Great news everyone – mom and dad knew just how much I love my new friends over at UW Veterinary Care, so they worked it out for my big adventure to start a few days early!

Just a few days ago I got to see everyone over in the oncology/radiology department for a pre-radiation CT Scan, to help the doctors get the imagery needed to aim the radiation beams just right (thanks guys!). Now I’m already on my way back for the first round of treatment!

I told mom and dad I have one request with this adventure…that I show up each week in style! So, I’ll be featuring a different bandana for each week of treatment. I found myself having to scramble given the early start, but I’m in full fashion this morning, in honor of Valentines Day, featuring little paw prints and hearts ♥️

UPDATE: While we were on the way to begin the first day of my big adventure, the trip out to UW Veterinary Care was an adventure in and of itself! One of my favorite things happened the night before we left, a snowstorm! Dad had to really concentrate hard and drive slowly due to the snow, ice and high winds. I was feeling a bit funny on the way, and had a bit of a cough. Mom and dad were nervous about that, so they called ahead to give Dr. M (my oncologist) a heads up.

Our little morning adventure took us 3 times as long to get there! Once we got in to talk to Dr. M, he decided that I’m so cool looking, that he wanted to take some additional pictures, to be sure my coughing wasn’t a sign of pneumonia. Thankfully, the images showed no signs of pneumonia and I was cleared to start my first radiation session!

Since this was going to be my first one, Dr. M wanted me to stay overnight, so that they could keep an eye on me (between you and me, I think he just likes hanging out with me 😃). So, I took my little nap while they used the awesome machine to zap the tumor.

I had a much easier time waking up from my nap, and after I had a bit of lunch, I had a great time just hanging out in the back with my UW friends, while they did their work.

Nap and session #2 starts early tomorrow morning! Time to get some rest and tell mom and dad all about the fun I’ve been having when I see them tomorrow!