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Whew!!!
Although it was quite a scare, you got some GREAT news...clear x-rays!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Can't stop grinning at the great news!
Joining in on the HAPPY POOPY DANCE!!!!!!
Keep on Fetchon Jackson!! Tennis. balls for Jackson when he gets home!!!!
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!
~ Katy & Jackson
ACL tear in right hind leg 12/5/12 and scheduled ACL repair surgery 12/21/12. Pre-op xrays revealed osteosarcoma. Amputation 12/28/12. Chemo (carboplatin) started Jan 10, 2013 and ended on April 5, for a total of 5 doses. He handled carbo like a champ! No side effects. We started metronomic therapy at his third chemo and have been also doing some holistic treatments. He's a lively, playful 10 year old huskie-boarder collie and a very proud member of the Winter Warriors! Our love. Our funny little guy!
Katy,
I am sorry to hear that the RBC hasn't rebounded. Breathe deep. Don't panic yet. I know you are thinking the worse. It could be something else. Glad you are taking him to an internist. Keep us informed.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Strong, positive thoughts. Keep us posted.
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Sending positive thoughts for Jackson. We are with you.
hugs,
Daniela & Johnnie
Our awesome Golden Boy was diagnosed for OSA in April 2014 in the proximal humerus, front-leg amp on 05/20/2014. Finished chemo (Carbo6) on 07/10/2014. Ongoing treatment: acupuncture + K-9 Immunity Plus ( 3chews) and home-cooked no-grain diet. Stopped Apocaps because of liver issues. Liver issues: controlling altered enzymes with SAM-e and Milk Thistle. October 17: started having seizures. Taking fenobarbital for seizures. April 18: started prednisone.
Katy,
Sorry to hear this about Jackson, I was going to ask about his platelets.....Please try not to worry too much, (I know, easier said than done) I went through this with my Polly when she was younger. How is his RBC count? That is different than platelets and if they are normal, that is a better sign overall. But yes, an ultrasound is very much advised just to take a look. My Polly's platelets had plummeted to between 5,000 and 7,000....very scary time back then. Took many months to get everything back to normal because her course of treatment was strong steroids and antibiotics.....she was on 80 mg of steroids a day which brought her platelets back after a couple weeks, but raised her liver values through the roof, but also came down as we weaned the steroids lower and lower. My vet is even currently going through this with his own dog, and she is doing fine as well so far. This ITP can pop up at any time for any reason, and most times, you will never know the reason for it. We are here to help you through this, so don't forget that. I am feeling pretty positive for sweet Jackson to get through this fine.
I am keeping you and Jackson in my thoughts and prayers, keep us all posted,
Love,
Bonnie & Angel Polly, and new crew
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