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Re: Labrador with cancer
I'm afraid I never got round to updating this thread. Thank you everyone for their kind input.
Sadly Winston died about two years ago.
He was the best dog I've known and I have so many amazing memories.
He did well after the vet suggesting he only had three months as he kept on in good spirits for a year or so. His cancer infected leg went limp after a few months so as we could not remove the leg we bought him a t-shirt (England Rugby team of course!) which acted as a sling for his bad leg to stop it from being dragged around. He still chased cats and rabbits, although couldn't keep up with them anymore. He still cheekily found his way onto the sofa when no one was looking. He was happy.
But sadly the time came when we noticed he was no longer happy. He started to yelp in the night as the pain killers started to become less effective. He wouldn't really venture away from his bed, which we moved for him so he could always be in our company. Then on a sunny morning he struggled off into the garden and refused to move. He had become painfully thin by then so we knew it was his time and we took him to the vet.
We buried him in the sunnyest spot in the garden where he used to love to lie for hours, soaking up the sun.
I'm just glad he was my dog.
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