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Emily had her third chemo today. It was raining so my husband hurried her in for her treatment. While waiting for her appt. Emily had a potty accident. The staff cleaned it up but Emily slipped on the wet floor and fell. She just layed on the ground and cried for about two minutes. It was all my husband could do to leave her there and go to work. He called me to tell me and I cried and want to cry every time I think about it. I hate that she has to go through this. It is hard on her confidence when she falls and it so hard on us, too.
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.
Ouch, poor Emily and poor you. Is it unusual that she had the accident or fell? Or just a blow to her (and your) confidence? I hope she is better and relatively symptom free after the chemo.
Susan
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28 November 2008
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It is so tough on us when they fall. Trouble's never really hurt herself, but OMG, it takes my breath away. We purchased some booties for wearing when on slick surfaces - tile or wood flooring. They work well except they don't fit Trouble real well so I have to be extremely careful when I put them on to be sure they aren't going to twist and cause a sore. But it works really well for the confidence.
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.
It is unusual for her to have an (potty) accident but we just recently switched to Innova EVO dog food and she is gassy while getting used to it. Maybe she thought she had gas or maybe she was nervous. Thankfully she does not fall often. When she has fallen it has been while she is trying to jump on something. I think she forgets her leg isn't there.
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.
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25 September 2009
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Oh I'm so sorry that happened! Give a big hug to Emily from us. Thankfully, the chemo sessions don't go on forever. They'll be over soon and you can all get on with the business of living and enjoying life. Hang in there.
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15 January 2009
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Just give her lots of extra love and hugs and massage and attention. She will feel better and so will you!
I know it is hard to see them hurt when they are already going through so much. It truely is about getting through one day at a time, tomorrow will be better.
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14 June 2009
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Yoda here, posting under Mom's username, 
Feel better Emily and stay strong Emily's Mom. She'll bounce back, I know she will. We both have Dobe-Mix Power!
Yoda&Mom united: 9/5/06 …….… Yoda&Leg separated: 6/5/09……… Yoda&Leg reunited: 10/14/09 ……… ……………….………….………….……. Yoda&Mom NEVER separated! …………………….….……....….…… Though Spirit Yoda currently free-lances as a rabbit hunting instructor for tripawds nationwide
My oncologist said be careful about drastic diet changes during chemo. Although Sunny is recommended for chemo and I want to learn more about the grain free diets I found out they have a store here in Atlanta that specializes in organic and healthy diets for dog. I am lucky to live in Atlanta where there are such great resources.
