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DejaVu Frenchies, Magnolia, TX (2026)

08/24/2026

A lot has happened since our last update.

First, we started addressing Loki’s gut issues after receiving his microbiome results. We added penicillin to his plan, and now that his round is complete we have seen a noticeable improvement in how he’s feeling.

Then came his second ketamine infusion—and it worked even better than the first. His pain has been much more manageable, and we’re seeing more of our happy, comfortable Loki again. ❤️

And in the middle of all of this, we finally got the answer we’ve been searching for:

Loki has metastatic prostate cancer.

It’s heartbreaking, but after months of uncertainty, finding a diagnosis gave us something we desperately needed—a direction.

Better gut health.
Better pain control.
More comfortable days.
And more time with our little King 👑
f**kcancer

08/16/2026

Part 6: Another Piece of the Puzzle

It’s been over week since our last update. Thanks to all who have checked in. We have just been taking things day by day as we never know how our day will look, and trying to be present with Loki. ❤️

Loki had his first ketamine infusion 11 days ago, and we are happy with the results. It was a rough 24 hours, but then it magically kicked in. The effects lasted about a week, and we’re now using amantadine between infusions to help maintain the pain relief. We’re starting to see that kick in too.

Then came his microbiome results—and we were not shocked by how disrupted his gut was. We knew.

This gave us valuable information that routine bloodwork couldn’t, and we’re now using it to better support his GI health and comfort.

What surprised us most? He had none of the classic GI symptoms—no chronic diarrhea, allergies, skin issues, or persistent vomiting—until just two days ago, 12 days after the testing he finally had some diarrhea which has since resolved.

Another reminder that sometimes the pieces of the puzzle are there long before we can see the whole picture.

We’re using everything we learn to make his care more targeted, keep him comfortable, and give him as many good days as possible.

We have another new development which I will share tomorrow during his second ketamine infusion. We are finally closer to a diagnosis that makes sense to more than one vet. We have the best team helping us and I’m so grateful they’re letting me work alongside them to help our baby.

Part 7: Changes to diet and finding a primary lesion

08/05/2026

Part 5: Building Loki’s Integrative Care Plan

Friday was supposed to be our oncology appointment.

But when we woke up, Loki’s pain and anxiety were through the roof. We knew it would be a long shot to get him there, but we attempted anyways.

We didn’t even make it to the highway. Instead of pushing him through another stressful appointment, we made the decision to postpone it until after his ketamine infusion. Right now, our priority is getting his pain under control so he can feel as comfortable as possible.

While we continue searching for answers, we’ve also built an integrative care plan focused on supporting his body and improving his quality of life.

Here’s a look at what we’re currently using:

• Ivermectin
• Fenbendazole
• Turkey Tail
• RSO oil
• DMSO
• Vitamin D3
• Salmon oil
• Chinese herbal medicine (Wei Qi Boost, Stasis Breaker, Bone Stasis Breaker & Double P II)
• Chlorine dioxide
• Milk thistle / liver support
• Vital Defense
• TA1 peptide

For pain management, Loki is receiving laser acupuncture with our Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine vet, and today marks his first ketamine infusion with Dr. Wall.

We’re hopeful this combination will help make him more comfortable and give him more good days.

As always, we’re just sharing our journey—not as medical advice or a recommendation for your pet, but as a record of the choices we’ve made while navigating an incredibly difficult situation.

In future posts, I’ll break down why we chose each therapy, how each works, and how Loki responded along the way. ❤️

08/03/2026

The day we met Loki.
This perfect little face popped up in memories today. So thought I’d use it to share an update.
Last Friday we were finally supposed to meet with the oncologist we really like for a second opinion and further testing, if he felt it necessary.

It was a long week of visits. Papaw came to see him Monday. Wednesday we met our new pain specialist to tweak his pain management. Thursday was holistic vet day and he got his favorite Laser acupuncture. By Friday morning he was done.

He made it clear to us he didn’t want to go to oncology or be messed with. We listened. Instead of making the 1.5 hour drive to Sugarland, we went to Common Bond and got him a pup cup before heading back home.

Am I bummed we didn’t make it? Of course. But, ultimately his comfort and well being are our top priority. It’s not fair to put him through that for my own peace of mind when he’s having a bad day.

The good news is we have a new game plan for this week and I’m excited to try an alternative treatment to help with the anxiety/CNS reaction to his pain.

I was hoping to share our entire intergrative plan once we met with oncology, but since that won’t be happening anytime soon, next post will be all the things we are doing to keep him as comfortable and strong as possible.

Thank you for being here 🫶🏼

Part 5: Our Integrative Approach

07/29/2026

After meeting with oncology, we were advised to begin chemotherapy and radiation immediately while we waited for DNA sequencing results.

The challenge was that we still didn’t have a confirmed primary tumor or definitive diagnosis. We weren’t comfortable starting aggressive treatment without fully understanding what we were treating.

After many conversations and a lot of additional research, we chose to seek a second opinion and wait for more answers.

In the meantime, we focused on an integrative approach—supporting Loki’s nutrition, comfort, and quality of life.

This was the path that felt right for Us and for Loki. Every pet and every diagnosis is different, and you never know what route you’ll go til you’re faced with these decisions.

We’re sharing our journey not to tell anyone what they should do, but to document what we learned, the questions we asked, and the decisions we made along the way.

Have you ever been in a situation where your gut told you to keep digging?

For Part 5: the treatments and therapy we chose and why

07/27/2026

Part 3: The Endless Vet Visits

By May 2026, we thought we were heading in for what would be a routine follow-up.

The day before Loki’s appointment, everything changed.

He developed petechiae—tiny red spots that can be a sign of dangerously low platelets. Given his history of IMTP, our priority immediately shifted. Instead of doing his routine X-rays, we decided to avoid the extra stress and focus on getting him stable first.

Since prednisone had worked so well after his IMTP diagnosis the previous October, we started another course hoping we were dealing with the same thing.

The very next day, Loki vomited dark brown blood.

Our vet felt it was most likely old blood caused by irritation to his already sensitive GI tract from the prednisone, an ulcer, or possibly underlying IBD. We started on anti-nausea meds, and he never vomited again.

Over the next few weeks, he slowly started to improve.
Then we began tapering the prednisone…and things went downhill.
This time, he wasn’t coming off the medication the way he had before.

We knew we needed answers, but we also knew prednisone could mask inflammation and alter bloodwork. We restarted the meds and completed an even slower taper so we could get the most accurate picture once he was off.

After he had been off prednisone for over a week, we went back for bloodwork and X-rays.

His bloodwork was reassuring.

•Platelets were back in the normal range.
•No evidence of infection.
•His organ values looked good.

It felt like we should have been celebrating.

Then came the X-rays.

At first, everything looked normal—including his stomach.
Before the appointment ended, Loki’s dad asked one simple question:

“Can you take another look at his spine?”

That question changed everything. We had the X-rays sent off to rad.

The radiologist found an abnormal area around the middle of his back that no one was expecting.

That single finding sent us down a path of advanced imaging, specialists, and potential diagnosis’ that we never wanted to hear.

Next I’ll share the worst case scenario and what we opted to do while we figure it out.

Part 4: The Holistic Route

07/24/2026

One of the hardest parts about looking back is realizing that there wasn’t one big moment that screamed, “Something is wrong.” There were just… little changes.

A little less muscle.
A little slower getting up.
A little weight loss as time went on.
A few days where he just didn’t seem like himself.

Each change had a reasonable explanation on its own.
It wasn’t until we looked at the whole picture that we realized something was off.

Every dog has an off day, especially as they reach senior status. I don’t want anyone to feel paranoid and as if they have to run to the vet everytime they notice something.

I share this with the hope that if you feel something is off, take notes. Document the off days and refer back when it happens again. There might be a pattern worth exploring.

Loki has taught us that sometimes our instincts deserve as much attention as the lab results. You know your dog better than anyone. Pay attention.

07/23/2026

Part 1 — So it begins

Looking back, October 2025 was the beginning of a journey we never saw coming.

Loki swallowed a whole toy. At the time we had no idea it had happened. Fortunately, he eventually passed it on his own and we thought we had dodged a bullet by avoiding surgery and anesthesia.

But then he took an unexpected turn.

Loki became extremely sick and was diagnosed with immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP)—a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, making even minor bleeding potentially life-threatening.

He started on prednisone (a drug I only use in emergencies- another thing I’ll touch on more later), and after weeks of treatment he recovered. His bloodwork was back to normal and his X-rays were clear! There was no need to do further imaging, but this is where I wish we had requested an ultrasound. Anytime there is GI involvement I will get a referral moving forward.

-One thing we learned: If your dog suddenly develops bruising, pinpoint red spots (petechiae) or bleeding, with unusual lethargy, don’t wait to get to the vet. These can be signs of dangerously low platelets.

I’m sharing because before this happened to Loki, I had never even heard of IMTP.

Next time, I’ll share what happened after we thought he had recovered—and why we eventually realized something else wasn’t right.

CanineHealth

07/21/2026

Before I jump into Loki’s story, there’s something I want to share.

Many of you knew we had another wellness project quietly in the works. We were so excited to launch it because helping people and their pets live healthier lives has always been a passion of ours and literally what I do for a living.

Then life took an unexpected turn.

Our own dog, Loki, became sick with something we still don’t have an exact diagnosis for- which I will touch on more in the days to come.

Everything stopped.

Instead of creating a wellness resource for others, we found ourselves desperately searching for answers for our own baby. Luckily I’ve spent countless hours over the last few years reading, researching, consulting specialists and alternative veterinarians, exploring both conventional and integrative therapies, and learning more than we ever imagined about what causes canine cancer and how to combat it without chemo or radiation. If only I had known it would be for our own baby…

Now, we’re choosing to share that journey.

This page isn’t about giving medical advice or telling anyone what treatment path to choose. I’m not here to judge or condemn your choices. I just want to share what I wish we had done, what I’m glad we’ve done, what’s working and what isn’t. It’s about documenting what we’ve learned, the questions we asked, the mistakes we made, the victories we celebrated, and the difficult decisions we’re facing along the way.

If Loki’s journey helps even one family recognize a symptom sooner, ask one more question, or feel a little less alone, then sharing it will be worth it. We are here to help anyway we can and be a shoulder for one of the most isolating situations that can happen.

Welcome to Loki’s journey. Thank you for being here 🙏🏻

05/25/2026

Loki lately! He could use some espresso ☕️

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