Tracey Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Our vet was telling us we have to watch out for Cosmo's pee and poo for the next week, basically treat it like hazmat. Was wondering how others have dealt with the #1's and #2's, particularly those with other dogs. We were told to use gloves if she has any accidents in the house. I usually use a plastic bag on my hand to pick up poo outside but maybe that's not sufficient? Also, where she peed I hosed off with soapy water. Anything else I should do? Also wonder about food and water bowls. After dinner I picked her bowl right up so no one else would get into it. But not sure how I would keep them segregated in their water bowls, or do I even need to worry about this? And one last thing; Cosmo's not a drool-y dog, but is there any concern about their saliva? Appreciate any advice. Thanks! Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I was not told anything at all in relation to this when Dylan was receiving chemo. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesky Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) I was told to use a mixture of bleach and water to dilute the chemicals in the soil after urination. Also to try to get her to go in the same area every time. Also not to let her lick us. Edited August 7, 2009 by Bluesky Quote Vicky and my best boys Vern (Rockin Big Mike) and Wil (Deco Abilene Wil). Missing my best girl Cali (BOC's Kaylynn) at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) When my dog had chemo they gave plenty of fluids to flush it all out at the hospital. They had to follow hazmat procedures at the hospital but, I didn't have to do anything different at home. I guess they have different procedures for different chemo drugs Edited to add -- my dog spent all day at the hospital Edited August 7, 2009 by MaryJane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 no warnings at all with ember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) We were told to wear gloves to dispose of solids for a few days after each chemo session (I still have about 4504985048594 plastic gloves) and rinse away urine too. I'd not worry too much about anything else though Tracey Edited August 7, 2009 by Bevd Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I never heard of this either. Polli went through 6 chemo treatments and there was never any issue with pee/poop. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Yes, I was given a warning about toxic urination, vomit and poo and was told to wear gloves when cleaning. I bought a box of disposable gloves. The poo was picked up with a poo bag and sealed in a plastic shopping bag. Urine I just hosed down as good as I could. Skipper was on pred and probably peed 50 times a day. There was one particular bush Skipper liked to pee around. It was a white gardenia. The next spring it had red blooms!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I wasn't told that either but did read it somewhere. I always picked up the poo and watered down the pee when I could. She never threw up. We did not experience any problems Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TaraCoachCougar Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I asked the tech today after treatment about the saliva since I usually shove Cougar's meds down his throat. She said no worry on that. Something about it would come from kidneys or someone. It was pretty wild and I was distracted with all the other things going on in there, but she said no worry on the saliva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Our vet didn't tell us to take any precautions, but I read about it in several different books. I used gloves if I had to clean up pee inside the house. Outside, we cleaned up right away, and did our best to rinse the areas when we saw Bonnie pee. We didn't do anything different with water bowls, but we did wash and sanitize the food and water bowls on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooCroo Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 (edited) It depends on the medication used for chemo. When Sissy had chemo (IV vinblastine and cisplatin), we were told to avoid skin contact with feces for 48 hours after each treatment. (I picked them up with a shovel and disposed of them in a double plastic bag), but no instructions about urine. Someone told me that urine could be toxic as well, so just in case I dug up the wet spot with a shovel and buried the urine-soaked dirt in an unused part of the yard. Of course, this would make a big mess if you have a lawn, which we don't. I never cleaned up with clorox, because I figure it wasn't germs I was getting rid of, but chemicals. I wore rubber gloves and used dish soap and water, followed by water rinse, for cleanups in the house. Edited August 8, 2009 by RooCroo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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