Thank you so much ...this wasn't an easy video to make for you as it was for us watching. Thank you

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.

I had to put my dog Jack down a week before Christmas of 2023. He was the love of my life. I still cry almost every day. He had bone cancer, and there was no surviving it. His pain was too difficult to control. When he was out of pain because of the medication he was completely out of it and sedated, that was no way for him to live. He was such a happy dog and brought his happiness to everyone around him. I used to love it when people asked me if Jack liked something, the answer was always yes, Jack loves everything.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

We're so sorry for your loss. The mourning does go on, but we hope you get to the point soonish where the happy memories start to outweigh the pain of the loss. Jack sounds like a wonderful dog.

We have always taken in older rescue dogs, mostly labs and lab crosses. We obviously do not keep our dogs as long as someone who takes in a puppy and have therefore needed to put a lot of dogs to sleep over the years, when we consider it to be their time. We never get used to it, but we accept that it is not something that we are doing to our dogs, rather, something that we are doing for our dogs. We as humans have a responsibility to do for our dogs, what they cannot do for themselves. Too many people keep their dogs alive far longer than they should. To some small degree, I also have been guilty. Our rescue dogs have always enriched our lives in so many ways. I highly recommend that people should look seriously at adopting a rescue dog. Our story from Australia. We adopted our Golden retriever, Millie, aged seven and a half on the second of February 2024 from a wonderful adoption agency. We already had another Goldie who we had adopted from the same place about five months previous. We almost immediately located a small lump on her back. We took her to the vet on 14th March, by which time the lump had grown significantly and was looking very nasty, together with another twenty or so smaller lesions on her back and neck which were growing and fast. The vet told us that it could be Lymphoma and we all agreed that if it was the worst case, we would not consider chemotherapy as it is too harsh on any dog and, according to my research, only extends a dogs life for a relatively short period of time. Most dogs don’t last more than two to four months after diagnosis with Lymphoma. Some much less. He operated on the following Thursday (March 21) and removed approximately half of the lesions including the largest ones. The adoption agency paid for everything ($2,500). On the previous Monday (18th) we had commenced her on a course of Ivermectin which we got from our local farm produce store. This was our decision without consulting the vet. Thursday 28th March, Lymphoma was confirmed. 2nd April, sutures removed. Most of the remaining lesions had fallen off, leaving just 2. Millie had healed from the operation in an incredible manner even though she looked like a patchwork doll. Our vet was amazed. Follow up by the vet was on 15th April by which time the remaining lesions had fallen off. The vet just kept looking at her, shaking his head and saying he had never seen this before and that none of the dogs that he had treated for Lymphoma in the past had survived let alone thrived. Today is the 14th May and Millie is going from strength to strength. The main issue that we have now, is that we have to suffer from her selective deafness! Doubtful that Ivermectin can fix this. Her energy levels and strength have tripled. It makes us believe that she must have been pretty ill when we got her although nobody could have known. The agency only had her for three days. Everyone who knows her and her story (a lot of people, she makes friends everywhere she goes) are delighted and amazed. What we don't know is how long she should be on Ivermectin, when does she go on a maintenance dose and what the dose should be. What we used was a horse wormer in pellet form. The packet contained 140 mg of Ivermectin and was suitable to treat a 700 kg horse. Millie weighed 46 kg (very overweight, she is now down to 37 KG), so we gave her 10 mg per day with food). Millie is also on a no carb diet and will remain on it, however, we have to ensure that she does not lose too much weight. Any advice would be appreciated. We are hoping that Millie’s story may help other dogs and people. The adoption agency has very recently taken in a one-year-old Golden Retriever with Lymphoma. He has been operated on to remove a mass and is now on Ivermectin. The same dose as Millie. We will be watching closely. Questions and comments are most welcome. I am not a medical person of any kind and am not trying to give advice. I am, however, someone who hates to give up easily and will always look everywhere for a solution to any problem. The reason to put Millie on Ivermectin came from a huge amount of research on the web. What did annoy me was 'experts' telling me that Ivermectin could be dangerous! What could be more dangerous than dying? These people are either fools or dishonest. I do not know what is worse. Blessings and love.

Thankyou I needed this. We have an appointment this Monday for our beloved 12 year old border collie. This has all shown itself in 1 week , she can’t breath through her nose, she can’t eat anything unless I feed her soft food by hand she chokes on water but still wants to make us happy with her love…….going to miss our sweet girl 🥲🥲🥲🥲

We put our 13-year-old yellow lab down. We held her when the Vet gave her the medication to relax. We gave her so many kisses and love. She was still wagging her tail and looking at us. They gave her the euthanasia injection and she passed away. It was so hard. She had suffered enough. She gave us 13 years of unconditional love. Still miss her.

@richardgomez8430

Ай бұрын

Just know that what you did was For her, and not To her. What you did took courage. Blessings!

I use CBD during my dogs passing which as you say begins sometimes a week before their last heartbeat. I have comfort drugs on hand to ease any pain and keep them calm. Once they pass I keep remembering how they spent their entire life devoted to keeping me happy and protected so the greatest honour I can give my dogs when they pass is to think loving happy thoughts for them and of our life together instead of descending into unhappiness so their gift they have given me their entire life remains…so my grief turns to love and happiness in their memory forever. Happiness and love is their legacy that remains

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful way to navigate the process of death, and exactly what one of our favorite veterinarians, Dr. Demian Dressler, recommends in his book. His "life story" and "rush of gratitude" exercises calm the heart and mind, while putting us in touch with our dog and our relationship with them. We will never lose that. Thank you for your share!

We let go of my friends’ dog this morning. We got the terrible news last Wednesday that he has a tumor in his spleen that spread to the liver already, etc. I wanted to help feed him with cancer fighting foods, mushrooms, broccoli, etc but he refused to eat for over 2 days. It was heartbreaking. Thank you for the video.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

We are so sorry. Your friend is so lucky to have such a loving companion in their grief.

Thank you for this. I’m a dog groomer, when clients ask me my opinion I call it the ‘tail wag factor’. I ask if the dog seems happy when it wakes up in the morning, enjoy play, petting or meals? I ask if there are more good days than bad. I let them know that food avoidance could be a sign of pain or the body slowing down. I ask about their beliefs about death. I also share the idea of the ‘rainbow bridge’, that we are transitioning energy and this is only one stop on the journey. We are only temporarily separated from our pets. We will see them when it’s our time to transition. I let them know that we all mourn in different ways. There are no right or wrong answers. Personally I’ve spoken to my pets about the ‘transition’, and given them permission to pass, and shared how much I loved them as the time gets closer. If I have the time before transition we do extra snacks, time together and pets.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Beautiful advice!

I've had 13 dogs and am on #14 now. I never let my dogs suffer. I told my vet numerous times, " We need to do it right NOW !" I hold them and tell them to cross the Rainbow Bridge and go to "Dog Spirit". When I pass, Ill go across the Rainbow Bridge too ! ( I don't understand the selfishness of allowing their pet to suffer ?) We grieve for our "Beloved Companions" as we do our human family and friends.

@richardgomez8430

Ай бұрын

Exactly! Thank you.

Thank you for all the wonderful videos, especially this one. We euthanized our little Kenzie a few days ago after 4 months of chemotherapy for very aggressive cancer. That morning we realized we could not control her pain, so it was time. Each of your videos came just at the right time along our journey. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, caring, and sharing your insights.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Much love to you as you grieve, and thank you for reaching out in your grief and sharing your thoughts and insights.

Thank you for this. I’ve been listening to you since my 3 year old Rottie was dying of lymphoma. I tried everything to keep him alive but when I saw he was suffering I had to make the call. I still cry for him 2 years now.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Mourning doesn't end, but it does change into a mostly-remembering-good things stage. But tears can still come, for sure.

I happened upon your most loving and heartfelt information and guidance this morning; having already had an appointment for Gypsy and a few hours before due to have her at the Vets, called crying like a river, I cancelled that appointment. Your knowledge, experiences you have had, and the love you obviously have for dogs and people who love them, has really comforted me. I know I will not let her suffer and when she really starts letting me know she is needing to go (and she will, I know that) I will make the call with heartache, tears, and a friend who said she will go with me! Thank you for being upfront with so much, much of what I know and yet struggled with. All will be okay when the time comes. Be blessed in your life by our Lord Jesus.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, and for loving your dog so deeply. Here's an article Molly wrote a while back about signs to watch for that will help you hear your girl's wishes: www.dogcancer.com/perspectives/hospice-and-end-of-life/warning-signs-dog-is-dying/ Warm wishes on your journey, and yes, it will all be OK when the time comes.

Myself and my little bestest friend are at this stage so very hard.. thank you so much for this video, iam now looking at this not so nice situation, from a different perspective ❤

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Be tender with yourself, and we're so sorry/glad to have been here for you in some small way.

From Emmanuel’s Book II, The Choice for Love To choose the moment of another’s death is an awesome responsibility when it is perceived in that manner. If you will lift slightly above human or animal concerns, you will find that in the perfection of the Plan, you are there for that choosing. Euthanasia is merciful release from a body that no longer functions. In the center of your being, there is no doubt or confusion. Then the voice comes in and asks, “But how do I know this is not a learning process for my animals?” Well, with animals it is quite simple. They do not require a learning process. Animals are with you because they love you. They have not left the Oneness as human beings have and do not need the same complexities of curriculum. Animals are offering you the dimensions of love you believe are unsafe to give to human beings. Regarding euthanasia in general… When you sit in prayer and meditation, you touch a choice that has already been made. No one truly is empowered to decide the moment of death of another. You are only obeying the agreement. Fear cannot lead to truth, but love has never left it.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

We think this is what we dog lovers mean when we tell each other "your dog will tell you; you will know."

@richardgomez8430

Ай бұрын

Dogs do not require a learning process, they were born perfect. If they do not turn out well, it is usually our fault. We have damaged them! A dog will always tell us when it is time. Too often, we do not listen. Thank you for your insights, love and blessings.

My schnauzer boy just died naturally a week ago of hemangiosarcoma. Towards the end, he was finding it hard to breathe and was in pain/discomfort. I preferred a natural death but seeing him in suffering, I decided to choose euthanasia in the end. So I drove him to the hospital but on the way, he died naturally. I hope he didn’t suffer too much as I gave him painkillers and he didnt seem to be in pain towards the end. He was such a good boy from birth till his death. He never wanted me to make the hard decision. Love u Auguste.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

It sounds like you did everything perfectly. You were tuned in and paying attention and giving him what he needed, over what you needed. Be tender with yourself during this tough time and know that you did right by your boy.

@preetikalal3984

3 ай бұрын

My dog also died last Tuesday on the 13th from hermangiosarcamo. She had breathing issues. We had got her chest drained and got home. We were rushing to the vets to put her to sleep when she started breathing heavily and as we were about to reach the gate she passed away in her dad's arm. People around us said she had the most peaceful passing and transition they have ever seen. It was the way she wanted to go

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

@@preetikalal3984 such a beautiful sharing, and we're so glad it was a peaceful passing.

@blue_eyed_wonder

3 ай бұрын

My dog also had hemangiosarcoma. He was in crisis, and we rushed him to the vet. She helped him pass, but we certainly didn't pick the moment. It's a rough cancer, all the hugs to you.

@cindyhoomalu1566

3 ай бұрын

Hemangiosarcoma is such an aggressive cancer. I knew something was wrong with our sweet boy, so I took him to the vet. They said it was pain from arthritis and gave me pain medicine and told us to come back in 2 weeks. I asked for bloodwork or something to make sure everything else was okay, but they said that they would do that in 2 weeks if he wasn’t feeling better. A few days later he kept circling in front of my son (he was this dog’s human!) and then he collapsed. I was able to get him in the car and rushed to the closest emergency vet. The vet was so nice and caring! He was bleeding internally from hemangiosarcoma, and there was nothing they could do. We let him go as painlessly as possible, but none of us were ready. That was April 2018, and I am still heartbroken!

Thank you💗👼🙏

Thank you.

Thank you for this wonderful compassionate video. You always make so much sense and have really helped me through this tough time.

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.

Thank you so much for this video Molly! My little dog and I are navigating this hard journey after his recent osteosarcoma diagnosis. Your video has helped me think about this tough topic more clearly ❤

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

We are so happy to hear this message has helped you.

Too bad as pet ownerswe are unable to get the medications that would allow for a painful natural death and transition as dying people get ie morphine oral solution, anti nausea, tranquilizers, etc. when they go home to die. When we are born cells begin to die. Death is inevitable. But you are so correct in that how we die is often within our control. And certainly our pets life and death even more so. I wish there was more help fir pet parents who would like their pets to experience a natural death. Instead of the negative input from lay people and veterinarians alike. ❤

@DogCancer

3 ай бұрын

In our experience, veterinarians dispense anti-nausea meds, pain meds, and nervous meds freely to dogs in their last stages of life, particularly for those whose parents want to hold off on euthanasia and see if their dog will pass at home. Hospice care is a rapidly growing part of veterinary care. One of the reasons this video was made was to communicate that directly. We have lots of articles on this very topic on our website: www.dogcancer.com/hospice-and-end-of-life/

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I had to make a decision to euthanize my baby boy March 6th.. he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a week before. I had to have him placed in an oxygen tank when he was initially diagnosed with CHF. He responded well, and he was taking his meds for his heart and lungs.. a week later, he had another episode and had to be rushed back to the ER a week later.. his kidneys were shutting down.. the medicine he took for the CHF caused his kidneys to shutdown. The vet said at that point he would have been placed on dialysis which is not offered in Texas.. She suggested euthanasia due to his condition.. I am so sad and wonder if I should have let him pass on his own... I'm still struggling and miss him tremendously. I had him for 12 great years.. he was the best

@richardgomez8430

Ай бұрын

If he is suffering, then make the decision for him. Do not let him suffer needlessly. You did the right thing. Do not berate yourself. I am absolutely sure that he is grateful and wants you to move on. Maybe give a beautiful rescue dog a chance at a full and rewarding life.

@Sasha-ws6gv

Ай бұрын

@@richardgomez8430 Thank you 🙏

@DogCancer

Ай бұрын

Hi Sasha, thank you for your share. We're all so sorry for your loss. Once the kidneys shut down, it is very difficult to keep a dog alive, even if dialysis were an option. It sounds like you absolutely did the right thing and let him go to relieve his pain and suffering. Take care of yourself as you grieve, and remember that second guessing is normal and just part of the process -- every single one of us feels guilty and wonders if we did the right thing when our dogs die, even if they do die of natural causes. We love them so much, it's just comes with the territory!

@Sasha-ws6gv

Ай бұрын

@DogCancer Thank you so much for your feedback, I greatly appreciate it. It helps to hear that I did the right thing. Everything happened so fast. I thought his medication required adjusting, but his blood work and X-rays showed a different thing 😪 Never in a million years did I think my sweet baby boy wouldn't return home with me that evening. I thought I had more time. I have scheduled an appointment with a therapist. Losing him is very difficult to deal with.. I knew I loved him, but I didn't realize just how much until he transistioned.

I have lost many pets. Now in the uk vets will not do home visits. As an elderly person with ill health problem's taking my current sick and old cat to be pts is a no. Vets want your money but do not gollow it through at the end. It is very stressful to say the least. I have always had pets pts at home before.

choose Life. Read vet. doctor Marty Goldstein books, use enzymes and raw meats, stay alive !

@richardgomez8430

Ай бұрын

Please read my story.