Let us know what Dr. Vancil says. I bet Andy and you are stir crazy!

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Tonka & Tucker

SNOBEAR at the Bridge
Dec. 23, 1999-March 27, 2010


SMOOCH at the Bridge.
Feb. 14, 1999-Dec. 7, 2010

Wishing Andy continued improvement and that he can go for his explorations with you very soon

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Christa

Hope that Andy gets on okay at his appointment today. I bet he cannot wait to get outside and go on an adventure with you, hopefully that will be very soon!

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Checking in on Andy-any word from the Doctor?

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Tonka & Tucker

SNOBEAR at the Bridge
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SMOOCH at the Bridge.
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We're heading out to the doc now. I'll post the report when we get back

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Good luck Andy and Danny!

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thinking of you guys and hoping all went well at the doctor

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Gibson's Golden Guy, CD, CGC, TDI ( 01-31-1998 - 01-02-2012) a.k.a. "Toby", "HRH"

Thanks ya'll

Here's Andy's oncology report below. As you can see, we're going to discontinue the Prednisone. Andy's muscle mass has been going down a lot, much of that due to the Prednisone, and some to old age. With the arthritis and other orthopedic issues he has, it's most important to get his legs and toes and joints feeling well so he can have fun. Another 3 weeks of recuperation to go, making for 2 months since he hurt his paw. His ankles are both the same temperature now. This is good. His last antibiotic is tomorrow. Hopefully, the infection won't return.

Dr. Vancil said when he squeezed on Andy's left toes (on the pad he injured in October), Andy didn't react at all. Maybe some neuralgia. So, Andy will be starting a new drug once he's weaned off the Prednisone to help his joints and give him some relief from the effects of old age and arthritis.

We'll also be stretching out the CeeNU dosages to once every 6 weeks. Dr. Vancil doesn't want the cancer to get used to it, also to help Andy's liver. Which discontinuing the Prednisone will help with as well.

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Congrats! It sounds as though most things are on track
Way to go Andy keep up the good work spunky!

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If there is a place near you that offers it, use of an underwater treadmill can help to rebuild muscle mass, without stressing arthritic joints. With luck, you might also find a "canine fitness center" that has an indoor heated swimming pool for dogs, with people who are trained to help older/injured dogs swim safely. This is also excellent therapy for aging joints. Let me know if you need help finding these facilities.

Hugs, prayers, and warm wishes for the holidays to you, your family, and Andy.

Lucy

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