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In reply to the discussion: Now I am in that most difficult of places. [View all]milestogo
(16,829 posts)His pancreas was removed due to a cancerous tumor 2 months ago today. He's had 2 hospitalizations, problems walking, fevers, and blood glucose issues.
We've worked through all these with a specialty vet treatment center. He's walking well now. His blood glucose is starting to fall into a regular pattern. He's eating, although he needs to eat more to gain back the weight he lost.
What's amazing is that I see traces of his old self. We take walks that are almost a mile long. He wants to chase squirrels and other critters. He's very friendly and expects everyone to pet him. He begs for food.
I didn't know it was possible for him to recover this well.
Its possible he may get a feeding tube so that I can supplement his diet when he is not getting enough calories. I'm good with that, as long as it brings him back to health.
A long hard struggle, but I still have my wonderful dog and I'm so thankful.