My dog, Baxter, has been unofficially diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma; a metastatic tumor, which is infected his spleen. The most common presenting signs for patients with hemangiosarcoma are associated with blood loss, such as tiring easily, episodes of unexplained weakness, pale color to the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes, increased respiratory rates, abdominal swelling and depression. A common estimate of the average time from discovery of the tumor until death occurs in affected dogs is six to eight weeks but death occurs more rapidly than this in a number of cases.
Baxter first started acting sick a little over 3 weeks ago. I started giving him flax oil 3 weeks ago to the day. He's been acting like him old self for the most part. I have prayed over him on numerous occasions just asking God to remove this tumor because I know He has the power to do so. And if nothing else, just don't let Baxter be in pain. The thought of losing him breaks my heart. Is it weird how attached we get to our pets? I don't know, I just want to love and enjoy him as much as I can while he's still alive.
http://www.thensome.com/ginger/: This the first personal story I've found, and hopeful one, about a dog living 6.5 years AFTER her diagnosis. They also chose not to do surgery or chemotherapy; instead altered Ginger's diet. I have been giving Baxter flax oil and cottage cheese for the past 3-4 weeks because I initially thought he had multiple myeloma and read numerous stories raving about the use of flax oil and vitamins to cure cancer. Although, this is not the same cancer that we now believe he has, I'm still going with the hope that the flax oil will also help slow the progression of his illness. I really need to change Baxter's diet and start giving him the vitamins.
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