Day 2 of 3 cyberknife radiation treatments done!! I have no idea why Jake did so well today but after today's treatment he was able to walk straight (without leaning to the left) for the first time since this whole thing started. He literally moonwalked right out of that clinic today!!!
This treatment is not at all supposed to work this quickly -its really the combination of steroids they're giving him that's working miracles right now but we'll take it!! Today's recovery was so great, he was resting and glassy eyed but then after an hour we said "wanna go for a ride?" and he popped up and started walking !! He wanted to go home :)
We really cannot say enough about the staff at the Yonkers animal specialty center - they have been so amazing. They have really gotten to know Jake and learned what he needs to be comfortable- from what combo of meds work best for him right down to the littlest details of how he likes to be covered with his blankie and positioned comfortably during and after his treatments.
I feel like our tech Emily has become one of the pack family. Jake - a very reserved sheltie who doesn't give hugs and kisses until he really knows you - actually went over to her and leaned into her to say goodbye today (his version of a hug). He knows he's well cared for and feels safe there. Who could ask for anything more?
Emily took this cute picture of Jake when he first came into recovery.
DAY 3 HERE WE COME!!!!
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