It is always heartbreaking when our animals are so ill, and we all want them by our sides forever. I've lost dogs in very advanced age, and I've lost a couple in the prime of their lives and it is never easy. Realize - as I'm sure you do - that every day you have together is a gift. All Bentley wants to know is that he is still loved and cherished and you are certainly showing that you love him dearly.
On a practical side, some weak, unsalted chicken broth might stand a better chance of staying in his system, with perhaps some small pieces of unseasoned, cooked white meat chicken. Ginger is very good for nausea as well. If you can get him to nibble at some bits of candied (not pickled) ginger it might help.
My Bear had a huge tumor in his hind leg that the surgeon was unable to remove entirely. I was in a panic! I remembered reading an article about an herbal blend called "Essiac Tea;" a concoction of herbs used for generations by the Obijwa tribe to cure cancers and tumors. After checking to make sure none of the ingredients were toxic to dogs, I started brewing the decoction and pouring it down Bear. It worked and the remnants of the tumor disappeared completely. I don't represent that this will always work, but after more research and reading, I found other people's stories of how it had worked, sometimes with moderate results, sometimes dramatic; even in the cases where it did not achieve any dramatic results it seemed to ease the side effects of chemo therapy and radiation. It also lets you feel that you are doing something pro-active rather than being caught up in a situation where you are helpless to do anything for someone you love.
We will be with you and will hold your Bentley tenderly in our thoughts.
