Bilbo Baggins Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hi cavNrot I only come in here at home on the weekend as I have to try to maintain some semblance of professionalism at work. I am so sorry that Sophie is nearing her time. You have done an incrediable job with her. Be strong for Sophie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Bait Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Have just been reading this thread and my heart goes out to you Anne and Sophie. You will know when its time.....until then enjoy Sophie's rolls in the park and her smiles. Hugs to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Sending lots of positive and healing thoughts to you and the lovely sophie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Thanks for the good wishes for Sophie, they cheer me up when I get that strong, sad feeling of defeat. She's improved every day since her bad day. The tumour hasn't bled at all today. Not sure if that's a good or a bad sign. It's still growing though. I'm taking her to her regular vet in the morning for his assessment. He hasn't seen her for a while because the oncologist took over her care. Our vet has cared for Sophie since she was a baby puppy. He knows her well, he also calls her his favourite because she's so compliant and obedient for him. He wrote a lovely article in his monthly newsletter about her last year. I think at the oncologists she's just another cancer patient whereas the vet has a more personal and long standing relationship with her. I'm not sure I want to continue with the oncologist. The drugs they have Sophie on are no longer working for her and the onco dismisses any suggestions I make about natural products or the new drug trials they are conducting overseas. I think the natural supplements I'm giving Soph might be starting to take effect and maybe her tumour needed to bleed out. I asked the onco if there is anything they can prescribe to slow the progression of her cancer but they say there isn't so I can't seen much point in continuing with them. Our vet can do the blood tests and prescribe the meds. Soph must be feeling well because today she kept bringing the ball and she's been taking the soft toys out of the toy box and tossing them over her shoulder. We didn't go out, it was cold and windy but she had a good day with plenty of energy and lots of play. Oh, I nearly forgot. On the day she was unwell I was bending over her cleaning her mouth and just as I bent down she jumped up and we bumped heads...result...I have a lovely black eye! Hopefully I can cover it with makeup when we go to the vet tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Just dropped in to see how Sophie was doing and so happy to hear she has picked up Anne Anne you have done an amazing job with Sophie and I honestly think you are right on track with the Oncologist. Unless you are prepared to do it their way with conventional medicine they can't understand where you are coming from :D There is alot to be said for these methods and if it wasn't for a natural product I would still be suffering flares with my Lupus but I haven't had one for 9 months and that is a first so trust your instinct and go with the alternatives, you know Sophie better than the Oncologist and what is best for her I was so lucky that our specialist when seeing Max again was amazed at the results we had with natural and alternative medicine and supported us all the way. It is hard enough to go through something like Cancer with your dog without people bringing you down Sophie and Anne you Sorry to hear about your Black Eye Just tell everyone it is the new shade of eye makeup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Wonderful to hear she's feeling so much better! I'm glad the natural supplements seem to be helping her Sorry about your black eye though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Nekhbet, Tigger turned her hocks out when we first got her - she ended up doing a cruciate and luxating patellas in both knees. Have his knees been checked? To correct, Tigger had to have tibial crest relocation in both knees (done at different times). Poor bugger looks very bad in the rear... I hope something can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hi Anne, been thinking of you and Sophie lately. Hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 cavNrott, such wonderful news that she is playing!!! you guys enjoy each other for longer her time is not yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Anne, are you seeing a naturopath too for Sophie? I would give the onco the flick too You are doing an awesome job with Soph. Hugs to you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks again to those sending their best wishes to Sophie. We had our vet visit today and he was surprised to see her looking so well. Sophie happily bounced in there and hopped straight onto the scale and sat waiting for the vet nurse to come over to record her weight. The vet said he expected to see her looking dull and lifeless. Her coat is still shiny and she has plenty of go in her, she was so happy to see him, he's one of her favourite people. He was rather surprised at the size of her tumour though and checked her lymph nodes and lungs and couldn't detect any sign of metastasis. He certainly gave her a good going over all of which she accepted without complaint. He doesn't think she is in pain because she didn't shy away or flinch at all while he was pushing and probing her jaw and mouth. If the tumour doesn't erupt then she probably has about two months left. If it does, then her time has come. Her general health is excellent but there's nothing we can do about the tumour. If we were to try and debulk it then it would grow back within 2 weeks and probably worse than it already is. It's the mouth tumour that will be her undoing, not the osteosarcoma in her mandible. He said he would never have thought that she would be in such good condition and 'keep up the good work'. We also discussed our plan for when her time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Vets have so little faith in our ability to keep our dogs healthy whilst dealing with cancer... Our vet is the same, he is amazed every time he see's Ollie looking so well (so is everyone else)... To look at him you would never know that he has cancer... I think we too, underestimate our dogs will to stay with us... I am so glad that she is doing well, under the circumstances. Remember, we are all in this together... We will all be here for each other through good and bad times. Big hugs to you and the adorable Sophie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 She sounds so well Anne, I hope the tumour stays as is and you both get as long as possible with each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Glad to hear that Sophie is a picture of health. Hang in there Anne, she just might outdo the 2 months. She has done so very well, she just might surprise them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Kiash I don't think she will. She is winding down. I doubt she'll make the two months because the tumour is so large and growing....and bleeding daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Kiash I don't think she will. She is winding down. I doubt she'll make the two months because the tumour is so large and growing....and bleeding daily. Big hugs to Sophie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hope you're both doing OK Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 s to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Anne, I know I do not need to say this but enjoy your time together and big huge hugs to the pair of you. Special ones for Sophie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Anne and Sophie . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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