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Title: Totally devastated
Post by: Perdita on October 23, 2012, 03:35:51 pm
Well we are totally gutted but our lovely beautiful Issy has got lung cancer and only a couple of weeks to live. We just cannot believe it and are still waiting to wake up from this nughtmare. She was only 8 in May. YOu still would not think she is terminally ill. Eats, plays, goes for a walk etc etc. Only thing was that yesterday we suudenly saw her breathing very shallow. and just did not like it. Took her to the vet, thinking that maybe it might be lungworm or an infection. Took her back this morning for an x-ray of her lungs and were told that her lungs are absolutly riddled with cancer. We just could/can not believe it - our last English Seter and so young. To be devastated does not even remotely describe how we are both feeling.
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Post by: Sudanpan on October 23, 2012, 03:41:18 pm
 :bouquet: :bouquet:
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Post by: jaykay on October 23, 2012, 03:51:09 pm
Oh goodness, I'm so sorry  :hug:
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Post by: plumseverywhere on October 23, 2012, 04:08:14 pm
Oh no, I'm so so sorry, what awful news  :(   Must have been a terrible shock - sending you both lots of love  :bouquet:
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Post by: Carl f k on October 23, 2012, 04:14:31 pm
Same happened to our springer but it was renal failure,sending hugs :hug:
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Post by: Bionic on October 23, 2012, 04:47:12 pm
Oh, so sad. Sending you all  :hug:
Sally
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Post by: darkbrowneggs on October 23, 2012, 04:50:39 pm
 :bouquet:  So so sorry  :bouquet:
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Post by: Ina on October 23, 2012, 05:52:38 pm
So sorry to hear this - 8 is not much of an age, is it... :hug:
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Post by: SallyintNorth on October 23, 2012, 06:23:45 pm
I know what a massive shock it is to hear the 'weeks to live' verdict when you set off to the vet assuming you'd be getting some jabs or other meds and all would be well again in a day or two.  I am so sorry,Perdita.    :bouquet: :hug:   And to Issy too. :love: :dog:
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Post by: deepinthewoods on October 23, 2012, 06:44:42 pm
how absolutely gutting, issy is a lovely dog. me and ellie send you and doug our love. :bouquet: :hug:
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Post by: Mammyshaz on October 23, 2012, 06:57:09 pm
The worst possible news  :bouquet: sending  big  :hug:
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Post by: colliewoman on October 23, 2012, 07:19:34 pm
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :bouquet:
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Post by: HappyHippy on October 23, 2012, 07:42:35 pm
So, so sorry to hear that mrs  :'(
Thinking of you all  :bouquet:
Karen x
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Post by: doganjo on October 23, 2012, 07:46:35 pm
Nothing I can say will make it better.  Been there with a few of mine over the years.  We'll be here when you need us  :hug: :love:
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Post by: luckylady on October 23, 2012, 08:02:11 pm
Oh, so sorry to hear your sad news.  Thinking of you at this difficult time.  :bouquet: :bouquet:   :hug:
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Post by: omnipeasant on October 23, 2012, 08:09:31 pm
Adding my sadness and best wishes. No speedy recovery unfortunately, but hopefull some quality of life left in the old girl.
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Post by: Lesley Silvester on October 23, 2012, 08:58:32 pm
Been there, except it was liver cancer in our labrador, so know how you are feeling.   :bouquet: :bouquet: :hug: :hug: :hug: to you all.
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Post by: Fowgill Farm on October 24, 2012, 09:57:15 am
 :hug: So sad, our last retired greyhound Sampson was diagnosed with cancer in Dec 2003 and given an equally dire prognosis , he lived quite happily until March 2004 when he finally gave me that look that said i've had enuff and was pts by our vet and was buried wrapped in his favourite duvet in the back garden. You'll know when its time, enjoy her company now.
Cancer is such a barsteward of a disease in all mankind & aninalkind.
Sending you all my  :hug: :hug:
Mandy :pig:
Tears welling up now........ :'(
 
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Post by: NormandyMary on October 24, 2012, 10:06:20 am
I cant imagine that any words will comfort you at the moment, but I know that we are all thinking of you. As others have said, cancer is devastating for both humans and animals. My Phoebe had a cancerous lump in her neck a few years ago, but was removed successfully, however I lost her to liver disease (it may have been cancer, I didnt have a PM done) a few months ago as you all know. Im sending you my very best wishes for the coming weeks/months. Stay strong and good luck.
 
Mary. :bouquet: :bouquet: :hug:
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Post by: Wendy@blueborage on October 24, 2012, 10:37:07 am
Really sorry.

 :bouquet:

Wendy@blueborage

[email protected]
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Post by: Red on October 24, 2012, 01:00:29 pm
sending you lots of love - been there and it is like loosing a child.
Don't count down the days - live for them! x
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Post by: Victorian Farmer on October 24, 2012, 03:00:12 pm
very sad time
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Post by: in the hills on October 24, 2012, 03:07:09 pm
 :bouquet: :bouquet: :bouquet:
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Post by: lachlanandmarcus on October 24, 2012, 03:27:44 pm
Im so sorry - there isnt much else to say really. Other than  :hug: :hug: :hug: :bouquet:
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Post by: Eeyore on October 25, 2012, 10:15:30 pm
I am soo sorry to hear that your baby has cancer.  I know how you feel.  My beautiful baby (westie girl) was diagnosed at the beginning of February last year with high grade mammory carsinoma - nothing could be done.  We too knew when it was time to let her pass to heaven - the most pain my heart has ever felt.
My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer in March this year too - again terminal, although she is taking everthing they are throwing at her.
I just want to send you love and I hope you have longer than advised with your pet.  They are ovbiously needing more angels in heaven!
Eeyore xx
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Post by: Eastling on October 25, 2012, 10:34:08 pm
Make the most of the time you have. She will let you know when she has had enough  :bouquet:
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Post by: Sylvia on October 26, 2012, 08:29:22 am
Adding my thoughts and love to others :bouquet: 
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Post by: WannabeLandOwner on October 26, 2012, 05:16:02 pm
So sorry to hear your news, I lost my whippet Holly in March and it is devastating. Said I couldn't get another dog but then took on a retired greyhound on 1st April (yes April fool), can never replace Holly but did help take my mind off her loss.
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Post by: Perdita on November 08, 2012, 08:04:06 pm
She was doing quite well till yesterday, but now she is deteriorating and does not want to eat, well she had a couple of slices of ham but that was it, her breathing is getting harder and the weight is dropping of her. Took one look at her this morning and knew - so the vet is coming tomorrow at 3 pm, the hardest phone call but it had to be made for her sake
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Post by: jaykay on November 08, 2012, 08:05:33 pm
I'm so sorry  :hug:
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Post by: Mammyshaz on November 08, 2012, 08:39:18 pm
 So sorry. It's an awful feeling, but it's the last thing we can do for them, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Will be thinking of you all tomorrow .  :hug: 
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Post by: Bert on November 08, 2012, 08:52:23 pm
So sorry  :hug: .
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Post by: Dogwalker on November 08, 2012, 09:44:13 pm
So sorry, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow afternoon. 
Give her a hug as she goes, so she knows you'll always love her. :bouquet: :hug:
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Post by: luckylady on November 08, 2012, 10:36:08 pm
Will be thinking of you tomorrow.   :bouquet:   
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Post by: colliewoman on November 08, 2012, 11:08:00 pm
 :bouquet: :bouquet: :bouquet:
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Lesley Silvester on November 08, 2012, 11:24:43 pm
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: for tomorrow.
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Post by: plumseverywhere on November 09, 2012, 07:36:46 am
 :bouquet:  Thinking of you today xxxx
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Post by: Bionic on November 09, 2012, 07:46:56 am
Thinking of you and Doug later today, it must be heart wrenching  :bouquet:
Sally
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Post by: deepinthewoods on November 09, 2012, 08:46:01 am
my thoughts are also witrh you both. xx
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Post by: in the hills on November 09, 2012, 09:17:29 am
 :bouquet: :bouquet: :bouquet:  .... so sorry
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Post by: luckylady on November 09, 2012, 03:13:31 pm
 :bouquet: :bouquet:  Just looked at the clock.  Thinking of you both at this sad time.  :bouquet: :bouquet:
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Post by: Perdita on November 09, 2012, 05:17:03 pm
Good bye darling girl - gone much too early
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Post by: SallyintNorth on November 09, 2012, 05:39:11 pm
 :bouquet:
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Post by: kumquat on November 09, 2012, 05:41:20 pm
So So Sorry  :bouquet: :bouquet:  Run free
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Post by: sabrina on November 09, 2012, 05:52:20 pm
So sad but the right thing to do, thoughts are with you  :bouquet:
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Post by: Lesley Silvester on November 09, 2012, 06:16:12 pm
May you take comfort in knowing that you did your very best for her and that is true love.
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Post by: doganjo on November 09, 2012, 06:39:30 pm
 :bouquet: :love:
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Post by: Mammyshaz on November 09, 2012, 07:42:42 pm
 :bouquet:
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Post by: Sudanpan on November 10, 2012, 08:53:38 pm
 :bouquet:  Enjoy the memories  :bouquet:
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Post by: Shropshirelass on November 14, 2012, 12:29:49 am
Thats soo sad my best mate just lost their family dog of the same thing & setters are lovely sorry for your loss x
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Post by: downsized on November 17, 2012, 11:51:42 am
You have my sympathy, our 'springollie', Max, is failing fast, he was a great cattle dog .
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Post by: NormandyMary on November 18, 2012, 11:23:03 am
Anyone know how Perdita is getting on after her really sad loss? I do hope that she is OK and coming to terms with it. So sad.