Latest update: Digby’s final journey
We up-date this blog on a regular basis to let you know how Digby is doing.
Cushing’s disease in dogs
This is the story of Nellie the cockapoo, diagnosed with Cushing’s disease – also known as hyperadrenocorticism – in 2023. She’s a lively, nine-year-old cockapoo with the happiest of dispositions. Her owner shares his experience of this relatively common disease, especially in poodles and mixed breeds.
My dog’s radiotherapy journey: Part Two
This continues Ruth’s story of her beloved dog Digby’s journey from cancer diagnosis to radiotherapy treatment and beyond. Please be aware that, as you can imagine, it breaks Ruth’s heart to share these images of Digby with you. However, Ruth felt if she was to do this, she needed to visually share the reality of radiotherapy treatment. As the tumour was in Digby’s forehead area, some viewers may find the images upsetting, but as Ruth said in the first part of her story: “I will give a spoiler and say, over two months post treatment, Digby is doing amazingly!”
My dog’s radiotherapy journey: Part One
This is a true story about a dog and his radiotherapy journey, originally written as a form of personal therapy. However, Ruth realised it might help others who find themselves in a similar position.
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