Posted by Elizabeth on 6/18/2007, 2:23 pm
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My 15 year old dog, Sophie, had a small lump on her back for years. The vet did a biopsy and said it was just benign fat tissue and we had no reason for concern. Recently the lump started to grow and very quickly. It increased by about 10X in just the last 2 weeks. On Thursday it broke open and started to gush blood. The vet says the tumour is building blood supplies so quickly that the tissue is weak and will continue to burst in different places. They tell me my only option is surgery but because of her age and other health issues (siezures, arthritis, swollen spleen and/or liver) it is high risk and she may not survive. Not only that but I am looking at $1,000's in cost. If I had lots of money and lived in happy la-la land the decision would be easy. However, due to a marriage break-up I have been struggling financially and have been barely able to make the rent every month. And I am also dealing with a son who is suffering from severe depression. If I have the surgery done I will most likely loose my house and God only know how that will affect my son. I tried to talk to the vet about euthanasia but they left me feeling like a heartless monster to even consider it. She seems to think that I should do everything possible to save the dog and finances should not be a factor in the decision. I'm beside myself with grief and worry. Do I try to save my old dog (who, by the way, has had a very happy life up till now) or do I save my home and possibly my son? If I choose euthanasia I know the vet is going to make me feel like a heartless abusive monster who chose money over my pet. I took Sophie to another vet for a 2nd opinion and she basically repeated what the first vet said. I hate that it has come to this. I don't know what to do or where to turn. Can anyone help?
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