09.06.10
4 week Ampuversary!!!!
Its been a bumpy ride. I dont even know where to start. Apollo was diagnosed with osteosarcoma the beginning of August. He belonged to my brother but because my brother and his fiance just had a new addition to their family and could not afford to take care of Apollo. I brought him into my family. Made great sense since one of my sons is Apollo’s brother from the same litter.
After visitin a veternary oncologist to get a second opinion, we had our plan of action. On August 27th Apollo went in for his amputation. At the point he had only been with me for a week and a half. I know that he was still adjusting to a new home but I knew we didnt have time to waste. He came through the surgery beautifully. First few days were the hardest. Apollo was still groggy fromthe meds. He was scared to try and get up especailly since he had face planted on his first try. We had to carry him in and out of the house to go outside to do his business. About the 3rd day he hopped outside on his own and I started crying tears of joy… my boy was on his way.
He had his first chemo treatment a few weeks ago. Virtually no side effects. I am so happy. He loves the ladies at Southeast Veterinay Oncology. They take wonderful care of him. A few days ago we talked to the oncologist because Apollo was vomitting after he ate. Dr Ladue reasured me that it wasnt the effect of the Chemo because hewould be doing it all the time. But then she mentioned he might have a food allergy since it was only after he ate his dog food or my other danes food. So he has been on a strict rice and chicken broth diet until we can get his dietary need undercontrol.
Apollo is doing wonderfully… He cant sit still. Every time i get up. He gets up. I finally slept in my own bed last nite. As a worry mommy, I have been sleeping on the couch for the last 2 weeks wayching over my boy. He was ready to sleep on his own. I was so proud of him. and so happy that the 5 dog beds that I bought for him were still in tact.
September 6, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Hoppy Ampuversary Apollo! Thanks for the great update.
September 6, 2010 at 11:03 pm
apollo, great to hear that you are doing so well!! sounds like you found a wonderful home, and are really adjusting to all your new changes. how about some pictures???
gayle
September 7, 2010 at 3:41 am
I love him he is beautiful, and your other dane is beautiful too, i have had danes for several years now they are my favorite 🙂 My first male was a Blue Merle and I just loved him, all of my danes have been rescues or “rehomes” but they love you just the same, so strong of you to take him in even with his problems and to take such good care of him, you are an excellent mom continue to love the time you have with them.