Hi all,
I've been reading posts on this forum for many years but never posted anything. My five and half year-old Coconut was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer and anemia last week. At the beginning I was pretty determined to have the surgery. But as we moved forward with all the exams, I realized Coconut was suffering and she probably wanted to be home instead of hospital. We've consulted different vets and they gave the same opinion. The tumor is really big, probably touching all her organs. Fortunately her lung isn't affected.
The vets offered an exploratory surgery, meaning that if they opened up Coconut and consider she can't be saved, they'll euthanize her on the table. Without the surgery she probably has only a few weeks left.
We already did all the pre surgery tests: ultrasound, CT scan, blood test, etc. She had to be sedated for some of the tests and even stayed in the clinic for one night. She's visibly happier when she's finally home with the other piggie (and me, hopefully). I don't know if I should continue with the surgery... it sounds too risky but it's the only chance to save her.
I've been reading posts on this forum for many years but never posted anything. My five and half year-old Coconut was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer and anemia last week. At the beginning I was pretty determined to have the surgery. But as we moved forward with all the exams, I realized Coconut was suffering and she probably wanted to be home instead of hospital. We've consulted different vets and they gave the same opinion. The tumor is really big, probably touching all her organs. Fortunately her lung isn't affected.
The vets offered an exploratory surgery, meaning that if they opened up Coconut and consider she can't be saved, they'll euthanize her on the table. Without the surgery she probably has only a few weeks left.
We already did all the pre surgery tests: ultrasound, CT scan, blood test, etc. She had to be sedated for some of the tests and even stayed in the clinic for one night. She's visibly happier when she's finally home with the other piggie (and me, hopefully). I don't know if I should continue with the surgery... it sounds too risky but it's the only chance to save her.