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Murphy is an 8-year-old Airedale terrier with cancer. Specifically with GI lymphoma.
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One Week without Murphy
December 6th, 2021. Today is a week without Murphy. I started this blog to help other dog owners, and just because Murphy is gone, does...
flemingellen
Dec 6, 20211 min read
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September/October Update: We are doing Chemo (MOPP) again! But we are OK over here.
We had an epic summer, and if you are following Murphy on Instagram (Murphyformayor) you got a full play by play. But in September, we...
Ellen
Oct 19, 20212 min read
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August 2021 Update, Still in Remission!
Murphy's blood work and ultrasound look clear! Murphy's instagram is "MurphyforMayor"
Ellen
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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Murphy is doing great. I am living life 4 weeks at a time.
5/17 Murphy's blood work came back clear from the holistic vet. Murphy's off prednisone, and we're "just" on holistic meds and the THC...
flemingellen
May 17, 20211 min read
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Scans still clear! 8 weeks post chemo
I don't want to jinx it, but Murphy is 8 weeks post chemo. Murphy is 7 months post diagnosis, and I'm grateful for every "good" day,...
flemingellen
Apr 15, 20211 min read
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Where to start? Just start making appointments.
I realize it's emotionally overwhelming, and you are hoping that the tests come back negative and that the vet is wrong. Just start...
Ellen
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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Murph-life Crisis
How Murphy has changed: No more bullshit walks, only fun new roads, parks, beaches, etc. More affectionate, greets EVERYONE hello Enjoys...
Ellen
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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Creating a budget for treatment
I woke up to a message this morning asking about the overall cost of treating cancer in your dog. I personally gave myself a budget of a...
Ellen
Mar 3, 20211 min read
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Get a blank notebook!
Today is March 3rd. The notebook I grabbed off the shelf on September 21st to take notes is full. 162 days ago. As I happily finish it,...
Ellen
Mar 2, 20211 min read
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Hope Post! Chemo/MOPP is done! (For Now? FUR-EVER?)
Murphy finished his 6th cycle of MOPP. We are going to stick with the holistic vet's plan and weed!!! But CHEMO!!! Seems to be done (for...
flemingellen
Feb 17, 20211 min read
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Dog Reiki & Murphy as a spirit guide
Yep. It's a thing. I tried it. Re-create here: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/reiki-for-dogs-5-techniques-you-can-use-at-home/ I...
Ellen
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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Oncology Blog (MOPP)
http://vetcancersociety.org/pet-owners/find-a-vcs-member/ Murphy had emergency surgery for a tumor that burst and that office recommended...
Ellen
Jan 12, 20212 min read
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The Kibble of it all! Alternative Title: Most dog food is garbage
The First thing the holistic vet recommended was getting Murphy off kibble. I wish I had looked into diet sooner in my dog mom journey....
Ellen
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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Facebook Groups can actually help
Just start posting and searching and asking for advice. But also, people mostly share sad news or ask hard questions so mental health...
Ellen
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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Things I bought for Murphy Online
Healers Turmeric Golden Paste Mix Dog Supplement, 3.5-oz jar (unnecessary, you can just put Turmeric on the dog’s food)...
Ellen
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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"Is the dog high?" Learning about Dogs and Cannabis.
In September 2020 I found the YouTube channel Peace, Love and Pitbulls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F9jo7bknGA Murphy has been on...
Ellen
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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