Thirteen

Dana turned 13 on Saturday.  She is our first greyhound and quite the funny girl.  At this point, she is doing really well except a few instances of stiff back legs.  Kristen made her a cake, so I'm sure Gyeong will post photos of that on his blog eventually. 
Happy 13th birthday, Dana Roo Roo!

Cali is doing exceptionally well. We think she is 99% back to normal which is amazing 2 1/2 weeks post op.  She gets her first chemotherapy treatment on Monday. Greytblackdog posted about her treatment regimen for Seka and I've adapted a few things from her as well. Cali also takes Immunity4Pets in hopes it will help her immune system and help the chemotherapy work better.  It can't hurt.  She also gets Krill Oil and vitamin D.  Once chemo is done, I will put her on Vitamin E and C, but for now that would hinder the chemo.  We told all this to her oncologist so we know everything is ok for her to take.  At this point, she is only on Rimadyl for pain and it is just to help her other joints feel ok.  she is on no other pain meds, which is fantastic and the 'point' behind amputation.  Pain free time for as long as we can give it.  The only thing we've noticed over the last week is that she seems to be experiencing some phantom pain, but warm compresses and massages are hopefully helping.  That is supposed to subside with time.  it is fleeting and not constant, luckily.

The Parks and the Stumpfs are heading to New Orleans this week to celebrate Kristen's birthday in style...stay tuned.