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.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

February 12, 2012


Summer seeking attention
Summer must be feeling neglected.  She has decided to have a bladder infection. We were not certain of her diagnosis so we were attempting to get enough urine for testing.  It is a real interesting chore to get a urine sample from a female dog with a very fluffy butt.  When we collected visible blood clots, we decided more urine was not necessary.  She did indeed have an infection but also crystals forming.  Two separate issues.  

Giving medications at the proper time and in the proper quantity was difficult enough with just Arri.  Now Summer is on antibiotics and a chewable cranberry supplement. Oy.  I have now added sticky notes to the top of each bottle with dog initial, quantity and time of day.  We are almost getting it right.  The hard one to remember is Arri gets a middle of the day antibiotic. 

There is still some scabbing but it is not nearly as red.
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