Hello world!
My name is Salena, and I am creating this blog to connect and ask questions regarding cancer in dogs. My almost (birthday is Jan 26th) 8 year old chocolate lab named Bailey has osteosarcoma. There have been no decisions regarding amputation, or anything yet. Although, it seems to be the best direction to go in. I welcome any thoughts, feelings, experiences, anything! I am trying to gather thoughts and everything to make the best decision for Bailey and her quality of life.
What started as a limp, in her right front paw, the vet believes to be bone cancer. We tested for Valley Fever, as the two look similar on x rays. The blood work test for valley fever came back yesterday and is negative. So, now I am left with all sorts of thoughts, and feelings, and questions. A note pas full of gibberish thus far.
PLEASE help us through this trying time.
I’ll post some photos of Bailey tonight and more when I get home. I apologize I am new at this and just thought I should get something up right away.
8 comments so far
4:00 pm - 1-7-2019
Welcome and best wishes for Bailey! Your future blog posts and pages will publish immediately without requiring moderation.
You will find much more help and feedback in the discussion forums or by searching the member blogs. Start here for help finding the many Tripawds Resources an assistance programs.
4:25 am - 1-8-2019
Thank you!
5:36 pm - 1-7-2019
Hi Bailey and family, sorry you found yourself here but I promise we are here to help.
This is a scary time but You are most definitely not alone. Let us know what kind of questions you have OK? And you may want to check out the Tripawds Start Page for a tour of all our resources.
I’m looking forward to seeing photos. Thanks for starting a blog!
4:26 am - 1-8-2019
Thank you so much, I’m glad to have the support in this unfortunate situation.
1:27 am - 1-8-2019
Hi Salena,
I am so very sorry that you are going through this with your furbaby. This is a great place to “chronicle” your story, but in the forums you will get help a lot quicker for questions and support. We all have an option to subscribe to a forum topic thread, and it will alert us via email when anybody posts to make it easier to follow you. Please make a post in presentation and diagnosis https://tripawds.com/forums/presentation-and-diagnosis/
and tell us your story. You are welcome to pm me if you need help.
Jackie and Huckleberry
4:26 am - 1-8-2019
Thank you very much, I will check it out!
10:36 pm - 1-8-2019
We’re 3 months post-op due so osteosarcoma. My boy is a 10 year old lab-husky mix. I’d be happy to answer any questions you might have. Sending good vibes to you and your fur baby.
5:30 am - 1-9-2019
Thank you so much, it’s very much appreciated!