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So very sorry to hear about Jack. Thanks again for sharing with us along the way. You helped me through Bailey's fight with Lymphoma and I hope we have returned the same to you. I will tell Bailey to look for him at the bridge. :) Brian

Great to get an update and hear about Jack, and was especially glad to hear that he is doing well and was enjoying his lazy afternoon with a bone. Lots of good vibes your way. Brian

Thank you Albie. Reading your post made me remember that last time I was in with the oncologist they told me of another drug in the same family as doxorubicin/adriamycin but that did not have the same bad effects on the heart - I believe it was called Mitoxantrone. We opted not to receive any...

Kevin thank you and much appreciated. Its been a pleasure bonding with you over our loved ones treatment - your advice was always spot on and it was great to speak with someone going through the same thing. You are right, Bailey and Bandit are in good company at the bridge. Best, Brian

Bailey passed away last Thursday after a tough fight with T cell lymphoma, arrhythmic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy. She was the sweetest dog ever and will always be loved by us. The eight years I spent with her were wonderful and she was happy all the way till the end. We are...

Seems like Jack and Bailey are going through on a similar schedule. Bailey after her 4th dose, has been off for a few weeks now. The doxorubicin did some damage to hear heart and I really think she needed it. Sometimes a break can be the best thing. Most all, I'm glad to hear that you...

I'm with Independence. Hope this is not the case but my Bailey had a similar experience. No yelping but she collapsed, back arched, legs stiffened out strait, pooped and peed herself. Holter Monitor revealed she had an arrhythmic cardiomyopathy - essentially an irregular heartbeat that...

Kevin. I'm very sorry to hear about Bandit. I can only imagine what you must be feeling and I myself will have to endure the same sometime in the near future with Bailey. Should you ever need anything, please let me know. Also, thanks for sharing with me on Boxer World - you have helped me...

Bailey has been taking Sotalol for two years prior to being diagnosed with t-cell lymphoma for her arrhythmic cardiomyopathy. Although she hasn't had a episode in two years, she collapsed a week or two ago shortly after having her third dose of doxorubicin. It was minor, relatively speaking from...

Try Pill Pockets. They are made by Greenies. Bailey has to take medication and she thinks of these as treats - very easy. Good luck.

Kevin, in my opinion, you are being too hard on yourself. I think its great that he ran around like a spring chicken and had a blast. I like to let bailey live her normal dog life too. Plus, I don't think lake water would jeopardize his treatment. Tomorrow is another day. Hope bandit feels...

Jack and Bandit - Bailey and I know what you are going through and just wanted to remind you to hang in there. Bailey has been taking Sotalol for two years prior to being diagnosed with t-cell lymphoma for her arrhythmic cardiomyopathy. Although she hasn't had a episode in two years, she...

Bailey has this too. You can use coconut oil - they sell it at the grocery store. Put some on her nose every day for a week. Bailey didn't mind trying to lick it off so it wasn't a bad experience for her. It slowly and naturally softens up the ridge and the dry cracked pieces are replaced by...

I'm also onboard that it is a heart issue. My Bailey had similar symptoms. Get a holter monitor 24 hour test. Inexpensive and will tell you for sure. Bailey has been on the medication, Sotalol, for almost three years now with no further episodes. Cost of the medication is less than $10 per...

I am very sorry to hear about Zoe. I've read your posts along the way and can only imagine how hard it must be. I too will be facing the same with Bailey at sometime in the near future. Best to you in this time of morning. Brian