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Hemmoraging stomach Goldens


Sent to Pet Experts April 16, 2005 12:05 p.m.
Golden retrivor has common problem of goldens hemmoraging from a stomach tumor--any help
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Sent April 16, 2005 12:11 p.m. (6 minutes and 0 seconds later)
dog lethargic, vomiting/ eats sometimes, drinks, some lays/ is 10 years old.
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April 16, 2005 12:15 p.m. (4 minutes and 14 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
 Goldens are prone to hemangiosarcomas. Has your dog been diagnosed with one?

Dr.V

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Sent April 16, 2005 12:18 p.m. (2 minutes and 50 seconds later)
My husband took him to our vet, he did not get the name of the illness, it can have surgery, but does not prolong life much, we were told, he will eventually die from this, nothing we can really do, just have him put to sleep before he suffers to much. do you agree, any help would be appreciated.
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April 16, 2005 12:20 p.m. (1 minute and 52 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
 Well, what tests did he do? what other signs? xray/bloodwork?

Dr.V

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Sent April 16, 2005 12:24 p.m. (4 minutes and 4 seconds later)
No tests taken, just thru his examination,drs knowledge of this type of symptoms. Dog lays, seldom moves, drinks some water, eats ocassionally, about every other day is a day he will walk around, wag the tail eat and drink a little. He will soon be eleven years, old, no other problems, has been healthy all along. Very bad breath, teeth are fine. always been a finicky eater, no bones ever, dry dog food, canned meat or table scrap meat has been the diet.
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April 16, 2005 12:28 p.m. (4 minutes and 6 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

 Well, with me being the skeptical doctor...I am amazed any vet can do no tests and just say there is no treatment.  Would you take that diagnosis for yourself?

I guess I am not convinced anything has been diagnosed from what you describe.

No xrays to document a possible tumor...is there bloody vomit? How does anyone know it is a tumor and not an ulcer? Has the dog been on any medications for other reasons???

Just not adding up!

Dr.V



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Sent April 16, 2005 12:36 p.m. (8 minutes and 20 seconds later)
NO dog has not been on any medications, would an xray show a stomach ulcer? Vomit is clear has only occurred once. Would the blood test show an ulcer? No I would not accept this diganosis for myself, should I insist on xray or blood test, or take him to another vet? Thanks so much.

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