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CELEBRATE!!!! We are so grateful to share Atlas' 13 month body x rays were all clear! WOO HOO!
He has had this gag / hack thing on and off for the past 9 months. Anywhere from a few times a day to just once in a week or two. So the vet did any exploratory scope and found nothing, said he looks good. Atlas' teeth however were in terrible condition and have been for a while and Dr. Williams suspects that may have been the cause in part because the back teeth had gum swelling, tag type inflammations which he corterized off. YIkes, I feel terrible for neglecting his teeth, that is one giant sized mouth! Good news is his breath is already 100% better. And they have new stuff that you just spray in their water to help prevent tarter - does anyone know about that?
A technician wanted some info - sharing the video here too of course.
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3 December 2012
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This is WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!!!!!! I'm starting to think these animals like to gag/hack just to freak us out! Now when Jill does it I just give her the stink eye 
CELEBRATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
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25 September 2009
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Thank you for sharing the tips in your video. We've added it to the Tripawds Playlists. And congratulations on such a pawesome checkup! 
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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17 October 2012
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Yay Yay and Yay for Atlas. I am so glad he had everything check out all clear. Keep kicking butt Atlas.
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Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
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29 November 2008
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Excellent update Atlas! And I also want to comment that I love that you and your sis have your very own bedroom, with your very own beds!! I think that is so great!!
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18 October 2009
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How wonderful to find an update on Atlas- and what a great update!
I've never seen yoga mats bolted to the wall- definitely a classic 'what we do for our fur babies' 
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Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Maggie's Story Amputation and Chemo
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22 February 2013
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PATRICiA!! YAAAAAAAAAAY Soooooooo happy for you and Atlas!! SOOOOOOOOO HAPPU!!
Thirteen month ampuversary and no STEAK and ICE CREAM??? That's just criminal!!! Oka, we'll let ot slode a little since his gms are sore!
Atlas jas overcme so many challenges with sich courage and determination. You andnyour husband have been wonderful advocates amd craefiers.
I LOVE seeng the video of Atlas amd Sophie......absolutely stunning dogs and cleary best buddies.
Atlas, you are an inspiration amd beaconof hope for all dogs on this journey...but especialy for oir "extra large" pus!
I do hope you call "that" vet who told you to put Atlas down thirteen months ago. He really needs to be updated today!!!
Sending you all the best wishes in he world!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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25 September 2009
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Whoop! Whoop! Right ON Atlas, it's a great day in the Tripawds Nation, so glad to hear things are good and life is hoppy. Bet you've got some pearly whites now eh?
Love you handsome.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Thanks everyone! Oh boy does he have some pearly whites now, but have to say the best is that we can get kisses now without being knocked out from his breath! 
Yes they have their own room but the most important thing to them in there is their toy box! Never mind the beds, don't mess with the toy box! Danes and their stuffies can not be separated!
