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I feel ya.. day three here as well. Everything she does or does not do... I worry. I wish she could talk. I too dont know exactly what we should expect. Despite all good intentions, no one offers any guarantees. Best wishes for your dogs speeding recovery and healthy years ahead.
zivadogvid said
Our post op visit is in an hour!!!!!!! Wish us luck!!!!!!!!
Hey how'd it go? Can we uncross our paws now?
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roxyrocks said
I feel ya.. day three here as well. Everything she does or does not do... I worry. I wish she could talk. I too dont know exactly what we should expect. Despite all good intentions, no one offers any guarantees. Best wishes for your dogs speeding recovery and healthy years ahead.
Hi Roxy and family, welcome. Please do consider starting an all new topic that's all about you so we can help you during this time OK?
If you haven't already do check out Jerry's Required Reading List and the Tripawds e-books library for lots of information about what to expect. Hang in there and let us know how we can help in your new topic!
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roxyrocks said
I feel ya.. day three here as well. Everything she does or does not do... I worry. I wish she could talk. I too dont know exactly what we should expect. Despite all good intentions, no one offers any guarantees. Best wishes for your dogs speeding recovery and healthy years ahead.
Thank you! She's doing GREAT! If you need to talk or need advice, this is the best place to be!
jerry said
zivadogvid said
Our post op visit is in an hour!!!!!!! Wish us luck!!!!!!!!
Hey how'd it go? Can we uncross our paws now?
We got the sutures out! They said everything looks good - we do see another tiny mass on her shoulder that we're hoping is nothing but we will keep an eye on it and aspirate at a later date, when she is recovered from this. We didn't get to see a vet yesterday, but the tech was great! We have some scabbing, and they said it will resolve itself on its own.
I'm still in knots about the histopathology results, we haven't heard anything yet. I'll call here in a bit and see if they've by chance gotten results today.
We're getting there!
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YAY FOR GOOD CHECK UP. And sooop many times, lumps are jist lumps and bumps are just bumps!
Her incision looks fantastic!!! Good job getting her in such good shape!!
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!
Wonderful news! Sorry, popped in several times but work bogged me totally down most of the day 
I am so glad Ziva got a good report. I was starting to get a little worried... we are sometimes known as the worry wort club, heheh.
Hope you are both catching up on rest and lovin'
Big hugs!
Jackie and Huck 
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
Well, I just got off the phone with the vet and they confirmed that nothing metastasized and that all of the tumor's cancer cells were removed this time, along with the leg. So we have ZERO chance of that Frankentumor ever returning!!! YAY!!!
I asked if she happened to see the lump on her shoulder and she didn't recall it so she said she'd be glad to schedule a complimentary recheck of her in a couple of weeks when Ziva is ready.
I. CAN. BREATHE!
I let Ziva get in her kennel today and she's in her happy place
Awww rock and roll what a fantastic report! I'm THRILLED for you guys!
She looks so content, I just want to smooch that big ol snout of hers. This is terrific news. Congratulations!
Try not to panic about the other lump and good for you for being so observant.
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jerry said
Awww rock and roll what a fantastic report! I'm THRILLED for you guys!She looks so content, I just want to smooch that big ol snout of hers. This is terrific news. Congratulations!
Try not to panic about the other lump and good for you for being so observant.
Thank you! And thank you to everyone here who has helped us along this journey. We still have a lot of work to do!
Omd!!! Look at that beautiful mug!!! Yay mama!!! Oh this is the best news ❤️❤️
Most lumps are just fatty lumps. Concentrate on your kick ass hard earned wins!
Your girl looks so content, i am thrilled for you. This was not an easy journey yet you are flying through it.
I commend you on your will to move through regardless of the complications.
Your Ziva is a lucky girl ❤️❤️
One battle at a time.
Huge hugs!
Jackie and Huck ❤️
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
AICH A GREAT UPDATE!!! And that picture...OMD!! That sweet face says it all. She really is so relaxed and so content!
Now just get on with living life to the fullest...Ziva sure is!!!
Hugs
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!
She looks so relaxed in her crate, its good to be home!
Congrats on a great path report too.
Around here we like to chant " B9! B9! B9!" whenever someone is having a lump checked 
Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Oh man, Ziva's progress has been INCREDIBLE! She's getting around a bit better on her own now, and she's allowed in and out of her crate when she's supervised. She's still working on figuring out how to potty on 3 legs and it's a little comical to watch. She's always been a traveler while pooping but now it's even more hilarious.
I have to go back to work on Monday - so I'm super nervous about leaving her alone all day. I'm thinking the best thing to do will be to leave her in her crate all day (that's how it used to be before amp so she's already used to that) and monitor her via our home cameras. Do you guys think that'll be ok?
Yes, I think getting back into your normal routine is good, and even better that she is used to her crate 
I am really thrilled for you, and relieved. Her picture is totally adorable She looks like a happy girlie now!!
xoxoxoxo
Jackie and Huck
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
She's amazing! YEAH!
zivadogvid said
I'm thinking the best thing to do will be to leave her in her crate all day (that's how it used to be before amp so she's already used to that) and monitor her via our home cameras. Do you guys think that'll be ok?
If that's what she is used to, then she should do fine. Can you get home at lunch to check on her?
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