Update: Post- Dr Chris Visit

We just returned from our appointment with our Vet, Dr. Chris. We have a fairly good report. Dr. Chris saw no evidence that the cancer has spread past it's initial spot in Princess's bone. Typically by 90 days, there's evidence of cancer cells in the lungs. The protocol is slowing the cancers progress. The cancer has advanced in the bone area but there is also evidence that the bone is trying to regenerate cells. Our biggest worry remains that should her leg continue to weaken, she could break it. 

Princess is animated and happy. Last night, she played ball with the kids. (basically she stays on rug island and we throw the ball to her).  Dr Chris, wife K and I agree that our plan going forward should be to continue the protocol with fish oil in her diet. Hopefully, if we can hold off the cancer long enough, Princess's body will figure out the rest. Good night all.

Update: Fatefull Day Tomorrow.

At the lake 2 weeks ago

Good afternoon everyone. It's been 96 days since we started the Best Dog on Navy Protocol. During that time, we've followed the protocol without fail and spoiled the heck out of her. She's shown both  improvement and setback.

KK and Princey Jan 2011

Princess's condition has deteriorated in the last few weeks. There was an abrupt turn-around after my last post.  At times she's up - alert, wagging her tail, playfully.  More often she's subdued, restless and in apparent pain. She's all but stopped using her leg and needs to be carried her up the stairs in front of the house.  Last week we started to supplement her diet with fish oil. She gets 2000 mg of Spring Valley soft-gels twice a day with her food. That seems to have perked her up.
Princess's recent slow down prompted us to scheduled another appointment with Dr Chris. It's tomorrow, January 24th at 4pm eastern time. We're dreading it. She's been an incredibly brave girl but now we're praying for the best and preparing for the worst. Here's what were thinking; if the cancer remains only in her leg bone, we'll continue on the protocol and research other options. If the cancer's spread, we'll prepare to spare her any more pain.

Regardless of tomorrow's outcome, she's coming home with us after her appointment.  I'll let you all know tomorrow evening.  

Holiday Revelations

Hope you all enjoyed a nice peaceful holiday and have been sufficiently wished a "Happy New Year!" Happy New Year could be interpreted as "bon voyage" or have a good trip.  So with many well meaning blessings, we're about to explore the uncharted territory of 2012. Before we sail off,  Let's review a few noteworthy events from the last few weeks since I've written.

We had the pleasure of seeing many friends and family during the holidays. Everyone was happy to see Princess doing so well. She's become somewhat of a celebrity and enjoyed the attention of so many well wishers - both familiar and new. She's greeted all kindly and patiently. She's a model Rottweiler.

Holiday Socializing can be tiring!

Princess had a fantastic holiday -  animated and alert - playing ball, lightly wooshing, eating treats and getting lots of attention. Her appearance of overall health has improved significantly. Consequently, we've been able to go on two relatively long walks at the lake. The first about a 1/4 mile of trails and varied terrain, then a second walk of about 3/4 of a mile. Both ended with Princess wading in and drinking freezing lake waters.


Princess is mostly in "Trike Mode".   She's been using her leg more frequently and is surprisingly fast!  She climbs the stairs unaided. We believe that adding Fosamax to her protocol has helped to improve her condition. It's been about month since we started that.  Gene's suggested that we add fish oil to Princess diet. It's been shown to have significant anti-cancer properties. We'll start that in the next day or so.

Princess seems to be on an upward trend on the Navy Protocol plus Fosamax (alendronate sodium) protocol. Truthfully, this is way beyond what we expected. We are so thankful to still have her.  We hope for the best. We're holding off on a follow-up with Dr Chris for now. Thank you all for your loving support. Happy New Year!