TiramaSue wrote:

I'm so sorry.  There's still something the vet might want to try.  There's this food that can be syringed into the dog's mouth to give them nutrients while you give her some more time to see if she recovers her appetite.  We tried this with one of my lhasa apsos.  If Lexi still doesn't want to eat, it could be a sign that the cancer has spread and putting her to sleep is the kindest thing you can do..  Again, I'm so very, very sorry.  It's such a diffilcult decision to make.
 

Yeah, we are thinking that the cancer may have already spread prior to the surgery and is making itself known now. No idea. All I know is she is miserable and so are we. Still no call back from the vet.

I hope the new medicine helps Lexi.  It is so tough to think about putting her to sleep, but all that matters in the end is what is best for her.  Your dad will know and this week of new medicine may be just what she needs to perk her up,and get over the hump in her recovery.

Wendy I know exactly what you meant in your post. It's how I felt as well.

Mila 2 years ago: cat died in my arms, one month I just  cry, do not eat anything, just a great sadness. And then, my dog ​​died of old age. Again great sadness.
I promise myself no more pets.
Mila today: two cats, one with 3 kittens, dog, fish tank with 17 small gold fish, 2 hamsters,
No more sadness for me

Mila -- sorry for your losses but glad you have pets again.  A friend's cat dies (old age) and my friend said she wouldn't get another cat because she was afraid what would happen to it if she (my friend) died.  I really wish she would get another.  A friend had his beloved cat die in his arms.  She was old and had been failing for a while.  She absolutely hated the Vet's office and freaked out whenever she had to go.  He couldn't put her through that so he just kept her at home, feeding her what she'd eat and that last day holding her.

misscatlady -- Fingers crossed that the nerve medicine helps lexi.  No wonder she was feeling so poorly!  Phantom limb pain can be horrible and IS real.  I've seen it with patients and with my mother who lost her arm and shoulder to cancer.

Update - Lexi is doing much better this morning. She ate all her food this morning. She is actually giving kisses without much prompting, which is a huge plus in our books. She also wanted to try and play with the other dogs but we had to put a stop to that because they can be rough when they play and we didn't want her getting hurt. But the fact that she felt good enough to want to is huge. She is still real wobbly on her feet but it will take some time for her to get used to the new way she has to walk and get her sea legs so to speak.

As for games. I'm to chapter 4 of Dark Parables Ballad of Rapunzel. Iteresting game so far. I'll let you guys know my complete thoughts once I finish the main game.

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