Staffyluv Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi Staffyluv,My Vet recommended that I Boof put on Omega Oils and Vitamins and he was not permitted to eat any raw meat. Boof has been extremley well while on chemo the Oncologist believes that his cancer is a very aggressive one. Boof started his third protocol yesterday and is fine today, we will know in a few days if it is working because he responds so well right from the start. I am being positive and take each day as it comes. I wish Ollie and all of the pooches suffering with any of these cancer's all the best in their battle and thank you for your good wishes. Denise PAWS Sending good luck to you guys. I forgot about the no raw meat, probably because Ollie has had cooked meat for so long now. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Dear Lucy Charzie, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Charlotte with this shocking cancer. Charlotte was so young being only 6 years old, your family must be devastated. We feel blessed to have had Boof for 11 years and hope that he can stay with us for Christmas, everything is being done that can be done to keep him well and comfortable but I do feel that we are close to losing the fight. Boof has a strong will and extremley good Vets taking care of him, hopefully he will get a message to us when his time has come and we will let him go peacefully. Thank you again Staffyluv for your good wishes. Denise PAWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 My beautiful Boof was put to sleep on Sunday 23rd November at 2.30pm. Unfortunately Boof didn't respond to a 3rd Chemotherapy protocol and became very sick really quickly. Boof will be sadly missed by my family but the memories we have of Boof will stay forever in our hearts and minds. Rest in peace our beautiful boy. Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 so sorry to hear your sad news. RIP Boof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nell.m Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hi Everyone, Denise, so sorry and shocked to hear Boof lost his fight. Sending lots of love your way. It sounds like you did everything you could have done and I know he loves you more for it. R.I.P Boof. Well I suppose I have not been around here for a while because Jasper has been so well. Not long after he finished chemo I took him to an animal Naturopath who put him on an immune and digestive booster and prescribed him a diet. Since then I have been religiously following her advice and Jasper is glowing with health and happiness. Ironically he almost seems happier and healthier than since before he got sick. In the back of my mind I am always worrying about him and every day I check his glands. I only treat him with natural products and he will be having no more vacinations. He still believes he's a young boy and I have to restrain him sometimes when he wants to go for a long walk. He gets spoilt rotten and he's getting exciting about christmas when he saw the christmas tree getting decorated. This christmas is going to be a special one and he is getting lots of presents! By the way Jasper celebrated his 12th Birthday in October, which was a very special day indeed. Basically I am just enjoying every day he is here (and making sure he enjoys himself too!) Take care everyone, Nell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankari Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 (edited) jinx: So sorry to hear about Boof. R.I.P I know how hard it can be. Lucy has been gone over a month now, and i am still having problems trying to accept she's gone. It was hard saying goodbye to her especially with her only being just under 6yrs old when we said goodbye. I break down quite often still, but i know eventually the pain will lessen and i will be ready to accept another dog into our lives. Lucy was gone before we knew it, we didnt want to have to let her go but was the only option. I know she is in a better place but it certainly doesnt make it any easier not having her around. Always missing you Lucy love you family and best buddy Charlotte. nell.m: that is great to hear how well Jasper is doing and congratulations on him celebrating his 12th birthday! Edited December 13, 2008 by LucyCharzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nell.m Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hi Everyone, well unfortunately I am back with bad news. Last night I was checking Jasper's lymph nodes under his jaw and I noticed they were up. Not big but they were noticable. I freaked out and rushed him to the vet this morning. The vet couldn't tell me for sure but he said mostly likely the cancer was returning. He is going to get in touch with a specialist and hopefully I will find out soon enough what the deal is. I am absolutely devastated, even though I half-expected this day to come, I was always hoping it would be in the distant future. I've been taking such good care of Jasper, he has a special diet and takes lots of natural supplements. He has been the best he's ever been lately, so this really threw me. I guess I had lulled myself into a false sense of security thinking everything was ok. Any suggestions? I realise the prognosis is never as good when they relaspe. I'd really appreciate any advice, as there are a lot of knowledgeble people around here. I am not sure if I could put hm through chemo again, as I'm sure he went through hell, but I am willing to try anything to buy him some more time. Thanks for any advice... Nell & Jasper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 oh no - sorry to hear this Jasper has been fighting for what over a year now? true fox terrier.... he never gave up!! they are very special little dogs arent they? I have one. I dont have any words of wisdom to give you I wish did. But I am thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nell.m Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hey RMC, thanks for the kind words. It's been almost 15 months since his diagnosis. True, Fox Terriers never give up, their attitudes are pretty inspiring. Well to all appearances he still looks like a happy, healthy dog so I am hoping the fight will continue for a while longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nell.m Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 Well it has been confirmed that the Lymphoma has returned...Jasper is back on Chemotherapy. I didn't know what else to do, I couldn't bear to just not do anything. I didn't want to put him through more but because he has such fantastic quality of life I felt I had to do it. Luckily he is really happy and maintaining his normal routine. On Thursday he had his first treatment and today I cannot even feel his lymph nodes. I am trying to keep positive as the specialist couldn't even promise that Jasper would respond to more chemo. He has his own special diet and takes vitamins for his immune system. I credit that for keeping him in remission for over a year. On Friday I bought some herbal Lymphoma treatments from Robert McDowell, has anybody heard of him? http://www.herbal-treatments.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Totally understand why you have to try again - I would have done the same. Who knows, maybe it will work again and he will have another long remission? I hope so. Keep fighting little man!! Nell, I know its a hard time you are going through so take care of yourself too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinx Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Hi Nell, I have not been into the Palliative Care Forum for months but did today. I am so sorry to hear that Jasper has come out of remission, I know just how you feel and of course you have to give Jasper every opportunity to stay with you for as long as possible. All the best to Jasper and your family, Denise PAWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nell.m Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hi rmc and Denise, thanks for the kind words. I guess I've been feeling a little guilty. I know Jasper would agree with me with my decision and would love me all the more for it, but of course he doesn't understand and I hate the thought of him suffering any side effects from the chemo. I can only take comfort from all the specialists I've been to, who have been impressed when looking at the history of his last chemo, at how smoothly it all went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nell.m Posted May 25, 2009 Author Share Posted May 25, 2009 By the way, as much as I love dogs, I am seriously considering never getting another dog again!!! I don't think I could withstand any more heartbreak! Dogs really do become more than "just dogs" to you. It is seriously the biggest joke of nature that dogs only live to around 14 years (if lucky). That was a bad idea, Mother Nature! I am sure I will get another dog one day, just not for a long time to come! All the good far outweighs the bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 By the way, as much as I love dogs, I am seriously considering never getting another dog again!!! I don't think I could withstand any more heartbreak! Dogs really do become more than "just dogs" to you. It is seriously the biggest joke of nature that dogs only live to around 14 years (if lucky). That was a bad idea, Mother Nature!I am sure I will get another dog one day, just not for a long time to come! All the good far outweighs the bad. I feel exactly the same. I know the day is coming when I am going to have to say goodbye. Went to pieces when I heard the word cancer - how I am going to have the strength to hold her as she goes.... but I will - I owe her that. Thats why I feel so much for the people who's pets have gone and its why I cant spend more than a few minutes in Rainbow Bridge forum. I think these feelings we have are natural - ups and downs, a rollercoaster ride - well thats how the last year has felt for me ;) for you and Jasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Nell I am so sorry to hear that his lymphoma has returned - it is an ongoing fight to keep them well. Chemo is a good thing. I know Ollie did fairly well on it and it has bought him lots more time than originally thought. He is treated holistically as well though - All Natural Vet Care in Sydney - we liaise via phone and my vet sends them Ollies test results when needed. The side effects from chemo should be very little, maybe a bit flat a day or two after the procedure was all Ollie ever really had and a bit of hair loss where they put the drip in. I hope that Jasper breezes through his chemo. Wishing you both all the best Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninoid12 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 How is Jasper? My girl was diagnosed with Lymphoma today. But her kidneys are too far gone, she has been given only a couple days left, with no hope for treatment. I am beside myself, an absolute mess. I hope Jasper goes ok. I really do. xoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 How is Jasper?My girl was diagnosed with Lymphoma today. But her kidneys are too far gone, she has been given only a couple days left, with no hope for treatment. I am beside myself, an absolute mess. I hope Jasper goes ok. I really do. xoxo I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nell.m Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Hi Everyone, Just here to report that Jasper passed away on the 8th September. It was the day after I left for a long planned holiday to Morocco. It happened really quickly and was totally unexpected for my family. When I said goodbye to him I thought I'd see him again in 15 days. He was a little out of sorts and we thought he just had an upset stomach, as often happened. Mum took him to the vet the next day and it turned out he had a tumour the size of an orange. He had to be put to sleep the next day as he was in a lot of pain. My family kept it a secret from me the entire time, and it was only when they picked me up from the airport that I learned the horrible truth... Honestly, I expected bad news because he wasn't responding well to the rescue protocol he was on...but I still expected him to be alive. The last few days I've been crying and sleeping a lot. Strangley the fact he was an old dog and had an amazing life hasn't eased any of the pain at all. I've had 18 months to prepare myself for this moment but the shock is just as bad as if he died out of the blue in a freak accident. I've had him since I was 14 and I feel like I've lost not only my best friend, but half of my soul. Thanks everyone for the advice and kind words you've given over the time of Jasper's illness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemstone Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Oh Nell I am so sorry to hear about Jasper. I can tell how much he means to you and how heartbroken you are I hope one day you can look back and remember the good times. Run free Jasper - go knowing how loved you were and have fun while you wait for your mum for Nell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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