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Rusty's Blog has been updated!
15 September 2010
9:19 am
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I just updated Rusty's blog with his latest activities and we had some very good news from the vet!

We met with Dr. Macy last week for Rusty’s monthly checkup; the timing was good as Rusty had started coughing and wheezing the last couple of days and we were concerned that the cancer may have spread into his lungs.  Great news; the X-Rays showed no sign of cancer in his lungs or abdomen! 

Dr. Macy identified the problem as Bronchitis, most likely from swallowing too much pool water or the cooler weather from our recent trip.  Rusty is on antibiotics and no swimming forthe next week (ouch!). 

Rusty’s bloodwork was pretty much the same as last month, a few readings were a little lower but still within acceptable limits.  After the results from the X-Rays

and blood work, Dr. Macy was very pleased that the cancer has not returned (he said that he was anticipating seeing some signs of the cancer spreading) and will keep Rusty on the twice monthly oral Chemo treatments as planned. 

The 25th will be his 8th month Ampuversary!

Chuck & Rusty

Rusty is a Labradoodle who was diagnosed with level 3 Fibrosarcoma on January 16th, 2010 and had his left hind leg amputated on January 25th, 2010 five days before his 18 month birthday. Please see Rusty's blog @rusty.tripawds.com.  He is putting up one heck of a fight against this terrible disease.
15 September 2010
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Yay Rusty! Keep up the good work! Happy 10 day early 8 month ampuversary too!!  Maybe after the cough is gone you can go swimming again!!

-Chloe's mom

Chloe was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma and had her amputation 7-29-10. Chloe's blog Inspawration comes standard 
15 September 2010
9:44 am
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Thanks for the update. Wonderful news! Please consider replying to this topic whenever you post future updates to Rusty's blog. (No need to start a new topic each time.) Click the Watch button at bottom so it's always easy to find using the Watching button above.

"Dogs are born with three legs and a spare."
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15 September 2010
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Yippee! That is a great reason to celebrate. Ice cream for dinner tonight!!!

Skyler earned her wings and regained her right rear limb on 6/11/2010. Chloe earned her wings and joined her sister Skyler on 4/4/2011.They are now "Happy Together" with all the other Tripawd heroes and other furbabies that are running free at Rainbow Bridge.
15 September 2010
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Great update for Rusty!  We have big happy smiles big-grin  to hear such great news!  Yay Rusty!

 

 Jo Ann & Tasha

Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment. Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
15 September 2010
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WooHoo Rusty!  Way to go, little guy.  Swim, swim, swim…

Oh, and lots of celebration treats.

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.
We honor our fellow November Five members who will always remain forever in my heart: Nova – the lone survivor, live proud and long; Spirits Max, Cherry, & Tika – who made half the journey with us and greeted Trouble at the Bridge
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15 September 2010
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Way to go, Rusty!!  We'll certainly have some treats in your honor!

Hugs,

Holly, Zuzu and Susan

Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time! http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
16 September 2010
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I love reading this!  Everytime I see another miles stone  on someones thread I cheer~  Yea for Rusty and your family, I am so happy for you guys!!!

 

Elizabeth and Sammy

Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the right front leg 8/23/10, leg fractured 8/27/10, leg amputated 8/30/10 http://sammyand.....pawds.com/   I couldn't begin to say how special Sammy is to us.  Living and laughing with and loving this wonderful boy is priceless.
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