Jude has been diagnosed with cancer.

[DawnCt1]

I am so sad, there aren't words. I took Jude for his ultrasound today and the vet called much quicker than I expected. He cancelled the ultrasound. The biopsy on Jude came back and he has Transitional cell cancer of the urethra. He put him on Famotidine twice a day with Deramaxx. Apparently some dogs have experienced a remission of sorts with it. Its an NSAID. I called his previous owner/breeder who is a vet. She prefers Peroxicam because she said it has less gastric side effects. The Famotidine should help with that. She has a colleague who is an oncologist so she is going to call him. It seems that NSAIDS work as well, and in many cases better than chemotherapy. I kind of wish that he had done the ultrasound so we could see if he has any metastasis. I see his vet (whom I really like) in 10 days, so if he has some improvement we could schedule an ultrasound or switch to Peroxicam. He was so happy when I picked him up. We stopped at the store and I bought some Science diet puppy food to mix with the boiled chicken so he ate okay. The vet feels that there is more protein in puppy food so he can put on some weight. I am going to take one day at a time and hope for a remission. If anyone knows anything about TCC please let me know.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Sorry to hear this.

 

[kirbydog48]

Give him a belly rub and a scratch behind the ears! Hope he has a remission.

 

[perdidobay]

I'm sorry you got this news. Having lost a dog to cancer 5 months ago, I wish you and Jude all the best.

 

[OK!]

I'm so sorry to hear this!

 

[Snowysmom]

I am so sorry. Jude is such a gorgeous dog. I hope he does well on the medication.

 

[C.Ann]

I'm sorry to hear this, Dawn.. Maybe you'll get lucky and he'll go into remission.. Try to think positive - although I know that's hard because you just got the news today..

 

[Tinker'n'Fun]

I am not an animal person, but I really thing both of you need this and should get it.., prayers being said.

 

[Planogirl]

That is so scary. I'm so sorry.

 

[Jennasis]

I'm so sorry Dawn...it's clear he means the world to you. Be strong!

We got the same bad news this past summer. Our dear greyhound, Janky, developed a lump under her jaw that turned out to be a malignant tumor (plasma cell). She is too old for surgery, and chemo would just prolong the inevitable. Vet gave us a "maybe 6 month" prognosis, but it's 6 months later and she's still happy! Big ol' lumpy mouth, but fine.

 

[RNMOM]

 

[DawnCt1]

Jude holding a Christmas toy.
Thanks everyone!

 

[JerseyJanice]

Dawn, I hope the medication helps Jude. I think stuff like this is the worst reason to own pets--they surely go before you do.

Just look at that face! He's so beautiful! Hey, Jude!

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

Hoping the best for you and Jude. I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

He is beautiful! (can I say that about a boy?)

 

[Ponygirl]

Your Jude is absolutely gorgeous. It is so tough when our pets are sick. Best wishes to both of you in the battle ahead.

 

[DawnCt1]

Dawn, I hope the medication helps Jude. I think stuff like this is the worst reason to own pets--they surely go before you do.

Just at that face! He's so beautiful! Hey, Jude!

The last three years with Jude has gone by so fast. He has been wonderful and I can't take an ounce of credit for him. He came to us as wonderful as he is. I just got off of the phone with his previous owner. She is calling in a script for Peroxicam. She called an oncologist and he feels that there is a better track record with Peroxicam but switching dogs to Deramaxx is a good idea if they can't tolerate the peroxicam. Also, it seems to be as effective as the chemotherapy agents which will cause hair loss. I don't know how he would feel about having no hair.

 

[Nickimouse]

Sorry,no advice.I just wanted to send good thoughts for Jude!

 

[dcentity2000]

Oh Dawn, I am so sorry



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[DisneyFan32WI]

Wishing you the very best outcome possible.......Jude is such a beautiful dog!

 

[TwingleMum]

Saying a prayer for both of you