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End of Chemo.
Millie has now completed her 6 chemo sessions and we have had the most worrying days since her amputation last December. Although she is now OK, last Sunday, 4 days after treatment, her rear leg was giving way, she was crying and panting and giving us those "had enough" eyes. She had carboplatin last week. My vet has done all the necessary tests and everything is OK and with some meds she is almost back to her normal self.
Despite this setback, overall, the chemo treatment has gone really well and it was the right decision to go ahead with it. Millie is on the next part of her 2011 UK tour in 2 weeks time and we look forward to sharing her vacation pics with you.
Glenn, Millie and Sid.
Happy to hear Millie made it over that bump in the road! We look forward to following your travels. Please start a new topic or consider creating a blog when you head out. Can't wait to see pictures.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Some sad news - Millie has had a chest xray today and the cancer has clearly spread; she has at least 3 visible clusters around her chest cavity. To make matters worse, her walking on her rear leg is continuing to be difficult. We have brought her home with some pain killers. Her next appointment is this Friday and unless her mobility improves we will have a difficult decision to make. Until then, I will be getting out the ruffwear harness to give her back legs some support.
Will keep you updated.
Sorry to hear about the x-rays, but lung mets are by no means a death sentence. Many dogs live happily after metastasis, Jerry was comfortable for at least another 7 months after we discovered his mets. We hope Millie's mobility improves, do you have access to a rehab vet and/or hydrotherapy?
If you happen to have a picture of Millie running on three legs, please post or send it our way. We're looking for three legged greyhound image. Thanks and best wishes. Please give Millie a good belly rub for us!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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That is sad news about Millie, but as admin said - many dogs live happily after metastasis. Please keep us all posted. Sending you lots of pawsitive thoughts & prayers, along with many golden hugs!
Cathy
Healing thoughts for Millie! Hope she gets hopping!
Hang in there for you....sorry things are rough right now!
So sorry to hear the news. May there many, many happy days ahead!
PS: Doc's are wrong all the time - they gave our Boo 3-6 months... next week we celebrate 18 months post-amp!
Boo became a Tripawd Warrior Princess on Sept 8, 2009. She crossed over the Rainbow Bridge 2.7 years later on April 29, 2012. Run free Angel Boo!
we're sending our best ET juju to millie and you. keep enjoying every wonderful moment with that girl - pray there are a zillion more to come!!
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Having fought the mobility demon, I know how helpless you are feeling. It is important to stay as positive as you can, and fight with all your might until the time you know the battle is over, and believe me, you will know.
I am sending you all the good thoughts I can find. There are no timestamps on their butts - statistics cannot really tell you what to expect, only what the averages are. Never stop believing.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
I'm so sorry about Millie. Facing another problem is never easy.
We'll be sending you all the pawsitive thoughts imaginable from our end.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
We're rootin' for ya Millie, feel better soon OK? You've got some pawtying to do with us!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Millie - Journey's End.
Millie’s battle with osteosarcoma has ended today. The last few days she has become weaker and weaker and her mobility has all but gone. She has also given up on food and to watch her was unbearably sad and heartbreaking. We could have carried on until nature took its’ course but it was Millie who had to come first and to have kept her alive with an ever diminishing quality of life was totally unfair to a dog who was active and fun loving.
It is nearly 8 months since her first clinical signs and 5 months since her operation. It is a privilege to have been her nurse, her chef, her carer and her carrier. These last few months have been so special and I can be thankful that at least we have had this extra time together of which i have treasured every moment. From her first post op poop, to running in the snow on 3 legs, running away from me on the beach, chasing pigeons and throwing rubber chickens round the garden.
Can I thank the world of Tripawds for all your support during the last 5 months. You are all truly amazing for the work you do. I will try, in time, transfer my journal to blog format.
In the meantime, I have Sid to look after as we have to adjust to life without Millie.
Glenn and Sid
I'm so sorry to hear about Millie. I hope you find comfort in the memories of the wonderful life you shared.
I will keep you all in my thoughts.
Cynthia
glenn, we are so sorry for your loss. you gave millie a last, selfless gift by letting her transition. we agree, everyday we have with our tripawds is a privilege. sending our heartfelt thoughts to you and sid.
charon & gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
Oh, Glenn, I am so sorry to read this. I know how difficult it is to watch the decline you described. You and Millie gave a valiant fight and that is all any of us can do. We will miss Millie's beautiful face, but she will remain in our hearts forever.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
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