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.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

February 4, 2012

I have noticed that Arri is favoring his leg a lot more.  He is being much more careful when he stands and lies down.  Roughly an hour before it is time for a pain pill, he limps a bit more.  I was able to soak his leg twice today and finally feel I have it nice and clean.  The edges are still gunky but that area is more sensitive.  Every time I try to get the gunk off, more hair pulls out.  It seems to come off easily but at the same time, Arri flinches so it does cause some discomfort.  There is some definite swelling in the area.  He tolerates me poking around pretty well.  Of course, I feel pretty safe doing it since he has the cone on.  I am not so sure I would be so confident if I knew he could turn and snap if I hurt him.
Feb 4 - pretty swollen today
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