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Yesterday I went to physical therapy and met a new therapist! I had both of them eating out of my paw- I mean just look! Therapist Jenn thought she was going to get a kiss, but I can’t look like a softie- I have to save them all year and only give them out sparingly to mommy for things like seeing her after my amputation at the hospital. But I don’t blame Jenn; I’m pretty hard to resist! 

Today we went back to my new vet. It’s like a puppy spa! They even have special floors with a path that has grip on them for pups like me!

I met this person called a chiropractor and I was a little scared, but then I laid there like okay- chiropract me! I only had a few spots that needed adjustment and unlike people I don’t make big popping noises. You can barely hear a thing! Mommy said she hopes this helps me with my walking because I have sores between my paws from rubbing when I hop around. I’m not sure if it helped yet, but I hope so!

My best friend in the whole world came to visit me! She lives next door and remembers when I was scared of the whole world when I was first adopted. She said I am a completely different dog now. As if that wasn’t cool enough, mommy told me that I was also going to see one of my other favorite friends- my physical therapist Jenn!

We went, but after a week 1/2 off of hydrotherapy I said NO WAY! I sat down in the treadmill, took lots of breaks, and made mommy and Jenn be my cheerleaders or else I stuck my foot on the edge so I didn’t have to tread (I still took all the treats though). I just didn’t want to, you know? Sometimes you just don’t feel like going to the gym! This photo is from a day I felt like treading.

Afterwards, we went to this place called Healing Paws where I met my new integrative vet. At first I was a little whiny so they sprayed something on a bandana to help calm me and had mommy put it on me. I like her office- there are waterfalls, lots of windows, and they have comfy doggy beds with fresh blankies on the floor so it’s not scary like a regular vet office.

She talked with mommy FOREVER about lots of stuff and I eventually started dozing off (mommy talks a lot- she has so many questions). Then after filing my nails she gave mommy a Chinese herbal blend to help my immune system keep fighting cancer, along with my chemo pills, a joint supplement, and some special oil for my paw and chin sores. My new food Royal Canin prescription has already really helped with my allergies- I used to be pink and scratch myself until I bled sometimes, but now I’m not itchy anymore and no more allergy shots! I am going to see a chiropractor next week and will let you know what I think.

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So mommy said she was going to go across the country for this thing called a work conference, but it seemed like FOREVER. She is back and I am SOOOO happy. Before she left she took these pictures and said she would miss us stinkers and wanted to have some fun and make memories.

We celebrate my oldest brother Jasper’s birthday on Valentine’s Day. Mommy went to Bakery39 and got us custom treats!!!! Happy Birthday big brother – thank you for sharing!!

Yum!!! Eating cake sure makes a big guy tired!

Hi Everyone!

I’m Zeus! I’m 4 and I love to stand up and give hugs, but NOT kisses. I’m just a happy happy boy. My family adopted me Nov. 14th 2015- my brother’s birthday! I was totally the best present he ever got even if he didn’t think so at first. My first family took me to the shelter when I was 3. I don’t know why. Then a lady adopted me, but said I was too scared and anxious and took me back (mommy said it was because I was supposed to be with her). Then I met my mommy. She volunteers at the local animal shelter and took me to an adoption event. I saw that she was a sucker for big dogs so I came up with a master plan. I sat in her lap. I’m only like 100 pounds. It totally worked! They took photos and put us in the newsletter- said something about how funny and adorable I looked sitting in her lap (she is kinda short). One week later she took me home!!! Now I have a mommy, daddy, two big brothers, 3 beds, tons of toys and my own bedroom!!!

This is how I swooned my mommy!

I’m a new tripawd. My parents noticed I was limping at the end of last year (2016) and found out I had this thing called Osteosarcoma that was trying to eat my leg! I mean eww! Mommy’s friend knew a really great oncologist and surgeon so they went with us and helped us decide on a treatment plan. Thanks to HealthyPaws Pet Insurance I was able to get the best treatment available! Now it’s been a few months and all my checkups have been great! They can’t believe what a strong guy I am. I don’t understand what all the fuss has been about because I’m just the same old Zeus! Now I go to hydrotherapy- they tell me it’s to get stronger and increase mobility, but everybody knows physical therapy is for TREATS! I hope you enjoy following my adventures!

My brothers Jasper & Cap wore superhero shirts in solidarity with me while my wound was healing! Three brothers 11 paws!

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