18 Month bichon frise - cancer?? Sadly, Yes it was

[sheilaslims]

I am sorry to say that it was cancer - lymphoma dn had spread through her entire body.  The weight which I just could not understand, was in fact fluid. My dog was seen 12 times in the past 6 months by vets and in the last 2 weeks by a soft tissue specialist and a bone specialist, tests galor all of which came back as Ok until yesterday when she was seen by yet another specialist who after 3 hours diagnosed cancer. I had her put to sleep becuawe she was in agony and he said all he could do was try to make her comfortable etc.  I am so sad and I feel angry that they didn't pick this up.  My friend says they would never have looked for cancer in such a young dog, but I just don't know.  Thank you all so much for you kind response,
Sheila

[Jaybay]

kate, that was a lovely post.  You are so right ON with that last sentence.  :-)

[katew888]

I am so so sorry for your loss.  Try not to be angry, it is true that cancer at such a young age is rare and many vets would not have suspected that.  My 3 year old lab went through "tests galore" last year as well with many specialists who could not figure out that it was cancer until it was too late, either.  I made the same decision.  You will come to peace with it soon, and in the meantime, know that the reason you had her for such a short time was to make that short time so wonderful.

[ginger899]

This is so sad, and I am sorry you and your little dog had this happen. I send you my thoughts and my prayers.

[Jaybay]

Oh you and your poor little dog.  :-(  You are in my prayers.

[Misfits4Me]

Oh Sheila...I am Soooo sorry. I read your post many times, but could not think of an answer.....I too, have Bichons and that's what caught my eye. I will be praying for you and hope you can find comfort with the happier times....Please post again if you feel the need. We can also help with just support... God Bless you......Karla