My Sandy has a Brain Tumour

[tara20]

We've only had him for four years (got him as a pup after Tara) and about six weeks ago he started having epileptic fits. Golden Retreivers seem to be
quite often epileptic. Then the fits came more often and today he had a CT scan which confirmed a brain tumour.
I'm just devastated. Tomorrow the surgeon will explain our options, but it doesn't look good. Apart from the cost (a few thousand - I'd pay if it made him better) the outlook even after that is not promising.
I'm afraid decisions will have to be made.
Life's a bitch.

[murraymints]

oh dear... I think you know what needs to be done !!!...very difficult but best for the animal....so sorry...

[Brinjal]

Aww horrible decision poor you poor doggy. You will do what is best.

[paddywak]

I was in the same terrible situation a few months ago when my Max had a growth on his spleen.Not a nice situation to be in but give him lots of love and fussing what ever you decide.

[tara20]

He's still in the clinic, but i'm sitting here surrounded by his bits and bobs and chewed up tennis balls, soft toys and favourite animals - he's everywhere. I'd love him to come home, even for a short time, but he'll never be the same again.

[excelsior-1]

oh tara. words cannot be enough to help you, but i think you probably know what has to be the logical and humane decision to make.

my thoughts........

[Nibble]

so sorry, tara - thinking of you.

[missnemesis]

:( So sorry tara. I'm sure that between yourself and the vet the right decision for Sandy will be made.

[Bambiagain]

Poor you - and poor, poor Sandy. Having had my cat put to sleep on Monday, I really feel for you. I'm sure you'll do the right thing however hard it is. Yes, life is a bitch, but if there is no alternative think of it as the best way to stop his suffering.

[ruthann58]

tara so sorry to read this you must be heartbroken , have him come home and get the vet to come to you it will be better for you all xx

[ttfn]

Tara, that is dreadful news for your loved pet, you and the family. I would be needing a much brighter future outlook to even contemplate such an operation. It is a terrible time for you but I would say get what sleep/rest you can tonight and discus it with the family tomorrow. Hard as it may sound, it is Sandy's quality of life that matters most. xx

[tara20]

Thank you all for your support.
It all happened so quickly. Six weeks ago he was a happy, funny and playful pet. Then the fits started and within those weeks he had over 20 fits. Finally, at the weekend, he started staring at walls, walking into furniture, sleeping so deeply as if unconscious and having difficulty getting up. When out, he was all over the place, no orientierung, couldn't hear and urinated in his sleep. That wasn't my Sandy anymore. Four years old on the 1st June, it's so unfair.

[ttfn]

It certainly is, but you have 4 wonderful years to remember him as your happy Sandy ♥

[Tilly2]

Do what's best for him, even though it will break your heart.

[lilacben]

Oh tara you poor thing I feel so sad for you. He is so young, bless him. You must have him home and let the vet come out to you. I did that for my first dog. And when my amber died in her sleep at the kennels , On the way to the vets we came home.just up the drive so she came home for the last time. Poor Sandy but he mustnt suffer. Will be thinking of you both tomorrow. Brenda xx

[Infomaniac]

I am so sorry for you. I have a golden retriever and can empathize with you. Just be comforted by the knowledge that he has had a loving home and a happy life with you. My heart goes out to you.

[furrypusscat]

I don't know what to say. Life is so cruel at times. You will make whatever decision has to be made for the right reasons. I will be thinking of you and Sandy tomorrow.

[fredkins]

I feel so sorry for you too tara,I like many others have been in this situation,it is an awful time,you have to do what is best for sandy's quality of life you know you'll do the right thing even if that means you are heart broken.This might sound inappropriate,but some people do not know that you can (if the worst comes to the worst) bring you dog home to bury.I have a lovely plot in my garden with beautiful fowers and shrubs.This for me was a lot less painful,my little Becky was 14 and a half when I had to make that decision.I hope I have not offended you but this might have been something you wanted to do but thought you could not. My thoughts are with you for tomorrow.

[DTCwordfan]

yes life is a bitch. You will know what to do tomorrow.............

[rsvp]

It's about Sandy - and Sandy needs you to do right by him. Time for you to grieve later when he is at peace. xx

[lankeela]

Life really stinks sometimes, but you have to be strong. You will be doing the only thing you can for him, guided of course by the vets. Remember, a day too soon is better than a moment too late.