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Shooter just had his 3rd chemo treatment with vinblastine. His WBC is stellar, but his platelet count is down around 125. Does anyone know of a supplement that would help with this? He is currently getting Immunity Plus and this is a common side effect for this drug, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to check. He has a total of 5 treatments left, but the last four will be every other week instead of every week.
Other than that, he is a rock star during this stage. No fatigue or lethargy, his appetite is out of this world and no nausea or diarrhea.
Thanks in advance!
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
Fourminipups!! Don't have any insight on the supplements but just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on graduating to every other week (well, almost there)! Sooooo glad you are handling everything so well! You are a ROCK STAR getting ready to make it in the big time!!! Keep on becoming the legend that you are!!
Of course, behind every super star rock star is a great Manager.....good job MOM!
Thanks for sharing the good news!
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!
Thanks Sally and Hannah. You are the best cheerleaders!
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
That count is not too low so I would not worry about any supplements. He is not having any problems making platelets it is just that the chemo destroys them a little faster than he can make them right now. There is no risk of bleeding until the count gets below 60,000 and even then most dogs do not have a problem.
Tazzie would often go as low as 25,000 after carboplatin so I usually ended up giving her chemo every 3 1/2 weeks instead of every 21 days.
Pam
Pam - Thank you so much for your response. I really appreciate it! I will rest easy now.
Spirit Shooter was a Miniature Australian Shepherd who was diagnosed with a MCT and had a LF amp 1/28/13 at 13-1/2 years old.
Shooter crossed the Bridge on 8/28/13, his 7 month ampuversary and two weeks from his 14th birthday.
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