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Hi Bees,

My mom just called me with some bad news... She just took our dog to the hospital because she's not eating or drinking and she won't take her medicine, she won't stop shaking and my mom said her eyes look very dull.  The vet took a biopsy of her lymph nodes because he thinks she has lymphoma.  She's a bernese mountain dog and I guess it's a very common form of cancer for her breed.  He said if it is cancer like they suspect she probably has about 2 weeks left with us.  I'm completely heartbroken right now waiting for an update.  She's only 6 years old. Please say a prayer for her....

Thank you guys.  I'm a wreck waiting for the biopsy results.  Right now she's getting IV fluids, painkillers, antibiotics, and something for her stomach.  She's such a sweet heart and she was so scared going to the vet.  My heart keeps breaking for her.

@MrsMeNow: They said we should know today, but I'm not sure when today.

@relaxedabout it: That's a very sweet thing you did for Milo, I'm sorry for your loss. She's going to be a spoiled rotten girl when she comes home no matter the outcome.

Sending good vibes your way! I really hope your pup is ok! :(

We just got the results back, it is cancer.  They said it started somewhere else and spread to her lymph nodes.  They're holding her over night at the hospital and they're going to do an ultrasound to see how badly the cancer has spread. 

@relaxedabout it: I don't think we can afford the chemo, and they said even with chemo she isn't likely to make it more than 6 more months.  I think she's going to be put on prednisone to try to reduce the swelling, and hopefully give her another month or two.

@relaxedabout it: That actually makes me feel a little better about the decision not to do chemo, thank you.  It's hard because all you want to do is whatever it takes to make them better, but what do you do when you can't? We are going to spoil her completely rotten while we can. 

This giant horse of a dog grew up with two little terriers. She has no idea she's a 90lb Bernese and not a lap dog.  On the ride home from picking her up from the breeder when she was a puppy she rode home in my lap, ever since then she loves to climb in my lap and curl up in this massive ball.  It's the most obnoxious, sweetest thing ever.  I love that she loves me so much she still wants to be in my lap even though she clearly doesn't fit and there's no way that could be comfortable for her.  I'm going to miss her so much.

This sucks, I'm so sorry :(. One think you could do is the "bucket list" mentioned above, & bring your camera & take lots of pics (or hire a photographer). You'll capture her happy & loving life. My mom lost a few pets to cancer & one thing she regrets is she didn't have any good pictures of them except when they were puppies/kittens.

She knows that she is very much loved & cared for... remember that. Try not to think about missing her, that will just make everything harder on you... instead, focus on how happy you are that she's still here. Prayers sent that it hasn't spread far.

Ugh. so sorry to hear this, you're in my thoughts. It's totally not fair that their lives are so short.

I know it won't make it better, but I read a cute quote from a kid who's dog died. He said that he knew why dogs lives were shorter than human, and when his parents asked him why? He said that Humans were put on earth to learn how to live a good life, like loving everyone and being nice all the time. He then said "well, dogs already know how to do all that so they don't have to stay as long".

Anyway, stay strong.