Paxil had her blood work redone yesterday. The results were in this morning. Although not completely normal again, my vet assures me it is normal for a dog in her condition and recovering from pancreatitis. Her pancreatic enzymes are still slightly elevated. Her liver and kidney levels have returned to normal levels. So it is safe to put her under and get that tumor out of her leg and a good sign that the cancer hasn't spread to those organs.

She is scheduled for surgery on February 15. I will be on holidays for the rest of February so I can stay home with her while she recovers. Samples of the tissue will be sent out that afternoon and I should have staging/testing results within a week.

Paxil seems to be in good spirits right now. She's not gaining any weight, but she is keeping food down and wants to eat. She's happy, playful and talkative again. She's lovin' being a house dog. Sleeping by the woodstove is apparently alot of fun! Please keep your paws crossed that she will have much more time to enjoy her retirement!