My black female Dobie named Athena is only 17 months old and I just learned today that she has Lymphoma carcinoma. Initial bloodworm showed that he was anemic but nothing major so we thought. With the high incidence of cancer with Dobies, I don’t know if I can do it again…..Fred was 8yrs old. If your Doberman cringes or complains whenever he walks, that could be a sign of bone cancer. Part of me feels so guilty for not taking her to the vet sooner; I wasn’t aware that Dobermans had a high incident rate of cancer. He once ate $250 left on side table, had to wait till he used bathroom to get it and turn into the bank. I rushed him to University of Missouri and did everything i could but i had to let him go 4 months later. His CBC levels were always good so treatments were never halted. Lydia, I am so very sorry for the loss of your boy Eli. Our dobie started acting strange at about 11 months. Grew to be about 90 lbs. We got her when she was 3 years old right when we got a house and got married so she was part of our beginnings as a married couple, Amy and I. He was such a huge personality. As I said it was so long story but she had been dropped off for a weekend stay and they did a check up while we were gone. I had to go out in the car to pick them both up and bring them home. I’m thankful for her honesty. This literally happened every night, it was our ritual. He was only 4 years old when I noticed two lumps under his throat. She has been vetted and they aren’t really sure what it is. We noticed a lump in Jade’s neck last sunday, 3 months after her tongue was removed, the mast cell cancer has now affected her left lymph node. He was happy even as he took his last breath. All I can do is continue to give him a great life and make him as happy as possible until it is his time. The US Army and many other government organizations around the world used the Doberman Pinscher as a working breed during the early-to-mid 20th century. I immediately took him to the vet and they suspected a slightly torn ACL. We just lost our Bukowski to cancer this past Friday. He would whine in bed if I was in other room staying up until I would come to bed. And everyone who meets him falls in love with him. Find comfort in your happy memories and the time left with your dobie. Santé. It stands on its pads and is not usually heavy-footed. She has also had a cough now and again and sometimes sounded like she was gagging. Take care Tanya. During some of them she lost both urine and bowel control but not so in most cases. We took him to the vet and the vet wanted to keep him under observation and have a tissue sample sent to the university for verification. I’m relieved and happy to hear that Jasper is getting back to being himself. Tanya. Dogs literally drop dead. Please, please keep me updated on Jasper, prayers and hugs from a fellow dobie mom. He continued vomiting and we found blood in both his vomit and stool. Three times is a lot maybe he cannot go(blockage) or he has diarrhea. My heart is broken. Lastly, remember one of my favorite quotes. The vet then shocked me to my core when she said it could be cancer. I love her and I will miss my dog, I m still so sad, but hopefully that sadness will soon be filled with joy knowing that my Chumper lived a happy life. On the afternoon of Monday, January 21, 2019, I took Eli to our vet and she took fluid biopsies from the lymph nodes under his jaw and one under his arm for the lab — but agreed it did look like Eli had lymphoma. A fatal result is the enlargement of the heart. The clinic we attended is in Malvern PA and the skill far exceeds our (good) vet clinic. Not having the financial stability to try chemo, I decided to treat him with prednisone. The seizures kept leaving her in a worse and worse state with the drugs having little effect and it all came to a head last weekend when she had two of them in quick succession on the Friday night, and then again one during her walk on the Saturday night in all the rain while out my wife. I read your letter with fear. Reading the posts here is just a reminder of what a great breed Dobermans are. xoxo. I took him for what I thought was a basic eye infection and the Vet noticed that he had what appeared to be blood gathering in the bottom of his eye. He doesn’t seem to be in pain thankfully. He lived up to his name Gunnar meaning brave warrior in German. While waiting to get in to see the cancer doc, I did a ton of research. Dobbies can acquire cancer usually one that affects the bone, although some male pinschers are susceptible to prostate cancer. She had a perfect vet check then 3 days after her mouth was full of blood! Based on the vet’s suggestion we agreed to put him to sleep. I lost my dog moriah to cancer in her cheek,I was not. Le mâle est plus grand que la femelle : 68 à 72 cm au garrot contre 63 à 66 cm (40 à 45 kilos contre, 32 à 35 kilos). It’s awful watching him not eat and just all around look sad. In some cases, dogs inflicted with this condition lose appetite and become sluggish due to depression. We had 4 removed with no complications. Finally, we made the heartbreaking decision to let her go. I had been getting overly hopeful with how well Luke was doing with his treatments and I feel this reminded me that even when things are seemly going well, I probably will not know when Luke’s last day will be. He breathing had been funny off and on for a couple of days. This is … I called our regular vet and she said it would take about a month for Raven to fully recover from the surgery, then she wouldn’t feel too well during the 4 to 5 rounds of chemo, then she may have a good month or two before the cancer rears its ugly head again. I am so heartbroken. He refused to eat or move. This time a puppy. Luke has responded very well to Prednisone and takes a daily dose. My 10 year old rescued white Dobe was diagnosed this past Friday with Lymphoma. If your doggie is still young, you’ve got to be vigilant. And not even a good beer, more like a pitcher of Pabst (no offense to anyone who likes Pabst). (2) Palliative radiation, to reduce the pain. He’s such a sweet guy and you’d never know if he was in pain but we know him and something is deffinatley wrong. I finally got him to living room with promise of a treat, which he wouldn’t eat. It all started last year, she had always had a small lump on the edge of her tongue which did nothing. But all this took a fortnight giving the cancer time to progress on it’s evil path. Horrible day, but after 3rd and 4th opinions, we opted to amputate and were told she’d have 6-9 months before the metastasis in her lungs would mean the end. I usually don’t call him a dog-I call him a kid, because he was truly amazing and so smart. Sometimes table food can make them sick if it is too fatty, but even this would need a veterinarian to get under control with some antibiotics. I got married and my husband adores his Zeus. Similarly, in dealing with Doberman pinscher diseases, we simply need to be more proactive and ensure that we monitor our pets closely. Le Doberman est un chien de taille moyenne, avec un corps carré, fort et musclé. Dodger’s mom. This cancer is non-responsive to chemo. It is truly heartbreaking. To save her from a painful trip to the vet, which more than likely would have been her last, we decided to have a vet come to our house to help her over the Rainbow Bridge in our home. a pound of cure.” Suspect hypothyroidism if you observe signs of weakness and repeated infections in your pet. They usually do this while in standing position. I have also spoken to the Doberman group we adopted him through and was told that they had heard nothing about cancer being an issue in the breed. My wife and I had to make the tough decision March 24 2012 to put Our beloved Gunnar down due to osteosarcoma. The only thing that changed in his life or rather routine, I brought him to get his nails grinded yesterday morning. Some dobbies can suffer cervical vertebral instability due to the weakening of the intervertebral disks in the neck. of anti-inflammatory medicines to address the swelling that is affecting the spinal canal. He still eats well, chases squirrels daily, and is very playful. He stopped taking his medicine and eating. please keep us informed!! Took him to the vets Xmas Eve when his coughing turned to gagging and he stopped eating and found out his lungs were full of cancer! We did not like our home without the presence of a dog and we searched for different breeds but the Doberman always seemed like the best breed for us. Tout comme chez les êtres humains, les tumeurs cancéreuses des chiens sont des masses de tissus qui se développent quand les cellules se divisent plus rapidement que ce qu'elles devraient ou ne meurent pas quand elles sont censées le faire. They removed so much of his side flank. Has anyone else been through this that could give me some guidance? I just had my Doberman put down last week. I really think with dogs every case is slightly different. We had no idea it was there until it was too late. They all stay around her and Timmy lays next to her. Six years ago, I lost my wonderful Samson to bone cancer which started in his ankle. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. The thought of her waking up without a leg is absolutely killing me…but is it the “right” thing to do? I did not see her last, since I wasnt there, but that is what I want. Yes, he’s a dopey dobe! And then, he was gone. RIP Sweet Layla. I’m so disappointed in our vet and yet at the same time I know they gave her the best care through the 2 1/2 years we had her. Not sure why, except “Zen” was the greatest companion we have ever had. I hope this good news continues for us both, Jamie, it’s almost two years now since your post above on January 26, 2017. We had an ultrasound performed yesterday, which revealed the massive tumor, that was also pushing on his stomach. Histoire du Dobermann L’histoire du Dobermann commence à Apolda, petite ville d’Allemagne située dans la province de Thuringe. In some cases, dogs inflicted with this condition lose appetite and become sluggish due to depression. Daisy is only nine years old, too soon to leave us we love her so very much she is the third Doberman we have lost to this dreaded disease. It took a few weeks to accept this as reality and it is still difficult knowing he does not have much time left with us. His vet is saying we may have him another 6 months without further treatment and maybe a year with some form of chemo. What are the rates of cancer by breed?In fact, there aren't many facts about relative rates of cancer by breed so I went to the source for the data. I think you and your vet are the best to judge where to go from here, even though others may give you their opinion. I will keep you all in my prayers and will continue to update his condition. He’s happy and back to his old self, it’s been 6 weeks since his surgery and he gets around great, even going up and down stairs! Finally at nearly 10, she was one week due for her 6 month check up and we noticed she had slowed down significantly. He was 6 years young. My second dobie-boy, Bubba, another red dobie. 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The Dobermann, (/ ˈ d oʊ b ər m ə n /; German pronunciation: [ˈdoːbɐman]) or Doberman Pinscher in the United States and Canada, is a medium-large breed of domestic dog that was originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany. Since I’ve gotten him at 8 weeks old he has been by my side almost 24 hours a day and I spent one full day away in the three and a half years he’s been in my life. (the grandmother had cancer ) . Maybe as a guide, when the bad days outnumber the good days it might be time to let our pets go. He mentioned surgery and I said Yes, didn’t even give him a chance to finish. We are all so excited, especially our 4 year old!! For dobermans the bone cancer is likely to attack the upper bone or a lower joint (don’t know the terms). ALL HAS COME ON IN THE LAST WEEK. By August his hip suddenly changed and he was using his leg less and less. Sa robe est toujours de couleur noire ou marron. Jasper is doing better since the adenocarcinoma has been removed, so for now we are just letting him be happy and enjoy eating and playing again. Les ostéosarcomes sont les tumeurs osseuses les plus fréquentes chez le chien, puisqu’ils représentent environ 85% des cas de tumeurs osseuses. Zeus has a lump so we will be taking him to the vet. Of course with my luck, I lost my Hercules right around 8 weeks into diagnosis. The staff at the animal hospital where we take our new pup Jade say that they have been seeing more and more doberman pups coming in for ear croppings so the breed is making a comeback at least in the metro-Detroit area!! I’m soo sorry Pagi Please feel some comfort knowing that your dobe was lucky to have such a wonderful owner and life with you. I just don’t know how far her brain had been affected by the seizures, or whether it was just the combination of all the other effects, but her distress was clearly evident and the vet said that putting her to sleep was without doubt and absolutely the right thing to do – simply for the dog’s sake. Such an amazing breed. However, you must do what you feel is best for you and Jade. I would be bringing my sweet boy back home. Von Willebrand Disease which causes excessive bleeding is a common disease in Doberman. He had just been diagnosed with lyme 2 months earlier and was not responding to treatment as thought. He would whine at end of bed every night till I lifted leg with covers so he could crawl under them, then he would spin pulling all of them off me. Dobbies can acquire cancer usually one that affects the bone, although some male pinschers are susceptible to prostate cancer. Everyone knows how much I love my dear, funny boy, and one day, my grandson, Levi, said, “Nana Lydia is going to cry for two weeks when Eli dies.” Well, I’m crying already just reading your post and fearing the worst. Tom: She is so young, hopefully she can be treated and you’ll get a few quality years with her. people who aren’t Doberman ppl don’t get how we feel about this breed. He went from 93 pounds to 65 pounds in just 2-3 months. But I don’t know how hard the treatment was on her or if it was a good decision to do it for as long as we did (about a year). He was a 6 yr old Blk/Tan Doberman named Vice.He was 110% himself all day friFriday and sat morning. Signs of pain especially when you pat or stroke the neck area of your pinscher are indications of this condition. But our Dodger got very unhappy with the post surgical care, mostly the drainage shunt that had to be place to drain. He did throw up in my living room well before that which is a first. My heart breaks for you and your family. And chemo odds weren’t good enough to put him through that. Sweet Isis, you will live in my heart forever….you were my “heart” dog and the bond of love we shared will always live in our hearts. The oncologist we worked with laid out several different treatment plans. We put a deposit on another black. La operamos, pero su cuerpito no soporto y al otro día fallecio de un paro cardiaco. She was weak on her legs, bumped into things, paced a lot (especially round in circles) and seemed unduly alarmed by sudden noises which would normally be completely familiar to her. Another part of me thinks that it turned out for the best, because at her age, I would not have put her through chemotherapy. He had gone to the vet several times and to a veterinary university no one had any explaination and didnt suspect cancer at such a young age until an ultrasound was performed and found his entire gi tract was affected. Praying for you. My husband and I had to lift him into the back of my Toyota RAV4 because he was unable to jump into the back seat as he had always done. As the ending message in the movie, A Dog’s Purpose, emphasized, dogs just want to be joyful and they want us to “be here now,” just as they are always fully present and ready to connect with us. Although it was unavoidable in the end, all of us feel about as bad and heartbroken as it’s possible to feel about what we’ve just had to do, since we’ve just lost our lovely ‘Dobie’ and one of our much-loved family members. One of the hardest decisions we have made as a family. This was seven weeks ago. And of course were dumbstruck. When i got to the vet she had him laying in the office. I spent my life savings tring to save him he was 2 years old. My prayers are with you and Jade. I notice she started losing weight and I tried to beef her up again… By November I was getting worried she was going to get sick again. They were closed on Wednesday but staff were there working. Cambie por su puesto de medico, pero nadie me devuelve a mi gordita. We love him to the moon and back, but I knew when I got him that these guys don’t have long life spans. We never knew he even had cancer. Do a lump and bump body check regularly. I put down another Dobe this summer for leg issues and decided when the bad days outnumbered the good days it was time to let her go. Good luck waiting for that to bear any fruit. Now in my forties I still live with a sense of guilt. I hope no one has to go through that, for she was our first Doberman and the most precious dog! My black/tan girly Tessa Is 12 has a growth that is hard the size of a large cantaloupe, in her chest and is lurking on the right side of her body. He has done well so far, eating and playing, you wouldn’t know he was sick. What finally happened to Luke following chemotherapy? I hope everyone has a wonderful day and thank you for your support. Solide : Facilité à prendre du poids : Le Dobermann est un chien globalement robuste et résistant, sauf au froid et à l'humidité. Doberman pinschers, although considered some of the toughest of all breeds of dogs, are not exempt from health problems. Bonjour, J'ai eu 7 Dobermans le dernier je l'ai perdu il y a 3ans. He kept getting more tumours of various types: lypomas, cysts, and eventually a mast cell tumour on his flank when he was 7. He never failed me, ever! It is important to seek attention from your vet once this problem is detected. The chemo treatments were difficult for her physically, and for me mentally. We also had no idea that they were in the top 5 for cancer. Just love them and do your best by them; they appreciate us. Everything I read about this cancer said the pain was excrutiating. I am sorry for such a long post, but I wanted to tell the whole story. My profile name is Karen Burr Pena. Now I am trying to get a dosage that will pain and allow her to stay with her 3 cats and little brother Timmy the Newfoundland. Qu’est ce qu’un ostéosarcome chez le chien ? Her vision was affected by these seizures, although to what extent I wasn’t quite sure. But he chimed right in with our Italian Greyhounds and cats who love to groom him. She didn’t bother with her vaccinations, she just sent us home with 3 medications for pain and inflammation, and told me to give her the maximum dosages. We miss our big boy so much, give yours a big hug for me. Diagnosed in November of 2010, we opted not to amputate or do chemotherapy. May you come to peace with whatever decision must be made. I eventually made the awful decision to let her rest, but thinking back I probably should have done it sooner. The key to longevity in our furry friends is usually dependent on prevention and early treatment. I visit him several days a week. I’m so sorry to hear this. Jaki: Thank you for sharing. And cuddle and spoil him like you’ve never spoiled him before ! Eli always loved to go to the vet and loved everyone there, so he was fine with this new person who’d just come in the door. To this day, I wonder if I was hasty in allowing the vet to send him to doggie heaven. The vet said with him being so young and the cancer being so aggressive radiation treatment probably wouldn’t do any good and surgery is not an option because the tumor has already perforated the soft palate in his mouth. Elle peut toucher les Dobermans de tous âges. In hopes of giving Luke the best possible outcome, we decided to go with the most aggressive option, which took place over a five month period. He told me that he could see spots on other parts of him and that he had less than a 25% chance of making it out of surgery, and then at most 3 myths to Live if I put him on chemo. He was responding well to it until about Thanksgiving. It turned out to be Osteosarcoma of his nasal passage (bone cancer) only occuring in 1 percent of all dogs, it’s usually is in their limbs. Maybe it will help you also. First-year expenses are around $4,225 and will be about $1,750/year (or $146/month) after that. We decided on the most aggressive treatment plan for Luke which includes 5 cycles of Vincristine, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin and a daily dose of Prednisone. The National Canine Cancer Foundation doesn’t share good news either. He drools, belches, groans, and farts on a regular basis. Because the heart is unable to function well, the affected dog usually succumbs to death. No big deal, maybe she ate some grass. I hope there is some positive words from his oncologist and the you have more time with Jasper than first thought. We rescued a beautiful 5 year old Doberman “Zen”. It was broken. He was diagnosed February 3rd, 2014. So the day before he turned nine we had to make the awful decision to say goodbye. 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