Hi!  Many of us have used or are using carbo.  Jackson has had 2 doses of it.  His last one was last Friday, 2/1.  So far, here's what I can tell you: he's 58lbs and the actual administration of it takes ~10min, right into a vein.  They haven't yet had to shave down his leg to get a good vein.  Yes!  Since he's still very patchy from the amp and epidural.  His whole appt, including exam, bloodwork, and chemo takes <45min.  I thought he experienced a lot of sleepiness from carbo the first time, especially on days 3-5 afterward, but now that we're in that same window again....I'm not sure.  Jackson seems to have as much energy now as he did last week.  He was probably quite sleepy last time b/c at that point he was 2.5 weeks post-amp.  As part of Jackson's plan, he gets 10d of zenequin (an antibiotic) that we start the night after chemo.  I think that, plus all his other supplements, helped keep his white blood counts normal/high.  I think some oncos hold off giving an antibiotic until they know something isn't right, but you may not know until bloodwork is done...and that's often done on the day of treatment.  This can mean, you bring Winslow to his second treatment only to bring him home again, with antibiotics and no chemo.  Chemo, in this case, would be postponed ~2 weeks until his WBC recover.  It's worth asking about.  Some oncos like their patients have bloodwork done every week after chemo, to monitor WBC.  Frankly, for us, that'd be a pain and add costs.  I'd rather give an antibiotic and do no bloodwork between chemos.  Thankfully, we didn't have to use any other meds for nausea or diarrhea.  We have them in case, but there they sit, in his drawer.  I hope they stay there!  If your pup does get sick, make sure you have a plan - maybe have the meds already on hand, have bland foods, know who to call, know what symptoms warrant a vet visit, etc.  Again, we didn't have anything like this with Jackson.  He seems to handle it really well.  For those that don't, there are those meds.  You could also give meds to him the day before/day of treatment if he gets ill.  You'll have to wait and see, though.

I expected some nausea, so I continue to make sure his food is awfully tasty!  It works!  When we go, I make sure to bring a bed with us, as the vet's floor is kinda slippy.  This gives him something to grip during the exam.  Then, they take him to the back , where he gets his treatment.  There, he's on another bed, so I know he's comfy.  Then, I get to do some work for like 15min and Jackson returns.  VERY ready to go home!  Some folks celebrate each chemo day with McDonald's or BurgerKing....

Good luck!  Let us know how he does.  Good luck, Winslow!  You're gonna do great!!

Hi there Winslow and family.  My Max had 6 rounds of carbo.  He tolerated the first four very well; only experienced a bit of lethargy and disinterest in food about 24 hours after the treatment, and it only lasted for that day.  Max got sick on treatments 5 and 6; chemo is cumulative, so it was built up in his system by then.  You can ask the doctor to prescribe some meds for his tummy to help with nausea.  I think we were prescribed cerenia.  Good luck to Winslow, we'll be sending positive thoughts his way!