Here's hoping for good news..... Fingers crossed here .

So, sorry to hear this, how awful, if it is oral cancer, it's the second one in two weeks that I'll of heard of and yet have never heard it before in dogs. So sad

Was thinking about what may tempt her and thought of liver cake mix? Blitz the liver with some eggs and a bit of garlic ( for the stinky factor ) and then instead of adding flour, you add it to mashed/pureed sweet potato?

Crossing everything I have for you all x

Shirley I am sorry to learn about Rio's problem .
I hope she will be ok.

I guess lapping liquid may be less painful than eating because it is being 'thrown' down the throat and not touching the roof of the mouth so much. I would consider giving her chicken Complan from the chemist, it can be added to porridge or yogurt and eggs.

We used to give sick dogs Brands Essence of beef and chicken , it is very nutritious can still be purchased or you can make your own..

http://jewelpie.com/homemade-chicken...ief-tiredness/

When Millie (the puppy I lost a couple of years ago) was too ill to eat I ask the vet if it was ok to give her complan and he said yes fine, get anything you can down her.

I had two Cavalier King Charles spanials that had ulcer like things in their mouth this was an autoimmune thing called Eosinophilic granulomas. They are common in cats who cope well with them but not common in dogs who don't cope so well.
I don't know if yours is the same problem. Unfortunatly they spread in my dogs despite one having its tonsils out. They spread down my dogs throats and caused them to choke and have problems.
Despite trying some treatments my dogs sadly had to be put to sleep as they didn't work. Some dogs have got them under control with the treatment.
It probably isn't this but I just wanted to mention it because as its rare in dogs most vets won't think of it or have ever come across it, but it may be worth mentioning it if you think it could be the same or similar thing..

I wish Rio well.

I am sorry and cannot think of any other suggestions than already mentioned re: food.
I have fingers crossed it can be sorted but agree 100% with your decision if not.

Thanx Bev,
Although it's the ulcers and huge growth giving her grief eating it's the bone being compromised as well that's the biggest cause for concern. Combined it's not looking good.

Thank you, I've got several chickens in the freezer so I'll give it a go tomorrow. Have told OH to pick up some complan on his way home in the morning.

Thanx my mind has gone blank re tempting food ideas.

Not surprised you can't think with the worry of it all.

I think everything Meg said and suggested was excellent advice.

You could blitz the "soup"so it can be licked up