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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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