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Topic: Our Kuvasz has bone cancer - the last update

Posted By: sue.t on 01/21/06 09:20am

Thank you for the kind words. Chaos is simply the best dog. Very loyal and dedicated to us ... very attentive and sweet. A little protective, but that is also a good thing. He's not understanding all the tears in the household ... I'm trying to put on a smile but it's very hard. Our first dog died so quickly ... fine one day and gone the next ... but here we know that our pup is sick and will die soon. It's hard. Our last camping trip in November he was leaping and playing with the snowballs! He was chasing and grinning ear to ear, rolling in the snow! We have to keep all the happy times in our heart. He might gain a few pounds with the increased number of cookies that he's getting, especially since he can't do long walks now. The stairs are very difficult for him ... but he's not complaining. He's still grinning ear to ear. Again, I really appreciate your kind words. It helps. sue t. Pictures from our many RV Adventures to Yukon & Alaska

Posted By: Scottiemom on 01/21/06 02:05pm

I am so sorry. He has no doubt had a very good and happy life with you and I hope he doesn't suffer from a lot of pain. We are thinking of you all. Dale Dale Pace Wife to Terry (Teacher's Pet) Mom to 2 rescued Scotties Bailey and Neal 2006 Tiffin Phaeton 40' QSH, 4 slides (Phaeton Place) 2003 Sport Trac Toad Fulltiming since retiring in 2005 http://www.skoolzoutforever.blogspot.com/ Where are we?

Posted By: Deb and Ed M on 01/21/06 02:17pm

I'm feeling sad and sorry for you, too.... we just have to remember that the pain of losing them is far outweighed by the joy they bring us every single day :-) Best wishes! Deb Ed, Deb, and 2 dogs 2004 Gulfstream Conquest LE 28' 2006 Jeep Wrangler toad (Deb's) / S-10 Dragracing Truck! (Ed's)

Posted By: Veronica on 01/21/06 02:34pm

I'm so sorry to hear about Chaos. It's so hard when we know what's coming and they don't. We had to put our 14 year old Tater to sleep last year due to heart disease. It was the toughest decision that we ever had to make - not that it had to be done, but 'when' it had to be done. We have wonderful memories of her as I'm sure you do of Chaos. Just know that you've done your best to give him a wonderful life. '98 Suburban '73 Apache Roamer (hard sided popup) traded for '73 Nomad "You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children." ~~Madeleine L’Engle

Posted By: DocInBird on 01/21/06 02:37pm

Sue, Chaos is one handsome fella! In the pictures, he seems so content. He likes his life and likes being with you. It shows. From my experience, he knows that something is wrong and probably knows that it isn't going away. Just do what you have been doing for years that have made him so happy. Since we spend so much time in the far boonies, Orson's med kit contains "the shot". I hope that I never have to use it. Just having it there makes me think sometimes, about how much I have appreciated his presence in my life, and how he has helped pull me through some tough times. I know this going to sound weird, but talk to him about it. Tell him about all of the good times you have had together. He won't understand all of the words but you know how much he loves it when you talk to him. Tell him about the time with the cat / raccoon / cow, and how happy/angry/sad you were. Tell him about it the way you would read stories to young children. Use that breathless voice. You know the one. "And then..." Get that tail wagging. it will help both of you. When Orson broke his leg, 60 miles from the nearest vet, I had to set it and put a cast on. He was screaming in pain. I knew that what I had to do would hurt him even more, but I had to do it. So, I talked to him about it, and many other things (if you ever never tried to talk to your dog about predestination, you would probably laugh). We talked and talked and talked. By the time I had to set the leg, he was ready. It had to be very painful, but we were looking right into each others' eyes. He knew that what I was doing was necessary. He trusted me. He winced, but he was quiet. Again, so sorry to hear about his problems.... --doc I feel like I have an extra hundred pounds on my feet. Wait, I do and he snores.

Posted By: ritablack on 01/21/06 02:42pm

It is very heartbreaking when we lose one of our furbabies. You have my prayers. Just last month we discovered my cat Houdini had a tumor that had spread into the lungs. Animals have an instinct to hide pain. The only way we found out he was suffering was a big weight loss. By that time it was too late to do much. Putting him down was extremely sad, but a kindness to him. When the time is right you will be able to let him go gently. Rita Black Grey Bear-2005 Chevy Trailblazer Eaglesnest-2006 Wildwood 21FB

Posted By: fantasy islander on 01/21/06 03:09pm

Had an Afghan who got osteosarcoma in his foot. Had his leg amputated and he got along well for 3 months, and we made every minute of it count. We waited too long, and he had a lot of difficulty walking at the end, although he didn't complain at all. Joe & Cathy Sikora 2005 41' Mandalay Quad Slide Freightliner XC 350 Cat 2003 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Fin, Tiny & Ollie Afghan Hounds

Posted By: sue.t on 01/21/06 05:18pm

We've been talking to him about things ... that skunk last year in Duluth (not sure who won ... the skunk died but Chaos stunk for a while), the last trip to the hot springs in Nakusp where he rolled and played in the snow, our trips into the bush, his last trip to the Yukon, and on and on. We have many, many preicous memories with him, and with his Norwegian Elkhound sister that died in 2004. He's enjoyed being an only dog and not sharing our affections. So much so that we decided to not get another dog until he passed. And it appears that might be sooner rather than later. DH wants another dog ... he wants to continue the daily walks and weekend hikes, he wants a canine to get on the bed and do its best to take up all the space, a furry to spread hair all over the interior of his truck ... so we'll be looking. When the right one comes along, we'll know. For now, Chaos will continue to get our undivided attention and love. He'll let us know when the time is right. As I type, he's outside letting the world know he's on guard ... barking at some people that just walked down the trail out back. And he's still doing what needs to be done to keep the neighbor's Dobies in line ... so he's busy enough ... we'll just take it day by day. Again, thank you for the stories and thoughts. Very much appreciated!

Posted By: henny38 on 01/21/06 06:30pm

Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about Chaos. We lost our first Golden Retriever Jake to osteosarcoma. He had a huge tumor on his left rear leg, and was such a brave guy right until the end. He hated going to the vet's office, so we had a kind vet come to our home to put him to sleep. We opted not to amputate or do chemo, and just kept him as comfortable as we could. Chaos was blessed to have you and your husband as such loving parents. It's comforting to know that we will meet our furry kids once again someday over the Rainbow Bridge... My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....my heart goes out to you. Karen Karen and Steve Willey, the Camping Kitty Escapees Lifetime Member #95240, Good Sam Lifetime Member 2004 Chevy 2500HD,D/A,Ext. cab,LB,4x2 2004 Arctic Fox 29-5E Prodigy Brake Controller

Posted By: shay on 01/22/06 08:45am

Oh, I am so sorry. I can't imagine what you are going through, and what your next weeks will be like. Shay [/i]2005 Mobile Suites 36TK3:) 2005 Chevy Diesel Duramax 3500 Series 1-ton dually with Allison transmission and crew cab back seats for gorgeous dogs! Myself DH Broadway - min-pin Katie Mae - mutt [i]Look for the truck with nose prints all over the windows![/i]:p Note: Due to invalid formatting, all formatting has been ignored.

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