Posted by Dinah on September 24, 2003, at 12:32:18
In reply to Re: The loss of dogs (long) » Dinah, posted by Penny on September 24, 2003, at 10:59:02
Thank you, Penny. I'm sorry you aren't feeling well right now either. Yes, my little darling had the most wonderful life a dog could have, loving and being loved. And most of Harry's life has been pretty terrific as well.
I just got a bit of hope that will make it easier for me to go through this. My vet, when I told him I didn't think chemo was the right choice, suggested anti-angiogenesis drugs. They slow the growth and spread of cancer by keeping blood vessels from proliferating. It sounds like a much gentler treatment than chemo, with about as much chance of prolonging his life in his particular type of cancer. That newish breast cancer treatment is an anti-angiogenesis drug. As long as I feel like I'm doing all I can, I know I'll feel better. And at least put off these awful feelings that I know are about both dogs.
I hope you feel better soon, Penny. Give your dogs a great big hug.
Thanks,
Dinah
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