My old dog has inoperable cancer. How can I manage her pain?

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Is there anything else that I can do to help my dog (14yrs) deal with her inoperable cancer? I give her Gabapentin, lots of love and nutritious treats.. She has such a large sarcoma -walking is getting more difficult. I have tried CBD oil but dosage seems tricky -seemed to make her worse. Should I ask for a steroid? The skin will eventually ulcerate but will it be painful? She’s still eating, seems happy...Thank you!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 30 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry that Bella has this cancer, but glad that she is still eating and happy. Depending on the type of cancer, steroid may or may not help, I would discuss with your vet about a steroid vs. an NSAID. The two cannot be given at the same time so you will have to pick one or the other. Gabapentin is good for pain as well, so continue this and ask your vet if you can increase this dose. CBD oil is controversial for sure, but the biggest issue is that the amount of drug in each 'pill'/'capsule' is highly variable, so sometimes there will be no drug and sometimes far too much. If Bella isn't responding well to it, then I would suggest stopping it. Ulcerated skin will be painful, but gauge her quality of life based on if she is eating, walking, wagging her tail, happy otherwise, you know her best. Best of luck with Bella, I hope she feels happy for a long time!

My old dog has inoperable cancer. How can I manage her pain?

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