Thank y'all. Almost to the vets office now.
Not saying BB has cancer but crappy things happen to us all the time. You have to find a way to deal with the puts and takes that life throws on us from time to time. Invariably bad will always hit us. Without bad, it would be hard to recognize good. Reminder that nic is never an answer.
They think it is most likely cancer. They did a chest X-ray and can't find any sign that it has spread from her mammary system. Scheduled complete mastectomy for next Thursday. She acts fine. I hope it's not cancer. I thought about not having the biopsy done after they remove it due to her age, but if she has cancer I want to know and if she doesn't i woud be able to stop worrying about it.
My face hurts also. If I ever have to get multiple implants at the same time I will request that I be put under for it. It was kind of rough
I will keep you in my thoughts... Dogs are the best thing on this earth I believe, and I have gone through losing 3 of them now. All of course while dipping. It never helped.... Be strong!!!
The worst thing about dogs is that their life span doesn't balance out with ours. Sorry you gotta deal with that Cindy. Hang tough
Cindy, I know the thought of losing your BB is tough. Try to think positive until you get the histopathology back. A fair number of mammary tumors in dogs are benign.
That said, you know she is going to pass before you. It hurts. You need to grieve that loss when it happens and the guilt you feel now is the part of that grieving. I know it sucks but just ask any of these dog lovers and they'll tell you it is worth it. Pets bring us immeasurable joy and add to our life in many ways, as you know.
Take whatever information you end up with and make the most of it. BB will just be there for you until she can't.
