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Tuesday, May 25th
4th month Ampuversary! Rusty is getting around better than ever and
his appetite has returned with a vengeance.
He had his monthly dose of Lomustine Chemo last Monday and has handled
it better than in previous months; last week he finished his Budesonide which
he was taking twice daily for the diarrhea.
Dr. Macy asked us not to refill the prescription and see how he was
without the medication; unfortunately the diarrhea returned full bore this week
and he is back on the Budesonide. His
appetite is still good but he seems so exhausted after going potty so many
times, including 3AM last night.
Rusty was due for his Bordetella Booster shot last week
and Dr. Macy gave us the okay to continue with his normal preventive care
treatments. As Dr.’s Huber & Macy
are referral Vets only, they do not provide regular preventive care for their
patients; we introduced Rusty to a new Vet, Henry Randazzo, on
Wednesday. He is highly recommended and
has several other vets practicing with him.
He spent a lot of time examining Rusty and is hopeful that Dr. Macy’s
treatment will give us more than the 1 to 3 years of our original
prognosis. We just did not have the
level of confidence with our previous Vet that we need at this time. She may be correct that the growth on his leg
was benign for the several months that we were observing it and asking her
about it, before being diagnosed as malignant in January. However, we will never know if an earlier
more aggressive investigative approach would have changed the final outcome for
Rusty.
Rusty seems to be more apprehensive the past two or three
weeks and will not let us out of his sight; not sure if this is a phase of a 22
month old puppy, we certainly hope so, or if there is something going on such
as the cancer returning. He seems to
have a need to be able to lick us every chance that he has, and gets upset if
we don’t let him get in several licks.
This really makes it tough for the 24 hours after Chemo when he is not
allowed to lick us or the cat; he just doesn’t understand why he can’t lick us. Our weather has continued to be below normal,
Sunday set a record low high (70) for the date; Rusty is very appreciative for
the continued cool.
Rusty will see Dr.
Macy for his next Chemo treatment on June 3rd.
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Way to go Rusty, you super licker you!
I'm sorry I can't help you on the chemo stuff since I haven't done it. So, I don't know. I'm hoping it's a puppy thing!
My 13 or so month old puppy is in the 'bark in everybody's face' phase! Poor Comet.
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Hooray for Rusty! Here's to many many more hoppy ampuversaries! FYI: Licking is a sign of respect! Rusty must just be thanking you for all you're doing for him.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Congatulations Rusty on that big four month ampuversary. Sounds like chemo is going well and you're feeling pretty chipper! Wishing you lots and lots of celebrations to come.
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.
Happy 4 month ampuversary Rusty! Hoping for many more ampuversaries for you.
Jo Ann & Tasha
Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment.
Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
Yeah! Rusty! You're such a loveable pup, congrats on another big milestone.
We think the licking and attention thing might just be a reflection of the fact that your pawrents are worried about you. With time they'll see that things will be fine, just like they are with Trouble and her 18 month ampuversary. Check out her story, she is proof that we can kick cancer to the curb!
Congrats my friend, may there be many, many many more.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Rusty,
Congratulations on reaching such a great milestone. Four months is definitely reason for PAWRTY!!! Hold out for extra hugs, extra play time, special treats, and my favorite ampuversary celebration requirement ICE CREAM. It sounds like you are well on your way for many more great ampuversaries and have an excellent quality of life.
Dad just mentioned that when my Bordetella Booster was due, he had Dr Laura do a blood test to make sure that my count was up to "normal". Since it was, Dr Laura gave me the booster. They both were worried about the chemotherapy impacting my immune system. Boy let me tell you that it knocked my immune system for such a loop, that it seemed that I got each and every bug the floated by. That is one reason that Dad did not take me to any dog parks. However, the booster when well with no complications.
Well, Dad will be raising a toast for both you and Trouble tonight. He really loves to hear about these ampuversaries and is fond of saying that never miss an oppertunity to celebrate these milestones. They are so precious.
Sending Pawsitive Thoughts Your Way
Spirit Cherry
Happy 4 month ampuversary Rusty!!! 
Hope you got to have a great celebration... in spite of your icky diarrhea!
Angel Jake's MOm
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
RUSTY you adorable little thing you!!! Happy Happy ampuversary and I hope you enjoy every treat you can scarf up...after all, you already have diarrhea!!!
Magic wants you to know that he licks me, the carpet, my clothes ... anything he can get his tongue on, and always has! Maybe their tongue itches....
Have a great celebration and here is to many many more
Happy ampuversary, Rusty! Way to go!!! Here's to many, many more ampuversaries!
Hugs,
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Happy Hoppy Ampuversary Rusty!!! All these milestones are cause for HUGE celebrations!!!
Here's wishing you many, many more
Enjoy them all ~
Much Love,
Heather and Spirit Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Rusty, I am going to point my finger at your dad for not updating us more on you!
He promised! Him popping over here once a month is just not enough Rusty for me! We love poodles!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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