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Okay, I'm gonna use up myb"allowance" of five haapy faces! Gee, I dure wish there was a way to circumvent that ban on smiley faces!
WAIT! Maybe I jave!!!
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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We went out to dinner with Paula & her husband tonight and Sally I gotta tell you Paula's wrist was all pink 😉😉. Guess she really used the rubber band....a lot 😀😀. So happy Nitros ok Paula. That gives me a "happy heart". You're such a good pawrent to the beautiful Nitro!
XOXO
Linda & Max
Awesome news! Not usually glad for a non-diagnosis, but around here we love it.
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Son of a......just got logged out and forgot to screenshot!!!
Just want to share one little snippet of my conversation when trying to talk her off the edge. And let me tell ya', Paula was determined to stay on the edge! I was reflecting back to her her comments about Nitro feeling well, eating just fine, not throwing up, etc. All good signs. She said she was even feeding him extra bits of kibble off and on just to make sure he still had a good appetite. I mentioned that IF he did throw up, not to think the worst! It woukd be because of all the extra food she was giving him to "test" his appetite.
Sure enough, I have an email awaiting me this morning she had written at 1:30 a.m....yep...Nitro just threw up! Pretty sure she spent all night zapping herself with that rubber band!
Sleep well tonight Paula! I know you'll have a big grin on your face! All of us sure will! Sooooooo happy!!!
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!
Oh Paula... big sigh of relief! This is very good news and I am glad Sally was able to help! We all need the helpline - no matter where we are in this journey and I am SO grateful we have it available! Like the airlines always say, put your own oxygen mask first before you help others ... let's take care of ourselves so we can better help others!
I knew Nitro would be great! He's a fighter!!! And double-yay for NO METS!!!!
Hugs!
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
So to follow-up;
Nitro saw his chiro vet today (Dr. Patty Glover); she checked him out good to make sure his spine/vertebra weren't the reason for the inontinence. All was good, so we are going to try the herbs "Red Front Door" to see if they can give him some bladder relief. I haven't researched this herb yet - kind of a goofy name - so I don't know anything about it.
So between the Baytril and the herbs, hopefully he can get some relief. Again, thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts, we love you guys!
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Thanks for the update. Please keep us posted!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hey, anything with a name like "Red Front Door" has to be good!
Soooo glad everything is checking out good! Best Christmas gift ever!!!
Love to all!
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!
So I have another update on the incontinence saga...
I emailed his chiro vet about the herbs she's prescribing for the wetting - Red Front Door. I couldn't find any info on the internet about it and I was curious what it does/how it helps. This is what she said:
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
Paula that info is fascinating, thank you for sharing.
Folks if you'd like to learn more about Chinese medicine, check out this awesome book by Dr. Morgan:
http://amazon.t.....nary-care/
Glad to hear Nitro made it through the night!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Please keep us posted. I'm quite interested to see if the herbs help! Chinese/Eastern medicine often seems able to better treat some conditions and I hope it works well for Nitro. 🙂
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
Wow, I feel bad, I am just reading this. I'm behind. Travel for work puts a damper on things. So first, everyone on this site is in my daily prayers. Paula, let me share, Patches has been wetting her bed semi-frequently. We think it's either a side effect of the Palladia or just that she's sleeping like a boulder and hears/feels NOTHING. Otherwise the girl is happy and healthy. It could just be nothing, age......I hope he's feeling well no matter WHAT.
This week we are going to begin giving her the CBD supplements. Maybe that will help. I will keep everyone posted on how she does.
No matter WHAT........if you need an ear, a hug, whatever......I'm here. Hug and kiss Nitro for us and keep breathing. I know exactly how you feel. I'm here.
xoxo
Debbie and Patches
Hi Debbie, thanks for sharing.....everyone's support is so needed and welcome. Nitro does seem to be slowly getting better, which is awesome since he sleeps in OUR bed! And his wetting isn't just little dribbles, its like the dam has broken. The last couple of nites his diaper was dry, but when I took it off it was like a hose opened up - like he couldn't stop it. My sister says its the same with boy babies, when the air hits the you-know-what, look out, her it comes. I'm hopeful the herbs will be an added weapon and we can go back to "nornal". Boy, the saying "when you have your health, you have it all" is so true, for humans and animals.
thanks again
Paula and Nitro
Nitro 11 1/2 yr old Doberman; right front amp June 2014. Had 6 doses carboplatin, followed by metronomic therapy. Rocked it on 3 legs for over 3 years! My Warrior beat cancer, but couldn't beat old age. He crossed the Bridge peacefully on July 25, 2017, with dignity and on his terms. Follow his blog entitled "Doberman's journey"
"Be good, mama loves you".....run free my beautiful Warrior
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