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by georgelopez66 on Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:24 am
Just wanted to share my experience if it ever
can help anyone who ever has to go through this.
My parent's/family dog Mandy was diagnosed with a brain tumour three years ago.
We were told there was not treatment possible and it was inoperable.
It is inoperable-that much is true (it's a brain stem tumour).
However there is one centre in Canada (it was in Saskatoon but has moved
temporarily to Calgary) and I'm sure they are opening up elsewhere-that treats
cancer in pets! (the centre that treated our dog treated cats and rabbits too).
They do radiation and/or chemo and I think it's imperative that when your dog
(or any other pet) is given a 'no chance' outcome to phone around, search on the
internet and see what other options there are. Just like Dr.'s vets don't
always know about every option. So keep your mind open and look around!
The centre she was treated at was wonderful. They usually treat pets who come
from other cities and are totally set up for that. You get a call EVERY day to
tell you how they are doing. They wander free in the clinic after their
treatment and socialize with the vets there. They go home every night with a
vet or vet student. Mandy did not want to leave when her treatment was up-it
was a very home like environment. They even sent us pictures of her dressed up
as a vet for halloween and we still visit when we go through that province.
Anyways-wanted to share my experience!!
can help anyone who ever has to go through this.
My parent's/family dog Mandy was diagnosed with a brain tumour three years ago.
We were told there was not treatment possible and it was inoperable.
It is inoperable-that much is true (it's a brain stem tumour).
However there is one centre in Canada (it was in Saskatoon but has moved
temporarily to Calgary) and I'm sure they are opening up elsewhere-that treats
cancer in pets! (the centre that treated our dog treated cats and rabbits too).
They do radiation and/or chemo and I think it's imperative that when your dog
(or any other pet) is given a 'no chance' outcome to phone around, search on the
internet and see what other options there are. Just like Dr.'s vets don't
always know about every option. So keep your mind open and look around!
The centre she was treated at was wonderful. They usually treat pets who come
from other cities and are totally set up for that. You get a call EVERY day to
tell you how they are doing. They wander free in the clinic after their
treatment and socialize with the vets there. They go home every night with a
vet or vet student. Mandy did not want to leave when her treatment was up-it
was a very home like environment. They even sent us pictures of her dressed up
as a vet for halloween and we still visit when we go through that province.
Anyways-wanted to share my experience!!
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Re: Dog Cancer
by minifoxiesgsd on Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:59 am
Sounds like a wonderful place but I have never used them as I am in Australia but have lost two wonderful dogs to cancer.
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Re: Dog Cancer
by sharreem on Sun Sep 27, 2009 5:31 pm
yes my friends rotti died from a braintumour. she got all wobbly and startedto walk into thins. not a good thing to die from. wish there was somewhere in australia they would have tried anything for Tara.
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Re: Dog Cancer
by lorie on Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:29 pm
It sounds like a wonderful enviroment, But I never want to see the inside of anyplace like it. Can't even bear the thought of Mingo or Nat being that sick. 
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