... foul once we got her home. She had been sterilized so I thought maybe it was from the anesthesia. Then she developed terrible sneezing. I took her to the vet, she told me she was positive for feline leukemia. She suggested either finding a home without other cats, returning her to the shelter or putting her to sleep. I returned her. My question is, are they really sickly, do they all need to be put to sleep? I had a pet fancier scold me, she said they could live for years. She said that conventional vetrinarians dont use holistic tx and that euthinizing was the easy way out. I feel like I committed a crime by letting the cat go back to the shelter, I know her fate. However, the reason Igot the cat was that out one year old cat passed the week before from heart disease and out 11yr old retreiver died two days later from bladder Cancer. We were so devestated. My children were beside themselfs. I got the cat with all of the family an

This is a very contagious feline virus with no cure. Yes, some live for years and some do not. Finding a home for these cats can be very difficult since many people have cats of their own and/or do not want to take on the responsibility of a sick cat. Your decision, in my opinion, was not a bad one. vetcare

...ecause of difficult breathing(panting in the day and when she sleeps she had very deep breathing).also she doesnt finish eating and she has a cough (which sounds more like choking at times) bringing up some mucus.the vet did test from heart worm which was neg too blood work on kidneys etc which was all neg.he did put her on antibiotics ,2 diiferent kinds, saying something about a lung infection and to come back in 10 days or sooner if she does not improve. my question is can there be other things that can cause this? do dogs get lung Cancer? thank you signed worried dog ower

Yes, dogs can have lung cancer. Exactly what is wrong with your pet is hard to say b/c I do not have the privledge of examining your pet. Has your vet taken a chest x-ray. This may give you more information. Good luck, vetcare

... enlarged heart. she Cancer on her foot needs a toe removed. why can't they give a local and do the job. she is 13.

Have you asked your vet about this? Maybe the tumor is too deep and extensive for a local?? This is a good question to ask your vet. vetcare

... of the blue she was diagnosed w/ bone Cancer. I thought she just hurt her front left leg by running around so when I took her to the Dr. he took 3 x-rays felt around her pad and diagnosed her with bone Cancer. I was in shock. He told me to give it 2 weeks put her on Etogestic and Baytril and see if she feels better. He said at that point they would do more x-rays and determine how fast it is spreading. Is there anything I can do to save my dog? She is only 8 years old the best personality and my families best friend. I will do anything however my Dr. did not want to give me false hope. Is ther any hope?

If the cancer has not spead to the chest then amputation is her best chance. You have to understand that her long term prognosis is not good even with amputation. Sorry, vetcare

... is 15 yrs old and they do not know if she has Cancer, they need to do and ultrasound and more test, i can not affort all that, they do not give me hope or a better idea what do , she has not eaten in 6 days and she is very yellow, they have to feet thue a tube, i ca not affort that either, i do not what to do?

You have to talk to your vet and tell your vet that you can not afford this treatment. Your vet will give you other options. vetcare

...osed in July 1999 with breast Cancer. She has since had three surguries and the Cancer has spread yet again. An x-ray taken last month showed a few suspicious dark areas. My vet does not recommend thoracic surgury to remove these since they are so close to her heart and lungs. She has started to lose some weight and she seems to eat in small portions (I think maybe there is pressure on her stomach from one of the tumors?)She still comes in a hurry for treats though. My vet has suggested a shot of depo-medrol to try to shrink the tumors, not as a cure but just to try to alleviate the pain/pressure she is probably feeling. He (vet) gave me torbuterol for her but she seems to get highly excitable when I've given one to her (I admit I only gave it to her twice) I just want to make her as comfortable as possible and want to do the right thing for her, so I'd like your opinion on the depo-medrol. Also, my kitty lives with my mother, not with me as

Your cats long term prognosis is very poor from what you have told me. I would try the depo b/c it could make her a bit more comfortable. Good luck, vetcare

...t of chocolate cause Cancer?

No, it will not but chocolate can be toxic and you should call your vet if your pet eats it. vetcare

... old, male Shih tzu. He a great puppy with a great attitude that does not need “controlling,” he is never unsupervised so he is not able to run after female dogs and he does not spray often (regardless, that does not bother me). I am concerned about dog Cancer, but I wanted to know what are the chances of him getting this, and if I do neuter him will his great attitude change?

His "attitude" will not change if you neuter your pet. Neutering your pet will decrease his chances of prostate cancer and eliminate his chances of testicular cancer. Behavioral problems usually occur after about 1 year of age. vetcare

...can help my dog with her apparent hearing loss? She is 15 years old. She is on the most avante garde products to control her Cancer. She has had mast cell Cancer since 1995. Today she looks and acts like an 8 year old dog. I have her on PolyMVA and other Cancer killing products as well as immune builders. We are remarkably successful. However, her hearing is failing, I believe. Please help. And, you may want to learn more about PolyMVA yourself at www.polymva.com. Thank you for your time, Sasha

Not that I know of, sorry. vetcare

... age 8 probably has bone Cancer in his shoulder, and that this is very malignant. We are wondering if there are any treatment options we should consider to make his remaining time the highest quality.

Is amputation not a option?? If your pet does not have any mets (canser)in the lungs this might be an option but I do not have the privledge of examining your pet so talk to your vet about it. If this is not an option then I recommend anti-inflammatories such as Rimadyl or etogesic. Steroids will help if the other meds do not. Have you seen a vet Oncologist. This is a cancer dr. An oncologist may be able to help you as well. Good luck, vetcare

...e Vet put her on prednisone for pain he said there was nothing better. Is this right? Are there other medicatians that can be given for pain? Please Help!!! Thank you.

There are many different types of pain meds, for example, we also use other anti-inflammatories such as deramaxx or rimadyl for pain. There may also be a specific reason why your pet is on pred. Have you asked your vet?? vetcare

...s to spade her because she said that she thinks she has Cancer in the breast now do you think that she is to old to be spad and how safe is it at her age?and is it the thing to do?thanks, patricia

I have not had the privilege of examining your pet. If she is healthy otherwise, then spaying her should not be a problem. vetcare

...ep. she was the matriarch of our group and i was wondering how our other dogs might react. we had them at another house when we did it and they haven't been home yet. i know they'll know something is wrong, but is there anything we can do for them? thank you.

Dogs mourn just like humans do and time is the best healer. If you have a blanket or bed around with her scent on it, the scent will help the dogs through this. Sorry for your loss, vetcare

...is mouth for about 3 years it will not go away. The cat has had steroids and antibiotic treatments nothing helps he has had Cancer test that were negative. Now the sore has eaten away the whole top lip and moving into his nose making it hard to breathe. any suggestions? Rhonda

Has your vet checked for fungas, and/or biopsied the "sore". A biopsy may help determine the cause so it can better treated. vetcare

... it could be a tumor and they sometimes have to remove the toe, is this a common thing among older dogs he is a Alasa and has had a tumor in his lower back that did prove to be Cancer but after removing it things went well, I'am just concerned about cutting off toes at this late date, he is 12yrs.

If it is cancer or a large growth, it is probably more painfull then removing the toe. Good luck, vetcare