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Originally Posted by gemy

Thanks Kristin. She is even better today. A good hearty breakie and lunch. She was able to walk around the block! Swelling is much reduced too.



Awh thanks Lisa. I think she is feeling safe, our hearts are still sore, and while there is gladness to see her on the way to a bit more of her happy, active self; we as needs be are guarded with our hopes. Complete recovery at this point is just a dream.



Jeannie thank you, but Zoey actually did not have surgery, but a chemo treatment. And we don't even want to go to a surgical necessity at the moment, as we were told in very clear terms, that if surgical intervention was the only option (think bowel obstruction for example), that she would not survive any surgery in her condition.

I want to thank everyone again, for your prayers and kind thoughts. Cancer and the treatments for same can be a long and drawn out process.

There is no quick or even long term fix for this cancer. The vast majority of dogs ddx'd with this die.

We (my husband and I) find ourselves in a land of shifting shadows, some light comes through, but in main the shadow of what can/might/would likely be is always there.

The light of our lives is to see her eating, to see that tail wagging, and to see her look and interact with a toy. She is still so dreadfully thin, part of course is that we clipped off her coat, but her spine is still so awfully boney and her ribs so prominent.

She is not playing with our other pups, at least not yet. She is smart to know that she is too weak to go through the rough and tumble of play with our big boy. And sigh, he keeps asking her for play. But I thank God, my boy is a kind soul, and somehow learnt from early on, to just do the play bow, and not to go aggressively to others to play. Ps: I wish my Yorkie would learn that. lol

Gail,
I am so happy to hear you are seeing some small improvements and tail wagging is a good sign! Zoey is so blessed to have you and I know your love and strength are going to help her through this. You are a great furmom, and we are sending continue prayers for healing for Zoey and hugs for her mommy and family.