How quickly Bruiser’s life has changed. It was on September 15th when we brought Bruiser to the vet to have his “slight limp” examined. Fast forward one month – Bruiser is now a tripawd and has started chemotherapy. How quickly things change!
Bruiser’s first chemotherapy session was last Thursday and he respondly wonderfully. He showed no side effects! His diet has been so good that he has gained 4 lbs in the past 7 days. His energy level is super high (for a Mastiff anyway) and he seems very happy. We go back for more chemo in two weeks. In the meantime, we are hoping to enjoy some down time. The past month has been such a roller coaster ride with the amputation, recovery, and chemo that we are looking forward to enjoying some quiet QT with Bruiser (and his brother, Baxter).
Oh, and tomorrow we are having a pet photography session with a local photographer who has been kind enough to shoot pics of Bruiser free of charge! I will definitely post some pics when I get them. In the mean time, here is a pic of Bruiser sporting
his tripawds bandana.
You have come a long way, Bruiser. How awesome you didn’t have any problems with chemo – even gaining weight! You look very handsome in your bandana. Enjoy your quiet time and we’ll look forward to seeing those pictures.
bruiser, you need to catch up on those medicinal naps!!! busy, busy, busy…and now a photo session – geesh, you are wearing me out!!! can’t wait to see those hunky glamour shots…look out tripawd brothers, there’s a new ‘hottie’ in town!!!!
gayle
Whoa. Catie thinks you’re hot in the bandana, Bruiser.
Good to hear there were no bad effects from the chemo. What a strong boy.
And yes, I think Bruiser deserves a new couch too. 🙂
Bruiser, you are a C H A M P! Congratulations! We are so proud of you.
And yellow is definitely your color. You look GREAT! Love that pic. Can’t wait to see the ones the pro is taking.