Taylor had his cancer check, we go every six months now. He got a clean bill of health from Dr. Burns... three cheers!! Taylor always draws a lot of attention when he is out and about. He is so cute and lovable, everybody wants to meet him. Wednesday, a gentleman asked Taylor if he was a poodle and WOW! Taylor let out a deep bark and turned his head the other way. Everybody in the lobby laughed, guess Taylor told him! The vet tech told the man, "I think he was offended," it was so funny!
Today, Taylor got to take a trip to see Jay and get groomed. He looks so pretty! He enjoyed another day at the spa until I could pick him up. I wish I could have joined him for some R&R too!
To top the day off, Andre went in for an eye check-up. I should have known from the start Andre never has just a check-up. A scheduled half-hour appointment, turned into a two hour adventure. Andre's tear production is decreasing in one eye and the eye pressure in the other is going up. Now, because he is already blind in one eye and mostly blind in the other... our biggest concern is pain management. When all was said and done, we adjusted his medicine (yes, adding more drops) and went on our way. Like I said, what a day!
Thank goodness we have such great people taking care of the boys! Thank goodness it's the weekend and what a pretty end to a long day!! :)
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteYour site has given me hope. I have an 11 year old Female Belgian Tervuren name Tasha, and yesterday we removed a growth about the size of a golf ball, on her back hip. The tumor was not attached to anything and just dropped out. It appears to be in the sarcoma family of cancers, based upon a needle aspirate test. We took x-ray of her entire body before the removal and there are no visible signs of any spread. There could be particles that we do not see. The results of the test are expected this Wednesday….and I hope for a type 1 level of cancer, just like your beautiful dog Taylor. I am in total shock because my last Belgian Tervuren lasted 16 years.
I was watching Tasha run around the hills of our back yard, than sitting next to a pine tree, watching her smile while she was watching the beauty of nature. She has taught me to enjoy the “Now” and the simple things in life. While watching her; I started to worry about loosing her 5 years from now. I told myself, how lucky I am to be able to have her for many more years. The next day I discovered a 1 ¾ lump, embedded below her skin on her hip, covered with her thick fur. I am still in shock and praying. Your site has given me hope.
Thank You for sharing your story....
John
John, thank you for your comments, I don't have a dry eye after reading your story and remembering our own experiences. I understand what you are going through and it is not an easy journey. Please know you and Tasha are in my thoughts and prayers as you await your test results. She is a very special dog to have such a caring owner!
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