mack_truck Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Sending positive healing vibes for Zed Hugs to you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marapana Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Thinking of all the not well Rotties, enjoy every moment that you have left with them. If they are a little naughty then it must be very hard to growl at them, makes one wonder if they know that maybe they just might get away with a little more than usual. Big hugs and best wishes to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 thinking of you for the fur kids .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Thinking of you all and sending prayers of healing and strength! Sending extra prayers to Heather and Zed You are all in my thoughts often. Much love and strength to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 cavNrott,Have you taken Sophie back to the oncologist with the changes in her tumour? what do they say? I phoned her Oonga to report the changes and she said they are to be expected. As long as Sophie is happy, free of pain and taking her medication... and if there is no change in her behaviour then she will be fine until her next appointment. The progression of her disease slowed down for a while. There is nothing more we can do for her and to keep doing what I'm doing. What we are doing is palliative care only, there is no remission expected. I knew that, I just didn't want it confirmed. Sorry i know it is not funny but i have to admit to you that i had a good little chuckle at Sophie pulling See she is showing she still has an inner puppy Oh, she was little devil. She still has plenty of strength.. I totally see how it would be difficult to be tough on her. Sounds to me though like she came back into line very quickly, so you must be doing the right thing!! I don't have it in me to be tough with her. She literally pulled herself back into line. She hates being told off and I think she knew it was coming if she kept it up. I am pleased to read that she is happy like you said that is the main thing!!!! How are the other puppies coping? If i remember correctly Dana was probably the most affected and was trying to do her bit to look after Sophie? or am i getting confused? Dana was inspecting Sophie's mouth at the start of this but she stopped doing it when we started on this drug protocol. She's such an affectionate little girl and is a huge comfort to me. She never leaves my side. Dana seems to be the only one who knows Sophie is sick, the other two seem unaware. How is Sophie going with her eating? She's been able to eat without my assistance for 3 weeks but tonight she needed a helping hand. Give all the puppies a hug from me and an extra tight one for Sophie! Take care of yourself!!! oonga Hugs will be given all around from you and thanks for caring about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaz Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Cav, My old boy got away with blue murder when he became very ill I treasure the memories. He was the first thing on my mind from the moment I got up to the moment I went to bed. Sometimes he had trouble standing up and moving into the bedroom and on those nights I just brought my blanket and pillow and settled on the dog beds in the loungeroom with him. I know what you are going through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rottgems Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 CavNrott, I'm sorry to hear Sophie's tumor is still growing I think you can let her be a little naughty, it shows she still has plenty of spirit ZednQ, I hope Zed is still keeping his spirit up ! Wolfgirl, glad to hear Pearl has some improvement hoping she will keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Kaz, that's the way it is, isn't it? Every waking moment is spent with Sophie. Life as it was has changed, everything revolves around her. I treasure our time and she's getting away with things she wouldn't try on before. I don't want to verbally correct her, I want her remaining time to be happy. I know she'd forget about the correction but I wouldn't. I'd second guess myself about just how important it is that she behaves perfectly. I want the memory of her sense of fun and mischief. She sleeps on my bed, I'm a light sleeper and if she's in distress I'm there to know about it. She has no trouble getting on my bed so thankfully I don't need to sleep on the floor with her though I've done it before with a sick dog. Some of the medication she is on can have nasty side effects so I need to be around her to keep an eye on her. They've given us time she probably would not otherwise have had and she's responded very well to them. I'm glad I went down this path with her. Hoping Zed is ok and Pearl too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berty Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 cavnrott, sorry to hear all is not well , but you must be doing something right , shes still here with you and shes happy, youve done so well to come this far as i know the pain that sits in your heart , keep going and be strong, and i hope all the other unwell puppys are feeling better today , happy valentines day to our four legged friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Sending lots of healing and calm wishes to all the sick doggies, they are in my thoughts every waking moment. God Bless them all for they are very special I just wanted to say thank you to everyone in this thread, it was originally started for the very sick rotts and you have all been so wonderful including us in here as well, means a heck of alot to me at the time. The people on Dol are just amazing and since joining I have made many wonderful friends here the nicest people on this earth who share a love and passion of animals as I do, we will be here for each other in good and bad times because that's what friends are for. Oonga thank you for popping in to wish us all well, I miss your posts and hope you will return more often soon. Pearl tends to wrap herself around me alot at the moment, she is very confused and doesn't understand why she feels the way she does, she is the funniest dog I have ever owned and even with her illness she stills makes me laugh and smile every day, she is my girl. cavNrott you are doing an amazing job Sophie thanks you for all that you are doing to keep her comfortable. I'm so pleased to hear she is enjoying her walks and may she continue to do that for as long as possible, it is your time together. ZnQ I am sending extra special wishes for you as I know Zed needs it very much. Pearl hasn't had the best of days she was doing so well but is very tired today and her breathing is labouring again, as we don't have a diagnosis yet I can only hope that the juice and supplements are keeping her comfortable, we will be having a quiet weekend here and Bear goes and lays with her when she doesn't seem to be very well, I know he really misses that noirty mischievous girl who he would rumble with all day long and he is looking after his friend and me as well. I hope everyone has a comfortable night ;) ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hugs to you all. Anne, i am sorry Sophies tumor is growing again. man, life sucks sometimes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakaaz Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Thinking of you all as always. Bluepoppy, glad to hear your girl is home again where she belongs with you. Anne sorry it was not the remission you were hoping for, I see it as a good sign she was pulling, there is obviously much enjoyment in a walk for her still. Special thoughts for ZnQ and Zed, and for Wolfgirl & Pearl too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Zed &Q. How is Zed today? Wolfgirl.....hoping Pearl is having a better day today. Only a few more days till xray now so then you'll know what you're dealing with. Thanks to those posting their support and encouragement for those of us with sick dogs. It really helps so much. Looking after our dogs, knowing they are dying can put us well into the doldrums and your support encourages us and lifts our spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog21 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I hope all the sick ones have a pain free weekend. I admire your strength to nurse these dogs in their time of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadbury Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 The Hug Emotion is missing so I am sending HUGS and special Prayers for Sophie Zed Pearl and all the other sick puppies. I hope you are having a Pain Free Happy Day Today. Please CavNrott, ZedNQ, and Wolfgirl take the time to give yourselves a little comfort and a Pat on the Back you are all wonderful caring people who Love their Animals......Hugs to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Best wishes to Zed, Sophie & Pearl, and their owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks for thinking of us Kristie.Sophie's gum tumour is growing again. I had the idea of remission in my mind when it hadn't grown in that 3 weeks but it seems it's not to be. I was advised not to expect remission, just a slowing down of the progression of the disease. I guess we've already accomplished that. I have to learn to live one day at a time the way Sophie does. It's easier said than done. She is still happy and pain free, that's the main thing. I took her for a walk today and I haven't done any training with her since she was diagnosed. She was pulling in her haste to get out and we had a few false starts to her walk. I guess I'll have to pull her back into line. I find it difficult to give her commands now. She probably doesn't have much longer and I just want her to be happy and enjoy the time she has left. Thinking of Pearl and Zed. I think about you guys heaps. It is hard to read about what you are all going through. I know how it feels to watch your dog go up and down, to have hope and then to lose it. CnR, I am so sorry to hear that the adorable Sophie's tumour is growing again - I don't know if they are anything like a MCT but MCT tend to grow and shrink a lot - even without treatement. I hope that is the case for Sophie... Give her a big hug from Ollie and I. Wishing all the other angels a happy and peaceful time. Ollie is laying on the floor with OH at the moment pleading for a taste of a monte carlo biscuit (he will get it - he always does. It is about him now and will be until he says it is time). Big hugs from the little staffy to all the big rotties. Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks again for the support guys. Jodie I was hoping that Sophie's tumour would shrink again or stop growing but unfortunately it's still growing daily and changing colour. I increased her pain meds this morning as the dose she's been on for the last few weeks doesn't seem to be working as well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiahzen Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I hope that all the sick dogs and their owners are being brave and fighting through another day.. My thoughts are with you all sending lots of love and hugs your way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks again for the support guys.Jodie I was hoping that Sophie's tumour would shrink again or stop growing but unfortunately it's still growing daily and changing colour. I increased her pain meds this morning as the dose she's been on for the last few weeks doesn't seem to be working as well now. I am sorry to hear this news, my heart breaks for you CnR and for Sophie - it is so unfair that they have to suffer with illness. Praying for a miracle for you guys and that she has a great day. Hugs Jodie PS hope all the other poochs are having a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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