busy time

Between work parties and buying presents and decorating, I've had little time to update. Dave is happy, sitting next to me on the couch, head on my knee. A few days ago, I called his oncologist because I was a little concerned. For a few days, I noticed him breathing funny and seeming uncomfortable - just not acting like himself. Mike disagreed with me, although we both thought his lymph nodes were bigger, if still soft. When I talked to her, she said that it was possible that things were going in the direction we don't want them to, and that we could increase his Pred to 12.5 mg twice a day. I got home from work and found him back to normal. The breathing and discomfort weren't there, and he was fine.

I was really relieved... especially since the oncology vets will be out of the office from the 23rd to January 5th. Not that things can't get worse during that period of time, but the longer we put off the inevitable while having a normal, active, happy pup (and not giving him extra meds) is great. I know the Christmas day excitement will take a bit out of him, but I'm hoping for a quick return to form.