Month: September 2013

Oscar had his 2nd round of chemo–no problems. HE ALSO CAN GET INTO THE BACK SEAT BY HIMSELF AND ISN’T SCARED TO JUMP OUT!! I was lifting his front up and then he would get his back feet up into the truck (suv); but getting out was a problem. I thought (don’t think he thought this) that it was easier to back him out of the back seat so I would open both back doors and run back and forth around the back of the truck until I could catch him before he turned around and was facing me. I’m stopping here to see if the site takes this:

It did work!!! it’s around 3:30 am and it’s the first time this site let me publish my entry at this time! Again, that’s why my participation has been sorely lacking. I will log on tomorrow (later today)but must offer my late condolences to LuAnne and spirit Shooter. I logged on last night and read your whole story–went back to the beginning and read all the way through. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby; it’s just not fair; the longer we have them, the more we love them. I read somewhere that that is dog’s only fault-their short life span. Praying for your peace and comfort.

Lora, Gus and Oscar

Hello and my apologies for not keeping up. First of all I wrecked my computer; it did not survive 2 direct hits of soda in one night so I had to get a new one. second: my favorite time to blog is in the middle of the night and this site doesn’t (or hasn’t so far) accepted those late night writings.

Anyway, I stopped going to this site and I need to go on here much earlier. I have A LOT to catch up with will get started right now. First of all Oscar’s update. Don’t remember what I wrote last so I may repeat some things.

Unfortunately after Oscar’s surgery on July 24th, he developed a serious infection (MRSA) and had to go to surg on Friday Aug 2nd to have his wound cleaned out. He came home on Aug 6th–mostly because he wasn’t eating and seemed depressed. He came home with a sore on his left leg (which I think he licked due to the stress of being in the hospital). He was placed on an antibiotic chloraphen a something and I had to wear plastic gloves to give it because it can cause anemia both to the giver and the dog. He had his staples out and his first dose of chemo on Aug 20th; no side effects. He will have 6 doses of chemo, 3 weeks apart. The doctor said they used to give 4 doses but recent studies show that 6 doses may have better results. Had his 1st month post op on aug 21st–which was Gus’s 7th birthday. Chest x-ray was clear and labs are good. Gave him a lot of protein while he was on the antibiotic and will continue to give him (mostly meat). His brother is happy–gets all the good stuff and doesn’t have to go to the hospital etc.

Last thing: I have finally become a member of the “No Regrets” club. Initially and for about 2-3 weeks, I had many 2nd thoughts, well actually I was sorry I had the amputation done. Finally Oscar is back to his old self and when I look at what the alternative would have been I am very glad I decided to have the surgery done; AND i COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF ALL OF YOU ON TRIPAWDS!!

I will do better with staying in touch and have adjusted to our “new normal”. Have also been leaving Oscar and am comfortable doing it. Am even back to rescuing!!

Hugs and blessings to you all!!

Lora, Gus and Oscar