Champ is doing great. We are 12 days post amputation and he is doing great. The stitches look unbelievably good. He RUNS to the front door to go out once I let him out of his pen. Outside he acts like nothing is different.
The only thing I’ve noticed (which could be as much the result of him being in his pen and not running around with our other dog Lady) is he is more vocal. He NEVER used to bark. Maybe 3 times in 6 years… seriously. He used to howl when I would leave the house but that was before we got him Lady. After that he didn’t care about me at all… lol.
Now, he’s barked outside a few times… he barked in his pen at me because I wasn’t making dinner fast enough. He is howling when I take Lady out for walks. I don’t feel ready to take them out together yet so I am taking him first, then her.
Other than that, it’s the same Champ as before the surgery. I am so relieved.
This is an important week for us though. He goes to have the staples removed on Thursday then it’s a trip to the oncologist to start on the low-dose chemo pills. I’ve also talked to her and will buy the K9 Immunity treat (which include hte other 2 parts) when I get paid on Wednesday. The oncologist says they couldn’t hurt but my regular vet thinks it’s a waste of money. I haven’t gone this far without giving him every chance.
My regular vet is also looking into a good balanced meal I can make myself for him that is hypoallergenic. I want to get away from preservatives and all. I am also checking out all the other sites I’ve been referred to. I really appreciate all the help. My baby means everything to me.
Thanks!!!
we were sceptical at first, but gayle’s been on the k9 immunity since april or so…and she is so happy, full of energy (for her) and seems so darn ‘normally healthy’ that we’re now sold on it. we’re still going the pill and wafer route, with breaking the capsules over her food. hope you see value in it as well…it is expensive, but we think it’s worth it based on gayle’s continued good health.
charon & gayle
Sounds like Champ is doing great. My pug Maggie was way more vocal after her amp, and I have seen many people here write the same thing.
I never got a chance to try K9 immunity with Mag- but many here swear by it.
I hope Champ deals well with the chemo.
Karen and the pugapalooza
Champ, you ARE a champ. Congrats on the “nothing to say” report, we like those kinds of updates around here!
As for the K9 Immunity, my Mom and Dad swear that it helped to keep those lung mets away from me for a long time. But for others, it’s hard to tell if it works or doesn’t. When it comes to human cancer patients, mushroom therapy has been used by holistic docs for many years now, and they do say it works. That’s why my parents were interested in trying it with me.
The important thing for your Mom to remember is to do what feels right for your situation, that’s all that matters.