Thank you, EVERYONE!  Once again, you all are wonderful!  Shortly after I posted yesterday, Eddy "chippered" up!  Last night, he was back to bringing us his ball and even ventured next door to see his bff, Henry, a giant Schnauzer.  They played for a while and I gave them each a busy bone, and they sat under the pines together, like they have done for years!  It was such a blessing to see!  Because it's winter here in Minnesota, they don't get to see each other as much.  We have larger lots (about 3 acres), so they both tend to stay closer to their homes during the snowy season.  But yesterday we saw temps in the 50's and the snow has melted, so these two were so happy to see and play with each other again!  Can't tell you what it did to my heart to see my boy so happy!

Anyway, I believe I figured out the reason for Eddy's "solemness".  Because he was so itchy the past couple of days, I had resorted back to giving him Benadryl.  He was on Benadryl in the summer for allergies, and was just fine, but I really think I knocked him out with it yesterday.  So, we are going to not do that again.  As I said, mid-day through the day yesterday, he came back fully to life!  After a lot of thought, I did decide to go forward with the Palladia.  I am hoping I don't kick myself for doing it....   He seemed really good this morning, so I thought we should give it a try.  His oncologist gave us prescribed anti-nausea and anti-diarrhea medication, and I gave him both of those to pre-empt any possible side effects.  So, here's to hoping there are no horrible side effects!!!!  My thoughts are that if we try this now, we have 11 days before we leave and hopefully if he does have a negative reaction, we can stop or reduce the dosage and figure it.  I am praying that this helps hold off the mets.  If he does react horribly, I think we will be done with chemo.  Keep us in your prayers, Tripawd Warriors!  And, again, I thank all of you for your support!!!  

~Betsy