We recently received a new claim for lymphoma in a female 3 year old mixed breed dog called Red. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes, which can be treated successfully with chemotherapy.
Red's care, spread over 3 months, has cost $4,300 so far, paying for initial symptoms of panting and overheating to her chemotherapy treatments. There will be further follow up care, likely putting the total vet bill for her lymphoma over $5,000.
In cases like this though, while the cost is incredibly high, the emotional toll cannot be underestimated. In my post on Coping With Your Dog's Cancer, I mentioned Millie's Million, an organization that helps pet parents learn about and cope with their dog's cancer.
Debbie Celli, the force behind Millie's Million, knows from person experience with her dog Millie how difficult it can be to comprehend what is happening and to connect with people who have gone through the same thing.
For example, check out the video section as a great resource from veterinarians and pet parents alike on the realities of canine cancer.
There, veterinarians from the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital talk about:
- the various forms of cancer and treatments
- cancer from a surgical standpoint
- what you can do if you can't afford traditional cancer treatment or what you can do in addition to them
In addition, there are videos from pet parents sharing their stories:
- a dog's amputation due to cancer
- a successful journey with Lymphoma
- mentoring people through their dogs' cancer
As well as the video center, you can sign up for canine cancer mentorship and delve into other canine cancer resources online.
If you are going through cancer with your dog or know someone who is, Millie's Million is a great resource during a very emotional time.
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What is Osteosarcoma in dogs and cats?
Toe tumors;
My cat or dog is limping;
And a beautiful story of dog cancer, friendship and caring in Grace's story and Grace's eulogy.
Red's care, spread over 3 months, has cost $4,300 so far, paying for initial symptoms of panting and overheating to her chemotherapy treatments. There will be further follow up care, likely putting the total vet bill for her lymphoma over $5,000.
In cases like this though, while the cost is incredibly high, the emotional toll cannot be underestimated. In my post on Coping With Your Dog's Cancer, I mentioned Millie's Million, an organization that helps pet parents learn about and cope with their dog's cancer.
Debbie Celli, the force behind Millie's Million, knows from person experience with her dog Millie how difficult it can be to comprehend what is happening and to connect with people who have gone through the same thing.
For example, check out the video section as a great resource from veterinarians and pet parents alike on the realities of canine cancer.
There, veterinarians from the Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital talk about:
In addition, there are videos from pet parents sharing their stories:
As well as the video center, you can sign up for canine cancer mentorship and delve into other canine cancer resources online.
If you are going through cancer with your dog or know someone who is, Millie's Million is a great resource during a very emotional time.
Related Posts:
What is Osteosarcoma in dogs and cats?
Toe tumors;
My cat or dog is limping;
And a beautiful story of dog cancer, friendship and caring in Grace's story and Grace's eulogy.