10 Year Old chow with stomach cancer - keeping warm outside?
Hi Dr.
My grandmother has a 10 year old chow with stomach cancer. He's been an outdoor dog all his life and likes keeping an eye on the street from his fenced-in yard. This week he was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. He can still eat but not as much because of a blockage in his intestines. Anyways, since he's an outdoor dog I'm worried about him being sick and too cold. Granted we live in Southern California but sometimes it does get quite nippy (like in the low 40s). Should we start having him sleep inside? He has a house but he doesn't like to sleep in it that much. He has a huge coat and does weigh 85 lbs. Although he is sick his diet is keeping his weight on very well. He is on a fattier diet and many nutritional supplements. Should we try keeping him inside now?
My grandmother has a 10 year old chow with stomach cancer. He's been an outdoor dog all his life and likes keeping an eye on the street from his fenced-in yard. This week he was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. He can still eat but not as much because of a blockage in his intestines. Anyways, since he's an outdoor dog I'm worried about him being sick and too cold. Granted we live in Southern California but sometimes it does get quite nippy (like in the low 40s). Should we start having him sleep inside? He has a house but he doesn't like to sleep in it that much. He has a huge coat and does weigh 85 lbs. Although he is sick his diet is keeping his weight on very well. He is on a fattier diet and many nutritional supplements. Should we try keeping him inside now?
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Permalink Reply by Dr. Jennifer Lander on -
It sounds like your grandmother's dog is happy being the outdoor dog he's always been. Changing his lifestyle should only be done to enhance HIS quality of life - if he likes where he is, don't make him change. I'm glad his under medical care and the high fat diet and supplements will boost his battle. Make sure that you and your family are paying close attention to his changing medical needs and his comfort. I guess you all we be spending more time outside to be with him. Best wishes...
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