Bulldog FatBoy has a Brain Tumor (Glioma)
by Stephanie
(GA)
The sweetest face...it was a snow day!
June 1st... the day FatBoy (my 9-year-old Bulldog) had his first seizure. We were in bed and this seizure just came on. Of course I freaked out and called the vet and my husband. It only lasted a few minutes and he snapped out of it.
Two weeks later it happened again. We made an appointment at UGA and they did an MRI and diagnosed him with a glioma. He didn't do well with the anesthesia, which meant radiation was NOT an option. Surgery was not an option, because I love him TOO much to put him through anything stressful. So we opted for the steroid/chemo way and he's been doing well.
He has lost some eyesight and only sees shadows. It's incredibly crushing because I love him SO much. We've had him since he was 8 weeks old... He's my best friend and my whole heart.
I'm fortunate to have him and still be able to spend 24/7 with him. I never leave the house (since the diagnosis), for more than an hour. I'm thankful that he hasn't had any more seizures since starting the medication.
I am NOT looking forward to seeing his slow demise. I know everyone has their time to go, but I was not prepared for the doctor to give Fatty an expiration date. It's so incredibly hard and painful... as I never want to see him suffer.
I have added veggies to his diet. We aren't able to make too many changes to his diet as he has a sensitive stomach. I just want to strengthen his immune system as much as possible for when he has to take the chemo pill. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Stephanie
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