Life Lessons and Laser Therapy by Jackdoodle

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Hi guys! I've been very busy since my MRI. I have another new vet and a new laser techician, and I've been getting some new kinds of treatments that I wanted to tell you about.

I know my mom told you that I was going to be going to a spa place for some alternative treatments, but it turns out that I can get the same treatments at the specialty center where my allergy doctor practices, and it saves my mom an hour and a half of driving plus a lot of $ for gas. So last week I met my new vet, who does acupuncture. She was very nice, and very pretty, too. Her name is Dr. Maria, and she has long red hair and talks in a very soft voice. I heard my mom tell my Aunt Jane that Dr. Maria reminds her of a "hippie flower child". I don't know what a hippie flower child is, but it must be something good because I like Dr. Maria a lot. She put her hands on my spine and moved them around a little, and it felt pretty good. Then she took a lot of little pins and stuck them all over me. It didn't hurt at all. Mom was worried that they would get lost in my fur and I would end up going home with a pin still stuck in me, but Dr. Maria knew where they were and got them all out before we left. I was very tired afterwards. Mom says she can't tell if it helped me or not, but I am going back again for another treatment next week anyway.

Yesterday, I started laser therapy, and I learned that even though I have some problems with my back and my tummy and my immune system, I am still a pretty lucky doodle. That's what I really wanted to tell you about.

When we got to the clinic, there was a man with a pretty white doodle standing out in front. My mom asked if she was a labradoodle and the man said yes, that she is only a year and a half old and she has cancer. He said the vet told him that she only has 2 or 3 months. He was very sad. Mom and I felt sad for them both.

Then, when we went inside, we saw another sick doodle! This one was missing one of her front legs. Her mom said that she had an infection in her bone. She seemed to be feeling pretty good, but I was sad for her that she had to lose one of her legs.

A nice lady named Lisa came and took us back to the therapy room for my laser therapy. I laid down on some towels while Lisa moved this thing that looked kind of like a microphone all over my lower back. It didn't hurt at all. While I was getting my laser therapy, another lady brought a black dog in and they both got into a big fish tank. The fish tank started to fill up with water, and the floor of the tank started moving. I was thinking I was glad I didn't have to go in the tank, but then, the lady sprayed cheese on the glass in front of the black dog, and he got to lick it off! And they kept doing that! She kept spraying cheese, and the dog kept moving forward to lick it! My mom was laughing, but I was jealous that I didn't get any cheese!  

But then, Lisa finished my laser treatment, and guess what? She had a bag of roasted chicken breast strips and she gave me 4 of them!!!! And the best part is, I am going back there today and tomorrow, too, and I'll get more chicken!

So here's what I learned:

1. Even though it's no fun to be sick, and there are dogs who are luckier than you because they are healthy, there are also dogs who are sicker than you, so you should always count your blessings.

2. You shouldn't feel bad if you don't get any cheese, because if you are patient, you just might get something better.

Love from your friend,

Jackdoodle

PS:  My mom wanted me to tell you that I am not having trouble getting into the car now, because we figured out a way for me to step in at the floor level and then I can get onto the seat with no trouble.

And last night, I jumped onto my mom's bed!

 

 

 

[Bonnie and Kona]

Jackdoodle, I am so so so happy to hear you are getting all of this very special treatment! I'm glad you are not experiencing pain with any of the treatments. I have had acupuncture and it makes me super sleepy, too. 

I love your attitude and I love your sweet heart. Hoping something works just great!

xoxoxo

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Bonnie! Xoxoxo to you, too!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

JD, I am so happy to hear this, I'm smiling all over!!  Especially the part where you jumped on the bed!!!! Thanks for reminding us to always be thankful and patient :) Luv ya Jack!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Cheryl!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Dearest darling Jack - you seem to be feeling better.  I once hurt my back badly too and so I know that it is no fun.  But with patience (lots of it) and good therapy I am much better and I am sure you will be too.  Just keep thinking those happy thoughts.  

 

PS nobody ever gave me a treat for being a good human during all my therapy, so you are a lucky dog!

Sniffs and wiggles from Tigger and Roo too.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Maryann!

[Adina P]

JD you are a real brave dood! And so positive! Keep it up and take care of that good momma!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Adina!

[BG and Gavin]

Thank you so much for the positive update Jack!  We have been wondering about how things are going.  Being able to jump onto the bed seems like a really good sign to us so maybe the hippie doctor is on to something!  Best wishes, Gavin and BG

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Gavin & BG!

[Penny, Comiskey & Beemer]

Hey, Jackdoodle, my man.  Glad to hear that you get to go to my treatment center.  Those people are the greatest.  Just look what they did for me!....and the best part is they NEVER hurt you....they just make you better.  Always thinking of you.  Beemer

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Beemer! I hope they can help me as much as they helped you! Kiss your sister and your parents for me and my mom!