I should stop posting my blogs….seems like I post one and then we have a bad day!

Today was a bad day for Henri…he had terrible vomiting this morning and he was straining to potty.

After the 4th time vomiting and him lying in the back yard acting lethargic…I knew it was time to go to the vet.

I had to drop him off because I had to go to work.  They had to carry Henri in there which was terrible.

Of course when I had to leave him there, I lost it on the way to work and cried so much. : (

There was no choice though…I knew he felt awful.

So after $350.00….Henri had fluids injected, an anti-nausea injection and an antibiotic injection.

He would not eat today and only drank a little bit.  I bought special bland food that we can start tomorrow.

When I brought him home late afternoon….he still seemed to be feeling horrible.  It is so AWFUL seeing your pup this way…awful!  He is still going outside trying to have a bowel movement and can not,….he is straining and making groans/moans…so so sad.  : (   I wish he would feel better.  The Vet said he felt his tummy and told me that Henri is not constipated …but that his GI tract is all messed up and upset.  So he told me to give the medicine to help with that and I did.  Does not seem to be helping yet. 

I feel so helpless!  I wish I had not done the doxorubicin chemo now.  Emotionally, I know I can not handle it.  He is MISERABLE! I know a lot of people mention that if the chemo does not turn out good, you can stop at any time…but chemo is a REALLLLLLY big deal….it is not like buying a pack of gum.  So far…one chemo treatment has cost me….$1400.00 wich includes a cardiologist exam, bloodwork before chemo, bloodwork after chemo, and the Oncology exam and the emergency today.  And to see Henri so sick…I must say it is NOT worth it.

So at this point, I have decided against further chemo, I can not handle it but most importantly ….it appears Henri can not handle it and I feel bad for having done it.  At this point…I dont even know what damage is done.

Hoping for a better tomorrow….

Wendy and Henri

Hi Wendy & Henri,

It's Mari & Mika, your amutation buddies.  Whew!  One month has passed already and I'm so sorry it's been a tough one for you.  :(  However, I'm very hopeful that Henri will start feeling better soon and months and months from now, we'll be chatting again about how PAWSOME our pups are doing.

Sending you big furry hugs!

Oh I am so sorry to hear about Henri's problem…Tehya was also on the same chemo drug thankfully she didn't have any side effects although only had the one major blast. Please do not be hard on yourself you are doing the best you can and you certainly didn't know that he would have these problems before you started you are trying to do what is right for Henri. Jerry is right it is quality of life that matters and if the chemo is going to do this to him maybe it is not the right choice or maybe they can try a different drug for him.

I am sending you both a big hug this emotional rollercoaster is not fun that's for sure.

Take care,

Darlene Angel Tehya's Mom

Oh Wendi,

I am so sorry for you and Henri.  I hope today is a better day and he gets better and better as the chemo reactions fade. 

Maybe homeopathic treatments vs the chemo would be more appropriate for Henri?  My Maggie is being treated by Dr. Charles Loops…here's his website if you are interested:  http://www.char…..psdvm.com/

I can tell you that Maggie had a new lump we found under her ribcage after surgery…it is now gone…she gets daily rotating homeopathic treatments by Dr. Loops.  I can only assume the treatments are what has made that lump disappear.  The daily remedies she gets are to keep the cancer from spreading.

Just thought I'd throw this treatment out for you as it is less invasive and gentle on the dog's system.

Tracy, Maggie's Mom

Yes!  I had thought of Maggie's moaning/groaning during stools…but it wasn't as bad as poor Henri's…poor guy :-(  Funny, how no vet could tell me why she was moaning/groaning during fecals….they all just looked perplexed and said nothing.  Pain…..it sure as heck is a terrible thing in our dogs…especially cause they can't talk and tell us where it hurts and if anything we're doing is helping or making it worse!

Tracy, Maggie's Mom

Dear Henri – we hope you're feeling better today!  We'll keep fingers and paws crossed that your reaction to the chemo passes quickly and that you are back to your happy self soon!

Hugs,

Holly and Holly's mom