Denali had her first appointment with the oncologist today – it wasn’t supposed to be until next week, but they had a cancellation and I jumped in and got her in there!!

The vet was concerned that Denali is not walking proper and just doing a bunny hop.  He did a quick physical exam on her and then sent her to meet with an orthopedic vet for a better consultation.  They said her right hip was causing her pain and her hip on her amputated leg was also causing her pain.  They were concerned about Denali having another mass, hip dysplasia, or arthritis.  Her x-rays showed that her hips are not deep set (which we already knew) and she has very mild arthritis (again, nothing new) and judging from everything there is NO reason she should be bunny hopping and it’s all a mental thing with Denali.

I also told about Denali’s coughing.  She developed a cough on either Friday or Saturday.  They did another chest x-ray and that came back “unremarkable” – very clean again – so there is no reason for her to be coughing like she is!

The oncologist said he sees hundreds of dogs, but none acting like Denali.  I always knew she was special — she also got her stitches out a day early.

On a side note – while we were there we met another Tripawd Pyrenees named Gracie – what are the chances?!  Gracie also has a rear amputation due to cancer and lives probably 10-15 minutes away from me.  Gracie’s mom and I exchanged information so we’ll be in touch and who knows – maybe there will be a Pyrenees Tripawd meet up .

We really liked her new doctor – he was pretty open and honest with us.  He didn’t completely ‘pooh-pooh’ supplements, he said he just didn’t have any data that they work or don’t work – he did say that they won’t hurt her so if I want to try them, go ahead.