DOG CANCER

Oh, hello there. I know I haven't written here quite some time, and I apologize for that. But here I am now. So...what's new? Probably lots and I'll get to that later. Moving on to the most important thing going on in my life right now:

If you know me, then you know I LOVE my dog. She is my best friend. We have been through a lot together and I appreciate her for being such a loyal companion.

 In May, I took Day-Z to a nearby vet because she was shaking her head a lot and I knew that meant something was bothering her. I thought it could possibly be a foxtail. She had one get caught in her ear last year around this time and the same vet removed it for us. There was nothing her ear. I had recently noticed a bump on the side of her face so I asked if that could be what was bothering her. We went back to this bet a couple times and they offered to take a sample and send it to a lab for a biopsy to see exactly what the bump on her face happens to be.

 I wasn't very happy with the speed of service from the veterinarian office, but they finally got back to me two weeks later and the vet said it wasn't a big deal and I should let it be. He told me sometimes dogs just get bumps that are benign and this was one.

It has been 4 months since that visit and the bump is bigger. I scheduled an appointment for Dayz's eye checkup. I mentioned the bump and the doctor immediately looked concerned and asked if she could ask the oncologist in the building to take a look. The doctor also contacted the previous vet and asked them to send their biopsy results over. It took a few minutes, but the first vet emailed the results. The eye doctor told me that just looking at those results it said soft tissue sarcoma (STS) which means it is cancerous. The oncologist from offered to see Day-Z that afternoon and took some x-rays.

Turns out the first vet lied and the bump is cancerous. It has grown so much that it has busted a little bit of the bone in her face (seen on the right side). It has possibly spread so much that surgery to remove it might not be an option without seriously disfiguring her face. The next option? Radiation treatment with specialized machines at Colorado State University. What does this mean? It means a 7 hour road trip with my dog, pet friendly hotel stay, a rather expensive radiation treatment, and lots of prayers that this helps stop the cancer from spreading. 

Do I love my dog and wouldn't think twice about doing something to help her? You bet! She really is my best friend. I am not very good at letting others in my super personal life or asking for help, but we sure could use it right now. So if you know anyone who might want to help out...maybe has hotel/car rental points that are going to expire that they can donate or something to help ease the monetary sting of our next phase in treatment. Thank you. Whether you can help out, offer a kind word, send love to Day-Z, or just took the time to read this whole post....I want to say thank you and I appreciate you. So much love.

PETBROSIA #GIVEAWAY

Day-Z is a picky eater sometimes.
She doesn't eat much and only once a day, but the vet said she needs to lose 1-3 lbs. I am pretty sure she sneaks human food from other members of the household (AHEM). So she is on a strict diet with NO human food and better dog food.

We have been trying Petbrosia. When you order Petbrosia, you answer a few questions to help them determine the right diet for your dog or cat based on their breed, age, weight, food allergies, activity level, and other needs you feel should be brought to their attention. Don't worry, they will help you understand their approach to designing the best dog food. 

They also have a guide to switching your pet’s food so your furry friend doesn't get an upset stomach. This is what they recommend:

Day 1-3: Mix 75% old food with 25% new food.

Day 4-6: Mix 50% old food with 50% new food.

Day 7-9: Mix 75% new food with 25% old food.

Day 10: Feed 100% Petbrosia food.

Petbrosia uses all-natural meats, fruits, and vegetables which Day-Z loves and there is a dog food comparison on their site to check out. 

Once you decide your pet loves their new food, you can set up Petbrosia’s dog food delivery program (this might save you a few late night trips to the store when you forget their food ran out). Day-Z loves the delivery man and gets excited when she hears the doorbell ring.

**Petbrosia is letting me offer you readers a trial offer for 3 lbs. of Petbrosia Pet Food for only $9 with free shipping for new consumers only by using the promotional code:  BRZEJ9**

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ELIMAY PET PAIN CARE #GIVEAWAY

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I have a friend with a dog who is suffering from cancer. Since I have become such a dog lover lately, it breaks my heart to see this dog in pain. I offered them a box of Elimay Pain Care. It is an all natural supplement that is helpful for dogs with inflammatory diseases including allergies, arthritis, and cancers. It contains proven anti-inflammatory herbs such as turmeric and boswellia, good for chronic joint and muscle pain. It is easy to administer to your pet. Elimay Supplements use BITS Technology®, which makes it easy to chew and swallow, or to simply twist into your dog's food--so you know the supplements get swallowed and absorbed.

My friend has been giving 1 softgel to their dog after they go on a walk and they have noticed he has been walking with less pain. I am SO happy to hear that that pooch is feeling better. If you have a dog who is suffering from chronic pain, then give this a try. It is made with all natural ingredients, so it is non-addictive and non-toxic.

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