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I have given her a bit of time out of the kennel this morning and she is being a normal playful pup (i'm keeping it mellow) but I'm about to stick her back in the kennel.
And Jerry, thanks for the reminder. I was going to try dap pheremones and I ran out of money and then forgot about it. I will see if I can get some tonight. I will see if the pet store has rescue remedy too.
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
Wooohoo! Every day sounds like it's getting better little by little!
Let us know how the dap pheremones work. I hear it works great for many dogs.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I was about to go to bed but I have to share with someone....
Cora let me rub her tummy!!!!!!!!!!! 
She has never wanted me to touch her underside. At all, now way, keep your mitts off me mom. But she was all mellow and her tummy was there and I reached gently out and started rubbing and she was like "oooo, feels good". Then she remembered that she didn't like it so she complained for a moment and then she went back to "oooo, feels good!". Woo hoo
And this is the first time.... in weeks? that i've had a truly mellow evening. Cora was playful but no drama and she was quiet. I mean, the big excitement was that I had to stop her from chewing on my shoes. Normal puppy stuff.
ok, not true. the other drama was the barking when I put her in the kennel. It was very short but cora just has to protest. She likes the kennel, but feels it's her obluigation to let me know it wasn't her idea to go in and if she's in the kennel i should be going to bed too. He he he..
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
Ohhhhhh Cora, that's sooooo great!!!
Never thought we'd be saying:
YAY FOR TUMMY RUBS:-) 
YAY:-) YAY FOR TUMMY RUBS:-)
That is such great news! Who k owe what changes will take place as a result of the stump pain being removed!!
Your energy has probably transformed too and maybe she senses a calm and a confidence in you. She's living in the moment and now maybe this means a fresh start for you and Cora.......you have a dog who likes tummy rubs...let the transformation co tiue on:-)
CONGRATLATIONS on the fresh star for both of you. Were you using the pheromones or was all this just the new Cora?
And a little protest because she doesn't want to go to bed....what kid doesn't
Sending you a basket of mellow and
Dancing a slow, mellow happy dance "Call me mellow yellow--quite rightly....."Anyhow remember the Beetles? Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
Yaaaay for progress!
Chris, your situation with Cora reminds my Mom about what it was like when Wyatt Ray first joined our pack. He didn't like touch, didn't make eye contact and was very leery about any kind of affection. And ironically he also had bad separation anxiety. Today he's still not the biggest cuddlebug, but he does appreciate touch more than ever and he can be left home alone for a few hours without any real issues (unless we leave food on the counter!). We know Cora will get there too!
May today be even better than yesterday!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Hooray for a tummy rub!!!!!! Oh yay yay!!!!! One step closer to letting me smoosh her face! I love this news!!!!!!!!!
Jill is a 9-year-old tuxedo kitty. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in June 2012 on her toe in her right hind leg. Her leg was amputated on 12/12/12 and she completed four rounds of chemo (2 of Carbo, 2 of Doxy) in April 2013. "Like" Jill's facebook page: https://www.fac.....tty?ref=hl Proud member of the WINTER WARRIORS!!!! Her blog can be read at http://jillsjou.....ipawds.com. xoxo
Cora and Chris.......Yes you were up late last night......I think it was round 2 am when I wrote you and you had just had just posted.
Anyway, because you said Cora was "mellow" I had that stupid "Mellow Yellow" song in my head all night and 'bout drove me boonkers:-) And it wasn't by the Beatles....Ican't remember who.
Please let us know ow she's doing today and may the tummy rubs keep on xoming:-)
Keep on rolling on Ms. Cora.....you and your momma are doing extraordinary
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
First of all, yay for Cora and tummy rubs! I hope she is maturing and discovering that you have a lot to give her, Chris.
Second, it was Donovan who sang "Mellow Yellow." I know because I'm old enough to know. And in September of 1977, I went on my first date with the guy I married and we saw Yes...and Donovan opened for them. A very odd combination, if you ask me.
Sorry for the momentary hijack, Chris.
Shari
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/
Shari......DONOVAN. Couldn't think of it! YES and DONOVAN....what a mix. Good thing Donovan came on first as YES could still be playing....
Let's see...."Owners of a Lonely Heart", right?
Sure do f love this kind of "nothing is happenstance" stuff.....Cora. mentions mellow----then the song....then you and George (right....seems like I remember you saying his name in chat)....first date.......marriage.......and on it goes!! Maybe I was your bridesmaid in a previous life:-)
Cora, I'm also sorry for hijacking your site:-)
So how is Cora:-)
Sally and Happy Hannah
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!
i'm about to go to bed and I'm going to be laying there with "mellow yellow" running through my head. lol
cora is good. she's just a bit whiny tonight so I definitely need to watch her activity level. she is such a happier and quieter pup these last few days. i think I'm getting to know the real cora. the one who isn't dealing with pain and the fear of falling.
floyd is terrified of the vacuum. this means, he must attack the vacuum, because floyd is nuts. so, I had floyd in segregation while I was vacuuming and shampooed the rugs but left cora out. she wasn't afraid at all and ended up being underfoot. it was rather neat to see her dealing well with something.
on the carpet cleaning... we had not quite mastered potty training and with the trauma of the last few weeks we regressed big time. so now that she can move around more easily and I can handle her better without hurting her, we are going to step up the potty training.
alright, I'm off to sleep to my mellow yellow lullaby
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
It was an awful song. If you insist on falling asleep humming Donovan, try Sunshine Superman. Isn't that one better?
Shari
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/
Sunshine Superman? Never heard of it!
She's not afraid of the vacuum? That is PAWESOME!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Cora seems to be having a harder couple days. I don't know what it is. I don't know if she's in pain. In a lot of ways she doesn't seem to be but she's much more irritable. I don't know if it's the tramadol. She has been panting more. She has also been itchy and I don't know if that's related or a separate thing or....arrrrrrrg
Topher
Vet Assistant (in school to be a licensed vet technician)
1.5 years Oncology department, moved to rehab & sportsmed December 2024
Tripawd Angel, Cora the Determined <3
Chris, tramadol can make dogs cranky and the itching is probably due to the incision drying up (which is a good thing). All little things connected to the amp probably but it can't hurt to keep an eye on it.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
And remember, Cora is still very early into recovery so she will continue ups and down...good days...less good days...for a little while longer.
I know that "advice" is much easier to believe when they are have a good day.....harder when they aren't having a good day
The panting could indicate pain and, of course, could be a sign of the tramadol! You could try a little increase in the pain meds to see if it helps.....and, of course, decrease and see if that takes care of it:-) Catch 22, huh?
Can't wait to continue to follow all the magnificent changes I. Your bond as she progresses
More pictures:-)
Sally and Happy Hannah
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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