4/2/16
Today was Jackson’s 4th Zoledronate treatment we had decided to do at least one more treatment in hopes that it would help him regain some of his strength back & help him with pain reduction. Over the past week or so leading up to today his limping has seemed to worsen, so I am trying to be hopeful. He was such a good boy letting Dr S. do the IV catheter because the vet tech had left her glasses at home. Steve came with us & helped Jackson remain calm through the procedure which was great. He was a lot more vocal today yawning & giving us lots of TRex sounds. It was decided with Dr S. that we would see how he does the next week or so & decide whether or not to do another treatment. I think it will be his last treatment as we are most certain that the treatment isn’t in fact building bone mass in his bones but in fact it’s the cancer building upon itself. He discussed radiation as being an option for pain control, but honestly I’m not sure I want to put Jackson through any more distress.
So we wait with anticipation of the outcome of the treatment & see if it helps in bringing him any comfort.
That face!!! That sweet and gentle face with this heart melting eyes! O D!! Soooooooooo sweet! I just love this dog!
You clearly have Jackson’s best interest at heart. Your decisions have always been made out of love, and you will continue on that path of decisions made out of love for Jackson.
You are very tuned into Jackson and what he wants. Many of us here have reached a point where we decide to “treat” our dogs with “no treatment”. And many of us found a “freeing” in that plan. It didn’t mean we gave up, it didn’t mean we still didn’t do holistically based therapies, etc. It merely meant that anything involving poking and prodding and stressful vet trips were off the table.
It certainly is possible this treatment will help and you may see some improvement! Absolutely possible…especially with all the good positive energy being sent your way from the Tripawd Universe! 🙂 Lots of extra treats and at least one “junk food” three times a day is very therapeutic too! 🙂
Professor Jackson is doing such a good job of teaching his favorite students all about living in the moment and enjoying the bliss of being together NOW worry free!
Keep on keepin’ on Jackson! We’re cheering for you!
Love and hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Thanks for sharing your journey…. I’m new to this site and this illness, and your story gives me a lot of insight…. thank again