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Originally Posted by Craig T
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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Hey Craig,
Very sorry to hear about Tanks health challenges. It never easy to hear news like that about your pal. Even knowing ahead of time never makes it any easier. My wife has a coworker who's mastiff has been faced with health hurtles this year too. They don't have kids so he is their true baby and I'm amazed what they are doing to address them.
We truly are sorry to hear the news but as we have seen from her friends mastiff, he has pulled through shocking everyone. So where I am going with all of this is don't lose faith brother Craig.
Tank may rebound after treatment.
Positive thoughts and well wishes sent your way...
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