Just before leaving on vacation we noticed that Hobo was "off" a bit, unsure what was wrong though. Nothing major just enough to know something was a miss. Over the last week or so he seems to flux between normal and this "offness". The last few days his appetite has been down, he's been lethargic which also seems to come and go and last night he literally fell over with a glazed looked in his eyes so today we visited our vet.
After all the testing today it seems our guy has a large cancerous mass in his belly that is intermittently bleeding into the cavity. As of now he has a couple pints of blood in his abdomen and there is no cure or treatment. The blood loss has him feeling week and explains the low energy. Thankfully there is no pain and he is not suffering.
We don't know how much longer he will be with us but are happy he is at home resting comfortably and that we can give him some more hugs and smooches.
Aww, poor thing. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteThank you :(
Deletei'm so sorry. poor baby. i'm glad he is not in pain and you know what is going on. bless you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tex
DeleteOh Jen, I'm so sorry to hear this! Give Hobo a big hug and love on him all you can. All of you re in my thoughts today.
ReplyDeleteHugs!!!
Thanks Kar,
DeleteHe is getting lots of love and is resting quietly
So sorry :(
ReplyDelete(((hugs)))
DeleteOh no, I am so sorry :( That photo is just precious. At least he's not in any pain right now. Hopefully you can spend a lot of time with him and shower him with love. Give him a hug for me!
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy
DeleteHe is resting quietly and as usual getting lots of love. Its hard to see our animals get older. The circle of life is hard. We're finding comfort in knowing he isn't in pain and that because we saved him 10 years ago he's had great life.
OH NO !!! I will be praying... I am so happy he is pain free .. I pray that GOD gives you lots more time with him for sure... HUGS and your sweet pup is in my prayers........... TOODLES, Sherry @ The Rusty Pearl
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy
DeleteI know how you came to get hobo....he's been a very well loved dog and his life has been wonderful since the day Miss S. brought him home....I'm glad to know he's not in pain...he's a lucky dog to have you for his family...he would have been gone many years ago had you not opened your heart to him..
ReplyDeletehugs and pets to Hobo...and hugs to S....
Thanks buddy and I will pass it on to Monkey
ReplyDeleteHe's so darn cute Jen those eyes say a lot. Sorry Jen please give him a smoocher
ReplyDeleteon the nose for me.
Will do Beck
DeleteI'm sure you are doing all you need to do for him: Love him, love him, and love him. He's a kind dog, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila
DeleteWe are and he is. We've had him for 9 or 10 years and he is incredibly gentle and kind. He's Monkeys first doggie and is a rescue.
So very sorry to hear this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. No doubt he knows he is loved right now.
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