My dog has been diagnosed with lymphoma Cancer

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6/1/2012 12:12pm
Just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words regarding Mojo—it means a lot as shortly after this post I had to put her down.

I’ve had to do this about 5 times and honestly this was the hardest ever—ripped my heart out as she was a special dog to me who was always by my side and I miss her a lot. Sad

Well being the Alpha dog that she was has left AJ in a state of confusion and he has gone downhill ever since.

I found him too as a stray—abused and scared in the desert along a road at night. No matter how much I luved him there was always moments where he was skittish and never overcame that. He was happiest chasing the Frisbee at the lake where there were no closed doors.

AJ has had Valley Fever for more than half of his life (11-12yrs) and lately it has hit him hard as the meds are no longer working. He can’t make it around the block and has lost his appetite and doesn’t seem happy.

I’m going to have to put him down any day now and this really bums me out.

Just 7 months ago I had two happy dogs to greet me when I came home from all the BS at work.

Now I will have none…

This really sucks and can’t take anymore for awhile—too much pain so I will havta go dogless for awhile

Thanks for everything….




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6/1/2012 12:18pm
Ah shit. Sorry to hear.
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6/1/2012 12:26pm
Sorry to hear about your dogs. We had to have our black lab put to sleep years ago, and I will never own a dog again. Just don't want to have to go through that again.
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6/1/2012 4:05pm
G-man wrote:
Just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words regarding Mojo—it means a lot as shortly after this post I had to put her down...
Just wanted to say thanks for all the kind words regarding Mojo—it means a lot as shortly after this post I had to put her down.

I’ve had to do this about 5 times and honestly this was the hardest ever—ripped my heart out as she was a special dog to me who was always by my side and I miss her a lot. Sad

Well being the Alpha dog that she was has left AJ in a state of confusion and he has gone downhill ever since.

I found him too as a stray—abused and scared in the desert along a road at night. No matter how much I luved him there was always moments where he was skittish and never overcame that. He was happiest chasing the Frisbee at the lake where there were no closed doors.

AJ has had Valley Fever for more than half of his life (11-12yrs) and lately it has hit him hard as the meds are no longer working. He can’t make it around the block and has lost his appetite and doesn’t seem happy.

I’m going to have to put him down any day now and this really bums me out.

Just 7 months ago I had two happy dogs to greet me when I came home from all the BS at work.

Now I will have none…

This really sucks and can’t take anymore for awhile—too much pain so I will havta go dogless for awhile

Thanks for everything….




Damn sorry Bro. You are an awesome human man and this was out of your control. As much love as you gave your Buds I feel they will always be with you in spirit. Hang in there, when it's time there will be another dog that will be lucky enough to find you. I can't imagine what you are going through, hang tough.

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6/2/2012 3:36am
Gary, I know how you love your animals. So sorry to hear.
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Thanks guys, I reduced his meds to see if that would help. He still seems weak and gimpy, so I've been giving him pain meds instead.
His appetite seems better but we have been spoiling ol AJ with a Turkey I bbqd last w/e, that he likes!

Just going to try everything I can to make him comfortable as can be.

Thanks,
G
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6/3/2012 9:30pm
G-man wrote:
Thanks guys, I reduced his meds to see if that would help. He still seems weak and gimpy, so I've been giving him pain meds instead...
Thanks guys, I reduced his meds to see if that would help. He still seems weak and gimpy, so I've been giving him pain meds instead.
His appetite seems better but we have been spoiling ol AJ with a Turkey I bbqd last w/e, that he likes!

Just going to try everything I can to make him comfortable as can be.

Thanks,
G
Very sorry to hear this. I have a 14 year old pup that isn't doing well and I am dreading seeing her go.

Well wishes to your pup, and you and your family.
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6/3/2012 9:37pm
jmar wrote:
Very sorry to hear this. I have a 14 year old pup that isn't doing well and I am dreading seeing her go. Well wishes to...
Very sorry to hear this. I have a 14 year old pup that isn't doing well and I am dreading seeing her go.

Well wishes to your pup, and you and your family.
Thanks Jim and not having children means my pets are my kids in a way....

Sorry to hear about your pup 14 yrs is a good life for a dog. I don't think any of mine made it to 13.....

It's tough, good luck with yours, there is nothing like a loyal dog always by your side.
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6/3/2012 10:26pm
Damn, Gary, hang in there.
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6/4/2012 5:27am Edited Date/Time 6/4/2012 7:31am
Im sorry this has happened. We All want our pets to be around for 40 years and pass quietly in thief sleep. Unfortunately that never happens. They almost always get taken from us way too soon.And it is unfair because we need them more than anything in our lives.I understand what you are feeling. At one point I had seven dogs and now I have one.

To help you make the decision when its time, Think what you would want in the same situation forwhere yourself ifwould you were terminally ill.Would you want to be made to go until you had no dignity left or would you wish someone would give you a arm full of the pink (or orange) juice to release you of your pain? Making the call to do it is the toughest thing to do.
Try to find a vet that will come to your house.Its better than having to make the trip to the Vet Hospital.


And don't you deny a dog in athe shelter that needs your help somewhere by going dogless. You will grow to love that dog too in time.
You are not a person that should not have a pet around.

And om sorry to Seth Gator that is going through this with his dog also.
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6/5/2012 12:51am
I feel your pain, brother.
Sorry you're having all this pile on you.
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6/5/2012 9:18am
Very Sorry to hear that G-Man, you probably remember me posting my dog's passing 9 months ago ( http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Non-Moto,21/Another-good-Dog-down,1224642 ) having the same lumps and Cancer.

It's a tough time as we all know to well, just remember "it was better to have than to have not".


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6/5/2012 4:28pm
sorry to hear about this Gary,those dogs were very lucky to have you as their "dad" Im sure they would want you to rescue a couple more,then there would be 2 more very lucky dogs in this world.
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6/7/2012 12:09pm Edited Date/Time 6/7/2012 12:10pm
Well it looks like today after work is time for my ol Buddy AJ to join his luv of his life Mojo. Sad

Valley Fever (prevalent to the SW) has now seeped into his bones and he can’t walk real good right now and is back paw is folded up.

It’s very sad to see and my heart is just freaken crushed as just a month ago he could still run. I’m just numb that I have to do it so soon after Mojo.

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone and their kind words—it means a lot, and some of you I’ve known for years and its good to know there are still good people on here that I consider my friends.

Thanks,
Gary
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6/7/2012 2:45pm
Sorry to hear that. Killed me when I had to put my Jack russel down.
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6/7/2012 7:11pm
Sorry to hear.
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6/7/2012 9:08pm
Damn Gary. I have tears in my eyes. I'm so sorry you and your pup are going through this. He will be thankful to you that you eased his pain and were such a good friend.
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6/7/2012 11:03pm Edited Date/Time 6/7/2012 11:03pm
Man that sucks Gary, our dog Tyson is my best friend. Better times are ahead for you I'm sure. Best wishes.
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6/8/2012 11:00pm
So sorry to hear mate. I am feeling your pain.

Lost my best mate this morning. Out of knowhere, he took a dark turn and we had to let him go.

I tell ya what, watching the race without him by my side tomorrow is gonna be tough... really tough.

Life hey... can be a real mutha fucker.
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Thanks guys
Tyson looks cool

T man, Sorry to hear about your dog.....

It's not the same around here either, when it cools down around here I plan to get a pup, maybe you should too.

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