This might be better in the health section ... could be worth asking a moderator to move it.

My girl had metronomic chemo for a (slow growing) tumour on her trimenigal nerve. I have been told that a lot of chemo for dogs is based around holding it at bay andso they use lesser doses, as dog's can't consent they don't go full blast to attack it with all the side effects associated with that.

Metronomic chemo is based around giving a small dose of chemo meds every day forever.

We were warned that hemoragic cystitis could be a side effect and she was fine for about 5 months and then was quite bad with peeing in her blood and cystitis. The brain tumour never really grew, but she passed of a previously unknown stomach tumour 8 months later which was a bit odd (8 cm by 13cm). Until she had the quite bad peeing side effects she was fine.

The thing is maybe a) can you afford it b) what are the side effects and how common are they c) what does the vet advise d) trying it and seeing how you get on and adapting as you go?

 

I personally have always tried to help my pets but only if the vet tells me it’s possible. Having said that, one of my cats had lymphoma and we tried chemo, but it didn’t work. All I would say is try it, but if it doesn’t work recognise it and act quickly to end things if need be.

My dog has cancer in her liver. They tried to operate but couldn’t remove it. It’s slow growing and she’s checked every few months and currently has no pain, but eventually this won’t be the case. As soon as we see her deteriorate we will take action.