Osteosarcoma develops deep within the bone and becomes progressively more painful as it grows outward and the bone is destroyed from the inside out. Lameness may occur suddenly or start intermittently and progress over several weeks. Obvious swelling becomes evident as the tumor grows and normal bone is replaced by tumorous bone. Highly aggressive and metastatic in nature, over 90% of all clinically significant osteosarcomas have already micrometastasized by the time of diagnosis. Most metastasis happens via menatogenous spread to the lungs and other bones, but lymph node metastases have been reported.
Unfortunately Bullmastiffs typically live for 8-10 years and considering Guinness already has joint issues amputating her right leg all the way up to her hip is not practical for her. So our course of action is to keep her on anti inflammatory meds and pain meds and keep her as comfortable as we can. I’m so sad that we could only have weeks to months left with her. She has been an amazing dog and is so wonderful with our kids. With all the pain and discomfort she is in she still has the patience to let Caleb love all over her. It tears me up that Emily will have to lose another furry best friend and Caleb will never get to play or love on Guinness like Emily has.
We love you Guinny and I hope your remainder time with us is pleasant and pain free.
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