It has been a long strange trip, but now we are home for good. Early last month, Freckles had all of the patches and stitches removed FINALLY. To remember that this all started on Sept 15th and how far we have come. All of the support and encouragement from folks on this site has been deeply appreciated. The “site” is now totally healed and there is some “scar skin” that has just cleared. Freckles is a STAR the way she has dealt with this all. She is now on two medications: a Benydril (store bought) and one Prednisone (I get discounted at the vet). My vet said that these could extend her life by keeping the cancer still left at bay for a while. She does have a quarter sized patch on her back that looks just as the other tumor did as it began to develop. The vet took a sample and said there was no tumor detected. We are now up to a walk about 1/2 the distance we used to walk before the operation. Occasionally I will “stretch” it some and take her a bit farther. She does not seem to mind that at all. She loves to sniff out and chase squirrels at the park. She hates it that I have to help her up to sleep on the couch or lift her in and out of the car when we go to the park – I can just tell. But she has never let anything get in her way if she can accomplish things on her own. Cross fingers and hoping for a great New Year for You All … and another one for me with my Freckles..my love and my hero.
Congrats on getting on with life…sounds like you’re both doing great. Here’s to smooth sailing into the new year….enjoy!
paula and nitro
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS GREAT UPDATE ON PRECIOUS FRECKLES!!! I have been hoping that she was doing well…and she is!!!
Yiu have really been on an emotional roller coaster for awhile now. As you can tell by he way Freckles is enjoying her life that it has all been worth it!
A d remember, in a dog’s world, it’s not about how far you walk, it’s all about enjoying the walk and sniffing in all the glorious scents along the way. Through in a couple of breaks to just sit and “be”…sit and be together…yeah, that’s pure bliss to Freckles!
I cannot tell you how happy this update makes me!
We’re all cheering for you sweet Freckles!!
Sending lots of love and extra treats, with a scoop of ice cream!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
PS….A lot of people are using doggy strollers/carts more and more. Sometimes it’s the return trip that really wears the dog out. They happily jump in to head home while still enjoying nature…without all the effort!
Wooohoo! Freckles is our hero too, this is such fantastic news! Love & hoppy howlidays to you both, we are so happy things are good.
OH to follow up on what Sally said, here is a post about strollers, they are so awesome:
http://gear.tripawds.com/2015/06/29/tripawd-dog-strollers/