Hi I'm new on tis forum but I was wondering if I could har a few peoples experiences of canine Osteosarcoma aka bone cancer, especially in rottweilers. Possibly direct me to some good reference web-sites etc.

A little about myself and my situation. I have a nearly 5-year Rottweiler bitch called Tia who has today been dignosed with Osteosarcoma, the future is unfortuantely looking very bleak and we have been advised by the vet that there are 3-options: -

* Apumation - not an option as she is a big dog and it is in her hind leg.
* Treatment - we are waiting for feedback from Liverpool tofind out whether or not they feel an aggressive plan of chemo or radio therapy would help.
* Medication - medication for swelling and pain to make her last few months more comfortable.

As you can imagine my boyfriend and I are devastated and want to try and find out as mch as posisble so we can make informed decisions that are best for aour beloved T.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

[chevy & karen]

Originally Posted by Helenrod78

Hi I'm new on tis forum but I was wondering if I could har a few peoples experiences of canine Osteosarcoma aka bone cancer, especially in rottweilers. Possibly direct me to some good reference web-sites etc.

A little about myself and my situation. I have a nearly 5-year Rottweiler bitch called Tia who has today been dignosed with Osteosarcoma, the future is unfortuantely looking very bleak and we have been advised by the vet that there are 3-options: -

* Apumation - not an option as she is a big dog and it is in her hind leg.
* Treatment - we are waiting for feedback from Liverpool tofind out whether or not they feel an aggressive plan of chemo or radio therapy would help.
* Medication - medication for swelling and pain to make her last few months more comfortable.

As you can imagine my boyfriend and I are devastated and want to try and find out as mch as posisble so we can make informed decisions that are best for aour beloved T.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

I know someone who has dealt with this with her own Rottweiler's and have just emailed her about your post. As soon as I hear back from her I will pm you her email .... I am so sorry this is happening to your pup.... Many Prayer's to Tia and her family.....

Karen, thank you so much, I lok forward to heraing back from you

Hi,
You should check out dogcancerinfo.com. They have helped many dogs with this type of cancer. Their products are all natural.
They have a lot of testimonials from past customers on their site.
I hope this helps!!!

[chevy & karen]

i just pm'd you.



please also check out the holistic and homeopathic health forums and please keep us posted.

I have these links, I think someone there can really help

Cancer Links
Integrative Treatment of Canine Cancer
http://forums.delphiforums.com/petcancer

Cancer cure Dr. Budwig Diet, Flax seed oil And Cottage cheese

I have a big dog (pit bull/mastiff mix) who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in a hind leg two+ years ago. I did have them do an amputation + doxyrubicin chemo to follow up. At home I have been doing the Budwig flax oil/yogurt or cottage cheese. My dog was presenting symptoms and was misdiagnosed for several months before finally getting treatment...so I'd put his total time since symptoms at close to 2 1/2 years. Hope this gives you hope. I only have my personal experience to go on...but something in the mix seems to be working!!

I'm not sure why you say amputation isn't an option. If it's just because she's a big dog and the cancer is in a rear leg, I'd put amputation back on the table for consideration.

As the vet I work for is fond of saying, dogs have three good legs and a spare. Amputating a rear leg is less of a problem than amputating a front leg. Most dogs compensate really well, and really quickly, after a rear leg amputation. They're up and running around, acting like nothing's wrong, in short order.

Unless there's a health issue you didn't mention, or the tumor is too far up the leg, I'd amputate if it were my dog.