F E L I N E R S

My dog's been diagnosed with cancer in the mouth.
How long does she have? I don't know and I'm not sure.
If she was fine and healthy, she's supposed to have another 4-6 years.
I wish we could afford to get second and third opinions, as whatever the vet told me somehow doesn't seem to fit in with my research done online.

Or is it just Malaysian vets that are ill informed?
I have no clue.
I don't even know what stage is she at for fucks sake.

Some sites suggest the solution of removing part of their jaw where the tumour/growth is, they then have surgical replacement jaws. This is definately not an option I want to even consider about. It would be too selfish of me, even if I could afford it. Put her in pain and discomfort for the rest of her life just so I want her around a little longer? No way jose.

There's also sites that recommends radiotherapy/chemotherapy for dogs. Yes, exactly like how humans would be treated. There's also holistic treatments, doggy cancer diets and what not. I'm so lost I don't know where to start.

The latest thought for me was to change her and put her on a strict doggy cancer diet. I've come across a few sites thus far, but some are only willing to share their sucess story only if you purchase either their e-book or their book. You know what? These people shouldn't even have pets! Motherfuckers! How greedy and selfish can a person be? Sheesh.

With all these being said, all I know is that I need a more proper and more specific diagnose. Anyone can recommend me a brilliant track record vet around KL? Or anywhere for that matter. In Malaysia of course.

They should start having animal insurances as well man. Damn shit. I don't know if I can afford much of whatever treatment possible. Argh.

Anyway to dog owners and future dog owners, let me share this information with you. According to Canine Cancer Resource Centre, Cancer is not only the leading cause of non-accidental death in dogs but nearly half of all dogs over age 10 die from cancer. So if you want your dog to die like a normal old aged dog, start watching his/her diet as well, as it does in one way or another effect. And to think that the vet told me that he's not seen such a case in two years. Funny how different the things he tells me and what I read online are.

I'm obviously sad and pissed.
Now I'm not so sure if ignorance really is bliss.
I wonder if my dog's in bliss not knowing the growth under her tongue that is causing her discomfort is actually cancer. I really do wonder.