What You Need To Know When Your Dog Has Lymphoma VLOG 120
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2024
- In this vlog, Dr Sue tells you the most important things you need to know when your dog is diagnosed with lymphoma. Then for each tip, she provides links to her other vlogs with even more information.
1️⃣ If you feel enlarged lymph nodes, or your veterinarian does, expect a lymph node aspirate right away.
• Where are my dog’s lymph nodes?: • Where are my dog's lym...
• Lymph Node Aspirates?: • Lymph Node Aspirate in...
2️⃣ Live longer: Chemotherapy significantly improves survival times and there are high response rates
3️⃣ Live well: Chemotherapy is well-tolerated
• What Side Effects Do Pets Feel with Chemotherapy: VLOG 93: • What Side Effects Do P...
4️⃣ There are lot of treatment options for first-line protocols and relapse, including the new chemotherapy drug called Tanovea
• Dog Lymphoma Chemotherapy Options Part One Vlog 87 • Dog Lymphoma Chemother...
• Dog Lymphoma Chemotherapy Options Part Two Vlog 88 • Dog Lymphoma Chemother...
• Your Dog's Lymphoma Has Relapsed, Now What? Vlog 61 • Your Dog's Lymphoma Ha...
5️⃣ Do not start steroids (prednisone) yet. I explain why
• Veterinary Advice on Steroids and Cancer: VLOG 79 • Veterinary Advice on S...
• Veterinary Advice on Steroids and Cancer Part 2: VLOG 80 • Veterinary Advice on S...
6️⃣ What is the most important test you should consider?
• Lymph Node Aspirates? • Lymph Node Aspirate in...
7️⃣ Bonus: How can you get a teleconsultation for your pet with Dr Sue? I explain how at
www.fiduvet.com
• What is Fidu and How to find the Right Specialist: VLOG 119 • What is Fidu and How t...
▶️ Do you want more info? Check out my lymphoma and chemotherapy playlists for all my videos in one place:
• Chemotherapy Playlist • Chemotherapy
• Lymphoma in Dogs Playlist • Lymphoma in dogs
🐶 MORE VLOGS 🐶
• Can We Cure Lymphoma in Dogs? VLOG 74 • Can We Cure Lymphoma i...
• Top Things You Need to Know about Chemotherapy Safety in the Home: VLOG 66 • Top Things You Need to...
• Chemotherapy Myths & Misconceptions VLOG 42: • Chemotherapy Myths & M...
• Dr Sue's Top 5 Medications to Prevent Chemo Side Effects: VLOG 38 • Dr Sue's Top 5 Medicat...
• Dr Sue's Favorite Cancer Supplements for Dogs and Cats: VLOG 39 • Dr Sue's Favorite Canc...
• What To Do When Your Pet Gets Cancer VLOG 78: • What To Do When Your P...
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• Looking for a specialist (cancer specialist or other)? vetspecialists.com/
• FAQ ABOUT CHEMOTHERAPY IN PETS Handout: drsuecancervet.com/wp-content...
• HELPING A PET THROUGH CHEMO AT HOME Handout: drsuecancervet.com/wp-content...
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I don't usually comment on videos. But my mom's dog was diagnosed with lymphoma 5wks ago. This week was his 3rd week in chemo (we live in France, protocoles might be different). It's suspected it's a T cell lymphoma, and it is stage 5 with cancerous cells found in the bone marrow samples. As scary as this all sounds, his specialist told us yesterday that during the pre treatment exam, he found that the lymph nodes had gone back to their original size, meaning he is in rémission. All the results from the tests they ran in on day 1 of chemo haven't even come back, including the phenotyping (they took out a lymph node for biopsy I think?)
We are so relieved, still recovering from the whiplash, but so grateful for the time we have left with our super good boy Tag.
So sorry to anyone having to watch this video 😢
Yeah. It sucks. My girl Quinn is 13½. I know she can't live forever but I'm doing my best to keep her around as long as possible as long as she's comfortable.
My dog has lymphoma. He showed no sign of it we went on vacation to NYC and he was fine a couple month after he was very sick and had lumps Hes having his second chemo treatment tomorrow started first chemo treatment on my birthday Jan 26th best gift to get him help 😊 he's doing so much better now.
My sweet boy passed away yesterday afternoon from lymphoma. I wish we had started chemo sooner but the first vet we went to had him on prednisone without getting a proper sample from his lymph nodes. She told us the results were inclusive and that maybe it was a tick borne infection even though all of his nodes were swollen. I went and got a second opinion from and an actual oncologist and they confirmed it it was lymphoma and so were going to start chemo this month but his body shut down yesterday morning as fluids kept draining out of his rear end. All I could do was hold him until he passed, it was the first time hearing him cry since he was a pup. I wish I had found this video sooner and had gotten a second opinion immediately before putting him on the prednisone without a proper diagnosis. I love him so much and I really miss him right now.
I’m sorry very sorry for your loss! My thoughts are with you.
so sorry for your loss! our pup has lymphoma as well but it's in his intestine as well as his blood - it happened very fast! We're not going the chemo route as it'll stress him even further and we're just letting nature run its course! Prednisone is helping him get his appetite back and back to his normal self prior to being sick. He's only 7!
@@jeanneleongmitchell1375 sorry to hear about your pup as well, my heart is with you and your family. My pups lymphoma was in his intestinal tract as well we believe it caused a blockage and finally burst leading to septic shock that morning. Please keep an eye on yours and any sign of fluids draining from the rear end as it can kill within several hours. Mine was able to walk and still play up until that very morning. Death from septic shock isn’t pretty and can largely go unnoticed if you don’t know what the signs are.
At five and seven years old they still have so much life and love to give but I think that time is irrelevant for them. Every moment they spend loving us even when we’re away all they do is look forward to the moments they have with us I think maybe they’re here to teach us that. To love deeper than our own understanding.
Going forward I wish for nothing but joy and peace for your pup and your family. I wish that each day feels like a lifetime of love you all can share in and lose track of the stress and heartache.
I'm really sorry. The same happened with us. The dr treated her for tick fever when clearly all lymph nodes were enlarged. She passed away yesterday and I keep thinking what if we had started chemo earlier.
🤗 sorry for your loss. At least your pup is no longer in pain.
I continue to share this video. It is so so valuable to pet parents who are reeling from the news their pet has lymphoma and no idea what to do next. And their local general practitioner believed chemo was horrible and ineffective and there was no hope. I just hope information is presented to everyone so the very best decision for care of their pet can be made. It is 3 years old but still a great video. Thank you ❤
You have been so helpful. I didn't know what to do and had no one to help me. You have answered my questions and helped me to set a path for my pup.Thank you!
You’re a wonderful teacher
Thank you Dr. Sue for making all the informative videos on canine lymphoma. Because of your video, I decided to get my sweet girl on chemo. The treatment made my girl a happy and healthy dog for another 3 and half months. Unfortunately, my girl got diagnosed too late, and the drug resistant cancer cells proliferate wildly in her body and took her life this morning.
But still, I recommend multi-agent chemo to all dog owners who can afford it, and pls make sure your dog have it as soon as you decided.
What are the costs for Chemotherapy?
Hugs.
Our dog was diagnosed this morning. He is a jack russell that will be 15 this year. They are giving him 3 to 6 months. Our vets are telling us that chemo is rough on dogs. It is also extremely costly. Our vet said the chemo would just be extending his life and not getting rid of the lymphoma. We want the rest of the time he has to be good, we do not want him to suffer. They are going to be putting him on a steroid to keep him comfy and keep the lymphnodes from swelling more. We think this will be the best option for him. He also has luxating patellas and I am noticing his knee is bothering him to where he sometimes chooses not to move. So with his age and his knees and we have sort of been battling cancers with him for some time. Last year he had this huge flare up with bumps all over his body out of nowhere and for the 1st time. They didn't come back as lymphoma but as a different cancer. They removed all the lumps that came back as cancer. The surgery was very rough on him and we just cannot do that to him again. He healed up and no other bumps...until 2 weeks ago his neck swelled up, we took him in the next day. They thought maybe it was an abcess in his mouth and treated it like that (there are more details but this is long already). Then that was not fixing the issue, it helped the swelling but the lymphnodes stayed a bit swollen. So we took him back and they asperated the lumps. And here we are. So now i just need to figure out how to be happy with him when I know these are the last months we have with him. We are so heartbroken for our little guy.
Received the same diagnosis today.
That’s so sad, I’m sorry.
@@waynemcfarland4143 Heartbreaking. We found out Tuesday.
@Jodyfro it really is, but she can't live forever I guess. Good luck to you take lots of pictures. Presnidone has brought the extreme swelling down at least.
@@waynemcfarland4143 Just got the news today and that's what our dog is prescribed to. I hope it helps him! He's only 6 years old and it breaks our hearts.
Thanks for the great video.
My 9 years old Rottweiler has been diagnosed with tumor on his spleen 4 months ago and they immediately removed the spleen and tumor. Tumor itself was around 4.5 pound and there was no rupture. On 19th August vet did a CBC test and he said he is doing good all values are great.
2 weeks ago his anemia started again, I immediately realized from his lips became pale pink. I brought him to same vet 8 days ago and he did CBC test and he said most probably his Hemangiosarcoma metastasized and he said there is a decrease from 5 million to 4 million for some value and he also said there is 28% blood transfussion normally it should be between 40% and %60.
His organs are doing fine. His poop and pee are great. He breathes normally. Vet also said his organs are in great condition. He is getting tired more easily and sometimes he is getting really exhausted.
He only rejects to eat his Hill's Metabolic diet food( he has been using it for 8 months because of his Arthiritis)other than that he is eating everything. He drinks good amount of water. His current weight is 90lbs and he has been on the weight since his spleen removal operation. He is not loosing a weight.
I have been using Yunnan Baiao for 6 days. I give him 2 pills 3 times a day. I have 15 boxes of Yunnan. Today I also ordered Apocaps after watching your video. I will start to use it tomorrow. I hope it will not cause a problem if I give him Yunnan and Apocaps at the same time.
At this stage of the game do you have any other suggestion doctor?
Thanks for your videos.
feed him a good quality raw food....any will give you samples. this can be added, doesn't have to be exclusive....raw has crushed bone and organ meats - well packaged, dogs prefer it.
My golden retriever has just been diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma. He is under 3 years old and we are devastated. We couldn't see or feel any enlarged lymph nodes but he had other symptoms like weight loss, constant urinating etc but it was originally misdiagnosed as a UTI and unfortunately was prescribed prednisone before the chemo started. We are putting him through the LOPP Protocol but his prognosis is only 6 months, they are saying it is more aggressive because of his age. I just wish there was something more we could do 💔😪
My dogs only 5 and got it 😖
Our 5 year old Westie had a lymph node become very big (4cm) in his throat. It was removed by our vet and diagnosed as T cell lymphoma. A month ago he finished his 6 month LOPP protocol and has his first check up today. All going well so far.
As long as you can afford it, definitely go through the chemotherapy protocols. Apart from a bit of an upset stomach, the chemo put our boy into remission and added no other side effects.
can you give an idea of costs involved?
@@kimoda9451 The full 6 month protocol was around AU$10,000. Insurance covered 80% of that.
cutaneous lymphoma has any care
Thank you Dr Sue! I wish my Vet had explained some of these on 11/30. Our Berner Bella was diagnosed on 11/30 and we had say goodbye last night. The lymph nodes in her neck got so bad she could barely breathe. She went from a symptomatic on Sunday to heaving panting Monday morning. I am heart broken. Thank you so much for your video. ❤
I am so happy i could help! ❤️
@DrSueCancerVet I just lost my dog and your over rated happy, happy, 3 month dinosis sticks. It's hugely exspensive. Normal people can not afford. We were told the lumps were fatty tissue. No diagnosis done due to massive costs. She had caner all along. Please stop your happy, happy, joy joy diagnosis. Screw your subscribe. You are making money off of cancer and subs
I had to put my baby Leo down yesterday. He had lymphoma, he fought a good fight. He would have been 10 in April.
😢my heart breaks for you. My girl just made it to 10 with a a lymphoma diagnosis.
Hi there. Thank you so much for your videos. My 2 y/o mini doodle was dx with small cell lymphoma today (there was a mass on her ileum, which was completely removed along with one lymph node). They didn’t tell me if it was t-cell or b-cell, nor is it mentioned on any of her discharge paperwork. I’m suddenly paranoid they didn’t run that test on the excised mass. Could that test be run later? Thinking I should call and ask them. Her oncology appointment is 10/8 (2 weeks post op). I hope that’s not too long a wait, but know she needs to heal some. Also unclear if “small cell” means the low-grade/indolent variety? Googling is just confusing me. Thanks again for all you do!
A couple weeks ago my dog threw up and had stopped eating. Even though he wasn't eating he would drink his whole bowl of water at once and make himself sick. His vet initially said pancreatitis. I'm a doctor but not a vet. Within a couple days he became jaundiced. Ultrasound showed a tumor on his liver and diagnosed him with large cell lymphoma. He was so weak and trembling and whining that we put him down within a week of symptoms beginning. He was 12 so treatment never crossed my mind... Good luck everyone.
Would be great to discuss the costs involved with chemo as I’ve heard it’s thousands of dollars for just one treatment.
I discuss relative costs in these 2 but it will depend on the area of the country so always best to see a specialist too
• Dog Lymphoma Chemotherapy Options Part One Vlog 87 th-cam.com/video/FppPDmPDCPo/w-d-xo.html
• Dog Lymphoma Chemotherapy Options Part Two Vlog 88 th-cam.com/video/vAcr4fy6Hng/w-d-xo.html
My doctor just said her cousin spent $8,000 to extend his dogs life 18months
My dog is going through treatment now and it is going to cost about $4,000
$8000 sounds right and sometimes more. My dog is going to through a treatment that’s $2200 per treatment. That’s only because the other tests didn’t work
They know they can make a fortune from people when a loving pet is in pain.
I thought my dog had just slipped on the stairs or something and her leg had swollen up.. After a few days of no difference in the swelling I took her to the vet and she has lymphoma. It's extremely sad I live in Newfoundland, Canada and no way to pay for any far-away treatments.
I wished i had been able to afford Chemo for my pup who had Lymphoma cancer 2 yrs ago, I would have done so many things differently. :(
2 vets told us (today/yesterday) this type of cancer you may get 2-12months longer from your dog IF they handle it well. Maybe dont handle
It well at all. There can also be complications such as personality changes. Its also just pushing that end day back. Its going to come. Your not going to have long remission like in humans. In dogs it short. Also the cost and time to/at/from…. Its a large undertaking
Hi my dog is suspected to have indolent lymphoma, we found a single nodule (2.5cm) on her spleen and she had splenectomy 5 days ago, we are still waiting PARR test to confirm it. Do you have any experience with that kind of lymphoma and what is your opinion on that? She doesnt have enlarged other lymph nodes or any symptoms, we found it accidentally while doing ultrasound because she has mucocele in her gallbladder.
This past August my Bella turned 13. On Thursday, Sept 12, I noticed she wasn't eating, was moving slowly and with difficulty. She was breathing rapidly even in the house. I felt a lump around her groin and under her chin. I took her for a walk which she was always excited about and she walked very slowly. I read that dogs her size live to the age of 10-13.
On the Monday I took her to the vet and he felt other lumps and said she has lymphoma. He prescribed appetite stimulants and prednisone for inflammation. She improved for a few days with her eating and moving but then got worse. She could barely get up the step into the house and her back legs weren't working well. And would only eat meat or cream cheese. At her age, this diagnosis does not give her much time.
The next Monday, a week after the vet visit, she had trouble walking but nothing really bad. At night she went to sleep on the bedroom floor. I woke up around 3:30 am and she wasn't there. I looked around for her and she had collapsed in a doorway on the other side of the house. I don't know how she got there if she had trouble getting up and walking.
The next day,Tuesday 9/26, she had gotten worse and was not eating at all and and not moving other than breathing. Her arms and legs didn't work. Her head wouldn't stay up. Her autonomic functions were the only things working and blinking. No sounds. It was like she was in a coma. I fed her milk on a syringe sometimes she would swallow, by reflex. In the evening she breathed her last breath.
I've been reading about lymphona. It hits hard and fast and no cure. Less than 2 weeks since seeing the symptoms, she was gone.
I am so sorry you had to go thru this. I hope you're able to find peace. Cyber hug
What if my German Shepherd has high anxiety and would have to be sedated for each chemo treatment? Are there any vitamins or natural ways of dealing with chemo at home to add some time to her life? She’s about to be 5 years old.
My pup has T cell lymphoma. I can’t afford chemo, so she’s on prednisone. It’s been 20 months so far.
Any side effect when using Prednisone for 20 months in Dog who has Lymphoma?
@@josemariebayona6500 Yes, of course. She has the usual increased appetite and thirst. We have to watch her weight, so she gets more veggies in addition to her regular food to fill her up and not add a lot of calories (with the blessings of our Vet). Her coat is thinning out now, but it’s not a reason to stop the prednisone. I would rather have her here, happy & a little hairless, than cut back on the prednisone and have the Lymphoma take her sooner😊
@@susancole227 Thank you for answering, I’m currently same situation, my 6 yrs old baby was diagnosed with lymphoma last Dec 13 and I can’t afford the chemotherapy. The Vet gave him a prednisolone twice a day for 14 days and another 14 days for once a day. They reduced the medication gradually. And now the Lymph Nodes are swollen again unlike the last 5 days. Im really worried to be honest.
By the way what vitamins/supplements do you give your pup to boost her immune system?
@@josemariebayona6500 I’m so sorry to hear your pup is having to go through this! I do give her CBD oil, but I think the main thing is all of the fresh veggies she gets in addition to her food to help her feel full (the steroid makes her hungry, and need to keep her weight under control), and canned no salt beets, because her liver is affected by the steroids. My girl is on continuous steroid once daily. She is losing some hair as a side effect, but that’s ok. It’s only cosmetic. I would rather have her here with me (& she’s happy!) than take her off the steroid. My vet agreed. I wonder why your vet weaned your pup off the steroid? You may ask🤷🏼
@@josemariebayona6500 they usually have increased hunger & thirst (therefore more frequent urinating). They also develop Cushing’s if on long-term steroids, which includes hair loss, potbellied appearance, and can be susceptible to infections, and slow wound healing. My pup thankfully hasn’t had any problems with infections or wounds. One of her liver enzymes is elevated, which the vet says is from the steroid. The salt free canned beets keep that manageable.
Hello - my 13 year old lab was just diagnosed yesterday from CSU urgent care with Lymphona. I’m going back and forth from steroids to chemo. The vet there said steroids is 1-3 months life & chemo would be 8-10 months. Is this correct? I’m so unsure. I called an oncologist at CSU & haven’t heard back yet. I just want the best quality of life for my girl. :(
I’m trying canna oil now and first does in the ear ten min later she got up and came to me in bed and she hid and sleep all day now laying in my lap now just need to figure out time frame for does and does size gav3 super small amount and worked great
We have just had confirmation that my dog has epitheliotropic lymphoma. I am not sure what to do or what to read or watch to help her!
My Dobie has a large mass on his chest. He also had a tennis ball size lump on his neck that ruptured. Because of the mass rupturing, my vet diagnosed him with Hemangiosarcoma. Vet did aspirate of lump on chest, said only saw blood cells. Now I'm thinking he misdiagnosed my dog.
My dog just diagnosed has probably stage 3 all nodes swollen. I have 12 days to wait til my appt just for a consultation with the oncologist and was thinking of pred in the meantime as I am afraid she lapses into the next stage while waiting. They cannot get her in earlier and I tried other places but you say no pred before chemo. What do you suggest ?
I think my dog has lymphoma, calling the vet today. It’s so hard because if he does have it. We don’t have the money for treatment.
My vet didn't even give me an option for chemo! Just prescribed prednisone & gabapentin I don't like gabapentin so I don't give it to her my dogs is in amazing health and I don't understand its only been two days on prednisone she's doing better but I'd like to start Chemo :( why didn't they offer it?? Help please
My dog was on day 5 of prednisone before starting chemo by the oncologist so does this mean CHOP will be less effective?
My border collie was diagnosed with lymphoma on 10/2 & they put him on prednisone 10/5. We just decided to do CHOP. I’m so worried the chemo won’t work now. Is there an option of taking him off the prednisone for a couple of weeks then start the tests & CHOP? Would that make a difference? Is there anything that could help? 😢
Hi everyone my girl German shepherd have lymphoma node cancer. I'm heartbroken right now because poor thing went thru two acl surgeries and bitten by other dog in the past. We find out what the options are for her on Monday. Chemo is expensive but will do it if have to.
My dog has just been diagnosed today but is not having chemo, I’m devastated for him and me
Found swollen nodes under my dogs chin and avoided making an appointment because I didn’t know it could be serious. I thought it was allergies or something. Totally regret it now. Have an appointment with an oncologist next week, but worried I waited too long. Ugh.
Who ever heard of this before though? I was absolutely stunned to find the lumps on his neck. I thought it was his tonsils.
Why is this so common
Do little bumps on a dog's chest necessarily mean cancer I took my my dog in and there running test IL find out today hopefully my dog is 9yrs old I don't want to lose her so soon.
I started my dog on prednisone first day because I assumed chemo would make him suffer like humans do and the vet didn’t tell me that wasn’t true and he was very sick, very weak and couldn’t walk so I thought if I waited on chemo that he might not make it. I decided to consult with the oncologist after about a month just to see and she told me dogs do a lot better than humans with chemo so we’re in treatment now.
Same thing happened to me but my dog ended up dying a week after starting prednisone 💔 I wish I saw this video b4 hand & that vets were more educated & not so egotistical & actually really whole heartedly cared about the animals. It just seems like there just as bad as human Drs nowadays….. How is ur pup doing now?
@@violettraine1029 sorry for your loss. He’s still doing pretty good. He’s in his 3rd round of treatments now.
@@OfficialEDirty Is he doing better now?
@@vicky116 he got better every time he went through treatments. He passed a few months ago.
What about a dialed in diet with no carbs or sugar? Tumeric? Cbd? Panacur?
That's what I'm doing. My girl Quinn is 13½. The CBD/THC is helping her relax. I make baby food with chicken, broccoli, etc. and reishi mushrooms, turmeric, etc. She actually likes it. I'm not going to let her not eat. And Panacur is on the way.
Tried Entyce for my dog - didn't work at all. Tried all the GI foods - he wasn't at least interested! Prednisone helped him and got his appetite back
My dog has been on prednisone for a wk. Is it too late already to stop before we see the oncologist Friday?
My dog has been given chemo tablets for lymphoma of the gastrointestinal tract does this sound right it is from a vet that is but more than a vet but not an oncologist
My dog has lymphoma. They even did a biopsy. My vet said it was was a slow moving cancer im so confused
My dog starts her first chemo pill next week. Should I stop steroids
Hello my 9 year old golden retreiver was taken to the hospital yesterday after not eating for 4 days. Turns out she has lymphoma very badly throughout her whole body and lymph nodes. He says she doesn’t have much time left. But she’s still acting mostly normal. We love this dog so much please let me know if there’s any possible way I can ease her pain or potentially treat the cancer and help her stay alive longer?? I would really appreciate it
get a doctor who does the chemo protocol. it's expensive.
How’s she doing bud?
Hi Dr Sue, thank you for this wealth of information! My dog was diagnosed with lymphoma in January and we started COP therapy. My vet said not to test for B-cell Vs T-cell and to save my funds for the chemo (even though I had the funds to pay for this information and was willing to do it so I could have more info re his prognosis). Now that he has started the chemo and his lymph nodes have all shrunk, is it too late to find out the type? Many thanks, Charlotte
8/27/2021: Wow my 4 y/o chug (chihuahua/pug) also started treatment for lymphoma in January. We didn’t have the funds for the B-cell/T-cell testing and it seemed like the results were not too crucial for her oncology team so we decided to start treatment right away and skip the testing. My dog finished the CHOP protocol July8th and was declared in remission, but this past Tuesday we noticed the lymph nodes in her neck got swollen again. She saw her oncologist today and her white and red blood cell count was good and her liver was clear, our doctor said my dog is at stage 2 /5. She got a dose of Lomustine and sent us home with Prednisone. We plan to go back in a week to see if there’s any progress and go from there. Today we also asked about doing a biopsy to test the type. Half-way through her treatment my dog got a new oncologist so we asked her current doctor what she thinks of the test. She said the testing wouldn’t really change my dogs treatment plan. I thought I’d just share my experience
9/8/2021: We will be coming to the doctor every 3 weeks and alternate Lomustine and Mitoxantrone until she gets 3 doses of each. We will be finishing the prescription for Prednisone but no refill. We can no longer feel her lymph nodes and it seemed she only have minor side effects from the first round of Lomustine but that only lasted for 1 day. The doctor said she is in remission again! Let’s hope stays in remission!!🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@laurenzarate2184 Hello! Any update? So happy to hear your baby had reached remission.
@@Mareebearz thank you for commenting 😊 my sweet girl passed away February 6th. We continued treatments and increased frequency until the side effects made her feel sicker than the cancer itself. Eventually she stopped responding to treatment and her lymph nodes would shrink only for a few days after treatment.
We ended up having a doctor come to our backyard and we set up some pillows and blankets to sit together with Roxie. I played with her toys with her, cuddled her, and gave her some carrots (her favorite treat.) We had some close friends stop by before the doctor got there, it was as wholesome and peaceful as a situation like this could be. I read a beautiful poem to my family once she was sedated. She was her spunky self until the last moments, she was still running around and barking in the backyard. I’m glad we decided to put her to sleep when we did and she’ll live in our heart forever. Check out this TikTok I made if you’d like to see Roxie! vm.tiktok.com/TTPdSKpaAC/
To anyone in SoCal I recommend the services from Home Pet Euthanasia of Southern California. And if you have any questions regarding her treatment feel free to ask
My dog is 14 , has lymph under his Jaws which are enlarging by the day, the doc says treatment at this age is dicy, what should I Do?
Are u in india?
i have a dog now and i don't know if its lymp node near his neck, I can't ho to vet because it's expensive .. what should i do to make it sure that it is lymp node cancer .. he's losing appetite and don't move actively..he doesn't also drink water 😔 pls answer me..
My dog has it for 7 months now. Rear legs swollen behind the knees, under her chin and cheeks all swollen. She getting skinnier all the time but still good energy and eats OK but some days not at all ;( Past 3 weeks she couldn't get up twice and that concerns me a lot. But then next day right back to normal and fine. I won't do chemo as it it won't cure it, but would prolong her life 6-18 months but not in a happy way. So steroids only for my pup. Best of luck to you and choose what makes you and pup happy.
P.S. So many vets around me who are over prescribing drugs/just out for the money and make all feel guilty if they don't shell out a fortune to have dog live an extra year---think dog health getting like human pharma con game to be honest. Just my own experience.
So no prednisone before chemo, what about during?
During is OK. It is part of many protocols.
th-cam.com/video/FppPDmPDCPo/w-d-xo.html
But WHEN/in what instances would you use prednisone during chemo….?
Like when the pet is not feeling well, or….?
My dog is only on Laverdia, 1st day of treatment.
My Rottweiler was just diagnosed 😭 . He is only 5 years old .
The vet told us to start Steroids straight away while we made up our mind about Chemo.
We started Chemo 3 days later and now I’m worried after watching this .
It's ok if it's just a few days. The problem is when it is weeks.
So, $10,000 for a year of life? I love my dog, but seems extreme.
Mirtazapine is an anxiety oil? Hell, I take it
What if my dog is extra fluffy and can’t tell?
My dog is fluffy. I noticed. I would say petting them under their neck will give you a good chance of noticing. That is where I felt my guys. I always let him under his neck. Under his ears and one day, like overnight I felt the lump. The vet couldn’t get me in for two weeks. I regret not demanding going in sooner.
My son got his dog not ever foreseeing cancer. We got the diagnosis 3 days ago. We cannot afford treatment. There is NO money. What in God's name do we do?
God provides and there are many holistic and wonderful alternatives then to run into the arms if those that create all these illnesses to begin with! Research- it’s all there at your fingertips!
While your at it don’t trust your dogs health to the system- make their food!
No one has mentioned this important thing about steroids
The vet's know that your dog is in need of medical attention so, they charge you an arm and a leg. The pandemic has hurt many americans pocketbooks.
If its a large swollen lump they'll do a biopsy $500 just to tell you they have cancer. You have 3-4 weeks life expectancy. Or put your poor pet through chemo and you get 8-24 months. Your pet is dying, don't drain your account and put them through hell. Chemo is $500 per session every two weeks for 10-12 months.. 20% will make it another two years while doing chemo. Let them enjoy their last month, don't make them go though that.
I agree with you 💯 💯💯 it's all about the money chemo 💰💰💰💰💰💰
Bullshit😮 spend 10,000 so my dog can maybe live 10 months longer.
No way am spending $ 2000 or $10,000 on 🐕 for chemo .....
Not judging those who think differentlly here. I just don't see the point of prolonging my dog's life 8-12 months just to make myself feel better whilst making her be in more pain and misery via chemo treatments. Steroids give her a few months feeling great. That is the most humane thing to do I think. Deciding this week for my pup Jordi ;(
How is everyone doing?
I agree as we are doing the same thing, along with some natural approaches.
@@bubblevest1544 sorry for the delay! I didn't see your response until now. Hope your pup doing OK?!
@@jcd3869 hello
Unfortunately he passed after a month of being diagnosed with lymphoma. He was only 5. He had a good month, except for last couple days. We had him on raw diet and mushrooms, cbd, panacur,other supplements. We tried our best. Thanks for asking
@@bubblevest1544 so sorry about that ;( sounds like he was lucky to have great parents while he-she was here.
Yeah Yeah it's all about the money 💰 💰💰💰💰 why keep a dog if he has cancer ????? To pay big bills at the Vet visits????
So you get a six months to a year instead of a few months - for an additional $3500 to $10000. No thanks. Complete madness. Seems exploitative to anyone who is not wealthy.
My dog just got diagnosed with lymphoma and here in Belgium it's going to cost me 400 a month. That includes four weekly appointments, 4 blood tests, and the chemo/pills. Looks like a very fair price imho.
What good is your money if you don't spend it helping the ones you love?
@@yplowy1023just proves that the drug isn't the cost
Oh man, wise words.
wow so I should definitely spend all my money so that you can make money off of my animal
Try not to smile so much while talking about a potentially sensitive subject.
Please watch this video th-cam.com/video/UA3gT7vclDA/w-d-xo.html
People smile for multiple reasons. To make a presumption and judgement about her “smiling” is juvenile. I have a TH-cam channel myself and what she’s doing isn’t easy. She needs to project a positive persona to engage and retain those who need this message. If she’s not entertaining, it effects her reach. If she speaks without smiling, she will not give people the hope they are desperately seeking.
Love you Dr. Sue! You’re doing your videos PERFECTLY! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for your hard work! ❤️