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Myxosarcoma / Amputation of Left Forelimb
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12 August 2018 - 7:15 am
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Oh sweetie, I have tears in my eyes, happy, happy tears 😍

Cortisone is a miracle drug, yes, and Bender IS back !!!

That face is the cutest, most smoothable ever and he is looking for food 😛 bless his sweet little heart 💞

Of course, we are all greedy here, can we have more pictures ????

Please ????

Sending you an avalanche of kissed and cuddles 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-) 

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12 August 2018 - 3:55 pm
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Bender had a great day out. 

First time on a boat!

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12 August 2018 - 4:06 pm
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Oh My Gorgeous Dog 💓🐶💓

Cutteness alert, cuteness alert 🛎🛎🛎🛎 📡

Bender you are the most adorable pup ever 💖 auntie Teresa is seriously in love 💘

You are having such fun with your family, going on a boat I bet you enjoyed that a lot, didn’t you? 

I am so happy you are having such a wonderful time and there is so much more to come, you wait and see Bender 🎈🎈🎈

Tons of ear scratches, tummy rubs and kisses to your fab family too 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-) 

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12 August 2018 - 6:54 pm
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Oh heart be still 💞💖💞

Thank you so much, ADORABLE CUTENESS ALERT!!!

Oh and he looks so happy!! 

Those of us that have seen and followed you know his story, but seeing him up close and personal is just such a special treat!!

We are all cheering for you, sending you hugs, love and light, and as much pawsitive reinforcement as we can. 

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hugs,

Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry

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13 August 2018 - 3:47 pm
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Bender seemed more tired today than usual. Still eating and going out to the washroom. 

He was able to muster a little strength for a quick play.

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13 August 2018 - 4:11 pm
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Awww so sweet. Love Bender with his toys. Glad you got some play time in, her will sleep well tonight 💞💖💞

Hugs,

Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry

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13 August 2018 - 4:15 pm
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I started amantadine for pain

 Hopefully that helps make him feel better. 

Virginia



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13 August 2018 - 4:34 pm
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Not sure how I can grin beyond ear to ear...but I am!!!😁😁😁  This boy takes CUTENESS ALERT to a whole 'nother level!

Every single,photo of Bender....E V E R Y    S I N G L E    P H O T O.  of Bender  is THE  cutest one EVVVVER!!!!😎😎

And I"m  sure he knows he's  cute too!  Yeah, definitely  knows he's cute!!!

And as far as being  more tired today, that does not surprise me st all!!! NOT AT ALL!!!  In fact, when I read what a great day he had yesterday  being Sailor Bender, I almost posted not to be surprised  if he was more tired the next day.

All of us, dogs or hoomans, tend to do a bit more than we should  when we start feeling  better after feeling a bit yucky.   Sometimes my Happy Hannah would show more tiredness  than others, but I just learned that was the new normal.  Sometimes it may be that half of the day she was more tired, and then the next half of the day more energy!  So no worries, okay?  Obviously  if you have real concerns or things change, consult a Vet.

And I know I speak for all of us...KEEP THESE ADORABLE PHOTOS COMING!!!😀😀

Keep on keeping  on Bender!  You are a BullDawg Warrior!!

Higs

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie 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!

Virginia



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13 August 2018 - 4:38 pm
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Jist saw about adding  the pain med.  Yeah, sometimes  I would do that with Happy Hannah too off and on.  Probably  should have been more consistent with a low steady dose.  I used Tramadol, but I really like the results people get when using amantadine.

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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13 August 2018 - 4:40 pm
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Oh sweetie 🌸

This is such a wonderful picture of Bender with his toy, those loving eyes looking at you can melt any heart instantly 😍

Don’t get discouraged if he seemed a little tired, it may well be he is just recovering from all the playing the day before. 

Is he in pain ?

How did you realise that? 

Sending you a huge hug and a trillion cuddles 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-) 

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13 August 2018 - 7:11 pm
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I think he is a bit sore. He has really bad arthritis and the metacam provided some pain relief. Although prednisone is great for inflammation, it doesn't do much for pain relief. 

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13 August 2018 - 7:23 pm
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Agreed, you know him so well. Just the most awesome parent. And you keep it all together so well. It makes my heart swell. Your love for Bender is just amazing. He couldn't be more loved. 

❤️❤️ Big hugs ❤️❤️

Hugs,

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13 August 2018 - 7:54 pm
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We love Bender! So happy to hear this.

Yes amantadine comes highly recommended by pain specialists, I hope this helps him feel better. Give him some belly scratches from us and keep us posted!

Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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14 August 2018 - 5:45 am
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Ok, so all he needs is a tittle rest and back to more adventures!

So glad to hear amandine can help him too, I didn't know that drug.

Pictures, pictures !!!!!!!

Hugs and cuddles 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-) 


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20 August 2018 - 3:23 pm
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Hi sweetie 🌸

How are you and Bender ?

Thinking about you both and sending an avalanche of kisses and cuddles your way 😘🐮💫✨🌟🌹

Eurydice 77kg/170lb Great Dane limping end of April 2016, amputation (right front leg/osteosarcoma) 4 May 2016 6 courses of carboplatin followed by metronomic therapy, lung mets found 30 Nov 2016. 3 courses of doxorubicin, PET scan 26 Jan 2017 showed more mets so stopped chemo. Holistic route April 2017. Lung X-ray 5 May 2017 showed several tennis ball size mets, started cortisone and diuretics. Miss Cow earned her XXL silver wings 12 June 2017, 13 months and 1 week after amputation and 6 1/2 months after lung mets, she was the goofiest dawg ever and is now happily flying from cloud to cloud woof woofing away :-) 

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