08/09/2026
We cannot keep Saki’s energy up. We are trying small, frequent meals, nutrient boosts, and plenty of water. His tail still wags, but he is just wasting away. 💔 These were the last couple of pictures taken before things started to go downhill.
We got the diagnosis that we did not want to hear. 💔 Saki has a large tumor growing in his neck. Along with the mass that was seen on his X-rays, the different treatment options that were suggested could possibly extend his life 3 to 6 months. We are choosing the least invasive option. As sad as this all is, he is loved and he is safe. That is more than he had a couple of months ago.
Saki has a grade 6 heart murmur, but not an enlarged heart. He had severe dental disease. Other than his white blood count, his bloodwork was great. The dental surgery should greatly improve his health. His lungs are clear. His X-rays showed quite a bit of damage to his spine over the years. There are some concerning masses that showed up through his chest and near his lungs. If he were a younger dog, we might address that a little more head on. At this moment, we are keeping him as comfortable as possible. He seems happy. We will take it one day at a time and address the issues that could potentially give him the best quality of life. We have a plan with our vet.
We were made aware of an emergency case a couple of months ago where an elderly pup was tied outside to a dog house and discarded without food or water in the blazing Tennessee heat. The only reason he survived was because a neighbor stepped up and saved him with the help of Animal Control.
15 yr old Rat Terrier