Diagnosis

“Osteosarcoma is the most common bone cancer in dogs. It can affect any dog, and seems to be quite prevalent in certain breeds. The cause of bone cancer is not known, although several theories have been postulated.”

Was it something I did? Was it his food? Was it where he played? Did something bite/cut him? His innocence, his total reliance on me to look over him, how have I failed him now?

“It occurs most often in the long bones, particularly the distal wrist or ankle, or proximal hip or shoulder bones.” 

Physically, he is striking and fit, even at nine years old. Regal, yet soft and tender. A good candidate he will make to withstand the surgery; amputation of the front right leg. Along with several courses of chemo, they will give him the best chances to survive the longest. We have much yet to do he and I.

How did we get here?

Over the course of the past few months, he had developed a limp. Initially treated by our local vet with pain killers, persistent lameness, pain and swelling resulted in xrays being taken.What we saw was difficult to believe. His bone appeared to have been eaten away leaving only one.

Get him to a specialist stat! How, I can barely get off the floor after receiving what feels like a sucker punch to the gut!

Author: bojangles2013

Proud mother to a 9yr old Pitt/Lab mix named Bojangles.

4 thoughts on “Diagnosis”

  1. Welcome and so sorry you had to receive this news. We all know how you feel and there is nothing that can take that shock and despair away. The best thing to do now is to start planning and preparing as it keeps you occupied and gives you time to accept and face what is happening.

    Know that all of us are here for you with whatever support you need.

    Thinking of you. Take care-
    Luanne and Spirit Shooter

  2. Words fail. If the many miles were not between us, there would be hugs, and some tears, much love, and strength shared. Well, I guess it’s only the hugs thwarted by distance. Abbey has been busy comforting Jordan. He had surgery for an aggressive brain tumor on 11/1 and is getting radiation treatments daily through mid January. The prognosis is very good. We feel the love of our friends wherever they are. You know we are with you now.

    1. Fran I am so sorry to hear about Jordan. Please send him our love. Keep me posted on his progress and I will do the same with Bo’s. Big hugs.

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