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Thanks for keeping us innthe loop. I know ite hard to try and post when you are feeling so distraught, but we all care very much about you and Harmondy...and hub-a-dub too!!
Something stood out with your reply.....you mentioned that you weren't able to keep the pain meds in her consistently. That could DEFINITELY make her feel pretty rotten. If pain gets a head start, it's much harder to bring it back under control. If at all possible, if you can get the pain meds in her consistently without giving the pain a chance to amp up again, that should help in jer m overall recovery too.
Tramadol is supposed to be a really bitter and yucky tasting pill. If a dog can smell the slightest scent of it they will do anyth i ng to avoid it! I made sure my hands never touched the pill...actually used tweezers to hold it. I would make a little "pocket" in some turkey liverwurst, insert the pill, cover it up thoroughly with the meat, never touching the pill and not having it's scent too obvious. Anhway, hope that helps.
Karen's observation about this cral disease causing tummy aches was helpful. Maybe the vet can give her something for that.
And YAAAAY for being mad! I prefer that over being worried and sad 
As hard as it is, try not to make an assessment as to how she is right now compared to a month ago. A month agao she wasn't recovering from surgery. This is MAJOR surgery...times two! A human would still be in the hospital and probably on a morphine drip!!
I hope getting rid of some of the fluid and getting her treatment started will start turning things around for sweet Harmony.
The fact that she IS eating some and DOES wag her tail and feels good enought to chase bunnies in her dreams...all that's REALLY good!!!! RUN BUNNIES, RUN!! Harmony will be chasingnyou around again real soon....and we're not talking in her dreams...we're talking real life bunny chasing!!!
Sending love a d hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
OH, in cases like this chocolate alone may not help. You must also ingest ice cream and some gooey glaze covered donuts and yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting...and maybe some chocolate chip cookies!!!
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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Just checking in to see if there was an update, I'll check back later.
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Hello all you wonderful saints!
Sorry I didn't get a chance to update everyone last night, but I was completely spent, physically and emotionally.
The visit with the oncologists was mixed. They drained 2.5 liters off her belly. And even though that was great, the truth of it is her liver is causing the buildup and to collect that much in 7 days is staggering. I was told her mast cell cancer is so aggressive that they couldn't identify the cells. And yet it was mentioned in her report that Harmony's tail wagged the entire time they drained her belly and administered the chemo (Vinblastine).
Prognosis isn't good. She has been given a 50/50 chance to survive a month. And they don't want to commit her to a full schedule of chemo until they see some kind of response on a day-to-day basis.
Of course there is always the slightest chance that Harmony will be a miracle dog. If disposition and attitude were prerequisites, then our sweet Harmony will be that miracle girl.
When I went to pick her up, she was a different dog. Much, much happier without all that fluid weighing her down. We stopped and got her a plain cheese-burger (sans the bread). She absolutely loved that, and I loved watching her wolf it all down.
This morning she was a little slow to get up, but I mark that up as still being tired after going through everything she did yesterday. Heck, even I would have loved to slept an extra hour or two!!
Her next appointment is next week. We're all hoping and praying that she doesn't fill up with fluid again.
COME ON MIRACLE HARMONY!!!
xoxo
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
You have all of us sending major pawsitivity to you and Harmony, we are sending that miracle power your way and hoping that she continues to feel comfy and happy. I'm glad the treatment helped yesterday.
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Spoil that girl rotten, sleep in together, visit Micky D's as much as you want and don't feel any guilt about it, it's times like this that really how us how to live in the Now.
{{{{hugs}}}}
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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My heart was going pitter patter as I was trying to read this! Thank you for making the time to update us!
HARMONY FEELS BETTER and that IS wonderful news!!! 
And yes, attitude DOES help in fighting this piece of crap disease! Goodness knows you have a fighting spirit as well as Harmony!! And we all sure do and are sending all that energy straight to you and Harmony
I'm sure yesterday did wear her out. The draining, the treat.ent, etc. I LOVE that she enjoyed her drive-thru burger!!! You have to take a video of that!!!
If they want to throw out a statistic, thate okay because we're focused on the GOOD side of the 50/50! COME ON SWEET MIRACLE DOG HARMONY!!!!
And a suggestion...and I'm serious, I would take her for a drive-thru ride TWICE A DAY! Really! It will make everybody feel better...and that's the best treat.ent there is!!! And let her have a little cup of ice cream after her burger!! And you get a spoon and share!!
HARMONY THE .MIRACLE DOG! Yeah, that sounds real good! Now go get another burger!!! YAAAAAAAAAY!!
Sending LOVE and healing hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle
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!
Her most favorite place in the world.
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Awwwww......I just clickedon a second before heading off to work anf looky, looky......THE sweetest picture ever!!
The love just jumps pff the secreen!!! Ahe is so m content just being in the moment soaking up all that loving and spoiling! Talk about soft squishy surroundings....so comfy and snuggly!!!
This just melts my heart!!!!! We've all fallen in love! Keep these ohotos com j ng! They sure do make our hearts smile!
Remember...Harmony isn't worried about a thing! Just take it one day at a time...and today she is feeling better after her burger jaunt and getting that yucky fluid off her.....makes more room for burgers and ice cream!! Continue to stay upbeat...miracles do happen!!!!
Sending love to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
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!
You have an amazing positive spirit for Harmony, and you are absolutely right, Harmony can very well be your little miracle....Spoil that precious girl every minute of the day, and also enjoy every single second with her.......I think for your next burger run, let her have that bun as well, and Sally's suggestion of ice cream is fabulous.
I know she feels so much better without all that fluid on her belly, and I am very much hoping she doesn't fill up again .....(saying a little prayer for her)......love all the pics you have posted of her, it is so obvious how loved she is.
Continue to give us updates on her, and I am keeping you and Harmony in my thoughts everyday.....
{{{Hugs}}}
Bonnie & Angel Polly
Sorry for the bad news! But...Harmony is happy that is what matters. Stay in the moment and enjoy her happiness.
Sending good vibes your way.
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
Soooooo sweet! With everything you've got going on, it was so thoughtful of you to post this delightful little messsge....so cute...simple and profound!
Your faith clearly will sustain you and help bring you support snd comfort AND restore Harmony to health!!! And Harmony has a direct connectio to goD......and that's beautiful!!!
You are a lovely soul and your loving light comes shining through. Thank you for sharing your light
Give Harmony a butt scratch for us and wrap yourself up in all her kisses and wagging tail!!!
Sending you so much love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!!
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!
Thank you so much Sally. This little song keeps me going.
Harmony has stopped eating and drinking. I don't know if it's because of the chemo or she's getting close to wanting to go home. This morning, the hub-a-dub and myself will take her for a ride and see if she wants another cheeseburger.
Even now, her wag is very weak. Bless her heart. We thought for sure getting the fluid drained from her belly would be a turning point for her. And maybe it's just her reaction to the chemo. But she hasn't taken any meds in 3 days, no pain meds, no anti-inflammatory, no nothing.
My poor sweet Harmony.
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
HUGS!!! chemo can cause lack of appetite for sure!!! Maybe try some chicken stock or chicken bits... OR of course, cheeseburgers!!!
Hugs ... we're here for you!
XO
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Sorry to hear sweet Harmony is still having a rough time. I'll be sending up prayers that she starts feeling better soon. Take Harmony to McDonald's for as many cheesburgers as she wants. She sure does deserve it!!
Sahana and her Angel Leland
November 17, 2009 - June 30, 2014
May you finally be healthy and running free at the Rainbow Bridge. Until we meet again my sweet boy!
My sweet Harmony went to the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon at 1:00.
To the end, she called the shots.
When the vessel becomes unfit for the soul it moves on to a higher plane.
Her tail stopped wagging, she had no more to give.
Harmony became a Tripawd on 10/21/14 (MCT). She left us way too soon on 11/1/14.
"We miss you so much; our love, our heart, our Harmony."
- Pam, Ron and Melody, Meesha, Doublestuff and Mariah Carey
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