My dog has lymphoma, and he's on chemo. how long will he live?

he has no bumps on his chest / neck so he won't have trouble breahting. pleaseeee! he can understand any thing a human says. when my mom nods her head, he'll come over to the table and eat something my mom has. he's my mom's best friends, and he's smart. please help!

My dog has lymphoma, and he's on chemo. how long will he live?
My dog died of lymphoma.





I am sorry to hear that.





My dog had intestinal lymphoma which is internal.





He didn't live very long.
Reply:That depends on the stage it was caught at.A vet oncologist would be the best for your dog.good luck
Reply:When we use Chemo in Lymphoma cases at our hospital, it usually gives the dog another 6months-1 year. I am so sorry your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer sucks. I am so very sorry....
Reply:I would definately suggest that you or your mom ask the veterinarian that is giving the chemo, every pet is different and will respond to the treatment differently. I think only after looking at the results of bloodwork %26amp; other tests that you can get an accurate prognosis.


I do know that sometimes they can live over a year at least if they are having chemotherapy.
Reply:On average, a dog with lymphoma that is being treated with chemotherapy lives about 12 months. This is an average. Most dogs live 12 months and some live longer, but some dogs live less than 12 months. It is important to play with your friend and give him lots of special attention. I'm very sorry this has happened to your friend.
Reply:A lot will depend on how early it was caught, how far and where it might have spread and how aggressive a form of cancer it happens to be.





A vet oncologist can tell you that but it is hard to predict. I do know that some dogs respond well at first to Chemo and then fail rapidly - some respond slowly and some not at all.





I feel sorry for you and your mom and your wonderful friend. This is hard for all of you and I hope that everything works out. If not - I know that you will find piece in the love that your dog knew you all had for him.
Reply:Probably not all that long, so stop wasting time; instead of drowning in the sorrow, %26amp; give him all the loving care you can. Give him lots of hugs %26amp; kisses on his cheek, %26amp; just sit by him %26amp; hold on to every precious moment you have left with him. If he sleeps on the floor, make a pallet %26amp; sleep there by him; I'[ve lost several dogs, %26amp; they all want to be close to you before they have to leave. They like your hands on them, too, so massage his muscles a lot; anything that will let the guy know you're there for him. It'll make the both of you much calmer, %26amp; leave you with really good thoughts.