Haven't been around for a while but could really do with some advice.
As previously discussed have A 9 year old springer collie cross, never been a well dog with various ailments but always a happy much loved pet.
Has had a large lump on underbelly which has steadily got bigger from marble sized to that or a large orange. Other lumps appearing all over now. Vet saw these and said likely nothing but harmless cyst but only way to find out was to sedate and biology but advised against due to it not bothering him, his age and other health issues.
Over the last month he has started vomiting. Gallons and gallons of liquid rarely food but a huge quantity. He has no warning of it. Often comes up with a burp Or nothing but it's distressing him he can't get to the door as he has no idea. On these days he won't eat yet drinks a lot. Other bodily functions fine.
The days he isn't like this he still acts like a puppy and happy good appetite etc.
We have removed certain foods to see if any effect. No effect.
Back at vets next week and I'm half expecting to be told he needs to be PTs. Which obviously will be very upsetting for me.
My dilemma is this: on one hand on his good days he is same as ever and I wouldn't put him down based on these days.
On bad days he mopes, seems distressed, perhaps thinks he is in trouble for being sick (always hides if accidents despite never been told off)
Other considerations : in the last few weeks he has vomited everywhere and has to throw away two rugs, couch is ruined because I can't get the smell out, having to close him out of lounge over night to damage limitation, have a 7 week old baby and he nearly vomited on her as he wasted past the bouncy chair and it just came up. ;please note: I am not saying any of these reasons are worthy of him being PTs but these reasons are adding to the stress.
Now if the vet says he can TRY this and that but it may not work what would you do? Money is tight but I would find it (insurance paid out limit on previous illness)
I just don't want to make the wrong decision but seeing his eyes I don't want to make him suffer abymore or hassle him unnecessarily if it's not going to work.
I'm sorry I know I'm babbling but I hope I've gor across my points I'd someone could help me sort through this jumbled mess is be very grateful.
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Signet2012 · 25/10/2012 15:02
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