<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">While he remains in good spirits and continues to eat and drink well and motor about the back yard, sniffing out the scents of the bears and other creatures that insist upon crossing through there en route to the garbage cans occasionally, we have seen evidence of mast cell tumor regrowth in the area of his surgical incision. </div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">Right now he is taking mega doses of a high-quality immune system enhancing supplement with meals, Norwegian Cod Liver oil, Greek yogurt with dinner and pumpkin with breakfast, a high-quality high protein food, and no carb-filled or sugary snacks or treats. We are also adding a diluted solution of35% hydrogen peroxide to his meals as well. I am awaiting the arrival of some MMS which I heard works well on some canine tumors and have discussed Neoplasene (black salve) treatment with our vet at Dozer's check-up yesterday. The affected area is too large for injectable treatment with this but there is an oral option we are looking into. Yesterday the vet recommended 75 mgs. of Benadryl every eight hours to help control the histamine release caused by the tumor. If anyone has any other suggestions we'd be open to hearing them.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">Last night he was panting and restless until about 4:00 am when the second dose of Benadryl finally kicked in. He just couldn't seem to settle down so he and I went to the couch in the living room where we enjoy cuddling and I hoisted his heavy heiney onto the cushion at my feet and stroked him until he finally fell asleep. He stayed there until about 6:30 am when he demanded breakfast. The panting and restlessness are gone and he has slept on and off most of the day today. </div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">I know that, barring a miracle from one of the holistic treatment options, he will eventually lose the quality of life he deserves and we will be facing the decision no on wants to make. In the interim, we're enjoying his company, spoiling him and doing what we can to forestall his departure. I know he'll let me know when that time comes. We would welcome all the good thoughts, prayers and healing drool you can spare.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">Know that I share the pain of all the recent losses of both hound and human lately. Hugs and heart-healing drool to those who need it.</div>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:comic sans ms,sans-serif">Sandi, Mamaslave to Delilah and Dozer of NJ</div></div>