Our Old Beagle Has Cancer :(
// December 17th, 2009 // Personal Crap
So we’ve had a lot of joy in 2009, with the birth of our happy little boy, Tyler. But I’ve also seen my other [furry] boy — Bongo, start to deteriorate. Sure, over the years, more of his coat has turned white, he’s slowed down and even had some arthritis flare ups. But right before Thanksgiving, he started to have a cough. After some radiographs at the Vet after Thanksgiving, they found one of his lungs was the wrong color on the chart (white instead of black). The coloration was either an infection (pneumonia), or cancer. The vet gave us two weeks of anti-biotics to see if things got better. Well they did. Sort of. The cough has gone, but Bongo’s been shaky, slowe[er] and this one is so not our Beagle — possessed no real appetite.
So after the two weeks of antibiotics, Bongo was back at the vet. They did another set of radiographs, and the discoloration hasn’t changed — if anything, it’s grown. So it looks like our hound isn’t facing pneumonia, but rather cancer in his lungs. We’re waiting to hear back to see if the cancer is spreading. If it is, the vet gives him about a month. If it’s not spreading, there’s a possibility of surgery or chemo, though it’s really expensive and on the back of hospital bills we’re still buried under and the fact we’re a single income still, it probably isn’t going to be a financial option. It’s left me pretty numb today, and more emotional than I’d expected. I just got back from a bike ride to help clear my mind, and to just think. But it didn’t do much in that category.
Just thought I’d share and “vent” a little bit this afternoon. I know he’s just a dog, but it’s still pretty heartbreaking for me, as he’s been a constant companion the past decade. I’ll post more when I know more, but right now, whichever way you slice it, it doesn’t look (or feel) too good.
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Oh no! That’s terrible! Hang in there man. Keep me posted.
I am glad that I waited until I was home to read this post because now I am in tears. I am sure that Bongo is a real part of your family, just like my dogs are. And the feelings that you have for him are very real and should not be discounted because he is a dog. The fact is that he has loved you unconditionally, played with you, napped with you, traveled with you, and has been there any time you needed his comfort. My thoughts are with you and Amanda during this difficult time. *hugs*
There is no such thing as “just a dog”, he is one of your family members. He is your “boy”. He is your heart.
Sending lots of Reiki and XOXOXOXO to sweet Bongo.
Hi:
I am reading your post a little late and hope Bongo is doing okay. I just lost my 14 year old beagle two days ago to a hemangiosarcoma of the spleen. Trixie looks almost identical to Bongo. I can’t even begin to express how devastated I am. I have lost three other of my doggies over the years who I have loved and missed but she was for some reason my “little girl”. I’m having a really hard time with this. Best of luck to you and your family.
Sadly, our old Beagle passed away 9 weeks ago today. I’ve been dreading, struggling to write something appropriate for the site regarding him. It’s over 2 months, and I still miss the guy terribly!
Wow~ I was googling sites to find out more about cancer with my dog. My 12 yr old beagle named Bongo!!! He is so sick and I am soo scared. I wont know for sure til Mon when the blood results come back but based on his lack of appetite, large mass, and not being able to move as well as he did even 2 days ago I am very fearful it will be cancer. I am already a crying mess. This is my first pet as an adult. I am not looking forward to being the responsilbe one to make the decisions about my puppy.
I am a foster mom for a 5 year bagel who had a mast cell tumor remove with the margins unclear. We want him so badly but with this type of cancer it can come back any time. I also have a 14 year old beagle., Just lost 2 labs to cancer this yeart one at 14 years and one at 5 years. It so hard to decide what to do whit this guy.. We thinking of keeping him until the time comes with no extra things do do because of expense. It s hard