Silver,
Thank you so much--- I was actually reading your thread about Maggie as you were posting on this one---I'm glad we can connect. Rest assured Mags has been in our prayers since you first posted here the other night, I know what a difficult decision we have been faced with, but I believe we chose the right one. Rocket's first night was not eventful, thankfully, but I think because the pain meds were worked out prior to us bringing him home, he had a hard time with the pain patch, but once they switched him to oral meds, he was much better. Today he is crashing a bit, more lethargic and heavier breathing. I can tell his back legs are sore from carrying all of the weight now. We pretty much kept him crated all day-- but left the door open if he wanted to come out-- he slept there for a solid four hours .

We are keepi a t-shirt on him to keep the area covered--he's a licker, so we need to protect the staples. We also keep telling him how great he's doing and how proud we are of him. I truly believe it helps.

I will keep in touch as I'm eager to hear how Mags improves each hour and day. Be strong.

Lynda

Quick Rocket update-- everyday seems to bring 100% improvement from the last; We're at appoint where we have to contain him from running. He's back to grabbing his frisbee the second he wakes up, which is fun to see, but also a bummer because we can't let him play. He's staring to pop staples out, just from the healing process. His skin his so thin and he's so muscular, that there isn't much give. The vet said he expected it and as long as there isn't fluid or blood oozing out, and it appears to be healing, we should be ok until Tuesday-- which is his next visit.
On a sad note, the biopsy came back confirmed as osteo---not unexpected-- so we will hear the chemo plan on Tuesday as well....next step of the journey.

I'll post after that.

L