Ten Months Post Radiation!!!

Hi Everyone
Here I am, 10 months after my radiation treatments. I'm getting progressively more deaf all the time and I'm just about totally blind now; guess the radiation took out my "good" eye. My pet daddy told my pet mom that it's like I'm looking at them through wax paper, but I think it might be worse than that. I do get lost and bump into a lot of things now. I'm sneezing more but no nose bleeds, and my appetite is still ravenous. My energy is waning and I sleep most of the day and then drive my pet parents crazy by being up all night. Basically, I'm just very happy to have the care and love they give me. It's tough being an old guy! I'm 16 1/2 now.

8 months Today! No complaints from me

Hi Guys
Today is my 8 month anniversary from the end of my radiation treatments. Again, a huge thank you to Dr. LaRue and associates at the Colorado State Univ. Animal Cancer Center for giving me the chance to spend some more time with my pet parents. I've developed dry eye, but it's responding well to medication, and I still go just about everywhere with my family. I've slowed down a bit lately, but heck, I'm 80 something now. All my "old age" ailments are under control and life is precious every day!

Yippee.....I've passed the 6 mo mark!

Well, life has been pretty smooth sailing for the last few weeks except the muscle spasm episodes I got for a couple weeks. Thanks to the great help from the wonderful vets at Colorado State University and my local vets here, I was able to recover quickly. I even had a couple of chiropractic treatments from an animal chiropractor, which seemed to help a lot. Otherwise, it's been business as usual -- going to work with my pet parents and being spoiled and catered to. Life is good, and I'm awfully glad to have this chance after my cancer treatment to live longer.

Happy 16th. Birthday Kisses

Well, with the help of my great pet parents, and the super doctors at Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center, I have celebrated my 16th. birthday this month. Since I was a lost, stray puppy, we're not exactly sure what the exact date is, so we've just made it a celebration for the month of January. I'm doing very well health wise and enjoying my life. Yes, I am one spoiled pooch, but, heck, at my age, I deserve it!

A Very Happy New Year!

Hi Everybody!
Well, here I am on the cusp of my 16th. birthday. I almost can't believe it! That's pretty darn old for a dog. I am so very thankful for the great medical treatment I got at Colorado State University Animal Cancer Center. Things have been super for me for some time now, and the best part, I haven't had to go to the vet. Hope you all have a super New Years and a great year ahead.
Love, Kisses

Coming Up On 4 Months!

In a couple weeks it'll be 4 months since my radiation treatments. My days are good; my appetite is off the charts again, and life is great for me. Yes, I have been seriously spoiled and I'm enjoying it immensely. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays to all my fur friends and their pet parents.
Love, Kisses

A Thankful Thanksgiving

Hi Folks! What a great Thanksgiving I had. Not only am I still alive, but I got to spend the day with my entire family. It was so nice to have everyone together at the same time. I'm still doing well and not really feeling my advanced age.

A Phenomenal Month!

Hi Folks
What a great month I've had! Life has been super, and I haven't been sick once. I'm eating like crazy and have a lot of pep. I think my hair's finished growing back in, and yes, it is white, just like they said it would be. Most days I walk at least a half mile and often a mile with my pet parents. I've had some play dates with my dog friend King and have gone quite a few places. Hey, my picture and my little story made it onto the Pet Airways website under "What People Say" -- check it out!

Good Report From Vet and More Hair :)

Things are more stable now, and today the vet said he thinks I'm past the bad part of the radiation effects. My hair's growing back a little, and my days are more normal. I'm still tagging along with my pet parents just about everywhere and spending more time on fun things like walks.

Each Day Is A Gift

Just chillin' with my buddy King. We took a road trip to the mountains a few days ago and today, it's just too hot for anything. A bit of a setback a few days ago, more sub Q fluids and a few vet trips, a change in medication, and hopefully that'll fix my sensitive stomach and keep my kidneys going. I'm starting to get a tiny bit of hair re-growth on my head and nose, and it doesn't appear to be coming in white as they said it might. My appetite comes and goes, but my weight is back up to normal.

Getting Stronger Each Day

Yesterday I walked about 3/4 mi. and could have gone for more. I'm eating well now and have gained my weight back. Here's a picture of me eating my favorite snack, Persian cucumbers.

Still Losing Hair But Feeling Pretty Chipper

As you can see by the latest picture, I'm not only losing hair on the top of my head, but also the left side of my nose is bare. We're hoping it grows back, but I guess that's a small price to pay for getting a longer life! I'm off of a lot of the meds now and am starting to spend a little time at home by myself. Pretty much though, I'm still a very pampered pooch! I'm going in a couple times a week for Sub-Q fluids, and my kidneys seem to be holding their own.

Help!!! I'm Going Bald!

Boy, the last few days have brought major hair loss for me. The left side of my nose and the top of my head where the radiation treatments were are getting pretty sparse. Otherwise, I'm doing well and still have a few more miles on me.

Whoa, Baby! Life Is Good Again!

Hi folks! It's been a month since I returned from my radiation treatment at Colorado State University. Definitely a hard month for sure! But I am finally getting stable, off most of the meds and eating dog food again. Bet my pet parents never thought I'd do that! I have more energy and just feel a whole lot better. I get to go to work every day with my pet parents and rather enjoy all the attention I'm getting.

Every Day Is A Roller Coaster

My nasal tumor is shrinking and I'm doing really well in that aspect, but my kidneys and GI tract are really acting up. Besides taking a whole bunch of medications, I now am getting subcutaneous fluids daily at home from my pet parents - OUCH! They prescribed an appetite stimulant and it seems to be working, but I'll be the first one to admit that I was spoiled rotten in Colorado and just don't want to eat most things. My pet mommy has been making me top sirloin, as the lean hamburger and fresh grilled chicken no longer interest me. I'm getting my pills on a cheerio with a dab of peanut butter; my pet parents think they're tricking me. Some days, or parts of days, I am tired and just want to rest, but others, I am peppy and feeling okay. My friend King came over to visit me today at the office; here's a picture of him. Not much else going on; I'm just trying to stay out of the hospital and get well.

Finally A Diagnosis!

Well folks, it hasn't been much fun since I returned from Colorado. I got out of the hospital last Sunday and it's been up and down. Yesterday they performed an abdominal ultrasound and diagnosed me with IBD, which explains why I've been having all those GI issues. I'm hoping my new medicine keeps it at bay and that I can finally get down to the business of living! I'm getting pretty finicky with my food and driving my pet parents a bit crazy.

In the Hospital Now

Nobody told me things would be this hard! I've had five visits to the vets in just 9 days, and yesterday my pet parents decided to hospitalize me to see if I can be stabilized. They don't know what's going wrong yet, and everyone is hoping that it is not serious. I'm getting calcium injections and fluids, and next would be an abdominal ultrasound. My family came to visit me today, and I'm doing a bit better

Just Taking It Easy

Life has definitely been a challenge for the past few weeks. I came back from Colorado with a raging eyelid infection, and my appetite isn't nearly what it used to be. Two vet visits, more blood tests and several new medications....oh boy! I wish they'd quit poking me and cramming pills down my throat! My pet mommy used to call me a chowhound cause I used to eat all day long. Maybe the radiation changed my taste buds, but food isn't real appealing now. I don't seem to have much pep, and walks aren't exciting anymore. Mostly, I just lay around and am content to know my pet parents are with me. The air is pretty bad from the fires burning nearby, and the temperatures are triple digit. I go everywhere with them now, which sort of limits their social life, but they assure me I'm worth it!

Home Sweet Home!

What a long day yesterday was! I started off with an altercation with a bush, or maybe it was a cat; it happened so fast....nicked my eyelid and had to go back to the vet hospital for a checkup. Then it was off to the airport with Connie. My canine buddies came along to wish me bon voyage. Dawn and Kelly at Pet Airways in Denver took great care of me until my plane took off. I landed in Los Angeles about 6 p.m. My pet parents were thrilled to have me home, and I'm happy too.

I'm outta here!

Whew!!! I've had my LAST visit here at the Colorado State Univ. Animal Cancer Clinic. Everyone here has been so nice and has taken great care of me with the radiation treatments. Doggie camp at the Canine Health Resort has been loads of fun, and I am so thankful to Connie for all she's done. What a great lady! But I must admit that I'm getting a bit homesick for my pet parents. I had my final exam and am cleared to fly home. Here's a picture of the CSU oncology team and another of my caretaker, Connie, and canine friend, Boone.

Just Chillin' at the Canine Health Resort This Weekend

My treatments are officially over, and I'm lovin' it here at the Canine Health Resort. Just chillin' for the weekend with my canine friends. Monday is my last visit at the Animal Cancer Center. Then just two more days until I fly home. I've missed my pet parents so much but am very thankful to have been given this second chance at life.