Meet John Mcleish, a devoted dog lover who shares his journey with Lilli, his 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. His heartfelt story begins with navigating her cancer treatment during the global pandemic—which presented unique challenges—from limited veterinary access to tough decisions about chemotherapy and surgery. 

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Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:30 First Signs of Trouble: Lilli’s Diagnosis 

02:00 Navigating a Pandemic and Delayed Care 

05:15 The Surgery and Initial Results 

07:30 The Recurrence: Making Tough Choices 

10:45 Choosing Quality of Life Over Aggressive Treatment 

16:00 The Role of Intuition and Advocacy in Dog Cancer 

21:15 How Puppies Can Bring Joy During Hard Times 

26:30 Imprinting and Legacy: Stories of Connection 

28:00 John’s Best Advice for Dog Owners Facing Cancer 

34:00 A Heartfelt Thanks and Final Words of Hope 

Get to know John Mcleish:

https://www.dogcancer.com/people/john-mcleish/ 

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