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by springrmax
Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: Has anyone here ever had a senior dog require surgery?
Replies: 10
Views: 13134

Re: Has anyone here ever had a senior dog require surgery?

Yes, advanced arthritis and spondelosis (not sure of spelling). And she is 16 years and 4 months of age. She also has early stages of congestive heart failure for which the meds appear to be working. We have also been battling a drug resistant urinary tract infection. I am still very glad that I did...
by springrmax
Sun Sep 09, 2012 10:36 pm
Forum: Senior Pets
Topic: Has anyone here ever had a senior dog require surgery?
Replies: 10
Views: 13134

Re: Has anyone here ever had a senior dog require surgery?

Yes, two years ago, my then 14 year old English Springer Spaniel was diagnosed with operable lung cancer. This was a very large surgery for any animal and I agonized over it as she was 14. I am happy to report that although the first week post-op had difficulties as she definitely needed the pain me...