I just had a xray & ultrasound done on my golden and it was diagnosed as hemangiosarcoma. He has a lrge mass full of blood about the sixe of a grapefruit....
I am new to the group and just posted a message with my story..just diagnosed yesterday.. DOn't know how long it talkes to be approved before posting...I would...
This is dawwn from KS .. new to the group.. just posted and I forgot one medical term the dr used who did the ultrasound...she said the mass, which is...
Dawn, sorry to read about Rudy. My Mali was diagnosed with splenic hemangiosarcoma. She collapsed suddenly one day; I took her to our Vet who found that her...
Hi Dawn, I am really sorry to hear about Rudy's tumor. It is confusing and every case is different. I know how heart-wrenching it is to see your loved one...
thank you...From what the dvm who did the ultrasound said...she did not see any visable signs of lumbs or nodules on any other parts of the internal organs....
Sent you to the two docs on Mali's history and pills. Are you consulting with a Surgeon and/or Oncologist? Where are you located? Maybe someone on list is in...
I just had ultra sound done on friday. My vet is calling the only oncologist we hae here in Kansas City. Dr Heather Heeb and see if I should consult with her...
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) http://marvistavet.com/html/piroxicam.html http://marvistavet.com/html/meloxicam.html here are two links to meds...
Rudy has been on NSAIDS for years. synovi G3 a foster & smith one and anothe called canine conquer complete from a company called KINETIC..... I have him on...
From my own personal experience with NSAID'S and Mali's 2 years on Piroxicam, we have both had stomach upset from their long term use. Some Oncs prescribe...
thanks.. we do regular blood work...I will ask about Piroxicam.. hadn't heard of that one...I'll followup after I talk to the oncologist or surgeon. I would...
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_splenic_masses.html this site is about splenic masses, but explains about masses being benign or malignant. Dawn Johnson...
Dawn, So sorry to hear about Rudy. I can see by the communications that Ilene is already helping you. She's a great resource. You might also want to hear our...
Hi, Dawn, I know you are afraid and very worried. The best thing you can do is gather as much information as you can. However, no one can predict the outcome...
the worst part about diseases like hemangiosarcoma or any cancer is the uncertainty of not knowing what the fuck is gonna happen i mean my dog collapsed in the...
Sadly many of us only learned of HSA after our otherwise healthy dogs collapsed due to a rupture or bleed. With HSA, signs of bleeding might include pallor of...
Sandy was on them for years because of her hips. It was bad, so she had to take Rymadyl as well. Bailey gets Cosequin, every other day, just as a supplement....
http://www.labbies.com/rimady.htm F.Y.I. being a Lab Mom, we don't use Rimadyl. the above site explains more about precautions; take caution with Rimadyl and...
Just wanted to thank everyone for all the kind words, support and information. I will pass this site on to other golden owners and keep for a reference if I...
Dawn, That is wonderful! I am crying, as I usually do when reading posts here, but this time, it's different tears! I hope not one more dog gets hemangio, but...
One of my dear friends, who adopted a pair of rescued Aussies from me in 1999, will soon join us. Her Beau was diagnosed in February and lived 46 more days...
Hi, My name is Rebecca and I just found your website. What a wonderful place for all of us who are going through this difficult prognosis. My dog Scotch is a...
what beautiful dogs....does this also effect aussies? I have friend with onw and I will pass onthe signs to watch for and some info... thanks.. Joann Starks...
thank you...I already feel a connection and will keep in contact with the group... Its nice to find others withthe special bond we have with our pets.... ...