…and I can tell that Gerry feels so much better. From the x-ray to today, it’s been a brand new world for all of us and I am happy to say that Gerry is acting much more like “himself” than I’ve seen in a long time. I’ve read other people report the same sort of comment about their dogs acting more alert, and wonder how much pain he was in before I noticed that bump on his leg??? He was FULL of it this a.m. and his eyes had a bright alertness after he ate, that I haven’t noticed, (and took for granted,) in a long while. I think his lack of chemo reaction had to do with me starting him off on the blandest, yet yummiest of dog meals, boiled chicken breast and white rice with a 1/4 cup of his dry kibble. I always save the unsalted broth that gets created when I boil the chicken and ladle it into ice cube trays. Once they’re frozen, I give them out like treats, all the while keeping him hydrated! He loves chicken cubes!
Gerry has had more energy at 5:30 am when we have to get up, (and I’m SO GLAD as it makes me think he’s feeling better) but he’s beginning to wind ME! My property isn’t the flattest of lawns, and he likes to run, because I’m sure it’s easier. We used to just stroll and he sniffed….now we RUN and I spend a lot of time making sure I don’t run into him and that I my head lamp isn’t bouncing my vision out of focus!
All in all…life is good. I’ve passed denial, crept into acceptance, and am just trying to focus all the more on making us happy.
SOOOO wonderful. I think yes, the “lessening” of who they are is sort of gradual before the pain becomes more acute and obvious. And then, when you start to get through post op recovery, they “bloom” again – become themselves again. My shoes and slippers have been making their way upstairs to our bed again just recently and it delights me.
So glad you and Gerry both are feeling SO much better.
Very happy to hear Gerry’s got his sparkle back! Enjoy your boy and the awesome life ahead of you! Tripawds Rock!
Paula and Nitro