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Today was his 5th dose of carbo. His bloodwork was within normal ranges. He got a good feel-over and the onco didn't find anything concerning. Temp normal and a strong heart rate. He peed in a cup again, so we'll find out how his bladder is handling the last ~35days of metronomics . He gained 0.4kg more, even though we were trying (slightly) to lose the 0.2kg he gained last time. I guess we'll be a bit more aggressive. We're done with carbo! Wahoo! We'll go back in a month for a followup and more urine testing. They offered to do chest xrays at his followup, but I'm not on board. We're already on metronomics , so even if there were lung mets, our course of treatment wouldn't change with chest xrays (at his size, Palladia is out of the question!). So....freedom! Yey, J-pod! WHOOP WHOOP!
~ Katy
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
WAHOO!!!!! Hoppy Graduation Day Jackson!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a day great day to celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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"May I recommend serenity to you? A life that is burdened with expectations is a heavy life. Its fruit is sorrow and disappointment. Learn to be one with the joy of the moment."
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Sooooo happy Jackson!!!! Did you get a cap and gown for your graduation? Presents? Cakes? Money?
You and your Mom have really studied hard and you are really committed to getting Google grades!!Don't need no stink in' stays !!!! OK Katy my computer guru----I typed GOOD grades and this darn thing typed Google......it did it...not me....just thought you'd get a kick out of that!
Really am happy for you and I know the relief and joy are enveloping you and you just enjoy the heck out of it!!
Sending you lots of love and Happy Hannah's gonna eat a cookie in Jackson's honor!
S#lly 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!
Yahoo! What a way to start the weekend. J...you're an inspiration. 
Oh...and so is your mom!
Liberty (Libby) was diagnosed with OSA on 1-22-13. Right front amputation on 1-31-13. No IV Chemo. Metronomic Therapy started 2-19-13 along with supplements and some home cooking. Lungs clear until 1-06-14. She's still her happy, hoppy, bossy self. Living the dog life to the fullest and a proud Winter Warrior. :) RIP my Libby 4-21-03 to 3-19-14
Yay Jackson. Way to go. Keep kicking cancer's butt. Way to show the way Winter Warrior.
Happy Graduation
Michelle & 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."
Way to go Jackson!! Happy Graduation!
Much Love!
Julianne, JJ, and the rest of the zoo
Yay Jackson! No more icky stuff pumped into you! Puppy kisses from us.
Adelaide is a young tripawd Husky, from an injury. Her amp was on 10/1/12. She has 4 sisters, Aissa (a senior border collie/chow), Maggie May (a puppy Great Pyrenees), Mathilde and Morrigan and 1 baby brother, Bagheera. We are all watched over by our angel Brendol, who was dx with OSA 1/30/13, amp on 2/6/13, and left us on 8/20/13.
You can read their stories at http://adelaide.tripawds.com and http://brendol.tripawds.com
Woo Hoo Jackson!!
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Good job Jackson!!! I bet you are glad to leave that chemo camp behind you.
Karen
Thanks for celebrating with us! It feels amazing to have this stage behind us. I'm so thankful for the progressive approach our oncos take and even more thankful that Jackson has tolerated every dose so well! Let's hope the 5th is as uneventful as all the last. Green beans, carrots, and red peppers for his toppers tonight. Num yummies!
Excuse me....gotta go play fetch!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Jackson, you continue to amaze me. I am so happy that your chemo is done with. Now you get to take a break from going to the vets for a while. That means more time at home to get loved on. I hope you like your dinner, it sounds delish. Enjoy your weekend.
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring--it was peace.” ― Milan Kundera
Well done Jackson! You DID IT!!!!!!
What a sweet victory guys, congratulations on this hoppiest of milestones!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Congrads Jackson, no more chemo, but I have to ask how does Katy get you to pee in a cup, that's amazing!
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