Why am I writing this?

I have known many, many people who have had their dogs die from cancer. In many cases, the cancer was too far advanced to treat. Of those who did treat, you don't know the details of what they went through. It sounds quite simple when summarized with 'we went though chemo and he lived 2 years'. There is a whole lot more emotion and decisions to be made. Treatment is not always simple.

This blog is my own personal experience. Some days are filled with frustration, others are filled with laughter. If anyone is offended, I can't apologize for my emotions. I typed what I felt at the time. It does not mean I feel the same today. If you want clarification, just ask. No matter my frustrations, I know my vet and oncologist are doing a fantastic job of caring for Arri. He just is not co-operating by being a 'typical' case.

Monday, January 30, 2012

January 11, 2012:

 3rd treatment:  Fantastic day to drive.  Sunny and 55 degrees.  Forecast says it won’t last.  Arri is getting the travel routine down.  As soon as we pulled into the lot where the clinic is, he started clucking.  He is happy to be there.  He loves to do an UP at the counter to say hello to everyone.  He didn’t want the hedgehog today.  Maybe tomorrow.    He went to the back room with no issues.  He came out very drunk today.  We had to help him walk to the car and lift him in.  As soon as he was in, he shoved his face in my travel bag.  He was going for the food.  So I asked Kathy, and yes, whatever drugs they give him, will give him the munchies.  He had a serious case today.  I moved the bag out of his reach to the front.  How he moved so quick to the front, I don’t know.  He was so uncoordinated.  But he reached his goal.  He grabbed the sandwich bag of dog food, tore it open and wolfed it down before I could get to it.  I also learned that he is not to be bathed during treatment.  No soap or scrubbing the area.  Now I have to ask if it can get wet in general.  If the snow is deep enough, it will get wet. Is that ok, just don’t rub it dry?
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