Henry fights back
Hello! I have had a lot going on lately. Henry is my Bernese Mountain Dog. He came to us from Best, Holland, in 2001 all by himself on the plane. Since then, he has been the absolute definition of joy. No, I did not just start saying that since his diagnosis. I have said that countless times before. So, needless to say, we were just devastated when the specialist said she thought he had histiocytosis. This is the most hated word to Bernese Mountain Dog lovers because it is practically a quick death sentence. However, the second specialist said it was lymphoma and treatable.
So I decided to write this blog to detail Henry’s fight starting today when he (hopefully) gets his first chemo treatment. The specialist wants to do one more test first, and I told him that we did not want to delay, so I will take you on this journey with Henry in the hopes that it will help someone out there.
When I started frantically searching the Internet for hope, I did not find much. I want this blog to offer hope. More (lots more) later.
All the best with your challenges with Henry. I have a very big Berner – Max and so far is healthy but I am aware of what could happen and check him over everyday. I am not sure where you are at with Henry as your posts are not dated. Give Henry a big hug!
| Posted 9 months agoWe are surviving. Henry has finished chemo successfully and is in remission from lymphoma. He had no side-effects from the chemo at all. He even maintained a healthy appetite. He did have a secondary cancer and had to have his leg amputated upon the doctor’s recommendation. The doctor felt that Henry was doing so well that amputation was worth it. I must say, honestly, that Henry bounced right back and continues to be lively and eat well. He still runs at almost top speed and his brothers treat him the same.
Good luck with your Berner, Max. We have another Berner who is about to turn 9. Henry turned 8 in the middle of chemo, and we thank God for both of them. Thanks for your comment.
| Posted 9 months ago