Newman.

[sondra2004]

I wouldnt make any decisions until all the tests are in.If the cancer has spread. There is your answer.Just watch Newman.You will know in your heart what to do. I will be praying for you and Newman .

[Sunnie]

Oh my, I am sitting hear in tears reading this as it bring back such a heartbreaking memory for me. My Cairn terrier Ginger shared 15 wonderful years with me. In her last year, she was diabetic and I had to give her daily shots. But she still had the spunk and although I cried almost everytime I had to give her the shot, she was not seeming to suffer. After a year, she was starting to vomit continually. The vet found a spot on her liver and wanted to do a biopsy. I didn't know whether to let her do it or not because I didn't want her to suffer thru the surgery and pass without me with her. I finally agreed and was so happy when the vet said she came thru it okay and was at the time outside with a vet tech using the bathroom. I saw her only for a few minutes that day and she seemed ok. The next morning the vet called and said I think you should come down, she needs to see you. I was so shocked when I saw her. She was struggling to breath and the vet said she had been like that since I left the night before. She didn't think Ginger was going to make it thru the night so she stayed with her all night and watched her and called me first thing in the morning. When she saw me she wagged her tail and licked my hand, but I could see that look in her eyes that said, Mom it is time to let me go. I held her to the end and cried silently because I knew Ginger was pained to see me cry. I took my baby home with me and had a proper burial. Sorry this is so long (probably as much healing for me as it is informative for you)
At any case, Newman will let you know. I sometimes wonder if she would have been with me longer if I had not let her go thru the surgery. And I believe she would have! But the quality of her last days would have not been good. The biopsy was not going to possibly make her better. In your case, the surgery may make him better for a much longer time. It is a hard decision to make and only you can make it. Just remember that Newman will KNOW how much you love him no matter what you decide.
My heart goes out to you.

Hugs
Sonya

[SophieRose]

All of the above have obviously walked in your path, Elaine. This is not easy and remember, you don't have to make a decision right now. Step back after you see the vet again, take a deep breath, find your center and either decision will feel rational. PTS is painful, not for our beloved pets but for us. Surgery is always a risk, but life is a risk, isn't it?

Thinking of you and Newman, holding both of you in my prayers. Warmly, Deborah

[SweetPea53]

I'm in tears reading this thread.....and know how hard it is to have to make such a decision....I'm sending prayers to you Elaine and Newman....

[saphire]

Saying a prayer for you both today.

[wemple2]

I too am saying my prayers for you and Newman...any updates?

[RMKC]

My heart is just breaking for Newman and you !

[Ozzie'sperson]

Any news today? A chance is still a chance -- as long as the cancer hasn't spread.

Seems like Newman is a vibrant 10-year-old otherwise. Since Ozzie just turned 10 some weeks back, I think I can safely say I'd have to try. Ozzie also is pretty active for his age and as long as he was not miserable or just facing a worse fate post-op, I'd have to give him every opportunity.

Thoughts and prayers for both you and Newman.