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Today Johnnie had his 2nd onco checkup appointment post-chemo. Good news - all normal. Lung X-rays are clear, ultrassound of the abdomen showed everything in there is ok, and blood works also ok, except for the platelets. The minimum is 150.000, in January he had 301.000 and this time it was 108.000. We are repeating this part of the hemogram to see if it confirms this, and then try to discover why. All other counts are totally normal. Don't know if this could be a side-effect of the Apocaps .... He is taking 5 capsules/day.
These check-ups are very stressful for the moms. Since Thursday, when he had the x-rays and other exams, I've been waking up in the middle of the night and today I was awake before 5 am with an awful headache. Fortunately the dogs don't know what's going on. Of course he is not very fond of going to the vet, and it is a stressful event. Back home, Johnnie had lunch and slept all afternoon. Mommy went to work.
Countdown for Johnnie's 1-yr ampuversary on May 20th, and 7th birthday on June 20. Since he is allergic to gluten and lactose, will have to think of a nice and healthy way to celebrate with something that resembles a cake.
hugs to all,
Daniela
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
GREAT news!!!! Way to go Johnnie Walker ...
I feel you on the stress levels going up around appts. That was always the case w/Shelby... thankfully the furry ones don't know what's up! 
Keep on kicking cancer's butt!
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
p.s. just got the new blood result: 430.000 platelets. Onco said: see you in three months. Yay !
However, just to stay on the safe side, will add more green vegetables to his diet.
cheers to all,
Daniela
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
YAAAAAAAAAY FOR JOHNNIE...AND DANIELA TOO!!!! SPLENDID NEWS, ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULARLY SPLENDID!!!!
I know these tests are stressful, to say the least. But as you noted, not to Johnnie!!
I am just thrilled to see this ppst today...has me grinning ear to ear over here!!
HOWEVER..yeah, you know what's coming! To share this great news without a picture of our boy, what were you thinking? That's okay, we'll give you a pass...for a little while anyway!!
Whole Foods has a lot gluten free frozen cupcakes. Couldn't vouch for the taste though, I'm more I to chocolate and ice cream!!
Keep on rocking Johnnie! You have us as your fan club cheering for you!!
Hugs and 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!
High fives... high paws.... wooot wooot!!
We LOVE reading these posts... we LOVE to cheer with you.. that's the thing about the tripawd pact... we LOVE to share in everything... even the sad parts.. we are here for each other.. but super great posts like this.... make us all grin ear to ear!!
wooooot woooot!!
Green beans all around!!!!
Christine... with Franklin in her heart♥
Franklin, he was the Happiest Dog on Three Legs! Diagnosed 09/26/2012 with Osteosarcoma, amputated 12/4/2012. Had a wonderful 5 1/2 months painfree until he ran for the Bridge on 5/15/2013. Always in my heart, and always a guardian angel of my pack... You can follow his Tripawd Adventures, before and after, in my blog, Frank'n'Farter!
Yippppeeee!!!!
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
YAAAHOOO! Daniela this is fabulous news, many many congrats to you both. I agree, those follow-ups are stressful but you both handled it like the rock stars you are. YIPEE!
Oh got any pics? We need to see Johnnie's handsome face!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Hello to all.
With a little delay, here is a new video of Johnnie, playing with Pepa after the pool.
Yesterday we celebrated his 11-month ampuversary. Big one year celebration right around the corner - May 20th - and hopefully with the whole human pack.
Today is a holiday in Brazil, and we are enjoying a week of "Brazilian Indian Summer", which is good - warmer than it should be at this time of the year means dog fun. We had a nice walk today, and three dips in the pool.
Short video, but enough to check out Johnnie's tripawd hop and Pepa's 360 turns. At 70 lbs, Pepa is as agile as a poodle.
After playing, Johnnie went to check out the soccer game with dad - Barcelona and Paris St. Germain.
Enjoy !
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
This just makes me sooooooo happy to see Johnnie soooooo happu!!!! And yeah, I love Pepa's ballerina-like agility!
I tell ya' what, for Johnnie to be almost eleven years "young" AND a tripawd.....nothing is holding that dog back from liing life to the fullest!!!
Enjoy your holiday Daniela! Of xourse, everyday with Jonnie and Pepa is a holiday!!
HAPPY ELEVEN MONTH AMPUVERSARY SWEET JOHNNIE!!!
Johnnie, you keep on keeping on! You are a ROCK STAR innthis community!
Love and hugs!
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!
Daniela & Johnnie said
Hello to all....here is a new video of Johnnie, playing with Pepa after the pool.
Pawesome! Mind is we use that clip? No promises we will, just looking for permissions for if/when we produce the new Tripawds video trailer. We are still looking for clips of dogs and cats if anypawdy is interested.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
LOVE!!!!!!!!
Mom to Tripawd Angels Jake (2001-2014) and Rosco (2012-2015) and Tripawd Tanner. “Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it”
Feel free to use all you want - photos and videos. I'm going to try to edit something nice for his 1-yr ampuversary which is one month from now, with a slideshow of before and after.
Daniela
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
Pawesome Thanks!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
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