Please pray for Daisy...SHE GOES TO THE BRIDGE TOMORROW 12/26

[mugsy]

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that I took Daisy to the vet tonight and she has lymphosarcoma and has between 6 weeks and 6 months to live. We are giving her prednisone and will give her Life Extension from Solid Gold to try and buy her some time.
This just isn't right. We have lost 2 babies in the last year, I lost my dad in July, and my best friend from school last month...how much more do I have to deal with?
And to top it off...Mike's partner is being an a-hole and my principal walked out of our meeting today in a hissy because the Union showed up and I am the new rep...I'm going to have a nervous breakdown before this is all over.

[borzoimom]

Oh honey- I am so sorry... I do not know what to say. Sometimes they do make longer, but its the lack of pain that decides.
You and your baby are in my thoughts and prayers. I just wish I knew what to say...

[Cinder & Smoke]

For Daisy >>>

Hi God ~

Please do what You can fur Daisy ...

Try to keep her Comfortable an Happie ...
and send a big {{{God'sHug}}} down to Molly & Mike.

We'll be Prayin fur a Miracle - see iffin You can find one.

Thanks God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry othear about Daisy. Many thoughts and prayers coming your way.

[mugsy]

Thanks guys!
John, you always manage to pull out a miracle with your prayers...I hope you're still on!

[Logan]

I'm so sorry, Molly. I hope that Daisy can stay comfortable and be with you and Mike for a long time to come.

My heart is with you. I know a lot of the same loss you have experienced this year.

Logan

[captain]

Oh Molly,
So sad to read about darlin Daisy. You do remember how much I love Danes ....

{{{hugs}}} to you, and as for your principal - I think I will fly over and slap him abit for upsetting you. That OK??

[dukedogsmom]

I am so very sorry. I can pretty much say I know how you feel. I lost my dad this year, too. There was a point after Duke was gone that I was barely hanging on. I hope you can have some quality time before it's time to say goodbye. If you need to talk, please pm me. I know where you're coming from, believe me. I almost had one myself.

[dragondawg]

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that I took Daisy to the vet tonight and she has lymphosarcoma and has between 6 weeks and 6 months to live. We are giving her prednisone and will give her Life Extension from Solid Gold to try and buy her some time.
This just isn't right. We have lost 2 babies in the last year, I lost my dad in July, and my best friend from school last month...how much more do I have to deal with?
And to top it off...Mike's partner is being an a-hole and my principal walked out of our meeting today in a hissy because the Union showed up and I am the new rep...I'm going to have a nervous breakdown before this is all over.

Daisy was the name of my lymphoma puppy. She lasted 1 yr and 3 days with a 7.5 month first remission via the LCOPA Chemo protocol. There is another protocol that has been giving 1.5-2.5+ yr remissions. If I had known about it, I definitely would have run my Daisy through it. If you are interested send me an Email. Chemo is a costly and time consuming endeavor. With the right supportive drugs the dog won't have any problems.

Treating with Prednisone alone will give the dog a remission of 30 days. You'll see dramatic improvement on Prednisone alone within a couple of days evidenced by the lymph glands going down, increased appetite, and higher energy. However, once you administer Prednisone alone for over a week, it becomes the only treatment option, as it will readily induce Chemo resistance to the main-stay drugs such as Vincristine and Doxorubicin. So if you are interested in more than 30 days, then Chemo needs to be started very very soon. With the Prednisone alone after about 30 days the cancer will come back with a vengence. The dog will usually get a secondary infection, and go extremely fast. The option of no treatment yields a painful death over a period of 4-6 weeks. So Prednisone for its pallative effect has value, as the end comes quickly with minimal suffering.

In the immediate term watch for a secondary infection. With the Prednisone killing the cancer cells literally by the billions, the resulting debris in the bloodstream yields an environment that favors a septicemia. If you don't have one, get a retal digital thermometer. Any sign of weakness, or increased lethargy, anorexia, take the temperature. If 103+ head for the nearest Emergency Vet, and demand antibiotic treatment. Infections in lymphoma puppies are life threatening.

The only supplement known to make a difference in life expectency when combined with Chemo is fish oil (Omega-3s), plus Arginine. Do NOT supplement with Flax seed oil. Without Chemo, the fish oil might still be of use by helping to normalize lactic acid levels in the blood which will help the dog feel better. Avoid sugars, and carbohydrates as they will be speed up cancer growth. Do not trust in the so called holistic remedies.

[tatsxxx11]

I'm so, so sorry to hear the sad news about Daisy, Mugsy I will be keeping her in my thoughts and prayers and you as welll Life can be so overwhelming at times
Hugs to you and Daisy. Hoping John can help put out a miracle for your precious girl.
Sandra

[mugsy]

Please keep the prayers coming! She doesn't seem quite right, so, pray hard!Thanks to all of you for your good thoughts.

[Karen]

Poor sweet Daisy girl, she will be in our prayers, that she perk up a bit and guide mom through the holiday season with her typical Great Dane grace.

[Danegirl2208]

i am so sorry to hear the sad news Poor girl You will definatly be in my thoughts and prayers

[captain]

Daisy darlin, you are in my thoughts and prayers ....

{{{hugs to you Molly and Mike}}}

[mugsy]

Daisy has been better the last 2 days. Keep praying for that miracle cure! I know that the prednisone only works for about a month, but, hopefully the Life Extension will help some too. I am going to contact the holistic vet and see what she suggests as well. I want to work with both vets on this one. Mike has also been doing Reiki on her and that seems to be helping her get around better and eat better.

Thank you all for your support on this one and your prayers and good thoughts. It means a lot.