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A little worried now.....
7 October 2009
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I just came back from the vets office with the excitement of knowing that Shilo's White count came back great. They did ask me if she was drinking a lot and I said no why?? They said that her HCT was high and to try to encourage her to drink more. I asked if there was anything else that could cause it and she said that was all the vet told her, although I felt like there was something she wasn't saying.

So I go on-line and do a search… Is it true that this can be a sign that her cancer is back??? I am hoping that this is not the case… I am hoping that I am just worrying more then I need to..

Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
7 October 2009
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The hematocrit (HCT) is the measure of red blood cells.  A high value is common with dehydration so that is probably what they are referring to.  In general chemo tends to lower the hematocrit so I do not get concerned if the value is running a little high.

Pam and Tazzie

7 October 2009
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Thanks Pam… I just hadn't really noticed a difference in her drinking habits, but I am glad that this is the general rule. She is getting another CBC and x-rays in 2 weeks so I will use the chicken broth trick that some here have mentioned.

By the way love your Tazzie he is a cutie smiley

Shilo diagnosed with osteosarcoma 9/4/2009, amputation 9/9/2009. ShiloAnne lost her battle 11/23/2009 where she regained her fourth leg and is patiently waiting for her parents to join her. We will always love you baby girl.
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