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Bladder cancer in basenji

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  • Chealsie508C

    GenJMar…I'm sorry for what you are dealing with and hope that you find a way to make her as comfortable as you can. I hope you have the best possible memories with her for as long as she's here. Best of luck

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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  • G

    Update, Aurora had her ultrasound today. Results were about what we expected. TCC cancer in her uretha but also found a large tumor in her spleen unrelated to the bladder cancer. Test result have been sent to our regular vet, but the radiological vet said it would not be much longer before she would not be able to pass urine. He commented that she could be catherized. Just wondering has anyone ever heard of long term catherization of a dog with this condition? It doesn't see feasible to me not to mention the daily care, and pain and discomfort for the dog.

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  • Chealsie508C

    I think that long term-it's not a realistic expectation for quality of life in a fifteen year old dog. While my statement may seem like a blunt opinion, I just want you to know its ultimately what you decide is best for her and you. Each case is different..and I don't want to deter you or make you feel guilty if you do choose that route…I have experience in the patient catheterization ( being in the home health industry)..and know its not an easy upkeep. Idk in dogs but in humans te risk of wrong a UTI increases with catheterization and to me that seems like it would cause her undue pain?? Whatever you decide, we are all here for you and your family...it's a tough decision and you will make the right one.

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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  • G

    Talked to my vet and we are going the piroxcam route, but this drug is know to cause stomach ulcers so there will be another drug to help ward off that. Both these drugs have to be specially compounded. Luckily there is a compounding pharmacy in our city so they should be ready tomorrow. Vet says this Rx should give her 6 more months of quality life. Thank you everyone for your understanding and support.

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  • Chealsie508C

    We're all here for you GenJMar…so glad you've found a route you and your vet agree is the right thing... Wishing you all the best in the time you have with her, take lots of pictures...smile a ton and take the time you can with her.

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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  • G

    I had thought about doing this for a while, but now I know I am going to take lots of pictures of her and I am planning on getting a tattoo of her with her name. I already have several tattoos for other "life" events So I am thinking a good head or profile of her with her name tattoo on my hip. She has some of the best facial expressions. Now to find an artist to do the drawing from the photo.

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  • DebraDownSouthD

    I am certain she is as lucky to have you in her life as you are her ((hugs and support))

    Debra

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  • G

    Update on Aurora. We've been on the meds for almost a week now and she is no longer peeing blood and seems to have a little more eneregy. She is eating well and taking her pills with no fuss. I hide most of them in her soft dog food for breakfast and the others she gets in little pieces of cheese. She is very confused and unsteady first thing in the morning having almost no coordination, but I'm going to chalk that up to old age and her arthritis. After about 30 min. she is good to go. It seems to take her a while to fully wake up. I am trying to enjoy every min. I have with her. I have next Monday off and hubby is out of town, so I'm looking forward to some good quality time with her.

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  • tanzaT

    Glad to hear that she is comfortable and doing better! Great news.

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • Chealsie508C

    So happy to hear you'll have a whole girls day between yourselves.,.glad things are going well!!

    "I know I've found the breed for me because he totally turns my life upside down and I love it!"

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