How long did your dog live after amputation due to bone cancer?

We are debating on amputating my 5 year old labs leg due to bone cancer. I was reading that the life expectancy is only 3-4 months and 1 year with chemo. I want to know if this is the case in dogs who's cancer has spread and how many people have had this experience. I am at a loss for what to do, I don't want to make him have surgery only for him to die in 3 months.

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Ask your vet for the proper answer, because he/she can give you the exact estimate, because he/she can examine your dog, and give you the best life expectancy after amputation.It really depends on how serious the bone cancer is.I knew a dog with the same issue, and his owners were terrified for their dogs life, so they decided not to give the dog amputation.After a couple of months the dog fought off the cancer, and was cured. the dog is now 14 years old & is healthy as ever.BUT, i honestly think that dog was VERY lucky.it's very chancy, so i suggest not to take risks.I really don't think that the life expectancy after amputation due to bone cancer is really 3-4 months, i think it could be more then a year.But, i am not a vet, and i could be wrong.Hope with all my heart your lab gets better. <3Good Luck

Hi. I have a three legged dog (not due to cancer), and i wanted to direct you to a helpful website. Www.tripawds.com the folks who run it are very nice and there are lots of cancer resources including a forum and chat. Tell them ThreeLeggedMax sent you!