Acceptance

1. Gus, Andee, and Nixie

2. Gus

We have not maxed out on our pain meds, we are only on tramadol and rimadyl. There are still options left, just with stronger side effects. Gus carries his leg up, and seems to be happy to see us, eat, and play a bit. we love him very much, and it is difficult. I ordered a book about helping your dog fight cancer, that should be here any day. It was one of the FEW books I found that didn't say "cure." I have been hit by a lot of folks who want $149 or so for me to buy their books that "cure" canine cancer. Dr. Withrow at CSU told me to beware. There are no studies to back up their claims. I did buy an order of Arteminisin, and figured what can it hurt?
I know this is the curse of having any living being in my life. I have lost many critters over my lifetime. Gus is one of the hardest. Zeus RIP (Harlequin Great Dane pictured here) was another difficult loss. Some of our pets have been just that, pets, but some have been my friends, and Gus and Zeus are in that category. I just wish I had a magic wand, but I do not want this to become a fight between me and cancer, as I have read on other sites. I just want Gus to be comfortable, and happy for the rest of the time I have with him.

Gus Pictured above, a picture of a picture of 1. Gus, Andee, and friend Nixie when he first came to live with us, and 2. Gus 6 months after he moved in.