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Essentially a lurcher is a cross between a sight hound and usually a working dog Dizzy we think is a saluki greyhound cross
and today is better than yesterday and i'm sure tomorrow will be better than today. she managed to get up the stairs by herself last night and she gave me a special cuddle that we have taught her to do so she is getting there. I do wish the pain meds didn't make her so "out of it" but i know the sleep will help her.
Dizzy diagnosed with osteosarcoma 24 may 2011 amputated same day doing fine hopping around on three legs giving the neighbourhood cats what for
At this point, sleep is definitely a good thing! And special cuddles are even better.
We decided to do chemo for our boy, he sailed through the first two treatments so well we were wondering if there was anything in those capsules. He's been sorta sick the past week and we're not quite sure why. But like Shari (I think) said, nothing says we have to continue.
And you are right, each additional day is precious. Follow your heart, Gillian, you won't regret it. If your vet's not on the same page, find one that is. But don't get ahead of yourself, focus on recovery for now.
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August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
Welcome to Tripawds.
Glad to hear Dizzy is getting around OK. You said in an earlier post that she was feeling sorry for herself.... I don't know if my pug Maggie felt sorry for herself, but she was not a happy dog for several weeks after her surgery. Many here have seen great improvement after 2 weeks or so, but Maggie sure took her time. Each pup heals and deals at their own pace.
On chemo- totally up to what you think is best for Dizzy. Your vet saying that you would ONLY get 6 more months or a year- well that is crazy. Six months is a wonderful amount of time to spend with your pup. Of course there are no guarantees with chemo. Some do chemo and get lots of time, some get only a few months. Some don't do chemo and the same things happen.
For my pug Maggie I chose to do chemo. She had mast cell cancer and the chemo regimen is different than for OSA. One reason I chose to go forward was that we thought amputation was going to be curative. She showed no signs of cancer anywhere besides the tumor in pre-surgery tests. After the amputation it was discovered that the cancer was in the lymph system. With chemo her prognosis was 6 to 9 months. Mag lived almost 4 years after amputation and passed a year ago from a second unrelated cancer. Maggie definitely beat the odds on her first cancer- but it shows that it can happen.
On the other hand- my local buddy Cemil is over two years past his amp for OSA and did not have chemo.
Decide what is best for you and Dizzy and go forward with confidence. There is no way to know what might have happened if you had chosen a different path- therefore the path you chose will be right!
Karen and the pugapalooza
Dizzy is doing great and she should be starting her chemo on monday
Dizzy diagnosed with osteosarcoma 24 may 2011 amputated same day doing fine hopping around on three legs giving the neighbourhood cats what for
Best of luck!
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August 16, 2006 to November 28, 2011
TATE ~ Forever in our hearts.
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