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Thinking good thoughts for Polli and her Mummy today

I'm so sorry

Uff. How frustrating

I do think her back is more arched than normal but other than that, she looks exactly like Darcy in her gait - only smoother than Darcy really. That said, I know that Polli has walked with a better gait in recent weeks so I suspect that she's pulled something whilst learning how to get around as the 'new Polli'. And Darcy certainly finds it easier to run than to walk. She rarely walks anywhere, even within the house/garden. Best wishes (with added kisses) for Polli and her Mummy

At least they seem to know now what the issue is and she's on her way to getting sorted out Lots of good thoughts being sent from here

I'm really sorry that Sexton had to leave Sleep tight, handsome boy

Best wishes for baby Bug from here

I'm very sorry

Keep getting better Clark!

Sending good thoughts for Gidge

Firstly, I'm very sorry to hear about Mango's diagnosis and the need for her surgery. I hope she gets to come home from the hospital today! I am in absolute agreement with greytdecals post above regarding chemo. I do believe that the treatment for osteo is a two pronged attack. Amputation and chemo. Darcy did have some side effects but only from the very final treatment in her protocol and although she was quite poorly after that final dose and although she went on to loose her fur, she's laying on my settee as I type, hairy again and more importantly, she's thirteen and a half months out from diagnosis/amputation. Being blunt, this is not a good disease. You know that from what you've read here. But amp (if suitable - and it's not suitable for all dogs) & chemo gives the best chance possible for a decent outcome. Wishing you and Mango the very best, whatever you decide

I'm really sorry Sleep tight Stormy

I can't remember so forgive me but...have you tried her on yeast? (As an appetite enhancer?). Judy sent me yeast flakes for Wallace and after a few days, they really did work. When we ran out of that we put him on Brewers Yeast tablets and they were good too. Once we kick started his appetite with the yeast, he ate all the way through. Edited for typo

Sending many good thoughts that it's something simple and easy to fix

You're a good girl, Bonnie Twist

I'm sorry to hear of the vile diagnosis. Sending many good thoughts for Willie and for you

Remembering you, little one

I'm so sorry Heather It's certainly been a busy week up there this week

Oh my word. I'm so sorry Tena I am sure that both Radar and Wallace will be there in the welcoming committee, along with all the others

When I was at the vets and trying to get my brain to think clearly, I was desperately trying to put aside the fact that we'd only lost Wallace 2 days earlier. Even thinking of having to do it again 2 days on was too horrific to contemplate but it was important that I didn't let the horror of it cloud my rationale. I didn't want to 'do it' because...well, who the hell does but then I didn't want to 'not do it' because it was too horrific to bear. If that makes sense. So, for a few moments I had to delete Wallace from my mind and just concentrate on what needed to be dealt with today. There was a chance for Radar to see a cardiology specialist on Monday but nobody at the vets had ever heard through a stethescope, what they heard today in Radars chest. Nobody knew if he would survive to see a cardiologist and nobody knew what the cardiologist would say the problem was. But we all agreed that the chances of a 'fix', if Radar did survive to see the specialist, were remote. Marc and I didnt' want Radars last days to be spent at the vets and he wasn't stable enough to come home to wait for his appointment so in a way, the decision was...a less hard one. We all (parents, nurse and vet) went through a lot of tissues but at least Radar was spared any further discomfort/distress and he fell asleep very very easily and went on his way to meet up with Wallace and all the others. What a load of utter bo**ox though.

I just looked for the last pic I took of Wallace and this is it - with Radar

His little heart was very poorly indeed. Radar has joined Wallace and all the others at The Bridge now. 15th June 1995 - 4th December 2008 I'll write more at some point.