Oliver has Hemangiosarcoma...

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ssquicksilver

Discussion Starter · 26 d ago

Hi all, my beloved Oliver was 100% healthy and happy three days ago, then he had a strange kind of syncope event. He went all stiff and cramped up and his eyes were flickering. It only lasted about 30 seconds, but he was very confused after and couldn't walk without falling over. I took him to the vet the next morning and they did x-rays and bloodwork and he was anemic and had low platelets (31k). They did a transfusion and his RBC's are at 40%, but his platelet count has only gone from 31k to 36k since Saturday. He has a mass on his spleen which had fluid, but has since absorbed back in his body. I have to make a decision to go with a risky surgery, which he may not survive, and the subsequent chemo and recovery, to get maybe 4-5 months more, or bring him home today and give him a loving sendoff. I'm torn apart making this decision. I can't risk losing him in surgery, but even if he made it I don't want to put him through all that. Without the surgery his tumor could rupture at any time, so I would have to say goodbye in the next few days to not risk that.
Has anyone had this situation with their dog? I'm just beyond heartbroken. He's everything to me.

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NotAMuggle

· #41 · 22 d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful collage of photos. I can see how loved he was ❤

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krandall

· #42 · 22 d ago

ssquicksilver said:
To everyone who responded to my post, Oliver died at noon today. I cradled his little munchkin face and told him how much I loved him and how sorry I was that I couldn't save him. I appreciate all the kindness and love from everyone. Thank you all so much. 🧡 🧡🧡
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I am so sorry. {hugs}

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Heather's

· #43 · 21 d ago

I was thinking of you and your sweet boy Oliver today...My heart breaks for you... He was a lucky little one to have a wonderful life with you and be loved so much. 💞

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Pucks104

· #44 · 21 d ago

I am so sorry. The collage is beautiful.

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mudpuppymama

· #45 · 21 d ago

I am so very sorry. When these young dogs are taken I sometimes think they are just too good for this world.

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Sheri

· #46 · 21 d ago

Your collage of Oliver is beautiful.

ssquicksilver

Discussion Starter · #47 · 21 d ago

Sheri said:
Your collage of Oliver is beautiful.

Thank you. With a face like that it wasn't hard to get good shots. 🐶

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BoosDad

· #48 · 21 d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart grieves with you. Thank you for sharing the picture collection.

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CarolineS

· #49 · 21 d ago

So very sorry. 😢 As hard as it was, you did the right thing for your boy.

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LWalks

· #50 · 21 d ago

I’m so, so sorry. What beautiful pictures of a beautiful life together, cut far too short. Sending hugs.

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RIstream

· #51 · 21 d ago

He was a beautiful boy. Great pics of a life well lived! Rest easy Oliver

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HavaneseMe

· #52 · 21 d ago

Sending my deepest condolences, Oliver was obviously a well-loved pup. Run free, Oliver…

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Molly120213

· #53 · 21 d ago

I am so sorry for your loss. I can tell how loved he was by your pictures and I’m sure he felt that love all the way up to his passing. Thinking of you and sending hugs. ❤

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Missy

· #54 · 21 d ago

I am so deeply sorry for your loss! 💔

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Chloe’s Mom

· #55 · 20 d ago

ssquicksilver said:
To everyone who responded to my post, Oliver died at noon today. I cradled his little munchkin face and told him how much I loved him and how sorry I was that I couldn't save him. I appreciate all the kindness and love from everyone. Thank you all so much. 🧡 🧡🧡
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Im so very sorry, my heart is breaking for you. He has the same sweet eyes as our precious Chloe who is 14 1/2 and declining. I hope
This forum has helped you find support and peace that you did the best possible for your sweet Oliver.
Havanese are the best little love bug snugglers and Im grateful for every day we have left with her.

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ssquicksilver

Discussion Starter · #56 · 20 d ago

Chloe’s Mom said:
Im so very sorry, my heart is breaking for you. He has the same sweet eyes as our precious Chloe who is 14 1/2 and declining. I hope
This forum has helped you find support and peace that you did the best possible for your sweet Oliver.
Havanese are the best little love bug snugglers and Im grateful for every day we have left with her.

The support has been amazing and very comforting. I used to tell Oliver I loved him about a hundred times a day. Now I'm saying it to his pictures.

I guess the deeper the love, the deeper the loss, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. Treasure the time you have with your Chloe. 🧡

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Daisyiscrazy

· #57 · 20 d ago

I deeply feel your lose. It stirs up emotions I have no control over. Prayers for you my friend. I said after we had to our Jack down, that I would never have the strength to outlive another dog. 18 months later, I am back at it.

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larmstrongcnm

· #58 · 20 d ago

ssquicksilver said:
Hi all, my beloved Oliver was 100% healthy and happy three days ago, then he had a strange kind of syncope event. He went all stiff and cramped up and his eyes were flickering. It only lasted about 30 seconds, but he was very confused after and couldn't walk without falling over. I took him to the vet the next morning and they did x-rays and bloodwork and he was anemic and had low platelets (31k). They did a transfusion and his RBC's are at 40%, but his platelet count has only gone from 31k to 36k since Saturday. He has a mass on his spleen which had fluid, but has since absorbed back in his body. I have to make a decision to go with a risky surgery, which he may not survive, and the subsequent chemo and recovery, to get maybe 4-5 months more, or bring him home today and give him a loving sendoff. I'm torn apart making this decision. I can't risk losing him in surgery, but even if he made it I don't want to put him through all that. Without the surgery his tumor could rupture at any time, so I would have to say goodbye in the next few days to not risk that.
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So sorry to hear. These decisions are so hard to make and all of the, “You’ll know when it’s time. “ has never been the case for me. Whatever your decision it will be made with love, Oliver knows that. The poet Agnes Singh Turnbull had it right when she said, “Dogs have short lives…they’re only fault really. “. 🐾🐾💔

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MJB

· #59 · 19 d ago

ssquicksilver said:
To everyone who responded to my post, Oliver died at noon today. I cradled his little munchkin face and told him how much I loved him and how sorry I was that I couldn't save him. I appreciate all the kindness and love from everyone. Thank you all so much. 🧡 🧡🧡
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larmstrongcnm

· #60 · 19 d ago

🐾🐾👣💔

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