Kidney Cancer in Dogs

My dog had a very quick experience with kidney cancer. The vet said there was nothing they could so but why is this site showing that there are treatments? I just wanted him to be okay, and we had to put him down...

Our dog stopped eating 2 weeks ago i thought it was a blockage, believed she started eating a little, may have been wrong, upon xray we found out 2 glands above her heart was greatly enlarged , lymph nodes at jaw line enlarged as was behind her back leg. Blood work showed numbers about her kidneys was 12 i think normal was 2(?) , Dr gave her an IV of LR - We were guided that he prognosis was bad and she was very ill - we decided to put her to sleep. Did we rush in to this a little too fast ? without out enough research

Hi:
MY 11 year old shepard/rotti/blue heeler mix has been diagnosed with tumours in both kidneys and a large splenal hemangioma. We are treating her palliatively and providing her lots of love! While she doesn't seem to be in pain, her urine is increasingly dark red, and she seems to be sleeping more and becoming more lethargic. Any advice on signs we should look for of her being in significant discomfort suggesting we should be moving to euthanasia? Thanks

Hello my neighbours fit and healthy spaniel two year old has cancer in both kidneys have you any advice please best course of action he has fluid around kidneys has been sick, but seems happy enough still eating etc

My 9-ish-year old Golden Retriever (He was a rescue so age isn't certain) was diagnosed with a huge tumor on his kidney in February, and despite concerns that he wouldn't make it through the surgery or it would affect his right kidney, he made it through and slowly seemed to be better - not totally himself, but better. We take him to the vet regularly for blood tests. He is on Palladia, one pill twice a week, two pills once a week. He also recently had an ultrasound and the saw a couple of spots but couldn't tell what they were exactly - more cancer? scarring? Inconclusive. However, in the last month, he's become increasingly lethargic. Eating is also a chore, we have to switch it up a lot as he becomes disinterested in kibble...then soft food. So we try chicken and pasta, etc. Lately, he mostly lays around. It takes some effort to get him up. But the eventually does and goes outside to urinate, etc. Walks, which he once loved, are hard now. He's incredibly slow. His blood tests are still good, via the vet. Also, he's sometimes lame on his right paw. It's not painful, and we've tried Lyme meds (he was once diagnosed with that...) but while it helps for a while, the lameness comes back. I read Palladia might cause that? I love this boy so much. Other than lethargy and very picky eating, he seems happy enough. I'm not sure what to do.
He's on Palladia, Prilosec and Bendaryl for stomach issues and sometimes/rarely Tramadol for pain. Sometimes when he gets diarrhea, we use something else. Name escapes me.

Our golden retriever is 13. She has good appetite and is as active as usual. About a month ago, we noticed her urine was dark brown. We brought her in for an ultrasound and found that left kidney was very enlarged. Further CT scan confirms that there is a large mass in her left kidney but biopsy was unable to determine the type of cancer because the kidney has mineralized. Vet advised to have the left kidney removed as it is causing her to lose blood when she is already currently borderline anemic. Also, with the left kidney removed, the vet will have a better understanding of the type of cancer and if it is necessary any chemotherapy be administered to prevent the metastasis to other organs. There is also a possibility that the left kidney will rupture and cause internal bleeding if left unattended.

While we have decided to go ahead with nephrectomy on the left kidney, we are concern over the risk of causing harm to the right kidney and expose her to potential infection post surgery. The right kidney seems to show a rather good contrast base on CT scan but her Urine Specific Gravity results are around 1.006.

We are told that she is a good candidate for the surgery as she is still active, healthy and eating well despite being 13. Are we still making making the right choice to remove the left kidney? What potential risks will there be from the surgery? What shall be done post surgery to ensure the health of her other kidney? What kind of potential infection will she be prone to after surgery?

Our black lab, Dixie was diagnosed with a "giant" mass attached to her kidney. The vet and specialist would like to remove it. They don't recommend a needle biopsy for fear it will start to bleed. They would like to take it out as one whole. It is growing up into her chest cavity, pushing at other organs. She is bright and loving, still loves to go for walks, eats, drinks, chases birds. I'm torn on what to do. I don't want her to suffer and she doesn't seem to be at the moment. I also don't want to put her through a big surgery if it will not add to her quality of life. Do I leave it and let her live out her days until she starts to show signs of discomfort/issues? Or do the surgery and nurse her back to health-however long that may take?

Kidney tumor one kidney, all other organs good has not metasised anywhere, good option to have the one kidney removed? Blood in Urine and ultrasound done showed tumor on one kidney.

My 13 year old Labradoodle has a renial mass in her left kidney. A biopsy was taken today. She is still active, although tired. The oncologist said the tumor was relatively small. While I await results of the biopsy, I want to understand if a nephrectomy will extend her life.
X-rays of her heart and lungs and the abdonmial ultrasound indicate that there are no other tumors.
Where can I get statistics on the quality and time of life after nephrectomy?
I don’t want to needlessly put my 13 year old thru an ordeal that may not add time and quality of life.

Just found out our 8 year old chocolate lab has liver and kidney cancer. Stopped eating, vomiting diarrhea and weight loss. Have tried all different types of medications only steroids seemed to help. Don’t know the full extent yet. But any chance she can make a full recovery?

My 13 year old American Cocker Spaniel has been diagnosed with liver and kidney cancer. She is being treated using a homeopathic remedy made up from piptoporus betulinus mushroom. Over the last 6 months her symptoms have lessened. I was told that the liver is very robust and could recover to normal, but the kidney is a different story. How can I tell if there is significant improvement in the kidney? Note: Her stools are now mostly normal, occasionally soft, thirst and urination has reduced by about 60% from when we started treatment. What else should we look for?

Hi, we have a Kerry Blue Terrier. He will be 11 in January and after lots of tests we have found he has a tumor on his kidney. His other kidney looks fine and we are considering surgery. He is to have an x-ray first to check it hasn't spread to his chest. He is on steroids at the moment which has really helped to increase his appetite but he has lost quite a bit of weight. We are worried about putting him through the surgery but don't want to give up on him. Can you offer any advice please?

my lab mix has been significantly losing weight in a short amount of time and urinating everywhere, she's shedding very bad as well in clumps, and not wanting anyone to bother her. should I put her down?

My 8 yr old bishon shitzu mix was diagnose with kidney cancer. The vet said the mass covers the entire bottom of her kidney. Not sure if both kidneys.. I think she also said it’s in her bladder as well.... should we put her to sleep, or consider surgery.