Arry

Hi there

I've lurked over time but never posted, and I guess this is a terrible place to start. Our Basset Gracie just got diagnosed with Lymphoma. We are beside ourselves with grief. She is an amazing and beautiful dog and it's so hard to see her acting normal, but knowing that she will fade fast when she starts fading. We are giving her the world now (like we really always have LOL) and just enjoying her.

The oncology vet said it is very aggressive in young dogs and if we went through chemo with her that it would probably only buy her an extra month or 2 tops. She is on Prednisone which has shrunk the glands for now until her body becomes resistant to it.

We know that someday we will have another Basset, and I'm wondering if reputable breeders try to look for that, and breed that out, or if it's random? I know they are predisposed but I'm wondering if there is a way they try to monitor that. We got our Basset from an AKC breeder, however I didn't know to ask about this at the time.

Thanks for any answers/support guys, I've watched the board and I know you are all a great bunch!

murraysmom

Just want to say I'm so sorry to hear about Gracie. I know you must be heartbroken.

Arry

Thank you so much! We are. We truly, truly are. I know I'm not alone here, this board is helping me a lot.

mhvonalmen8908

So sorry to hear about Gracie. We'll keep you in our thoughts.

gsally

Welcome, and sorry to meet you under these circumstances.

Your love for Gracie and God's mercy will carry you through.

Lifting prayers of strength and comfort up for your family and Gracie during this challening time.

SophieB

Awww, I am so sorry for your lovely Gracie and I send her love and I'm sending good vibes her way!

klm42005

This is my first posting as well....I am so sorry to hear about Gracie....I know how hard that kind of loss is...I firmly believe that Heaven is a place where all the animals we have ever loved come running to greet us...my prayers go out to you and your family at this time...

5bassetbakery

My Boss Hogg was diagnosed with Lymphoma back in Aug. 2010. He was 5.5yrs. old when diagnosed. We took him to a specialist and started chemo immediately. (16treatment program) Now, it's January 2011 and he is still with us. Sure, chemo is a difficult decision, but like people u never know what medication will do for them. Everyone is different .I am so sorry to hear about your hound. please consider an 2nd opinion before giving up on chemo.

Beverly Anne

I'm so sorry about Gracie! Lymphoma is something I've heard almost nothing about as regards bassets.
Spoil her wicked.

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Arry

I had a long reply typed out but accidentally closed the window. Doh!

Thanks everyone for your kind words, you are all so sweet!

Basically what I had typed in a nutshell was that apart from Gracie's regular vet we went to an Oncologist. He said unfortunately because of her age (the younger they are the more virulent the disease), the amount of disease present, and the aggressiveness of the Lymphoma that chemo would buy her little extra time. When he did the cytology on her node he said there was no doubt. We could do it and maybe extend her life 1-2 months he said, but he said the palliative treatment of prednisone might get her just as far. I don't want to give up, but there is a lot to weigh, and I just want her to have all the love and dignity she deserves. She is getting love by the bushel, but she always has. We are soooo in love with our fur children.

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