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Don't ask me how or why, but Bo is still chugging right along. We thought for sure we were going to lose him a couple of weeks ago, but our beach trip seemed light a spark that was still burning in him.
We started Prednisone the Monday after the beach trip. The first night on the Pred. was awful. His body was so tired and he wanted to sleep so badly, but he couldn't stop panting and it felt like his heart was going to beat out of his chest. I promised him that we wouldn't put him through anymore... Then, the next day, he jumped up, went potty by himself, ate breakfast (wanted seconds) and had a completely fabulous day. We decided to knock the dosage of the Pred. down to a 1/4 of what he was prescribed. (Doc. said it was ok!) So, that's what we've been doing...a small dose of Tramadol and Pred. We have cough tablets as needed.
I realize that this is not a cure. I do see his body slowing down. I have felt a couple of lumps/bumps in places that are prone to swollen lymph nodes. I hear the cough on occasion. I know that our time is limited. But....each day is such a special gift with him! School started back and I have a full-time teaching job...yay! We don't get as much time together during the day, but the time we do get in the evenings and on the weekends is so happy and sweet.
We started the penny jar method. We have a cup for good days and a cup for bad days. We have promised that we will set him free when the bad days outweigh the good. So far, he has 2 bad day pennies and the rest are good. 🙂
Thanks for all of the pawsitive thoughts...they are working!! Happy 12 Week Apuversary, Bo!!
By the way...even though we see that yucky "c" creeping up on Bo, he has no idea!! He is happy as a clam!!
6:56 pm
15 May 2011
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Yay, Bo! Glad to hear he is doing better! You guys have been on our minds a lot!
Diagnosed with OSA: 5/2/2011 Ampuversary: 5/11/2011 OSA returned in hip: 8/26/2011
Chili Dawg crossed the Rainbow Bridge on 8/30/2011 & is now pain free. He was my heart dog, and I miss him every day.
6:58 pm
12 February 2010
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keep enjoying each and every moment!!!
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
7:09 pm
27 October 2010
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Oh Meghan, I am so happy that Bo is still kicking along! Love him every single minute! I know you do! We are pulling for him here everyday! And praying for that good penny jar to keep outweighing the bad one. Keep us posted and give Bo a big hug for us!
Coopsdad
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the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
7:22 pm
Happy 12 weeks BO! We hope you continue to have good days and overflow that good penny jar!
Cynthia & Isabelle
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25 September 2009
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Oh oh oh!!!! I was afraid to ask in my PM to you, so this is WONDERFUL news!
Every day is icing on the cake when you are dealing with a terminal cancer. We are so hoppy you guys are getting more time. Give Bo lots of love from us OK? Enjoy this special gift.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Happy 12 weeks Bo!!!! Cherish every single second with him, I know you do!!! Keep trucking along Bo!
8:49 pm
29 November 2008
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Congratulations Bo and Family and 12 weeks! Keep the good days (and pennies) coming!! We're pulling for you!
9:12 pm
2 February 2011
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Way to go, Bo! Keep filling up the good penny jar!
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9:32 pm
You guys are a great example of 'being more dog'. One day at a time, treasure and enjoy each of them.
Keep it up Bo!!
Karen and the pugapalooza
9:41 pm
14 August 2009
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That's terrific!
I'm so happy to hear about Bo! Tell Bo we are saving our good pennies over here just for him!
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.
10:17 pm
29 October 2010
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Oh, I'm so happy to hear this! I'd been worrying about you guys since your post about hearing the Cough. Hooray for the beach trip, hooray for perking up, hooray for sweet days and nights with Bo!
Hope his good penny jar overflows!
All the best,
Jackie, Abby's mom
Abby: Aug 1, 2009 – Jan 10, 2012. Our beautiful rescue pup lived LARGE with osteosarcoma for 15 months – half her way-too-short life. I think our "halflistic" approach (mixing traditional meds + supplements) helped her thrive. (PM me for details. I'm happy to help.) She had lung mets for over a year. They took her from us in the end, but they cannot take her spirit! She will live forever in our hearts. She loved the beach and giving kisses and going to In-N-Out for a Flying Dutchman. Tripawds blog, and a more detailed blog here. Please also check out my novel, What the Dog Ate. Now also in paperback! Purchase it at Amazon via Tripawds and help support Tripawds!
6:53 am
25 August 2010
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I love that the good is kicking the bad to the curb! I will be sending the best of "good penny" energy and prayers to Bo. His video touched me very deeply.
I am glad you have the full time teaching job too! Yay! I work for the school district where I live and it is scary right now, they are talking strike.
Hang in there, the sweetest moments are upon you 🙂 Love to Bo,
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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