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You did it! You both made it through! Yay!
Sounds like a good plan. Be sure to watch her for any signs of nausea and if she continues to not want to eat, shows signs of excessive drooling or has runny poop, be sure to let your vet know asap. Did they prescribe any anti-nausea medication just in case?
Also keep an eye out on her poop (more poop studying!) to make sure the Previcox doesn't upset her GI system. Our own Jerry and some others we've known have had difficulties with that NSAID, and it could lead to ulcers if the disturbance goes on too long. Watch for black, tarry stools. Hopefully that won't happen. In addition to providing arthritis relief it definitely has anti-tumor properties from what I understand so it's otherwise helpful to have her on a NSAID like this.
Congrats on making it through your first session!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I'm so happy for you...both of you!!! I KNOW it's sich a r relief to see how happy she was to go into the vet's...and how happy she was feeling when you came to pick jer up!!! 
Generally, I dont think dogs are sedated for Carbo. nless they get fairly stressed out going to the vet. It appears Sandy is well greeted when she gets there and isn't stressed out at all!!
It's a really good n plan to proceed with the chemo and revisit things later if need be.
So.etimes, not always, dogs can have a little bitmof a c rash a few days after chemo...maybe a little lethargic...maybe off food just a touch. Just letting you know thisnis "normal" and usually passes in a day or so. Another thing that sometimes happen...and is also s l mewhat normal...when your bring Sandy back in to jave her blood checked about a week before her next treatment, the white blood count could be a little low andnthat merely meansnthe next treatments is delayed until itngoes backnup. Some say that's a signnthatnthe chemomis actually working! Anyway, again, don't be alarmed if that happens!
You are doing a wonderful job of BEING MORE SANDY!!! She's an excellent coach...just continue to follow her lead!! And remember, Sa dy is not worried about a thing!!!!!!!
Hugs to all!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I nearly cancelled her appointment this morning. But I somehow found the strength to recall that the sooner we get through this hurdle the sooner it will be complete.
Her poop (picked up with gloves) has been okay so far this eve but will defo watch this for any changes.
I didn't get given any other meds as they say than injection for nausea is more effective so would need to take her in if worried at any stage. Thankfully our vets are open 24/7 so we are very lucky.
Shes eaten some biscuits placed in front of her nose and her paws are running so hoping she is dreaming sweet fun. It will be hard to know about her eating as she has been fussy for a few months now.
I have a check up appointment Saturday for blood tests and check over. Next chemo all being well is scheduled for mid January (3wks),
Ggggggrrrrrrrr.......
We were doing SO SO SO well....Chemo round two could not go ahead today as my fur baby has a dodgy tummy...she is so well in herself other than this & it is nothing to do with the first chemo round as too long after having first treatment & would've had symptoms sooner. Stupid winter bugs!! Even I am feeling under the weather this week...sofa snuggles it will be for us both!
Special food & tablets with hydration fluids later...we are back home.
Re-scheduled for next week now...I pray that her tummy recuperates between now & Monday!!
Oh cold and flu season is the pitts. Well take this time to rest up and snuggle and heal. Dawnie will keep on kickin' butt, better safe than sorry when it comes to the tummy. Get well soon!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Glad things are going well....except for the rummy issues of course!!
Yeah, perfect time to snuggle, rest, recharge and feel better...both of you!
Keep us posted and thanks for the update!
Take care!!!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle too
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
jerry said
Dawnie said
Targeted therapy is where they test tissues to see where the cells are to target then direct. The vet hasn't named the exact med used. This link is what I have read:Yes, your vet is likely referring to Palladia.
When it comes to fighting cancer with nutrition, if this is something you want to pursue, it pays to have a vet who is open to this type of holistic treatment path (they are definitely out there), to help guide you on diet and supplements as well as traditional therapies like carboplatin. There are also western-minded vets who don't support the idea of holistic care because there is no "hard evidence" that it works. You'll need to decide which type of vet you want to work with. Finding the right one for your needs will definitely save your sanity.
We are dealing with that right now. Our Oncologist and Surgeon and Vet all looked at us like we were nuts when we asked whether diet should be changed as a possible way to help our Bonzai's outcome.
I do not believe holistic can help everything and everyone but I don't believe modern medicine can either. When you are dealing with cancer you need to pull out the big guns,. the little guns, even water guns .
When dealing with cancer, yes...we want to pull out all the stops in the hope that combined they will work or at least help at he very least!
We have followed a combination in the end of cooked meats, tin & dry food and vary this across the week depending on what Sandy fancies eating. Veg she will not eat though, even tried puree mixed in a gravy stock over her chicken but nope...she smelt those peas & broccoli haha.
Once our oncologist knew we were desperate to try anything to help fight this from all avenues, they were helpful in suggesting not getting caught up in everything we read where there isn't any evidence thats not scientifically proven, but suggested we tried things in moderation, as any good healthy eating helps. They then discussed fatty, sugary foods etc to assist us in the right direction.
I hope you find the support with your vets that you need. Be open & honest with them that its an avenue you are seeking support from them with & they should help you - you pay for a service which isn't cheap so if they are qualified within their specialist field they should be able to offer some form of advice or know where to sign post you onto.
Good luck.
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