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It has been 6 months since Tazzie's amputation so earlier this week she went in for xrays, bloodwork, and urine. I have tried to post this several times but keep getting error messages so I will keep it short.
Chest and leg xrays were clear (no mets) YAY!
Bloodwork normal.
Bladder infection (Pseudomonas, a bad bug) so I had to stop the Cytoxan. This can lead to a painful and bloody urine condition in some dogs. I will continue the Metacam and up the artemisinin to 300 mg every night.
She has gained 15 pounds so someone is on a diet and less cheese with her pills!
I am so glad that Tazzie continues to do well, but even if we had found lung mets I would still not regret our decision to amputate. She is so happy and playful, and still greets us with that big Mastiff smile every day.
Tripawds rule!!!!
Pam and Tazzie
That is so encouraging! I watched one of her videos last week on this site..it's amazing to see such a big dog move so well on three legs.
I love OEMs, and have looked through Mastiff rescue locally...but can't imagine doing agility with one (although I have an agility friend with a Dane who does pretty well.) Maybe one day. Give Tazzie's big squooshy face a kiss from me!
Keep up the good work Pam & Tazzie. That's an awesome report.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
YEAH Tazzie!! 
Pam - you have been such an enormous support and help to soooo many on Jerry's place...it's wonderful news that all is well with Tazzie girl.
Thank you for all you do - we would all be lost without you.
Tripawds RULE!!!
Love Heather and Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Wonderful News- Keep it up !!!!
I totally agree with your view on the lung mets- Even though we found them so soon- 2 months after amputation - I have absolutely no regrets on our decision to take the path we have- Wrigley has been and still is a very very happy pain free dog- and we have been able to enjoy this time with her. I wouldn't trade that for anything.
Ditto on Heather's note- we would be lost without you- you are a great support to all us Tripawds- I know there is a shout out post- but I don't think I could say it enough- thank you .
Tazzie- you go girl- we're proud of you!
Seanne and Wrigley
Seanne and Angel Wrigley
Yay Tazzie!!! 
Such wonderful news! I totally hear you on the weight gain issue, Nova's gained some weight after her amp (she was pretty skeletal to begin with). All the extra treats, canned food, and cheese to hide pills in are definitely the culprit.
Tazzie has been such a big inspiration to us, and Pam, well you are just the BEST! All your advice and support, given so freely to all us Tripawd pawrents, we are so lucky to have you.
Sue and Nova
Dane Mom Sue at nova.tripawds.com and Mom to Beautiful Great Dane Queen Nova, a Blind Tripawd, who kicked cancer's butt from 11/08-03/13. The Queen is Spirit Nova now, but her legacy lives on here at Tripawds!
YAY!! Good for you Tazzie!
Max and I are so glad you came through with flying colors! Max is on a little diet too....he is up to 80 lbs. Thats the most he has ever weighed! Only a little cheese with pills for him and no more canned food!
Thank you Pam for your advice and support. You are an invaluable resource for all of us and we greatly appreciate it. So glad you got good news with Tazzie.
Hugs from Max and me!
Paula and Spirit Max
Yay Tazzie AND Dr Pam (you helped!) What good news!
Cemil joins the rest of you on the cut-back rations. With the fur shaved off, the fat was revealed. I had no idea.
Dr Pam, I too appreciate your willingness to share, and Cemil sends an Anatolian "lean". May the good reports continue!
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
Tazzie and Pam
I am so happy to come back from vacation to hear some GREAT news. We appreciate all your advice and support you give to all of us. Give Tazzie a hug and many kisses for me. We are so proud of her and you.
Heidi
P.S. I know Titan is looking down happy for Tazzie
Pam & Tazzie,
That is really a wonderful update!! Tazzie is in good hands. Thanks for sharing ... How about low fat cheese?
Dogs really love the cheese with their meds... 
sending a smile to both of you!
Kim & Buster
Kim & Angel Buster
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
–Anatole France
Wonderful update!
Thank you so much for your continued support in the forums here. Sorry about the server errors, we're working on that ...
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Pam and Tazzie--
Congratulations! What great news! Thank you for all of your information and help to everybody, you are a star!
Kim and Tika
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