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Glad to hear Jellie is doing well. I think everything you are saying is so typical but it sure scares you when it happens doesn't it! Try not to worry and just enjoy Jellie.
Debra & Emily, a five year old doberman mix, who was diagnosed with an osteosaecoma. She had a right rear leg amputation on May 19, 2009. On November 10, 2009 she earned her wings and regained her fourth leg.
Have you checked out the alternatives to the cone of shame? You might find something that is more comfortable for Jellie.
Several rear amp parents have also tried covering the incision site with boxer shorts- the tail goes through the fly.
Karen and the pugapalooza
You rock Karen, thanks for the suggestion!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi out there. I am sorry I haven't been able to post a photo of Jellie. I tried to follow instrux from the tech help forum and set up a blog so I could post a photo there but I kept getting error messages. No patience for that. so an update on Jellie: tomorrow is 3rd chemo treatment and so far all is good. Surgery is healed and she is raring to go. We are building up our walks to a little over 5 minutes 3 wks post surgery and even a little time off leash just sniffing around and she really appreciates not being attached to me all the time.
Every AM after I finish my own yoga routine we have M & M together (mediation and massage). Helps us both I'm sure. Trying to let Jellie be a normal dog as much as possible and to be careful of her without being over protective. She had fun today trying to scare the electrician that came to the house. since she is a shepherd I know it's important for her to feel she is still protecting Mom and home and being super ferocious.
Worry a little about chemo having a cumulative effect on all her systems. any thoughts on what point I need to wonder if anything has spread or other subtle symptoms to watch for? While I know it's great she did so well after the surgery I know it's not the end of the road. I am enjoying every second that I have my girl back to her self and not wanting to live in the future but also don't want to miss anything important that i can do something about
It sounds like Jellie is doing great!!
any thoughts on what point I need to wonder if anything has spread or other subtle symptoms to watch for?
Just don't think about it! Seriously. Put it out of your head! Enjoy each day and when the time comes which is hopefully a long way down the road, you'll know. All symptoms are different. But DO NOT THINK ABOUT IT NOW! You can go crazy if you do! You've done everything you can, now you get to enjoy Jellie!
Poof! It's out of your head!!! I just waved the magic tripawd wand!
(But not to worry, we'll help you when you think there are other symptoms.)
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
dellarose, PM us and we'll try to help with posting pics and setting up a blog, if you'd like. We're sorry you're having difficulties there, but glad to hear that Jellie's doing well!
Sounds like you're getting a good grip on living with cancer. I would agree with Cometdog....poof! Put those worries out of your head as much as you can.
There's no telling when a dog may develop symptoms of the cancer spreading, but you'll most likely start to see some subtle changes in Jellie's behavior that may clue you in (slowing down a little, decreased appetite). But these symptoms can mean a number of other things too, a pawrent can go nuts trying to analyze them.
Keeping your vet in the loop and jotting down your thoughts about her behavior in a journal is a good idea, to use as a reference point.For now, live life, do all you can do to keep the cancer away. Have you read the Canine Cancer Survival Guide ebook yet? We like this book a lot because it can help put your mind at ease without information overload.
Hope this helps! Have a great Friday!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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