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the last hour of hell she went through because of my selfishness
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Thank goodness the CN Venison & Potato GF is not on the list. Nadir is sooooo limited in what he can eat
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I lost one just a month ago and another is very soon to follow. I can't begin to imagine losing both of them in one day. I'm so very very sorry.
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I can't believe how similar what your going through with Sam is like what I've gone through with Nadir and now Beanie and Chase. Nadir has ulcers and when they flare up he doesn't want to eat because it hurts him. If you haven't tried this already give him about a teaspoon of manuka honey before his meal. I found that this helps ease and heal the ulcers. Nadir will start eating after I give him the Manuka honey and I usually only have to do that for about a week. Right now its a chore getting Beanie to eat because of the fever she's been running and then I have to constantly watch the bowl because Chase is hovering just waiting to try to get to it so he can scarf it up. Fun times I tell you.
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We're back from our vet visit. I was hoping for it to just be a get to know you visit, but Beanie's temperature has not dropped below 103° and last night it was 104°. Her new vet doesn't feel it's an infection, she is leaning more towards an inflammatory response as a result of the lymphoma not being controlled
. She didn't want to give her anything until she speaks with an oncologist to discuss her case as to what effect it will have on the chemotherapy. I had found an circular area around her last nipple about 5" in circumference that is red and hot to the touch. I feel that this is playing a role in her fever and she needs a change in antibiotics to deal with it, but she doesn't. At this point I kind of feel like this
On the positive side Beanie was a little more relaxed, actually a LOT more relaxed compared to the last visit. We were pretty much through before I started seeing signs of heavy stress beginning so I went ahead and took her to the car.
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I will only be thinking the very best of thoughts for Lazer.
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I read this earlier, but this has been my first opportunity to let you know that Chevy has been in my thoughts. I know to some degree what your going through because Chase was attacked by a dog. I can't imagine the terror though of having to deal with 3 dogs attacking.
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Oh God
how scary. I'm so sorry your boy is going through this. Many prayers and white light that whatever the cause he pulls through and this can be managed. -
I will be baking a batch tomorrow. My crew will be thanking you for sharing that recipe.
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Wouldn't masticating do the same thing? I use a Nutribullet myself to blend veggies into a liquid "shake" that I pour over their food occasionally. And that is the first thing they go for when I put their bowls down.if you are giving veggies to the pups, they need to be either pulverized (I use my food processor) or cooked to mush in order for them to absorb any nutrients from them
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Judy this may or may not help - when I was taking Arlie for pamidronate treatments she would get very anxious in the waiting room. So I arranged with the oncologist that we would wait in the car, and she would call my cell when they were all ready for her. I would take her in, they would whisk her back, and that was that. She was still somewhat stressed but avoiding the waiting room really helped her. Of course each situation and hound is different but thought I'd mention it.
I like this idea Mary and will definitely use it. I'm also going to bring along some very high value treats for this visit. Anything to make the time a pleasant one for her.
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Make that times three!!!
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Can the vet come to your house?
Unfortunately they won't do that. I've got her a short appointment Tuesday with one of the lady vets at the practice for just a get to know you "happy" visit to see if she responds better to a woman.
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Just want to mention that if you leave it loose you run the risk of the belly band shifting around and the incontinence pad being on their back instead of where it needs to be.While you might have some leakage, keeping the band a little loose (~3 fingers-worth) will make it much more comfortable for him to lay down easily. Remember to use incontinence pads (or half of one, depending upon the fit) ...
Edited to add that is what I came home to earlier and it has happened in the past several times, so I know this from experience.
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I had a client who decided to stop IV chemo for her golden retriever with lymphoma after fairly mild GI side effects. She had a friend who was a human oncologist who suggested trying Leukeran, an oral pill. She discussed it with our veterinary oncologist, and they started the dog on a combination of prednisone and Leukeran. This was a couple years ago, but I think the dog did well for about 4-6 months on that protocol. Not an ideal or well-researched option, but something to consider.
Jennifer thanks for your input. Beanie is on the RMUW-19 Sequential Chemotherapy Protocol. The first month of this protocol she got vincristine on weeks 1 & 3, cyclophosphamide and furosemide on week 2 and doxorubicin on week 4. Along with these once a week treatments she was on daily doses of prednisone, starting at 2mg/kg and tapering down to 0.5mg/kg. No therapy is given on weeks 5, 10 & 15. The remainder of the scheduled treatment is Vincristine on weeks 6, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, chlorambucil (Leukeran) on weeks 7, 12 & 17, and doxorubicin on weeks 9, 14 & 19. We were at week 13 this last Tuesday when she had the really bad anxiety episode and high fever so we couldn't do her chemo. I saw a reduction in the swelling of her lymph nodes the first month of treatment after that they became enlarged again and vincristine, chlorambucil and doxorubicin haven't had any effect. I'm trying to get an issue with my GHWP membership resolved so I can inquire of them their thoughts on further treatment, but perhaps prednisone is something to consider. I really am hoping she has a better reaction to the other vet. My greatest worry is that when I have to make the call to let her go her last moments are filled with terror
. It hurt to lose Bruiser, but with him I have to say the actual process was very peaceful. Bruiser enjoyed being there and I knew it was time when he hardly had the energy anymore to do anything and life for him was becoming a great effort, he wasn't bouncing back like he had done times previously. He was already slipping away when I brought him in, the shot just gave him the release he needed so badly. -
Btw the l-asp is usually only given once early on in the chop protocol.
I hope that doesn't rule its use out. I'm going to send a consult to Dr. Couto with everything we've done so far and ask his thoughts on this and what protocol he recommends we go forward with. -
My decision to stop the chemo wasn't just based on the lymphoma not responding, but her extreme reaction at the vets. She got so worked up and started hyperventilating to the point her throat sounded like it was closing up and she was gasping for breath. It took her nearly 2 hours from the time we left for her to have some semblance of normal breathing and stop the copious amount of drooling she was doing.Well crap :-(. How was the diagnosis staged? Have you discussed a rescue protocol? Please don't feel that I'm suggesting you are stopping prematurely-I would never question someones personal feelings-just wondered if you had a heart to heart with your oncologist.
Edited to add-I'm sorry, it sucks either way
That said I have been rethinking my decision. We did find out something else is going on, she was running a fever of close to 106°, so its a slim possibility that the swollen lymph nodes is related in some part to that. As far as the anxiety goes I talked to my vet and discussed with him about transferring her care to one of the female vets in the practice. I'd like to see if she would have a better response if she was handled by a woman vs a man. I also found out l-aspariginase was available, my vet thought it was hard to come by, so I'd like to give that a try before throwing in the towel. Hopefully she will have a better response with the other vet, because if she doesn't unless there is something I can give at home myself I will have to say enough is enough.
Just wanted to add a thank you to all for your kind thoughts. Unfortunately cancer, in one form or another, is something that too many of us are familiar with.
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I'm always looking for painless blood clotting products. Clotisol works great for us with three diagnosed "excessive GH bleeders." Clotisol worked great for a happy tail injury that bled profusely (but didn't need stitches). (Clotisol label states that it can be used for docked tails.) We use it for hounds' nail quicks too. It's always stocked on our shelf.
There is a chinese herbal remedy called Yunnan Baiyao that is used for both external and internal bleeds I learned about from a hemangiosarcoma forum I was on. This forum didn't push alternative medicine, but everyone swore by this stuff as being one of the most essential items to have on hand in the event of bleeds. I have never had the opportunity to test it on external bleeds, but I felt it helped Bruiser numerous times with the internal bleeds he had.
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Oh Nancy
the slipping on the stairs was scary enough I'm sorry you've had another scare so soon. Since it started bleeding like that well after the incident of her tripping I would probably have a vet look at it in the event she knicked a vein or artery. Nadir sends warm nose nudges and gentle snuggles to his sweetheart. -
For a cancer that is suppose to be easy to "smack into remission" it has proved to be too much for my precious girl and me. I've decided to stop the chemotherapy treatments. The cancer hasn't been responding to them and vets visits have literally become hell for her. I really thought I would have more time with my little girl and now a month after losing Bruiser I fear she won't be far behind him.
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I want to add also, I don't know if your vet will do it for you, it certainly couldn't hurt to ask, but my vet gets me a bottle of 500 count 100mg capsules from his distributor and gives it to me at his cost of $30 a bottle. If s/he is willing to write a prescription s/he might be willing to do this.
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Thank you Christine for answering that call to action and being the voice for Freddy these past 6 weeks. He's a very lucky hound to have been surrounded by so many who cared so deeply and fought so hard for him.
Best wishes to you Freddy, you'll never be far from our hearts.
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I would give him 200mg (3X) a day if it were me. Nadir takes 300mg (2x) a day for bladder pain and it doesn't make him the least bit wonky. In fact he's livelier and plays more because he's not in pain. I would add an additional pill about every 2 to 3 days so he has time to adjust to the dosage.
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This is from the product description:
What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of Previcox overdose include drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, blurred vision, little or no urine production, slow breathing, and coma.
Just wanted to add I hope the little guy is going to be okay.
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I will never forgive myself nor forget the horror of last night.