mags Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 hi I was wondering if anyone has had a dog with this ? jessie my 12 year old lakeland had a scan and x ray - no stones but a thickening of bladder walls vet said was very likely a tumor but would need to op to be sure I don't want to put jessie through op at her age as I think it would not have a good outcome mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Bladder tumours can only really safely be diagnosed via surgery. Biopsies are not a good idea in bladder tumours as malignant cells can be transferred to surrounding cells via the needle insertion and subsequent removal. There is a safe way of taking a biopsy which is a cystoscopy (biopsy taken using a scope) but you would need a referral to a specialist for that. The outlook if it is indeed a tumour (which it may not be) depends on the location. If there is no involvement of the ureters the tumour may well be able to be simply cut out. Regarding your dogs age. It really depends how fit a 12 year old she is. Most vets do routine blood tests to ensure good health before surgery. The is always a risk with an anaesthetic but if she is healthy apart from the bladder issues, there is no reason why she shouldn't do very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 hi she is winding down ,has been for the last few months.she sleeps most of the day now ,does not want to eat much she is happy in herself and i don't want to risk her not recovering from the surgery ( i lost a dog throught bladder stone surgery who was only 6 and very healthy so I don't want to put my old lady through it) vet gave us some antibotics fot the next month for her mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 You of course know her better than anyone and it is a decision that you have to make taking into account her current quality of life. She may, if it is not a tumour, respond well to antibiotics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 So sorry to hear your news As a life-long terrier fanatic, I really do sympathise with your predicament and just wanted to send you some good wishes xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 she is much brighter this week the tablets are working and she is more comfortable, still having accidents in house but I can cope with this even to have a few more weeks with her. she is eating more and looking more interest in food, every bodys ,she barked at my 2nd youngest for bit of his chips last night mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted November 27, 2010 Author Share Posted November 27, 2010 We had to put her to sleep last night , she had stopping eating and looked unwell so we knew it was time to say goodbye to our daft wee dog Vet was very good and help us get throught it all missing her lots mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Sorry to hear that mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Mags, I am so very very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Sorry to hear that Mags - no consolation at the moment I know, but you'll know you made the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 It's a terrible time for you, but I'm sure it was the right decision for your doggie, heartbreaking as it is for you. Sending you hugs ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 So, so, sorry Mags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 very sad news, but you will know that you did the right thing for her. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
