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Had I been successful in teaching Princess to read a few years back, she would have read my last post and urged me to have faith. She's still in this fight. Many rounds to go with no guarantees. Win or lose, Princess has done herself proud. Best Girl had a tremendous round one and her recent slowdown day apparently was her resting for round two. It's been 12 days. Gene, our research scientist friend tells us that the tumor should begin to subside around 14 days.
Son B and I weighed Best Dog last night. She weighs 80 lbs - her normal weight. Each day we've replaced a cup of her normal dry food with the half can of Purina One mixed with her medications. So daily she eats a can of Purina One and two cups of Buffalo Blue dry food. It's working, so no more cheese parties for now.
Princess was again ready to rock yesterday. She came out swinging and delivered a great combination to open round two. After a walk around the yard, daugher JJ. She came back and excitedly told us that Princess was walking almost normally. I noticed that earlier in the day. She's walking on both hind legs. Big headed Bullfrog Hopper has now become Big Headed Walker. Also, for the last few weeks, I've been carrying Princess up the considerable stairway to front door. Yesterday she walked right up slowly with no hesitation.
We consider this a great sign. Earlier in the week, Wife K and I discussed her rehabilitation. Her leg has become weak from non-use. Now she's ready to go walking. Starting next week, we're going to ask Princess if she wants to go walking - and mean it. Short walks on a leash to strengthen her recovering right leg. Unbelievable. Let's get ready to rumble!!!
Go Princey!
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