Thank you all so much for the kind thoughts and encouragement. Titus woke up me up at 6 this morning coughing for about 15 seconds while laying on his side, probably like what Jerry went through. This still feels very sudden since he only started showing symptoms three days ago.

I will call up the vet on Monday to speak about Metronomics and prednisone. Titus was on Prednisone for almost 6 months in 2007 prior to his neck surgery to fuse two vertebrae together (he as diagnosed with Wobbler's syndrome and severe neck pain) and had two long episodes of stomach disorder (vomitting and diarrhea). He came through it all with flying colors then and I thought that was the first and last major hurdle…until the C-monster came into the picture later in 2008 I hope this time round Prednisone will help ease his coughing without much side effects.

Maggie, I'm sorry to hear about the second cancer, I totally know where you are coming from when you've decided enough is enough when it comes to invasive treatment. My prayers are with you and I look forward to reading your updates on how she's doing. Many hugs and prayers to you all.

To date, I can proudly say that Titus has been a trooper, as all the other Tripawds out there. I am still amazed at how they get by each day with so much love to give, and Tazzie you are so right, they don't read the silly reports, nor do they keep track of time and worry like we do. I need to remind myself everyday that there's so much more to be thankful for no matter what happens. 

Shanna and Trouble, congratulations on the 17-month mark too! I hope that you will have more "17-month marks" to come.

Titus will be joining his friends at the doggy pool later today, it's about time I tell him to take it easy cos silly boy always gets over-hyped when he's there, he overheard the word "swim" and is now waiting anxiously by the door though it's still hours away!

By the way, has anyone participated in the Canine Genome project by Broad Insitute (http://www.broa…..ammals/dog)? Titus would be a great example but being in Singapore it makes it a lot more difficult! I feel strongly about being involved in this when possible, to help find better ways of understanding the nature of nasty diseases like cancer so someday the odds will be beaten.

Lots of love,

Carol & Titus