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Dino's Journey
On June 25, 2024, our 5.5 year old dog Dino was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, in his rear right knee. No spread of the cancer was found on a CT scan, so on July 3, 2024 Dino underwent amputation of the affected leg. Following this surgery, he will have 13 weeks of chemotherapy. I am documenting Dino's recovery in this blog so Dino's friends, family, and fans can see how he is doing. This is also a way for us to process, heal, and help Dino live his best life.
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Goodbye, Dino
It is with great sadness I am letting you know that we said goodbye to Dino on the evening of November 7, 2024. We worked hard to...
Megan
Nov 10, 2024
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Dino is Not Doing Well
I am not even sure where to start. Dino's health is very quickly going down hill. Last week he was doing great, despite the...
Megan
Oct 25, 2024
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Bad News - The Cancer Has Spread To Dino's Lungs
I wanted this to be an exciting, happy update to let you know that Dino has finished his chemotherapy. Unfortunately at his oncology...
Megan
Oct 18, 2024
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Five Rounds Down, One To Go!
October already! Amazing how fast time has gone. Dino started chemo 12.5 weeks ago, and had his amputation 14.5 weeks ago. And only one...
Megan
Oct 6, 2024
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Four Rounds of Chemo Done
I am very happy to say that Dino is doing great! We've done two more rounds of chemo since my last post, and while we are seeing some...
Megan
Aug 31, 2024
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Second Round of Chemo Complete
Dino is doing well, but we did see some side effects from the chemotherapy. We went for his second round of chemo this last Thursday...
Megan
Aug 3, 2024
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One Week After First Chemo
Sorry for the less-frequent blog posts - I am now back at work full-time and our days are full of smaller progress steps, so there is...
Megan
Jul 25, 2024
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First Walks!
Dino's recovery continues to go well, but he did have a little bit of diarrhea today - as a result of the first round of chemotherapy...
Megan
Jul 22, 2024
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First Chemotherapy and Stitch Removal
On Thursday we spent a few hours at the vet hospital. It was a long drive there, and I was by myself so I had to put the cone on Dino to...
Megan
Jul 20, 2024
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Two Weeks Post-Surgery
Two weeks post-surgery! This is a big milestone for all of us. Dino finished his medications tonight, and tomorrow he will have his ...
Megan
Jul 17, 2024
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Day 12 Post-Surgery
Dino continues to do well, but I think he is feeling a little sore and tired these last couple of days. He is feeling better overall, so...
Megan
Jul 15, 2024
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Milestone: Stairs
Last night we gave the stairs a try, and Dino did great. I expected up to be easy and down to be hard, but it was actually the opposite...
Megan
Jul 13, 2024
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Getting the Hang Of Three Legged Life
Dino continues to do well! Other than a small fall this morning - which he has since completely forgotten about - Dino is really getting...
Megan
Jul 12, 2024
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One Week Post-Surgery!
We are now one-week post-surgery and Dino is doing great! There has been hardly any bruising, and the seroma is even clearing up faster...
Megan
Jul 10, 2024
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Starting to Lay on the Stump
We're now at day six post-surgery and we had another long night where Dino was up every hour. Having your sleep interrupted so many...
Megan
Jul 9, 2024
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Recovery Speed Bump: Seroma
Dino has developed a seroma on his chest, which is a fluid build up. I guess recovery speed bumps were bound to happen, and from the ...
Megan
Jul 8, 2024
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Day 4 Post-Surgery, Original X-rays
Dino is much more mobile today! But he still needs rest -- the medications help with that, but I wish he could understand me when I say...
Megan
Jul 7, 2024
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Day 3 Post-Surgery, No Sleep, but an Important Milestone
Dino had another rough night. I think with all the drugs he forgets he is missing a leg and he is startled by the cone collar. I've been...
Megan
Jul 6, 2024
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First Night at Home Post-Surgery
Dino is very happy to be home, and we are so relieved his surgery went so well. Everything went smoothly yesterday evening, and we are...
Megan
Jul 5, 2024
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Coming Home Post-Surgery
We brought Dino home today! He is very relieved to be back in his house.
We were able to sleep in a little later and avoid some of the ...
Megan
Jul 4, 2024
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