Posted by Dinah on September 14, 2003, at 13:46:16
In reply to Alternative Medicine » Dinah, posted by Susan J on September 14, 2003, at 13:12:44
That's great about your dog, Susan! You must be so relieved.
I think I've decided against the chemo. It doesn't appear to extend life significantly. The pathology lab results were pretty discouraging on his tumour, which was a full third of his total body weight.
So I'm making his life as wonderful as I can. And apparently succeeding. :) It's amazing how soon they get used to special treatment. I bought a sling style Snuggli and have been carrying him around with me all the time. We went out this morning for a few hours leaving him at home, and when I got back he told me off in little doggy grumbles until I got the sling back out and snuck him some table snacks.
Dogs are pretty special and this one particularly so. I have five dogs left, ranging from ten to thirteen. But this one is my baby. And he's so full of life and love that somehow I just didn't expect him to die. I'm glad to have gotten this chance to get used to the idea and to make his last few months even more special than his first thirteen years. (Which is really saying something, since my husband calls Harry the "King" of our house.)
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