Tank turned nine in November. As you know, that's a LONG life for a 160 lbs Boerboel. He has been super healthy until the last couple months. Now he's declining fast.
Today Tank is undergoing anesthesia to clean out an infection in his anal sacs (it's been damned stinky in my office
). The vet also thinks one of his lumps is malignant, and possible lymphoma due to his swollen neck glands. The vet suggested a biopsy, surgery, and chemo for his cancer.
I knew the stage would eventually come, when hard decisions have to be made. At five years old, not a second's hesitation on the surgery and chemo...But on a nine year-old mastiff??? Today I am racked with guilt and indecision.
I told my partner today that I'm retiring. No more business travel. I'm just going to stick around the house for the next several months and make sure he's comfortable and not stressed or isolated. This is going to be a hard one boys
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Craig T
Volvo V60 - Daily Driver (I love it!)
997 Turbo - FVD Exhaust, GIAC Tune - 542 dyno hp on 93 oct
1972 Chevy K-10 Pick-Up Truck Hugger Orange
