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    “Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.” — C.S. Lewis

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  1. I’m sorry for your loss, D’Elle. Kelso’s story was inspiring. Thanks to you, he left this world surrounded by love. Nevertheless, losing them is so hard. Sending love.
  2. This! This right here is the protocol used in operant conditioning, and it works.
  3. For those who are grieving the loss of a canine companion, I recommend this podcast. Of course, there is no way to get to the other side of grief but through it (sometimes kicking and screaming). However, I have found this podcast helpful and hope it might be of use to others. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pet-loss-companion/id1551842408
  4. Think Like a Sheepdog Trainer (Stephens & Kerber). Farm Diggity offers it, but you can probably get it from other sellers as well.
  5. Lovely tribute for your Digger with the sweet face, D’Elle. I like the honorary Border Collie idea as well. Sending love and thoughts of comfort.
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    My Hannah

    Tomorrow will be one month since I lost my Hannah. I have wanted to write a proper memorial, but to be honest I am still processing the loss. I wanted to honor her though, because she is the reason that I came to these boards. This picture is from my visit with her on her second day at the ER Vet. I am posting it because I am so very grateful that I spent the time stroking her and telling her how much I loved her. And she was so happy to see me. I was with her on her final day as well.
  7. Oh no, D’Elle, I’m so sorry. I remember reading your comments about Digger. My heart goes out to you as well. I also want to offer condolences to you, Ruth, for the loss of your boy Gibbs.
  8. I think I’m going to look into Myos for Jan. She is 13 1/2 now and seemed to have a bit of trouble getting up into my car the other day. She still does zoomies in the yard, but I’ve also noticed a bit of trembling in her back legs that I had never seen before. Of course I’ll clear it with my vet before starting her on the supplement. Thanks for the mention of it.
  9. My Hannah and Jan will take fish oil capsules like they’re getting a treat. For the Chihuahua, I just puncture the capsule end with an ice pick and drizzle the oil on his food. An added benefit is glossy coats.
  10. Thank you D’Elle and Journey. I was devastated by the initial discovery, but I am learning to appreciate anything positive surrounding this challenge. So, the fact that it’s likely slow growing is something for which I am grateful.
  11. So… the heart mass doesn’t show up on x-rays at this point, but neither is there any evidence of metastasis. Yesterday’s exam was with the oncologist. Next is with a cardiologist. Here is a cut/paste of a portion of the oncologist’s notes: Thankfully, she is asymptomatic, so that is a blessing!
  12. Thank you, ladies. Our appointment with the oncologist is in a couple of hours, so I’ll find out more today.
  13. D’Elle: First, thank you for your support. It is much appreciated. You are right about the X-rays. Hannah has an appointment in mid-November to see a Veterinary Oncologist (the soonest they can get her in). My veterinarian wasn’t sure, initially, if we should see a cardiologist or an oncologist. However, the cardiologist (or tech, not sure) who interpreted the results suggested an oncologist for a CT scan. The person I spoke to at oncology said the doctor may want to first take X-rays at our consult. The good news is that the tumor is very small and likely slow growing. I have seen it, as I have a copy of the echocardiogram results, including images and notes; it is very small, thank God. The risk is if it bleeds and causes fluid build up, but Hannah’s echo shows no evidence of that. Another positive is that the heart meds Hannah is on has improved her heart function. My vet led with that news… The bitter bottom line is that it can be life limiting. Hannah just turned 12 this month, so I’m hoping she beats the clock.
  14. Does anyone have experience with a tumor found on their dog’s heart as detected via echocardiogram?
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