Tag Archives: Cancer

Holding On To Hope For Hope

Posted on August 8, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is not doing well. The chemotherapy from last week didn’t work. Her tumors continued to grow. She has three tumors on the right side of her face from her cheek to under her jaw. She has one on the … Continue reading →

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Dog Days Of August

Posted on August 2, 2011 by daysofourdogs

My furkids have no idea that much of the nation bakes in the heat. Their routine goes on in their air-conditioned environment. Jake was the perfect traveler and houseguest last week. I’ve known adults who behave far worse than my … Continue reading →

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Busy Dogs

Posted on July 27, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake hit the road with me this week to help out some relatives. As usual he got excited at the site of a bag being packed. He didn’t need to be told to go to the car; however, Windy and … Continue reading →

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Hot Dogs

Posted on July 22, 2011 by daysofourdogs

With the furkids lounging in an air-conditioned living room, I think they forget how hot it is. Potty breaks are brief because of the heat and humidity, but their short-terms memories are toast when it comes to begging for a … Continue reading →

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Living With Cancer

Posted on July 14, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope is improving. Last week’s change of chemotherapy has reduced the masses in Hope’s anal area to “nearly normal,” the oncology vet said. Her tonsil and throat look normal also. However, Hope’s white cell count is dangerously low—the lowest it … Continue reading →

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Waiting For The Doctor

Posted on July 12, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Jake supports Hope while we wait for the doctor. Will update later. Trying out a mobile app now.

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Ask Them About Their Grandogs

Posted on July 8, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Windy hit the road with me to visit her “grandparents”. Windy never traveled without Hope or Jake before, so she sulked a bit in the car. The trip was good; however, because she got to explore a new environment, and … Continue reading →

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She Keeps Fighting Cancer

Posted on June 29, 2011 by daysofourdogs

The last chemotherapy is working. The oncologist said Hope’s breathing was good and she could not see a swollen tonsil or any other swollen area. Her lymph nodes are smaller. This is good news, and the vet said this was … Continue reading →

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Cancer, Schmancer: We Are Still In The Fight

Posted on June 24, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope seems to be responding to Monday’s chemotherapy! Hope’s snoring has been reduced by about 90 percent and her wheezing has stopped. She is alert and energetic. We took a long walk last night and she enjoyed herself. However, she … Continue reading →

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Waiting And Wondering

Posted on June 21, 2011 by daysofourdogs

Hope had chemotherapy yesterday. Her dose was increased a bit because she is between the weight guidelines for dosages. We know she is not in remission any more because of her snoring. The snoring returned last weekend. Her exam yesterday … Continue reading →

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