We found out yesterday that Indigo will probably need chemo to kill off any remaining cancer cells. She spent the night in the hospital after a nasty UTI had her peeing blood and left her dehydrated because she wouldn’t drink water. She’s home now but still won’t drink. She’ll eat but has no interest in water. Of course that worries me. We meet with the oncologist next Monday to find out exactly what she recommends. If anyone reading this had good luck with chemo after amputation I’d love to hear about it. Our girl is 13 and it worries me that I’m putting her through an awful lot. She seems happier now than before surgery so it’s a no brainer that it’s been worth it but I wonder how she’ll handle chemo. I ordered K-9 Immunity Plus and will get her started on that when it arrives tomorrow. I’ve read great things about it. We could use prayers if anyone feels like adding us to theirs. Thanks!
we did five rounds of doxorubicin chemo with gayle. she did remarkably well, for the most part. after #3 and #4, she had a couple of rough days, and diarrhea, but it was temporary and we got through it. talk to your vet/oncologist, but it’s not as bad a chemo for people…
as for dehydration – your little girl needs fluids. what about ice cubes, broth, canned food.. a good treat is mixing a little canned food with water and freezing – they lick to get the tasty food and then consume water while doing it. freeze broth too, if that works. sending our best ‘ET juju’ to you guys, hope you turn the corner quickly.
charon & spirit gayle
Thanks Charon and Spirit Gayle! That makes us feel much better :). We’ll see what the oncologist has to say and go from there.
She just had fluids at the vet so her not drinking is to be expected I guess. She is eating canned food which is good and I’m getting her some broth today. The ice cube idea is great! Thanks!
Of course you are in our prayers. And please know that LOTS of dogs have great experiences with chemo, it’s not as scary as humans make it out to be.
These ups and downs are really the pitts but they always end, and life will be good again.
I hope she’s feeling better. Please let us know.