Hamlet's Weekly Update - 03/30/10

Meesh · 03-30-2010, 04:12 AM

Hamlet was at Penn yesterday for his weekly chemo. He received one dose of cytoxan while there and we were sent home with the remaining dosages to administer at home. They didn't run a liver panel this week but his blood counts were all ok - some a little low but only marginally. He's maintaining his weight so I'll be able to start exercising him again (I held off fearing that he'd lose the weight we're trying to put on). Hamlet's been doing well although he had two vomitting incidents last week. Both times, however, I think were more related to him gulping down his med-filled pill pockets (both dogs think they're treats) than anything chemo or lymphoma related. Both times, he immediately wanted his meal and he didn't show any signs of nausea. Nonetheless, I'll be keeping an eye on him. And, the onc sent me home with Prilosec (in addition to the Pepcid) just in case it is something clinical; we'll re-evaluate next week whether to continue.

And, yesterday was the first time that Rufus didn't have any accidents in the house while he was left with free access all day alone. I think I may have finally found a combination for his success on those mornings Hamlet goes to hospital.

Michelle, Rufus & Hamlet (dx 01/29/10 tx 02/01/10)

rockytola · 03-30-2010, 04:53 AM

Great news! Thanks for the update! The vomiting might just be a little stress with everything that's going on but so far so good. Very pleased for you all. Hugs and prayers to everyone!

John

Benpaws · 03-30-2010, 01:45 PM

GOOD NEWS! Prayers continue on this "journey."

Blessings,
Joanne & Shadow

03-30-2010, 04:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Meesh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Washington Township (Sewell), NJ Posts: 211	Hamlet's Weekly Update - 03/30/10 Hamlet was at Penn yesterday for his weekly chemo. He received one dose of cytoxan while there and we were sent home with the remaining dosages to administer at home. They didn't run a liver panel this week but his blood counts were all ok - some a little low but only marginally. He's maintaining his weight so I'll be able to start exercising him again (I held off fearing that he'd lose the weight we're trying to put on). Hamlet's been doing well although he had two vomitting incidents last week. Both times, however, I think were more related to him gulping down his med-filled pill pockets (both dogs think they're treats) than anything chemo or lymphoma related. Both times, he immediately wanted his meal and he didn't show any signs of nausea. Nonetheless, I'll be keeping an eye on him. And, the onc sent me home with Prilosec (in addition to the Pepcid) just in case it is something clinical; we'll re-evaluate next week whether to continue. And, yesterday was the first time that Rufus didn't have any accidents in the house while he was left with free access all day alone. I think I may have finally found a combination for his success on those mornings Hamlet goes to hospital. Michelle, Rufus & Hamlet (dx 01/29/10 tx 02/01/10)

03-30-2010, 04:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
rockytola Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 112	Hamlet Great news! Thanks for the update! The vomiting might just be a little stress with everything that's going on but so far so good. Very pleased for you all. Hugs and prayers to everyone! John

03-30-2010, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Benpaws Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville, ON., CANADA Posts: 970	Hamlet GOOD NEWS! Prayers continue on this "journey." Blessings, Joanne & Shadow

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