Schindler on the left. Eiger on the right.
Sweet Schindler
Sweet Schindler
I haven't posted in awhile, but I never dreamed that my next post would be a sad one. Friday I got the news from the vet that our dog Schindler has cancer. That cursed disease leaves it's mark everywhere around us!! The vet took me back today when I picked them up from boarding so I could see the mass on ultrasound. It's about the size of a grapefruit. Given our options:
-exploratory surgery (to see exactly what kind and exactly where it is)
-drawing fluid out to see what kind
-nothing
we have chosen the last of the options. Why cause a long drawn out recovery with an extremely low probability that he will even recover at all, or there is a possibility that the mass could rupture and make things worse. We would much rather spoil him rotten during his last months(yes only months left) and pretty much give him whatever he wants. More good days than bad is our thinking.
At the moment I am in denial. He has lost some weight (down to 68lbs from almost 90), but he is the same Schindler that we all love. Even on the way home from the vet today, he was trying to fight Eiger for some crumbs in the car seat. Since I've let both dogs in tonight, he has been in the trash can, stolen part Maddie's leftover food from dinner off the table, and shared some popcorn with me. If there had been any food on the counters, it would have been devoured in a moments notice. Spoiled, spoiled Schinny. I'm sure there will be some bad days ahead, but right now it's time for some major spoilage for Schindler (and Eiger too), but esp. Schinny. Maybe some cheeseburgers from McDonald's, some nice car rides with the windows down, and plenty of nights to share popcorn.
Keep us in your prayers. I will keep everyone updated.
