Pictures of my furbabies
Roxy is still going strong. We used to take all the dogs for walks at the lake here in our little town, but we walk for 30-60 minutes each time and it’s all on a black top path. So those walks are a little rough on Roxy. We tried taking her a few times and each time we had to carry her off and on. We don’t mind doing that really, but I don’t think she enjoyed it very much. Plus, you look a little strange carrying a 45 pound dog around. So we’ve decided that Roxy’s walks will either be short little walks on her on at the lake (and then take the big dogs later) or just running around our yard. We have 2 acres so that’s not really a bad deal for her.
She’s still on the homeopathic cancer protocol as I’ve mentioned a few times in the forums, plus she takes prednisone every other day. She has severe allergies and we can’t keep her skin clear without it. She ends up getting skin infections. Plus the prednisone is used for MCT, so we get that extra security there too. We’ve never done any follow up with Roxy as far as xrays or anything. Her MCT was on her skin and frankly our vet is incredibly surprised she hasn’t had another break out (knock on wood). We have no idea what’s going on inside her, but maybe it’s best we don’t know right now. That way we’re not stressing over it and causing her stress. At this point we’re just keepin on. I think that’s best for my girl too.
I hope you enjoy the pictures! I was just posting pictures of Roxy (since this is her blog) but Kali and Dakota saw that and got jealous. So I’ve added pics of all my rotten dogs.
Roxy pre amp
2 days post amp
Two days post amp
Roxy and my son, Izaak. Taken just today. 🙂
Dakota wearing dad's hat
Dakota just chillin on the porch
Kali on Left, Dakota on Right
Kali pouting after bath
Kali Girl
This is my brother's dog Maxx, and my Mom. Thought you German Shepherd lovers would enjoy this. And please don't tell my mom I posted a pic of her in her pajama pants on the internet...
on July 24, 2010 at 1:41 pm
wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!
on July 24, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Oh, what a beautiful family! Love the pouty pic of Kali in the tub and the one of Roxy’s smiley face in particular.
on July 24, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Nice pictures Leslie,
I know what your vet means about the MCTs, they seemed to keep popping up on Mag, I think she had six besides the one in her leg. On the other hand my pug girl Tani had 3 removed at the same time from her belly over 3 years ago and has not had another (knock, knock, knock).
Have you thought about a stroller or wagon for Roxy? Mag loved her stroller, and I liked being able to take her wherever I took Tani. Might be hard with one riding and two walking though unless you have help. It was a challenge to push or pull the stroller when Mag and Tani were both walking, and pugs are a bit smaller than boxers.
Keep on keepin’ on!! It’s the only way to go sanely.
Karen and the pugapalooza.
on July 26, 2010 at 7:35 am
Love all the pictures of your furbabies!! 🙂 They are all adorable and look super spoiled! 🙂
Angel Jake and Wolfie’s Mom
on July 26, 2010 at 11:20 pm
Thanks Leslie! I will google this Dr. I do want to incorporate some holisitc stuff. the amputation was a must as she had a fractured leg (classic symptom of OS) and the cancerous bone does not heal and she was in tremendous pain. I’ll blog about how she responds to the chemo. the vet said the symptoms are very mild compared to human chemo. Stay tuned. and thanks for the email.