Hyde Pod's Story

It’s been almost 3 months since Hyde’s last day and I don’t think there’s a day I don’t think about him, or tell a story about him. He sent me two amazing pups who are keeping me very busy and very happy. Each day one does something that makes me think, “Hyde would do the exact same thing.”

Audrey is the most similar to Hyde’s puppy days, wild, crazy, independent, and so smart. Brennan loves sticks and also finds the ones that are 3x his size. He’s proud, just like Hyde man.

Today I finished Hyde’s latest tribute. A paw print, a bone, 2 favorite toys,  his ashes,  a picture of him, sleeping soundly on the couch (he had away of making every spot look the most comfortable), and a plaque that speaks the truth. (If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever).

Welcome Audrey and Brennan- who put together make up my Hyde. She is spunky nd wild. He is sweet and calm. I said Hyde sent them to me

because he knew that I needed to fill a void- he was just so awesome that one wouldn’t be enough. They are three months, shelter dogs from Tennessee:)

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I have a new ornament, a garden stone that is on my porch (Hyde always loved watching me water plants) and the one that says If love could have saved you, you would live forever, ready to be hung in my room under a picture of him. I have a shadow box I need to make (where his Frisbee will stay) and then I think I’m in good shape.

I got got him cream ages and they made two paw prints, one for me and one for my roommate. I laugh looking at them because there is mud on the prints and hair. He made them his own and that makes me smile so much! I obviously expected to be sad, but I never realized how much he was apart of everything I did. We had a thunderstorm or two and I felt bad that I didn’t get a chance to be with him or give him his thunder jacket because he hated storms. Or I are panera and realized I had no one to share my soup with :)… So silly

but on the one week mark of Hyde’s last day I had a dream that makes me smile and feel fantastic. He had 4 legs…which I wondered about… But there were muddy footprints all over my wall in the bedroom. I woke up and asked him about it… With the biggest smile he spoke back to me and said ‘I’m sorry Ma- it’s just been so much fun, I’ve been having a hell of a time, and on Thursday it rained like crazy… Mud is everywhere- it’s awesome” – both in my dream and in real life all I could do is smile … That’s my guy- letting me know he’s good- he’s with me and he’s happy. 🙂

More pictures when the rest of his memorials are complete!

Yesterday Hyde earned his angel wings. He went out on top…. Living his perfect day. I am very proud of him and the fight he gave. He really didn’t let cancer take his warrior spirit.

Try clicking this link- I tried to get it to work again. Thanks for wanting to see my Happy Hyde 🙂

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The theme of this week has been “warrior spirit.” I shared with my Facebook page Hyde’s diagnosis, and just like this page, I’ve gotten nothing but love and support from all. One theme that’s come up time and time again is Hyde’s spirit, and mine. A friend said “always believe,” and that’s where I’m at with things….I’ve read a lot of different things (good and bad) and I believe that Hyde’s getting the best of the best. A plan that will make sure however long his life is, he’s happy and carrying on with his warrior spirit.

I spoke with my Natural Vet and had given her a list of 6 things I wanted to look into adding/changing with his current protocol. Here is what I sent her:

1. Artemismin

2. Molasses

3. Flaxseed Oil

4. Sanshedan ChuanBe/Ye

5. Xhu Fu ZhuTuTang

6. Zi ao Chai Hu Tang

The 3 Chinese Herbs/Formulas are things I read about working with dogs who have Lung Mets/Osteosarcoma.

Here is what she and talked about:

1. Artemisin (not scientifically proven, but there have been several studies with it working on both humans and dogs to treat/slow cancer growth).

Hyde is going to take 100mg 2x per day (as soon as our shipment comes in).

I read that Vitamin E should be added to a dog’s diet when taking Artemisin. The doctor said it’s to help absorb everything, but Hyde is already on 400mg a day and recommended would be up to 500mg a day, so he’s good.

2. She wasn’t familiar with the Sanshedan ChuanBe/Ye, but would be adding to her list of things to research.

3. He will start taking the Xhu Fu ZhuYuTang which is to help break up Lung Mets.

4. At this time Hyde should not take the Xi ao Chai Hu Tang- she said he didn’t meet the criteria for someone who needs this, or would benefit from it.

5. Flaxseed Oil – no harm in taking it, but less important than everything else since he’s already taking the fish/Krill oils.

6. Molasses (Black Strap) – He’ll begin taking 1tsp 1-2x per day .

7. Selenium – He’ll start taking this 100mg daily.

8. Vitamin A + Vitamin D. She found a combo pill for me that is 10,000 iu of A and 400 iu of D. He’ll take this 2x per day.

Everything we’re adding is to be added slowly, not to upset his stomach. I also bought a few things to add to his food. 1 is called “Dr Becker’s Veratol Solution Shaker.” and the other is called “Dr Becker’s Immune System Solutions Shaker.”

I’m not being unrealistic about our future, but he deserves every chance…that’s what  warrior does, they don’t give up!