anal gland cancer

[JennyBee]

Just so heartbreaking . I hope his treatment (if you decide to go ahead) goes well, Jarvis is so very lucky to have such a caring owner who has his best interests at heart. I am still thinking of you both

[Gillsy64]

Just back from vets with Jarvis, he only has a finger width gap in his anal canal so have decided to go with the chemo option. It might stop the tumour, it might even reduce it but no guarantees. Now
 have to watch for side effects,I certainly do not want his quality of life to suffer because he is so great just now. Just given him his first tablet, he gets them Monday Wednesday and Friday, and feel so bad. We go back to vets on 20th to get his blood checked, make sure his white cell count doesn't drop too low. I feel like I am on a runaway train I can't control and I don't like it

[8 Hairy Feet]

Yes i know that feeling...
so out of your comfort zone.
You are doing your best for Jarvis
and that is what he needs; such
a difficult time for you , wish I
could give you a real hug and use a majik
wand to wave it away, alas, I cannot but
I can tell you your boy has you on his side and
that is the best thing
 :bigarmhug:for you and a great big cocker-
kiss for Jarv from Ellie
xxx

[deano]

I am so sorry for you and for Jarvis, it's heartbreaking when our pets have to face these horrible diseases, sending you love and positive healing thoughts 

[fenby]

Oh bless you. You are doing everything you can for your little man, it is so hard when we love them so much. Sending you lots of 

[elaine.e]

I'm so sorry and I really hope that the chemo works and keeps Jarvis as well as possible for as long as possible

[Poppsie]

Oh bless you. You are doing everything you can for your little man, it is so hard when we love them so much. Sending you lots of 

Couldn't have put it better myself sending you and your little man great big ((((((( hugs)))))) and big sloppy kisses from phoebe and mia  x x x

[Gillsy64]

Thanks for all your good wishes, they really help x

[ejp]

I am so sorry that you and Jarvis are having to deal with this.  You are making the choice based on what you feel is right for your boy, you cannot do any more.   

[Poppypuppy09]

  really hope that the chemo helps little Jarvis 

[Sheryl]

Poor wee Jarvis  Cancer took my wee Chloe away in just 10 days but if I had longer and choices, I would have gone for chemotherapy for her. Fingers crossed it helps him and you get many more days to enjoy with your boy xx

[JohnK]

If the vet has suggested Chemo, they must feel it will help, so hopefully you will have quality time with Jarvis. Unlike with human, they aim for "Quality of life" not "Quantity of life".

Having seen how well Danny tolerated Chemo, I would have no hesitation.

[Gillsy64]

Took Jarvis back to vets yesterday because could see over past few days he wasn't comfortable  Lately though he seemed to be having trouble doing a poo, doing a lot of scooting.The vet said yesterday that the lymph glands in his stomach are swollen so they could be putting pressure on him and making him feel he wants to go when there is nothing there.
So have to give him lactulose twice a day to soften his stools. This is the last resort, I don't want him to be distressed so if this doesn't help him feel more comfortable....Hard thing is he's so bright and full of life

[elaine.e]

I'm so sorry to hear your news and hope that the lactulose makes Jarvis more comfortable 

[Poppsie]

Awww sweetheart I wish I had a magic wand to make your baby all better again  you are doing your best for him and that's all any of us can do  I hope the new meds help him a little  love to you both x x x