Shawn Hughes wrote:
I have a 12 year old male beagle (Willow) that was diagnosed with
late-stage cancer on Thursday. The Vet said that his chest X-Ray
revealed that the cancer has spread all over his lungs, and likely to
other places. She suspects the cancer originated in his liver since it
was very enlarged. She said he has only months to live. He lost 13 lbs
(44 to 31 lbs) in 2009 and has been sluggish. However, over the past
week he seems to have recovered somewhat, his appetite is better and he
is more chipper. I am getting a second opinion from another Vet
tomorrow. Willow also has Cushing's Disease and I'm hoping that this
increases the chances that the cancer diagnosis is incorrect.

1. Is this a possible mis-diagnosis?

There is always that possibility.


2. What can I do for him? Are there any holistic/alternative solutions
that have been found to help?

Yes there are many solutions out there, both holistic and alopathic.


Whatever ideas you may have, please pass along. I am desparate. I have
had him since a pup and have no children, he is like a child to me.


I totally understand. Please join this group.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/O...rsoup_for_Pets

They are compassionate, caring and have real solutions for you.

Char