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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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Megan
Oct 25, 2024
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...
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Megan
Oct 18, 2024
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...
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Megan
Aug 31, 2024
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...
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Megan
Aug 3, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 25, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 22, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 20, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 17, 2024
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 ...
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Megan
Jul 15, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 13, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 12, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 10, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 9, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 8, 2024
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 ...
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Megan
Jul 7, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 6, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 5, 2024
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...
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Megan
Jul 4, 2024
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 ...
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Megan
Jul 3, 2024
Surgery Day
Today was Dino's surgery day. He had his rear right leg amputated above the knee. Just after noon the surgeon called to say everything ...
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Megan
Jul 2, 2024
Prepping for Surgery
Dino's surgery is tomorrow, July 3, 2024. There isn't too much to do to prepare him - he needs to fast for 12 hours and no water for two ...
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