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I was just wondering if I can take Chance out to the park this weekend since he just started chemo. It's so pretty and I know that he would love it (I wouldn't let him overdo it). Just to go socialize. But I don't want him to get sick either since we haven't checked his WBC yet. Any thoughts?
Chance is a 10ish Shetland Sheepdog Mix who was rescued from the shelter in January of 2013 and diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in September of 2013. He had a front left amputation and 6 rounds of carboplatin. He had a great 11 months and was diagnosed with lung mets on 8/23/14. He was released to the bridge on 8/28/14.
Ahhhhh.....good question. All I was told was to not touch her poop or pee (like I would anyway!) and to keep her away from any sick animals.....and to scoop up her poop so it woldn't containate anything.
So ot much help, but maybe you can draw some consclusions.
I would think it would do her a world of good attitude-wise! And that's invaluable to do something that perks her up.
Anyway, others will chime in with more kowlege. I live out in the country so Hapy Hannah can walk all over the place anytime. I certainly let all my dogs interract and I'm sure I missed scooping up a poo pile every now and then.
Hugs to you! You and Chance are doing great!
Sally and happy Hannah
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!
Quality over quantity of life, right?! Can you take Chance at a time when there are no/fewer dogs? You don't want to compromise his health, but some time to really up his spirits and yours sounds ideal! We live in a community with lots of pups and have to walk Jackson 4x a day, thus he was always exposed to other doggie germs on grasses, etc. He never really sniffed anyone for months, so I guess I'm useless here! I'd say, strike a healthy balance: happy times outside with limited contact with suspect/unknown pups. Pups that you know and are well cared for (and vaccinated!)....go play!
~ 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!
Thanks for the comments. I'm not taking him to a doggie park, so mostly just a walking park with people around. I'm actually running in a charity 5k and wanted to take him to hang out (not to run, obviously!). So I don't think there will be a whole lot of dogs, just people and kids.
Chance is a 10ish Shetland Sheepdog Mix who was rescued from the shelter in January of 2013 and diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in September of 2013. He had a front left amputation and 6 rounds of carboplatin. He had a great 11 months and was diagnosed with lung mets on 8/23/14. He was released to the bridge on 8/28/14.
That sounds perfect! and as Katy said' "Go play"! And, of coirse, tke pictures! We'll be waiting........
Sally and Happy Hannh
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!
Hi, My vet. said it wasn't so very dangerous to go out in public, but of course not meet sick dogs or people and like Sally said don't touch and get rid of poop as soon as possible, but that is just like you always do, right? If I remember right I was told not to let Penny be exhausted, but I think you already know all that. Our dogs must have some fun and a good life even through chemo, so you have to do something in between (hope you understand my english..) Good luck!
Gunilla, Wilbur, Bellis and angel Penny
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