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Hi Everyone!
So Chloe went to the vet a couple days ago for her yearly physical. For those of you who don't know her, she is 10 years old, had her amputation 10 months ago (cancer free now since it was a soft tissue sarcoma in her left hind hock), and is a mix of who knows what kind of dog (I say a mix between goofball and sweetheart).
Here is the message that her vet left for me a few minutes ago (I was preparing dinner for her when he called…)
"We did a full comprehensive panel; blood work, fecal tests, urinalysis and all her tests came back normal. Her kidneys, blood sugar level, thyroid level, and her white blood cell count were normal. She had no signs of anemia, she tested negative for heartworms and her fecal analysis came back negative for any type of parasites. She is definitely looking very good, definitely some very good news, very healthy, so keep up the good work and I'm glad she's doing so great!"
All I have to say is that I am grateful that even almost a year later Chloe is still going on strong! It solidifies the decision I made 10 months ago to amputate, in hopes that she would have many healthy years to come. And here we are, almost 1 healthy year down and hopefully many more to go!!!
Even though we just celebrated her 10 month ampuversary yesterday, we will be celebrating tonight with non dairy vanilla ice cream!!!!! For those of you who haven't seen her blog entry celebrating her 10 months, here is her video!
-Chloe's mom
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
happy 10 months Chloe! You are a hero in my eyes! that is so awesome that all of your tests came back good! celebrate hard and start working on those next 2 months to make it to a year!
Cooper
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the monkeydogs only THINK they have invaded the tripawd state
Thanks Coop! Glad to see you got Barney! Can't wait to read all about your adventures with that purple dino!!!
-Nicole and Chloe
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Yes Chloe! You are pawsome and cute, too! I wish these people had gotten me a goofball-sweetheart mix. Instead, they got me Evelyn. But I heard my Woman talking to my Boy this morning and heard the words "ribs" and "crockpot." Do you have any idea what kind of pawty we'll have for you tonight?
Love, Dakota
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Dakota Dawg said:
Boy this morning and heard the words "ribs" and "crockpot." Do you have any idea what kind of pawty we'll have for you tonight?
Sounds like the right kind of pawty to me!!!! Enjoy!
-Chloe
Chloe became a rear amp tripawd on 7-29-10. Another tumor was removed on front leg 2-20-14. Found 3rd tumor on neck 2-2015, but she's still kicking cancer's butt at age 14. Chloe's blog
Definitely looking good indeed. Thanks for the great update!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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good news indeed!!! way to go chloe!!!
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
Absolutely wonderful news. Chloe is right on track for a great old age! Congrats to you both.
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.
That's awesome news. I agree with the vet - Chloe is DEFINITELY looking very very good.
Catie -
Birthday – November 4 2003
Amputation – January 13 2010
Crossed the Bridge – June 2 2011
Oh what wonderful news! Congrats you pawesome gal you!
Love the video. My favorite part is the head tilt. That is ADORABLE
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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