget that their lifespans are generally shorter than ours. Take care.
