An emotionally devastating video has swept the internet when an woman in Ohio, shot the last moments of the life of her dearly loved pet and was even unaware of it. What began as a simple visit to the groomers would turn into a nightmare that could not be imagined in three hours and leave millions of viewers crying and creating a viral discussion about a silent killer in the dog world.
The Last Grooming Visit: Happy Puppy to Heartbreaking Fall.
Christy Orth, 52, also brought her 12-year-old Goldendoodle, Milo, to his regular grooming session on December 5. It was a normal day at least to Orth. Milo was his typical hyperactive self, who could be considered a 2-year-old puppy, rather than an elderly dog. But the dog she came across three hours later when Orth came back to collect him was in essence a different one
Milo is shown looking subdued in a video that has received more than 2.9 million views on Tik Tok.
- He didn’t jump at the fence.
- He had been hesitant to get into the car.
It seemed as though he had a pout on the way home. At first, Orth believed that Milo was simply tired of the grooming session or maybe pouting which he could do. It would be another hour, when his sluggishness had become more pronounced, before she knew that something was very wrong with her soul dog.
The Diagnosis Hemangiosarcoma – The Silent Killer.
An ultrasound scan performed after rushing Milo to an emergency vet showed a tragic truth. Although Orth did not give up hope that it was Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV), a condition that could be treated, was a recurrence of a stomach flip (GDV) that Milo had experienced twice previously, the reality was far harsher.
It was revealed in the scan that the stomach of Milo had a ruptured tumor that was causing immense internal bleeding. The culprit? Hemangiosarcoma.
What is Hemangiosarcoma?
Experts at PetMD claim that hemangiosarcoma is very invasive and aggressive form of cancer, which develops in the blood vessels. It is often known by the veterinarians as the silent killer due to:
• Fragile Tumors: These are such tumors, which are incredibly fragile and can burst without prior notice.
Lack of Early Symptoms: The majority of dogs do not exhibit any kind of illness until the tumor becomes end stage and bursts.
• Rapid Progression: When there is a rupture, a bleeding starts internally, causing the sudden loss of strength or collapse.
How to Deal with the Loss of a Pet Easy.
Death of a pet is a severe trauma particularly when it occurs in hours. The story by Orth has touched thousands of people who have received more than 13,500 comments by fellow pet owners who have encountered the same harsh reality.
Tips for Grieving Owners:
- Don’t Take Time for Granted: As well as Orth suggested, love them and deal with them as there is no tomorrow, because there may not be.
- Find Support: Find communities who can sympathize with the particular agony of losing a soul dog.
- Get the Guilt Off Your Back: In case of aggressive cancers such as hemangiosarcoma, you cannot do anything with the illness usually by the time the symptoms show up.
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FAQs:
Is it possible to detect hemangiosarcoma during regular blood examination?
Rarely. Since it involves the blood vessels, and in most cases, it develops on internal organs such as the spleen or heart, it would need an ultrasound scan or CT scan in order to be detected.
Which breeds are most at risk?
Although any dog may be affected, there are statistically greater chances of Goldendoodles, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds to get infected with this particular cancer.
What am I supposed to do when my dog all at once becomes weak?
Address it as a healthcare crisis. Emergency veterinary care and x-rays (ultrasound) are important to define whether or not internal bleeding is present.
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