I am new to these forums; in search of other dog lovers and those that could offer me comfort.

I couldn't help but notice your thread and I feel the need to respond to it. I don't mean to scare you but I want to share my experience.

My dog Ziggy was displaying similar signs as yours. Not eating, throwing up, losing weight. I took him to the vet and x-rays were done; then endoscope; then ultrasound;finally explorartory surgery. It was discovered that Ziggy has cancer, and a bad form of it. A tumor was formed in his stomach. The doctor called me while Ziggy was on the operating table with three choices: 1) euthanize while under anesthesia, 2) bring him out of the anesthesia to say goodbye, then euthanize, 3) or remove the part of his stomach that contained the tumor, reforming it, and have him go through the pain of recovery. He stated that average life span for this kind of cancer is 6 months. Needless to say, I was an emotional wreck, but not prepared to lose my beloved Ziggy; so I said go ahead with the operation. My thoughts on this are as long as Ziggy is alive, there is hope; when he is dead all hope is lost.

So again, I don't want to scare you, however, I would like to recommend that you take your dog to a specialist. One that cares, and that will work with you to find out a firm diagnosis and treatment plan. Do this as soon as possible.

Dogs lives are so bright and precious. They bring such love and joy into our lives and hearts and deserve the best care we can give them. Ziggy is coming home tomorrow, and I plan on giving him the best love and care that I can, for as long as I am able to. I'm going to reduce my hours at work in order to spend more time with him. I will enjoy my time with him and try not to let my sorrow show too much. He doesn't understand; he only knows that he wants to make his momma and dada happy.