Robbie's Fight Against Prostate Cancer

Robbie's Fight Against Prostate Cancer

by Linda
(Ohio)

Robbie is a 6 yr old collie. We noticed that he was having problems with bowel movements - going several times a day and it seemed like it took him a long time to do it. We attributed it to his dog food and switched a few times before we realized it was something else. It has been raining continuously here in Ohio and when we went to dry him off, he cried.

He already had a vet appointment so we figured we'd ask about the soreness in his back hips which we thought was arthitis.

Anyway, Robbie had a hip/pelvis x-ray and his hips are great. It did show that his prostate was very large though which is a very bad sign in a neutered dog. His needle biopsy was inconclusive so the vet did a core biopsy which showed cancer.

He is now on piroxicam which is a mild chemo - no hair loss etc, anti-inflammatory, and pain reliever all in one. So far he is doing well on that.

I'm just wondering if any herbal supplements will interfere with this? The vet told us there is no cure and he could have a few months or a year which makes us very sad. In the meantime we are just taking one day at a time and making him happy and comfortable.

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May 14, 2012
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Irish Rose
by: Linda

I hope your Irish Rose does better than Robbie did. It sounds like he is feeling pretty good at this point. Unfortunately we had to end Robbie's pain on July 4, 2011.

During the night he started to cry and was in a lot of pain. We took him to an emergency vet clinic and the vet said he could give Robbie a pain shot, but we would be right back in the same spot in 24 hrs. We had to think of Robbie and not be selfish so we had him put to sleep. I would have loved to give him a shot and have him another 24 hrs, but that wasn't fair to Robbie.

We now have a 1 yr old tri-color collie but I still feel sad when I think of Robbie. He was my sweet boy and sure didn't deserve what he went through. I know our current vet had suspicions that our other vet, who neutered Robbie, did not get the undescended testicle when he was neutered. He told us that prostate cancer in an unneutered dog is rare and even more rare in a neutered dog. You trust your vet to do the right thing so we would not have known.

Hope Irish Rose hangs in there.

May 14, 2012
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My beautiful Irish Rose
by: Sheila

Darling Riley, my 13 year old neutered male Irish Water Spaniel, has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

We don't know how long he may have - according to what I read, the prognosis is likely about 30 days from the diagnosis. I am spoiling him rotten with specialty meat diets mixed with raw organic veggies. I do cook the food though to reduce risks.

So far he is still fairly active and happy most of the time and I hope that our love and care will give him quality of life until it is time to say goodbye. He is currently on anti-inflamatories and antibiotics to treat any possibile infection in the prostate. Surgery or chemo are not an option at his age.

May 27, 2011
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Robbie
by: Linda

We talked to our vet about removing Robbie's prostate and it would make in incontinent so that won't work either.We're just going to have to try the anti-cancer diet and antioxidents.Hopefully it will extend Robbie's life.Thank you for your comments.

May 27, 2011
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my best for Robbie
by: Erna

It is so sad to hear about your beautiful collie Robbie and his prostate cancer. And agonizing when you see him in pain. It is so difficult for an animal to understand what is happening to him.

Is surgery and removal of the prostate an option?
If not, then the best you can do is to make him feel as well as he possibly can with a good diet.

I am sorry that you, too, have to deal with all the pain that comes with the possibility of losing your beloved collie, but there is always hope.

A nuzzle for your Robbie from another collie lover.

May 22, 2011
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Herbal and Dietary Supplements for Prostate Cancer
by: Hazel, Site Editor

Hi, Linda,

I am sorry about Robbie's prostate cancer, though somewhat glad to hear that he is doing well on piroxicam.

So far, I haven't read anything about herbal remedies or antioxidant supplements for cancer interfering with piroxicam. If anything, it is likely that correct use of supplements may actually enhance the chemo treatment.

If you haven't already done so, please visit our pages on Herbs for Cancer and Dog Cancer Diet for more info.

In addition to herbs, antioxidants are also essential to help fight cancer. For prostate cancer, try coenzyme Q10 and/or quercetin.

Good luck and keep us informed of progress!

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