Bladder Cancer

[Deirdre]

I was so happy to join Doodlekisses and to be a part of some of the discussions, invites and groups. Then my life took a turn. The last 4 months of my life has been spent with trips to the vet and ultrasounds on Gus' brother Bear my 11 yr old Chessie. Last week the diagnoses was bladder cancer and I was told that we should be happy if he makes it to March. I've cried all the tears that my body can hold, then got strong and decided that he's fine now and I need to enjoy everyday that we have with him. Knowing Bear he's going to outsmart us and live many more years!
Questions;
1. Has anyone dealt with bladder cancer in any of their dogs?
2. Bear is Gus' best friend has anyone experienced the loss of one dog that is the other dogs mentor. Gus has never been alone, when we aren't here he has Bear.
Would love any input.

[Jerry Kandel]

I know exactly how you feel - we had to put Oliver (our Dolden Retriever) to sleep in June after he fought cancer for six months (outliving the prognosis by four months) - just enjoy every minute you can with him and cherish the wonderful time together - it will be those memories flashing through your brain for months and years to come.