[Dailydrool] Toffee's melanoma

[oakrydgebh at q.com]

Toffee's follow up visit with Dr. Betsy was yesterday afternoon. She's gained 3 lbs. since her surgery to remove the melanoma inside her mouth on Dec. 27th. I'll take the blame for  that as I've been feeding her extra treats since her melanoma diagnosis. She is a very easy keeper and it doesn't take much for her to gain weight. I'll be cutting back on the extra goodies. The melanoma has begun to invade her lymph nodes and she may have one developing in her lungs since she is coughing a bit after she drinks water. She feels fine otherwise and is her normal self. Happy and sweet as ever. The vet said she probably has 3 to 6 months with the signs she is showing us at this point. Toffee will let me know when she needs to leave us. Because of her age and other factors, we are not going to put her though chemo or any more invasive surgery. Toffee will be 13 yrs. old mid-May. 



Thank you all for your support and kindness. Most of my pack are in their senior years ( ages 7+ to 12+) so we can expect that they will have issues related to aging. S adly, there will be more trips to the bridge in our future. My two "babies" are  turning 5 next month. I am hoping and praying for long healthy lives for all my hounds. It doesn't make it any easier when they have to go whether they are 5 or 15. There's too much love involved and a deeper connection to each and  every one of them for that. 



Jacqie Marvich and the Lowdownhounds of Oakrydge 

 
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