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, April 2, 2012

March 26...the cast comes off

Today I brought Arri into my home vet to have his soft cast removed.  I am glad that they put that on him.  He did not bother his leg at all and never had to wear the cone of shame.  Oregon came with as moral support and get his first taste of the vet's office.  He said it smells like dog and tastes like beefy treats.  he will be happy to go back next week.  I didn't tell him next week, he will get bit by a large (needle) bug.

It took awhile to cut the cast off.  They did a really, really good job of wrapping it up.  Something certainly turned out right.  There is next to zero indication that Arri had surgery.  No scabbing, just the slightest bit of reddness and some dry skin but otherwise clean and healthy.  
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