Thursday, November 5, 2009

Flying over the back of the couch

We have decided not to amputate Daisy's leg. After a meeting with the surgeon Tuesday and then a series of tests yesterday, the risks are too great for a good result that most likely wouldn't happen. I'm sure Daisy is glad since she's "gone under" so many times recently. They did find a few small masses on her spleen but the surgeon really doubts they are the cancer spreading. She had one before that the first oncologist felt was old and these new ones are probably more related to her blood issues. We won't be taking her spleen out to biopsy them either. The goal is simply to keep Daisy as comfortable and happy as possible. The surgeon did a great job wrapping her leg and it hasn't bled through for almost 24 hours. That means Daisy has free range of the house and the yard without being told no. Yesterday morning, before we left for the tests, she took a flying leap over the back of the couch to get to the other three dogs who were going outside. The wrap will have to come off every two days but at least it will allow her to have some fun with whatever time is left. Her platelets are low and she has anemia but things have been a little out of routine so we hope that since she's home, we can get her beefed up with some raw meat and other great food items. Joe looks a little lost since he doesn't need to take care of her this morning. I told him to take advantage of it and get a bunch of stuff done!

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