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Sydney came home yesterday! We're so happy but it was challenging. She was pretty mad at us...she gave me the silent treatment but after I loved on her for a bit she was better. The challenge was that she has to pee about every 15 minutes. In a 2 hour period she had 4 accidents in the house. It's literally like when she feels the urge it's already to late. It's hard to because she is pretty drugged up and very thirsty so those added to the challenge. We tried doggie diapers at night, thinking it would be ok but that was a fail. She got those off pretty quick. Feeding her and drinking is hard with cone as well. We are navigating through all the challenges and we are just happy to have her with us Sleep was non existent last night. We took shifts of sleeping in recliner to be there when she needed us. Today the pee pads arrive so hopefully we can get her to go on those.
All that being said, she did not get a good prognosis. Dr said the bladder mass was worse than expected and intertwined within the vascular system. He basically said we are on borrowed time with her now. Could be up to a year but not more..I just feel bad because she went through so much. She hasn't lost her appetite though! She ate dinner and breakfast like a champ! Thanks for all your prayers and good thoughts!
Diet Calendar Entry for 31 December 2023:
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1138 kcal
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Fat: 49.46g | Prot: 112.31g | Carb: 75.79g.
Breakfast: Parmesan Cheese (Shredded) , Deli Sliced Ham, Papetti Foods All Whites 100% Liquid Egg Whites, Purely Inspired Collagen Peptides, Premier Nutrition High Protein Shake - Vanilla, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Milk, Coffee. Lunch: Pork Chops (Top Loin, Boneless) , Apples , Great Value Fat Free Ranch, Lettuce, Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheat Tortilla (43g), Deli Turkey or Chicken Breast Meat. Dinner: Smithfield Baby Back Ribs, Roasted Cauliflower. Snacks/Other: Air Popped Popcorn, Planters Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Dcm choc chip bars. more...
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ooohhh poor baby. Good to hear that she is enjoying her food.
31 Dec 23 by member: liv001
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Liv, thanks...and she does love to eat! She is on several medications so she is a bit loopy but honestly I just want to make sure she is comfortable and hopefully she will improve...she hates her cone and keeps bumping into everything! We bought a donut to use instead but Dr wasn't to keen on those as he said they can usually reach site. We will try it today to check it out 💜
31 Dec 23 by member: Diana 1234
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Lots of virtual hugs to all of you
31 Dec 23 by member: liv001
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When Bogy had his surgery, he kept trying to get at his incision. We bought baby onsies & put him in them. I had the thought maybe if you put one over Sydney's diaper, it would prevent her from getting them off. I hope she starts to feel better soon ❤️
31 Dec 23 by member: SherryeB
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Sherrye, thank you for that idea! We are trying a bigger diaper. Last one was a bit small. It's so sad to watch her trying to maneuver that cone. She tried to go in our master bath last night. She has a bowl on water in there. She got stuck because she couldn't turn around...poor baby!💜
31 Dec 23 by member: Diana 1234
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so happy your sweet pup is back home. 💙
31 Dec 23 by member: MuffinTopStopper
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so sorry to hear that enjoy the time
31 Dec 23 by member: mountainman2
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I think the eating is a good sign. My friend at work was just given a poor prognosis for who pup and at the last minute he made a complete turn around. stay hopeful and know that regardless, you've done all you can for her. sweet girl!
31 Dec 23 by member: davidsprincess
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poor baby! so sorry about everything. hopefully things will go better than the vet says, but she's very loved and has wonderful parents and that goes a long way!
31 Dec 23 by member: bearnoggin
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Muffintopstopper, thank you! MM, thanks. She will be loved and spoiled!💜 Davidsprincess, Thanks and that is reassuring to hear! She is slightly better today. She is going to bathroom about once every 1/2 hour now.💜 Bear, Thank you. She is part of our family and we love her so much!💜
31 Dec 23 by member: Diana 1234
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Glad to hear she is eating at not mad at you any more
31 Dec 23 by member: Fritzy 22
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The donut inflatable works great if she can’t reach the incision. I’m going to tell you that chemo is not as horrible as people think. Sadie got an entire pretty good year with few complications until she had to go off it. Worth looking into as far as type of cancer and quality of life. Changed my mind forever. One pill every two weeks or so.
31 Dec 23 by member: Katsolo
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It takes a couple of days for them to figure out how to maneuver around with the cone, she will improve even more now that she is home, healing has begun and her stress is much reduced. Even human Doctors underestimate how much better patients do at home as opposed to being in a hospital setting. I'm betting on Syndney!!!!
31 Dec 23 by member: debrafrederick
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Oh no! So sad! I’m so sorry 😞 Prayers!
31 Dec 23 by member: StormsGirl
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Aww!!! prayers, I know when Buddy my previous cat was on its last days, it was devastating. I even took off work for 2 days over it. I am hoping you atleast get another year with your furry friend!!
31 Dec 23 by member: Maine coon
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Awwww appreciate every day as if it’s the last. 💜💜💜💜💜
31 Dec 23 by member: wifey9707
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