The day started out a perfect temperature with a beautiful blue sky.\u00a0\u00a0 We were all excited about relaxing for the next week with my family, learning how to use my metal detector and romps on the beach with the pups. \u00a0\u00a0After breakfast I happened to notice Millie\u2019s jaw was a bit swollen.\u00a0 Off to the local vet only\u00a0to find out she has an inoperable tumor under more than half her jaw and up into her cheek.\u00a0 The day was spent reading up on tumors in dogs and ordering holistic meds to keep her comfortable and possibly reduce the tumor.\u00a0 This will be our fourth elder dog with inoperable cancer and, sad to say, we have become experienced in keeping them comfortable for as long as possible with as little invasive or painful procedures as possible.\u00a0\u00a0 My anger and frustration gave way to a migraine so the rest of my day was spent in a pain pill teary eyed stupor, hugging Millie whenever I had a chance.<\/p>\n
Millie had nearly won her battle with kidney failure by taking holistic herb drops, human vitamins and a complete change of diet, human food only.\u00a0 Trying to fight off two major health issues may not be as successful.\u00a0 She is such a patient loving dog\u2026for it to happen to her is just further proof that life is in no way fair.\u00a0 The herb supplement\u2019s are promising, have been ordered and are due to arrive Friday.\u00a0 We plan to make certain that Millie will enjoy every minute of what is left of her life.<\/p>\n
Perfectly fitting, it rained the rest of the day.\u00a0 Got a movie to take our mind off the sadness of the day and turned in early to the sound of rain dripping through the trees and tapping down all over the roof.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The day started out a perfect temperature with a beautiful blue sky.\u00a0\u00a0 We were all excited about relaxing for the next week with my family, learning how to use my metal detector and romps on the beach with the pups. … Continue reading