My 13 1/2 year old dog crossed the rainbow bridge last week. We was in amazing shape, according to the vet had the blood work of a puppy, and we fed him nothing but high quality food an treats. Never once did he eat people food, or get into anything he shouldn't. He got a huge mass on his spleen out of nowhere.
1 week and 1 day later, my wife's cousin's 13 year old dog got the same huge mass on his spleen and crossed the ๐ ๐.
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@J_TAPES
First, I'm terribly sorry for the loss of a furry family member.
Second, I've had a similar issue with cats (3 of them, 11.5 to 15) that, despite excellent care, died of cancer.
I talked to our vet about it & their answer: We've done an excellent job of learning about animals & have almost entirely eliminated all the things that used to kill them at 9-11 years... what we're seeing is just what naturally happens when they make it to 12-14 years.
No glitch, just the next research target.
Yes @J_TAPES, I would like to add my sympathy for the loss of such a beloved family member. Animal pets are so endearing because they are so giving of love and compassion.. and so loyal as well, once we get to know them.
2 years ago my wife's brother's family and her sister's family had to put down their 12 year old dogs. Same issue.
My wife's aunt last year 13 yo dog, same issue.
All different diets, different treats, some had ppl food, others not. This kind of tumor is common in older dogs, but not this common. I thought nothing of it until her cousins dog went the week after.
I know as humans we try to find patterns in life to explain away crazy happenings like this, but there are way too many variables here.