Labradoodle and Cancer

habaz44 · 10-12-2005, 12:10 PM

I just found out my Labradoodle Buddy has cancer, he is only 16 months old. Is this common? I am just floored with this does anyone else have a similar situation? and is there hope for a long life if removed?

Jac · 10-12-2005, 02:00 PM

Oh no! I am sooooo sorry. Such horrifying news.

I wish that I had words to comfort, words to soothe...but none are sufficient at a time like this. All I can offer is my sincere sympathy and sadness for you and my prayers that Buddy will fully recover, soon.

As far as your question, I am not aware of Labradoodles being any more at risk for cancer than any other species...it is a horrible disease, striking randomly, and devastating the loved ones of those stricken.

I have been blessed not to have an experience in this, so I am not able to say what is likely...if you feel like sharing more details, perhaps one of the regulars on this forum (many are in the health field) will be able to give you more answers.

Have you notified your breeder? I believe that they would like to know. I don't believe that cancer is a genetic disease, so the health warranty probably won't cover this, but your breeder can be a great comfort to you if he/she is a compassionate individual. He/she will share your concern and fears...and sometimes that is a little bit of help.

Bless you, and bless little Buddy.

habaz44 · 10-12-2005, 04:24 PM

thank you for your sympathy, we found out it is Bone cancer and we will try to comfort him as much as we can in his remaining time with us.
I have ordered a product called K-9 Immunity from Aloha Medicinals Inc. they claim it can help the immune system create good cells, I know it may be a long shot but, I figure it is worth the try. Has any one ever tried this stuff out there or heard of it??

10-12-2005, 08:44 PM

I'm so very sorry to hear about the bone cancer - where is it? How did you know something was wrong? Our almost 10-year old Lab Patty had bone cancer in her tail when she was about the same age as Buddy. They ended up removing the cancer by amputating her tail a few inches above the tumor & apparently got it all because she's still with us 9 years after the surgery & in good general health & spirits - she just doesn't have a tail to wag to let us know she's happy -- she wiggles her whole backend instead! In fact, sometimes she'll lose her balance & almost knock herself over when she's super excited!
Hope your sweetie's cancer is treatable also. Our vet, who also was a pathology professor at Tufts Veterinary School, says that Labs are prone certain kinds of bone cancer. Patty had the Chrondro-sarcoma type of cancer.
We'll keep him (&you) in our prayers.

dixiedi · 10-12-2005, 08:58 PM

I'm so sorry to hear of Buddy's cancer but maybe Pattydaisy's experience will be of comfort to you. I hope that this is the case with little Buddy. I have never had to face anything like this so I can just send prayers your way and hope that Buddy can come thru this. I've never heard of the K-9 Immunity but it is sure worth a try

Please keep us posted.

Doro · 10-12-2005, 09:30 PM

I'm so sorry to hear about the diagnosis! These things do strike most unexpectedly, but many times they seem to be treatable. I know that you will do what is best for Buddy, but rest assured that your friends here are thinking of you and Buddy...You are in our prayers!

sleepyhollowkennel · 10-12-2005, 11:15 PM

As you know your dog's energy will mirror yours, so try to be cheerful for him in an effort to have positive endorphins released in Buddy's brain. It seems like attitude goes a long way in terms of recovery. On a positive note, the doctors gave my husband 4 months to live 9 years ago. I guess my point is, with the right medical practitioner anything is possible! My thoughts are with you.

Shannon(Phantom-Star) · 10-13-2005, 01:00 AM

I am so sorry to hear about Buddy's condition. Definitely keep positive energy going. Buddy will feel what you feel, and his brain need to be kept on the positive side. How did you notice this, and where is the bone cancer? So sorry to hear, but keep positive. We are all praying for you and Buddy..

Abba Dabba · 10-13-2005, 09:06 AM

I am so VERY sorry to hear about Buddy! PLEASE know that you and Buddy are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I wish there was something that I coulod do to make it better for you guys. Please keep us posted on his condition.

Hugs to Buddy!

Susie and Abbie

habaz44 · 10-13-2005, 11:29 AM

Thank you all for the kind words, they are very comforting. I will keep everyone up to date with how he is doing as of now, he is still having fun and chasing the ball around.
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Abba Dabba · 10-13-2005, 11:33 AM

Please know that they are sincere. Buddy is in our prayers! Glad to hear that he is playing ball!!!

IS his picture on the site?

habaz44 · 10-13-2005, 11:39 AM

I could not figure out how to add his photo, Thanks again

Abba Dabba · 10-13-2005, 11:42 AM

It took me quite some time to get Abbie's photo up.....when in photo section, click on upload file....I think that there are some directions there. I eventually figured it out!!

Shannon(Phantom-Star) · 10-13-2005, 11:43 AM

So nice to hear that he is running around. We are sincere in our thoughts, and Buddy will be in our prayers. Here is a link to where you can post his pictures. http://labradoodle-dogs.net/gallery/. Just sign in and click upload photo. Very easy to do.

habaz44 · 10-13-2005, 11:49 AM

Thanks, I just put his picture up. That is great, we are very proud of him.

10-12-2005, 12:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
habaz44 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 55	Labradoodle and Cancer I just found out my Labradoodle Buddy has cancer, he is only 16 months old. Is this common? I am just floored with this does anyone else have a similar situation? and is there hope for a long life if removed?

10-12-2005, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
dixiedi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,254	I'm so sorry to hear of Buddy's cancer but maybe Pattydaisy's experience will be of comfort to you. I hope that this is the case with little Buddy. I have never had to face anything like this so I can just send prayers your way and hope that Buddy can come thru this. I've never heard of the K-9 Immunity but it is sure worth a try Please keep us posted. __________________ Di & Archie If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money can't buy...

10-12-2005, 09:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Doro Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 28	Cnacer I'm so sorry to hear about the diagnosis! These things do strike most unexpectedly, but many times they seem to be treatable. I know that you will do what is best for Buddy, but rest assured that your friends here are thinking of you and Buddy...You are in our prayers! __________________ Doro

10-12-2005, 11:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
sleepyhollowkennel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Warrensburg, Missouri Posts: 158	Keep you spirits high As you know your dog's energy will mirror yours, so try to be cheerful for him in an effort to have positive endorphins released in Buddy's brain. It seems like attitude goes a long way in terms of recovery. On a positive note, the doctors gave my husband 4 months to live 9 years ago. I guess my point is, with the right medical practitioner anything is possible! My thoughts are with you. __________________ Lee Ann Biesemeyer Sleepy Hollow Dog Kennels Warrensburg, Missouri

10-13-2005, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shannon(Phantom-Star) Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 972	I am so sorry to hear about Buddy's condition. Definitely keep positive energy going. Buddy will feel what you feel, and his brain need to be kept on the positive side. How did you notice this, and where is the bone cancer? So sorry to hear, but keep positive. We are all praying for you and Buddy.. __________________ Shannon - Phantom, Star, Fozzie & Roni http://labradoodle-dogs.net/gallery/index.php?cat=10388 IDOGRRR

10-12-2005, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Oh no! I am sooooo sorry. Such horrifying news. I wish that I had words to comfort, words to soothe...but none are sufficient at a time like this. All I can offer is my sincere sympathy and sadness for you and my prayers that Buddy will fully recover, soon. As far as your question, I am not aware of Labradoodles being any more at risk for cancer than any other species...it is a horrible disease, striking randomly, and devastating the loved ones of those stricken. I have been blessed not to have an experience in this, so I am not able to say what is likely...if you feel like sharing more details, perhaps one of the regulars on this forum (many are in the health field) will be able to give you more answers. Have you notified your breeder? I believe that they would like to know. I don't believe that cancer is a genetic disease, so the health warranty probably won't cover this, but your breeder can be a great comfort to you if he/she is a compassionate individual. He/she will share your concern and fears...and sometimes that is a little bit of help. Bless you, and bless little Buddy.

10-12-2005, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
habaz44 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 55	thank you for your sympathy, we found out it is Bone cancer and we will try to comfort him as much as we can in his remaining time with us. I have ordered a product called K-9 Immunity from Aloha Medicinals Inc. they claim it can help the immune system create good cells, I know it may be a long shot but, I figure it is worth the try. Has any one ever tried this stuff out there or heard of it??

10-12-2005, 08:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	I'm so very sorry to hear about the bone cancer - where is it? How did you know something was wrong? Our almost 10-year old Lab Patty had bone cancer in her tail when she was about the same age as Buddy. They ended up removing the cancer by amputating her tail a few inches above the tumor & apparently got it all because she's still with us 9 years after the surgery & in good general health & spirits - she just doesn't have a tail to wag to let us know she's happy -- she wiggles her whole backend instead! In fact, sometimes she'll lose her balance & almost knock herself over when she's super excited! Hope your sweetie's cancer is treatable also. Our vet, who also was a pathology professor at Tufts Veterinary School, says that Labs are prone certain kinds of bone cancer. Patty had the Chrondro-sarcoma type of cancer. We'll keep him (&you) in our prayers.

10-13-2005, 09:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Abba Dabba Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	I am so VERY sorry to hear about Buddy! PLEASE know that you and Buddy are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I wish there was something that I coulod do to make it better for you guys. Please keep us posted on his condition. Hugs to Buddy! Susie and Abbie __________________ Susie It's all about the DABBA!!

10-13-2005, 11:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
habaz44 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 55	Thank you all for the kind words, they are very comforting. I will keep everyone up to date with how he is doing as of now, he is still having fun and chasing the ball around. [/img]

10-13-2005, 11:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Abba Dabba Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	Please know that they are sincere. Buddy is in our prayers! Glad to hear that he is playing ball!!! IS his picture on the site? __________________ Susie It's all about the DABBA!!

10-13-2005, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
habaz44 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 55	I could not figure out how to add his photo, Thanks again

10-13-2005, 11:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
Abba Dabba Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 118	It took me quite some time to get Abbie's photo up.....when in photo section, click on upload file....I think that there are some directions there. I eventually figured it out!! __________________ Susie It's all about the DABBA!!

10-13-2005, 11:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
Shannon(Phantom-Star) Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 972	So nice to hear that he is running around. We are sincere in our thoughts, and Buddy will be in our prayers. Here is a link to where you can post his pictures. http://labradoodle-dogs.net/gallery/. Just sign in and click upload photo. Very easy to do. __________________ Shannon - Phantom, Star, Fozzie & Roni http://labradoodle-dogs.net/gallery/index.php?cat=10388 IDOGRRR

10-13-2005, 11:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
habaz44 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 55	Thanks, I just put his picture up. That is great, we are very proud of him.

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