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15 February 2010
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thinking of you guys today!  Damn cancer.

<3 Laura and JackJack

15 February 2010
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Amy, hang in there and try to remember all of the great advice that pawrents gave you when you posted this one:

"Cancer Veterans, Do You Ever Relax?"

We send our love and prayers. Keep us posted OK?

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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15 February 2010
12:35 pm
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Sending warm wishes during this uncertain time. 

Keep us posted!

Her Retired AvatarComet - 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.

15 February 2010
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Thanks everyone for the well wishes.  We did get to the vet today and saw, the wonderful Dr. Jim who was the doc who diagnosed McGwire's cancer initially.  He looked him over really well, and said he was very impressed with how well he was doing!?!! Big Blink  McGwire's weight was good, not losing any weight, though his muscle mass is down certainly.  His heart and lungs (!!!) sounded good.  His lymph nodes on his rear legs were normal and even in size, despite the lump.  At the time of the visit, he was moving well, wagging his tail, sitting down and getting up from that.  So...

The "diagnosis" was that McGwire pulled something or aggravated something in his back during the snow storm and since he can't compensate for that well, it really affected him.  We are to keep with the deramaxx another day or two, and if he continues to improve, then to continue it for a week, but if he's still in pain in a day, then we'll add tramadol. 

In more good news was that Dr. Jim agreed with our decision not to remove the lump initially or now. (We'd seen Dr. Mark for that issue whose initial reaction was to cut it out, but when we decided not to, he was supportive and understanding.)  Obviously, it's a concern, but taking it off, in his opinion, would have been much worse because the would have had to take such large margins, dug deep, and since it's on his amp side, it would only cause Mac mobility issues. 

I also mentioned that we hadn't gotten lung x-rays since November and asked if it would be a good idea to do that or to spend that money on treats, and he said save it for the treats.  His lungs sounded good and he's showing no signs of issues so we went to petsmart and got a big bag of yummy (grain free ) treats! 

Sorry for the scare, and I really was scared, but all the good thoughts definitely have helped!!! 

15 February 2010
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Whew!  I just signed on and saw your post.  Without reading anything else I went to the end and am so relieved to hear the good report.  We sure do worry, don't we?  I am so glad to hear McGwire is feeling better.

Debra & Angel Emily

Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.

15 February 2010
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Thank goodness! You had us all worried there for a bit McGwire!

15 February 2010
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That is really fantastic news Amy. I'm so glad to hear it was only a scare. Sounds like McGwire wanted someone to make a trip to Petsmart. sf-smile

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15 February 2010
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Wonderful news indeed. Thanks for the update!

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15 February 2010
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Hi Amy and McGwire

Happy to hear your news today. Yay! What a relief!

Maybe you would want to look into Power Mushrooms. When Tazzie's lump did start to affect his mobility and mood, I started those, thinking we were almost at the point where he wouldn't be able to walk well. We got another 8 to 10 weeks, with the lump going from orange to watermelon, before we reached that point again. Plus he was just so lively and happy during that time. I'm sure you'll have much much longer than Tazzie did, since your lump is not growing anywhere near as fast.

15 February 2010
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Follow the doctor's orders and rest up, Big Mac! Gerry is currently napping on the couch in support of your recovery. More thoughts and prayers are coming your way.

Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.

He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.

Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com

15 February 2010
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Dear Amy and McGwire: We're so glad to hear McGwire is feeling better.Take it easy big guy! We've missed you.

We're relieved to know that this was only a temporary setback.

Take care, Eve, Greta, and Romeo    

15 February 2010
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Glad to hear Mac is doing better.  I say: treats for everyone tonight!!!

15 February 2010
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What a relief!!  This is wonderful news !! McGwire: [Image Can Not Be Found] Continue the good work! Take Care!!

Suzanne and Oslo

15 February 2010
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Amy, that's great. Your vet sounds like a really cool person. Yeay for McGwire! We hope he feels better soon. Keep those treats coming and we bet he will. Keep us posted OK?

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15 February 2010
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Yay McGwire!  you sure gave everybody a scare, but we're so glad you're okay we're going to celebrate with treats too!

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