dsmith Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I think I have hit the limit of what I can deal with, and I just can't stop crying. This year is just hell. Lost my father-in-law in March, my brother lost his battle with cancer last week, and I just found out my beloved dog has lymphoma. The two weeks before my brother died I was very emotional, but after his death I just went kind of emotionally flat. As soon as I got off the phone with my vet the tears started and I can't seem to stop crying. I made an appointment with a vet. oncologist for Thursday. I just can't lose my dog. He's my baby. Our vet says they've been having good results with chemo, so I'm trying to be hopeful, but I feel like hope never comes through anymore... 1 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I am so sorry. This year has been so stressful, but with all that you have endured this year it is to much. I am so sorry for your losses. I sending lots of prayers to your dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I am so sorry for your losses. Praying for your consolation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been going through. A friend of mine’s dog had chemotherapy and lived 5 more years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Sending hugs. I hope the doctors find a good treatment for you dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 How heartbreaking. I am so sorry. I do hope the chemo works and allows you more time with your dog. Lots of hugs and prayers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 That's a lot of heartbreak. I am so sorry! Hugs to you and your pup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Tiggywinkle Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I’m so sorry. There is a point where it is just too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'm so so very sorry. Prayers for you all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I'm so sorry. 😥 Sending lots of gentle hugs and postive thoughts to you and your puppy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I’m so sorry. My dog had lymphoma, and while it was eventually fatal, we did have three good years after treatment. He handled the chemo easily. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 ((((dsmith)))) I'm just like you. Our animals are our furry babies. (I also think they get more babyish the older they get.) I also have a friend whose dog had chemo and seven years later he's still here making us laugh. The vets have so, so much for cancer. I'm so sorry for all you've been through. And I'm so very sorry about your brother and father-in-law. Just know, you're not alone. Wendy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hugs. 😘 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I’m so sorry. That’s just too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (((((((dsmith))))))) We lost our chocolate lab in July. This year has been the pits for us, too, separate from that and even forgetting COVID. I truly hope your fur baby makes a complete recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Praying for your sweet boy. My animals are my babies, too. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 @dsmith I'm so sorry. That is too much in such a short amount of time. ❤️ Don't lose all hope for your fur baby. I used to be a vet tech, and there is so much they can do for pets with cancer now. I'm talking years of good quality, enjoyable life. I'm hoping your vet can help you put together a treatment plan that gives you so much time with your pet. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 I’m so sorry. Hope that your dog can be treated effectively. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hugs. I am so sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familia Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 Thanks everyone, it really helps seeing all the well wishes and stories of recovery. I just let myself be a total wreck yesterday - I think I needed it. Lots of pent up grief inside that needed to come out. We have an appointment on Thursday with the veterinary oncologist. He wasn't the first recommendation from our vet but we felt that waiting over two weeks would not be good, and our vet agrees. He does recommend who we're seeing and says he is very very good, and that they are having great success treating lymphoma, that dogs tolerate treatment well, so I am letting myself feel a little hopeful. Here's a recent picture. He's an 11 year old puggle named Oreo. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Praying for you and your dog! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Oreo is adorable. 😍 I’m glad you could get him seen so quickly. Best of luck to you both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Hugs and prayers. Oreo is a cutie and I hope your able to find the best possible treatment. And, my condolences on the loss of your loved ones. Grief is really tough and comes in waves at unexpected & inconvenient times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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