Author Archives: joyhh

The last couple of weeks have been more bad than good. First it was the anemia, now a mobility issue. Regarding the anemia, I still think it’s not right. I’m not kidding myself. He has hemangiosarcoma and it’s probably a … Continue reading →

Well, I’m sorry I haven’t really kept this updated. Life was too good… Two days ago I noticed Champ sleeping a lot. I am very concerned. Unlike most here, Champ has hemangiosarcoma, not osteosarcoma. There is always the threat of … Continue reading →

Today is Champ’s one month ampuversary. His life has been pretty normal since his stitches came out. He’s shown no ill effects from the metronomic chemo he is taking. He eats well, sleeps well, and acts like his old self. … Continue reading →

Trip to the oncologist. By the second car ride of the day Champ figured out how to get himself into the back seat of the car. I wouldn’t call it “jump” but more of a pull-up. The oncologist felt he … Continue reading →

Well, today is a big day. Part 1 – we went to our regular vet who did the amputation and Champ got his staples all out. The incision looks so good. It was 2 weeks + 2 days because of … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

I had a long conversation with our oncologist tonight. She, unlike our regular vet, is still thinking the leg was a metastatic lesion… grrr…. Oh well. We discussed antioxidants, home cooked foods (since he has food allergies), supplements like K9 … Continue reading →

I think… lol. The pathology came back from the tumor in his leg. Now, the spleenic mass was definitely hemangiosarcoma so both the vet and oncologist both were positive that the leg was a metastatic lesion. Well, guess what??? The … Continue reading →

Well, maybe I am grasping for straws but I am so excited for small improvements. We are 6 days post surgery and last night was the first time he slept on the side with the incision. Up to this point … Continue reading →

I truly can’t believe how well he is adjusting. I live by that tag line “better to hop on three than limp on four” and say it to many people. He hasn’t had too many mis-steps so his confidence is … Continue reading →