Nearly 2 months since surgery…
Tank is doing so good! We are all very happy to have him and being able to enjoy him being with us every day!
We decided to stop chemotherapy after only 2 treatments. The chemo wasn’t slowing the advance of the cancer, plus having to leave Tank at the vet all day was just stressing him out so much. It would take a couple days for him to get back to his old self. We had that problem with our diabetic Labrador. She would have to spend the day at the vet having her blood drawn every hour to check her blood sugar levels. It would take her a few days to get back up to speed. We had decided, along with her vet, to stop any diagnostic treatments once it became too stressful. We just continued her on her meds, and we did that for about the last 1 1/2 years of her life, and both she and the rest of the family was perfectly fine with that!
I was nervous to speak with the Oncologist, I guess I was afraid he would disapprove of our decision to end chemo. He was super sweet and very understanding, I was so pleasantly surprised. He told us there was no guarantee from Chemo, so to just enjoy very day and look at it as a blessing! He ended our conversation by telling me to give Tank a squeeze from him, which I did!
I’m not giving up on Tank by any means. Tank is almost totally converted over to the Dog Cancer Diet. I tell you that dog eats better than us!! He gets his fresh protein, whole grains and veggies for every meal, with cottage cheese and fish oil on top! He loves it, since it’s just all around better eating, the Pappies are switching over as well! All 3 dog eagerly wait for food to be served and each one has to look into each of the other dog’s empty bowls looking in vain for scraps! The dogs only drink filtered water as well from only glass bowls! I’m doing all I can personally do for Tank every day, that way I know for sure, without regrets, that I tried my best! I love that dog and I thank him every day for giving us another day!
Currently, Tank shows no hint of any problems. If he wasn’t missing a leg you wouldn’t think anything was wrong. Cancer is not mentioned here, we take every day as a blessing and I am happy to say that for now, everything is good!
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I was wondering how Tank was doing! So, so, so happy to hear he is doing so well! I’m glad he’s enjoying everyday, and getting such gourmet meals! Give your boy a belly rub from me!
sounds like you guys have found the best answers for tank, and that’s great. keep enjoying each and every wonderful moments, we are so glad tank is feeling so great and is staying so happy!!
charon & spirit gayle
Yay Tank! Glad you are doing so great. Daisy wishes I would cook like that for her instead of that stuff out of a can. Keep fighting the good fight!
Marla and Daisy
I love your positive attitude! It works wonders, doesn’t it? When I reported to my surgeon that Baby was healing well and getting around with no problems, she said ‘maybe she’ll fool us all’. I couldn’t believe the negative message. She obviously thought my Baby, being a very large, heavy dog, would not be able to function as a tripawd. We have never doubted her and are so grateful to have her home and happy. Stay positive and may you have more day-by-days to enjoy that you can count!
Judy
Our vet was hesitant to suggest amputation for Tank because he is so big,125 pounds. It was the surgeon who said Tank would be just fine, which he has been. I think our dogs are way more capable than anyone can know. I’m happy it worked out well for you! Tank isn’t as active, and he does tire easily, but he just picks a parking spot where he can see what’s going on and he’s good! Best wishes to you and your amazing dog!
Lisa
You done good peoples. That is NOT giving up, that is respecting our Way, and there ain’t nothing better than that.
Tank, you’re a rock star. Keep on lovin’ life like you’ve been doing OK?