Give them an extra hug and treat.

[William Woods]

Best wishes for you and your canine companion.

[Timothy Salgado]

I just wanted to update everyone with the information that Piper had her last chemo treatment on November 4, 2020. At the time of her third treatment on October 14th, the vet oncologist took X-rays of her chest and it was all clear with no cancer spread and the bloodwork was all good. We go back in six weeks for another X-ray and bloodwork and if all is clear a follow-up in 4 months, then out to a year if no problems. Throughout the chemo treatments Piper did well with minimal side effects. Thanks to all those concerned. I wanted to post some hunting photos and figured an update would be in order too.
Thanks again
Tim.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Timothy Salgado

I just wanted to update everyone with the information that Piper had her last chemo treatment on November 4, 2020. At the time of her third treatment on October 14th, the vet oncologist took X-rays of her chest and it was all clear with no cancer spread and the bloodwork was all good. We go back in six weeks for another X-ray and bloodwork and if all is clear a follow-up in 4 months, then out to a year if no problems. Throughout the chemo treatments Piper did well with minimal side effects. Thanks to all those concerned. I wanted to post some hunting photos and figured an update would be in order too.
Thanks again
Tim.

Tim, I hope you continue to get good check-ups for Piper. My best to you both.

[Timothy Salgado]

Thanks Garry,
The vets told us that once she’s past the side effects , which usually hit around day four after the treatment for a few days, she could do her normal activities. I’ve had her out for the duck hunt and a few pheasant hunts that I limit to 2hrs with frequent breaks and the easy areas. She’s done well , finding pheasants every time. It’s clear getting out in the field lifts her spirits.

[Double Lab]

Great news. Please give Piper a scratch behind the ear for me and enjoy every minute in the field hunting together.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Timothy Salgado

Thanks Garry,
The vets told us that once she’s past the side effects , which usually hit around day four after the treatment for a few days, she could do her normal activities. I’ve had her out for the duck hunt and a few pheasant hunts that I limit to 2hrs with frequent breaks and the easy areas. She’s done well , finding pheasants every time. It’s clear getting out in the field lifts her spirits.

Tim, I'm so glad that you are able to hunt with Piper. We lost two of our Gordons this past year to cancer, so I know some of what you are going through. I'm hoping all the best for you and your hunting buddy.

[Timothy Salgado]

Hello , I just wanted to post an update that Piper passed away on the morning November 17th here at home with me. We had learned at her check up in March that the chemotherapy was unsuccessful and that the cancer had spread to her lungs and there wasn't much else that could be done. Piper had a good Spring and Summer and I had hoped we would be able to get out in the fields again in early October for a couple short hunts. Unfortunately that was not to be as her health started to decline in late September. She was the sweetest dog we've ever owned and was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.
Tim