Mungo Brain Tumor
Submitted by mungo super dog on April 24, 2010 - 5:30pmHi all,
Since getting my bulldog Mungo I regulary used this forum for help and advice by reading other users experiences.
It really was invaluable ,even over here in the south coast of England.
I had to make the heart wrenching decision yesterday to put Mungo to sleep aged just 6.
He had a Brain Tumor.
It all began 10 days ago ,one evening when he had a fit/seizure in the garden.
He fell onto his side kicking his legs,biting and foaming at the mouth.It was truely awful.I took him to the vets the next day.We stopped on the way for a quick walk and pee when he had another fit/seizure.I calmed him down ,stroked him,told him it was gonna be ok,as I had done the night before and got him to the vets.
He had some blood tests done.The next day he had 2 more then 4 the following day.I watched him day and night sleeping on the sofa with a night light on in case he had another fit even from a deep sleep. I took him to the vets again who refered me to a neurologist vet.I was given Epiphen to manage the seizures and a mild dose of Diazepam to keep him sedate over the weekend.
We got to the Specialist where he had a scan and more blood tests.Nothing.
A MRI scan revealed he had a large brain tumor .
Right in the centre of his brain.
The vet advised us against surgery as he would undoutbly be brain damaged.So we were give steroids for the swelling and discussed chemo and radiotherapy.
We bought him home and let him rest and recover.
The next day was complety different he paced around constantly whimpering ,seemed lost in his own home,drank water bowls at a time but couldn't make it as far as the front door,bumped into things.
If he sat down he would literally be falling down flat but seemed to fight it by pacing aroung again for 2 hours.
He would eventually sleep for 1 hour but then it started all again.This lasted 26 hours.He had slept for about 3.
This was not Mungo, he was so distressed,he just didn't know what to do with himself,his breathing was so laboured so agonizing,panting,drinking more wetting the carpet because he didn't know where the door was.
I knew then he was never going to get better it would only get worse.
The tumor was about a fifth of his total brain size.It was time
The vet came to our home and we all sat in the garden in the warm Spring sun,kissed him, told him how much we loved him,what a good boy he was when the vet injected him.
I haven't stopped crying since I miss him so much.
I think in the last 10 days we took him to the vets 7 times and spent about £2500.00
My angel has gone ,but I hope and pray I did'nt let him suffer any more than he had to.
It was all so shocking and quick,please give all your angels a kiss from me tonight,Im lost without mine xxxxxxx
Alexa
Mungo
Alexa, I am so very sorry to hear your story. Please know that if this came on so suddenly, you didn't do anything wrong. You acted quickly and were advised at how to deal with this. The only good thing is that because it progressed quickly and you didn't hesitate to get him the care he needed. You truly did the most unselfish thing for him. You loved him enought to let him go, where he is healthy and happy, playing with all the bullies who have gone before him. there is a big party up there, and he will be waiting for you when the time comes. He will always be with you... in a breeze, the sunshine, in time the pain will lessen, you will come to think of him with a smile instead in tears. God Bless your angel, Mungo, rest in peace sweet boy, you now have your wings.
alexa i am so very sorry for your loss.....
please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. you loved your baby, and he knew it. you did nothing wrong. rest in sweet peace beautiful baby............
THE BOHUNKS
I'm so sorry...
It's so hard to lose them so young. My boy passed from lymphoma at 6, I know how much you will miss him. You did the right thing by ending his suffering even though yours is just beginning.
So sorry for your loss of Mungo
I know how hard this is for you. I will pray that in the days to come you will find comfort in the wonderful memorys you have of Mungo.
Jo Ann
I am so sorry
how awful. :-(
Cathy and Audrey
I'm so sad for you
Thinking of you and your Mungo. (((((hugs))))))
**********"Life is far too short not to have a little umbrella in your drink"**********
Thankyou for your kind
Thankyou for your kind words,and the beautiful picture it is very comforting.Mungo was very similar looking xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Such a sad and shocking
Such a sad and shocking loss. I'm so sorry you had to go through it.
Peggy and Stoney
Alexa, I am very sorry about your boy
I cannot imagine the shock and grief you are feeling for Mungo. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Monica, Maude and Gus
I am so sorry
How heartbreaking, I am so sorry you lost your sweet boy. Please know you are in my thoughts during this awful time. I know your heart is just broken. I wish I could think of something better to say other than 'I'm sorry'.
so, so sorry for your pain!
Letting go is never easy and especially when it is something tramatic like a seizure that starts things off. Mungo now doesn't have to worry about a thing. My thoughts are with you.
Oh Goodness, I am so very, very sorry to hear this.
Such a young bully. My heart and prayers are with you at this terrible time.
Amy and Sophia
sorry for your loss
Alexa
your story breaks my heart. I'm so sorry for the loss of Mungo, he was truly lucky to know love like yours that would not let him suffer at the end.
(((hugs))))
so sorry
I am so sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of your loss
It is what all fear, loosing a dog, a special dog!
Lots and lots of strength in the coming period. We will be here for you.
Ineke and Zorro
Ineke
My deepest condolences
I am so very very sorry that you and your beloved boy had to go through all of that. Please take some comfort in knowing you absolutely did the right thing. As blessed as you were to have him, he was lucky to have you.
Olivia
We are so sorry for your loss.
What a terrible thing to have happened. We understand your pain and mourn with you. Please come and post whenever you need to do so. We'll be here.
so very sorry
alexa
i am so very sorry. i cannot imagine walking the path you had to walk. how tragic. your story is heartbreaking and we are sending warm thoughts and prayers to you and you're family.
A dog will quickly turn you into a fool, but who cares? Better your dog than your boss. I'm a fool for my dog and proud of it.
I am so sorry...
RIP Mungo
I am so very sorry for your
I am so very sorry for your loss. You gave him a fighting chance, making sure what the problem was, considering the treatments, and then seeing what he started to go through. As soon as you knew what you were facing and how it was affecting him, You kept your promise to him,. loving him enough to let him go, in peace. Please be at peace knowing that.