My dog with lymphoma won't eat or take meds. Time for euthanasia?

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My dog is Pug who is 14 years old, yesterday she got diagnosed with Lymphoma. They gave her Loperamide, pepcid,gabapentin, and prednisolone but said she has 1-2 weeks a month tops. The dog can walk, but constantly shakes, will not eat at all, throws up when drinks, and I can get the pills in her bc she wont eat. Me and my wife dont want to put the dog down, but I dont want her to suffer for 2 weeks and starve to death. Should we put her down today? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 17 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry for this sad news. I would call your vet and see if they can give her any fluids to help hydrate her and get her started on an appetite stimulate. They could also possibly give her an infection of cerenia or Zofran which are great to help with nausea and vomiting. Unfortunately, she may need something to help with the nausea so she feels better and more willing to eat and drink. If you can figure out a way to make her eat and get the pred in her, it will make her feel better. The vet may even have an injectable form of prednisone or some other type of steroid that could be beneficial if you can't get the oral type in her. If these things don't work and you don't want to take her to an oncologist, then I would conisder her quality of life and euthanasia may be the best option for her. I hope this helps and I am so sorry you are having to deal with this. Hang in there!

My dog with lymphoma won't eat or take meds. Time for euthanasia?

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