Chocolate Kisses

I know a few of you have asked about Charley’s protocol for his OS, so here it is.  Charley is a 5 year old Lab who weighs 65 pounds.  He was diagnosed with OS in his left proximal humerus at 2-1/2 years old.  He had his left front leg amputated followed by 5 rounds of carboplatin chemotherapy (1st chemo was on day 13 post op) every 3 weeks.

Here is my disclaimer about Charley’s protocol:
Every dog is different and no two cancers act exactly the same (even when comparing OS to OS, lymphoma to lymphoma, etc.).  I still tweak Charley’s protocol and nothing is written in stone.  Some pups tolerate lots of supplements without any issues and others don’t….meaning too many supplements is not always a good thing.  You have to do what works for you, your dog (or kitty), your family, your finances, etc.  🙂  Most importantly is to remember to NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!!!

Since Charley is 2-1/2 years post dx of osteosarcoma and we did amputation, followed by 5 rounds of carboplatin chemotherapy every 3 weeks….this is one of the main reasons why I don’t give artemisinin daily now.  I did give artemisinin almost daily for 6 months before going to a several times a week.  We still see Charley’s oncologist every 6 months for chest x-rays and an exam (the onco does not recommend doing blood work until he’s in his senior years).

Charley’s Protocol (65 pound, 5 year old male Lab):

Charley eats Orijen Six Fish kibble 3x day and we give Charley bottled water, not tap water because of the fluoride.

Breakfast: 7:00am
-20mg generic pepcid about 20 minutes before breakfast
-Orijen Six Fish Kibble 3/4c
-500mg of Vitamin C (Esther C)
-400iu of Vitamin E
-Berte’s Green Blend (b-naturals.com); dosing on container by weight
-(1) K9 Immunity Plus Chew

Lunch: between 12-2pm
-Orijen Six Fish Kibble 1/2c
–Berte’s Ultra Probiotics (b-naturals.com); dosing on container by weight
-(2) 1000mg of fish oil
-(1) K9 Immunity Plus Chew
***non-arte days: Berte’s Immune Blend (b-naturals.com), dosing on container by weight

Dinner: between 5:30-6:00pm
-20mg generic pepcid about 20 minutes before dinner
-Orijen Six Fish Kibble 1/2c
-(2) 1000mg of fish oil
-(1) K9 Immunity Plus Chew

Arte nights: given between 10:30-11:00pm)
-Charley get artemisinin with or without Artemix 2-3x/per week in Philly Cream Cheese
-200-300mg of artemisinin along with 4 Butyrex.
-I add 1-2 Artemix to the artemisnin and Butyrex at least 1 of those 2-3x per week.

*Charley does not tolerate the fish oil at the 6500mg range and he gets the runs (based on the recommendations for cancer of 1000mg per 10 pounds), so he gets 4000mg/day.

Love, Hugs and Chocolate Labby Kisses from Ellen and Charley  xoxo

Charley had his 2-1/2 year osteosarcoma follow-up with his oncologist, Dr. Buss, this past Thursday April 18, 2013.

Drum roll please……..

Charley’s chest x-rays were clear!!!  YIPPEE!!!!  YAY!!!!  WOO HOO!!!!  Dr. Buss said he’ll see us in 6 months, which is Charley’s 3 Year Ampuversary!

THANK YOU ALL for your support and keeping Charley in your thoughts and prayers!!!

♥  We are so thankful and grateful, but saddened that so many dogs lose their cancer battle way too soon into their journey.  ♥

Hugs from me and chocolate Labby kisses from Charley!  xoxo

In case you are wondering where Charley got his cancer survivor collar….Charley is wearing a Dublin Dog Eco-Lucks collar that is made from 100% post consumer plastic bottles.  He’s had this collar for over 2 years and it is holding up great (we do alternate his collars frequently).  The collar also comes in green and blue.  Here’s the link if you are interested:  eco-Lucks Fightin’ Red Collar

Hi everyone!  It’s me, Charley!  I’m sneaking on my mommy’s ‘puter again since she is isn’t looking….

I had a great time at my birthday pawty a few weekends ago!!!  It was a double birthday pawty…I turned 5 and my Grandpa turned 73!  I can’t wait until I’m 73 because I bet I would gets TONS of presents and treats considering the amount I got for turning only 5!

My mommy made me a meat cake again!  I LOVED it!!!  I almost ate the whole thing….until my mommy and daddy pried the last piece out of my mouth.  They were talking about me eating too much and getting sick and puking.  HELLO?!?!?  Don’t they realize that I am a Labrador Retriever and one of my bestest skills is eating, then tripawd counter surfing, and finally retrieving…. in that exact order!

Mommy’s Meat Cake Recipe:

• 1-1/2 pounds of lean ground beef, 1 pack of frozen spinach, 2 eggs, 1/2 of a medium container of full fat cottage cheese
• Mix ingredients together and pat into a spring-form pan
• Bake at 350 degrees until done and pop it out of pan once cool
• Ice with regular Philly Cream Cheese
• Decorate with turkey bacon (or real bacon)
• Eat!!!

Here’s some pictures of me from my birthday pawty!!!

Hugs and chocolate labby kisses from Charley  xoxo

       Seriously, mom?!  How many of these do I have to pose for?

                My yummy Meat Cake!!!

          Aren’t I so handsome!!!                       I’m smiling pretty!

         Please???  I’m waiting so patiently to eat my cake!!!           

         Yummy!!!                    I’m eating fast before it’s taken away!

      I love pawties, but I’m worn out!!!

CHARLEY, 5      ~~~  The Birthday Boys  ~~~      Ben (my dad), 73