Senior dog with brain tumor and many symptoms. Is it end of life?

At his age, you need to consider his overall quality of life. The tumor is likely to grow. I would look at how happy he is. If he is miserable by trying to urinate and not having a good stream then that is uncomfortable for him. IF he has no appetite or can't swallow from the tumor, then there is no quality of life and it is most humane to help him pass in minimal amount of pain. If he is still happy and enjoys life, then you can let him continue until these things become a problem then tell him good bye

I'm sorry Cody had a seizure and he possibly has a brain tumor. If he does have one, it is likely he may have more seizures, so I would discuss with your vet putting him on an anti seizure medication. There are drugs that can be used such as steroids to help reduce swelling in the brain or chemotherapy and radiation, but this depends on how much money you want to spend to treat him. Euthanasia is another option depending on the severity of his symptoms. To confirm he has a brain tumor, you can speak to his vet about having a CT or MRI done as well as x-rays to see if there is any cancer spread to places like his lungs. Having these tests done may guide your treatment choices for him. I hope this helps, again I'm sorry he possibly has a brain tumor.

I’m sorry to hear that your dog is going through so much and does not show any improvement. Based on what you are describing and the lack of positive test results, I am concerned that Kida may have a brain tumor. This would explain the wide range of symptoms she is showing. Hopefully the CT scan performed can give you some answers. If you have additional questions or would like to request a consult, please let us know. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Hi, what you describe is a possibility but it is impossible for me to say that Sid needs to be put to sleep without checking him over. I would have him seen by your vet keeping in mind that is quality of life has not been great recently and that we surely don’t want to see him suffer if cancer has indeed spread in his body. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I would recommend that you have Buddy examined by a vet. The vomiting could be a side effect of the medication, related to his brain tumor, or could indicate internal issues such as kidney or liver disease. The vet will do a thorough examination and may recommend blood work and urinalysis to evaluate major organ function. Depending on what they suspect is going on, they may prescribe additional medications or treatments.

I'm very sorry that Pepper has cancer in his spleen. I work for a home euthanasia service, so I face these kind of questions all the time with my clients. In order to make this decision, you need to look at his quality of life. Make a list of five things he loved to do, and if he's no longer doing at least two of them, then his quality of life has declined to a point where euthanasia should be considered. If you'd like to chat about this further, you can request a consult with me for more one on one help. Otherwise, I hope this helps you and I'm sorry you have to face this decision.

I am so very sorry to hear your baby has a tumor! That is devastating! Depending on what type of tumor it is and it's location (if it is in the bone vs in the spinal cord) can vary the average life expectancy of the animal, so it is really difficult to say without knowing these things. There are definitely treatments/medications that can help improve Caesar's quality of life for as long as possible. Additionally, some tumors respond favorably to radiation treatment or potentially chemotherapy as well, so that may or may not be an option for Caesar. If you aren't doing further treatments, then often adding in steroids to reduce swelling and inflammation can potentially make Caesar's quality of life as good as possible. I would discuss medication and expectations with your vet, as they will hopefully be able to give you more information based on what they are seeing in the x-ray. I would also focus on how he is doing day to day and how comfortable he is. Not every dog "reads the book" on how cancer progression is suppose to go and we always hope for longer time than the average. I would consider getting area rugs or carpet runners to give Caesar more grip when he is walking. Hard wood floors and tile can be difficult for any older dog to walk around on, so giving him more traction may help. I would also discuss pain management with your vet. Sometimes if they are more painful, we can adjust their medication for the "bad" days. Ultimately we look for good quality of life. If Caesar quality of life is starting to decline ("bad" days outnumber the "good" days), then I would consider humane euthanasia. It's never an easy decision for any owner (vets included!) but ultimately it is the last kind thing you can do when there is nothing else you can do for him. Again, I am so very sorry for you and your boy!