Finally, the next treatment is today

We have had to delay Sam's Chemo treatments over the past 10 days.  Her white blood cell counts were low.  I took her to the Vet this AM.  He tested he blood and found her counts back to normal.  Finally, the next treatment was administered this AM.  I will go pick her up later today.
I received a call earlier that the treatment went ok, but she had some puking afterwards.  Makes me sad.  We need to monitor her even closer on the morning of treatment.  She is not allowed to have any food.  I think she found some rabbit poop early in the AM to substitute for the breakfast kibble.

I did have the opportunity yesterday evening to catch Sam on the fresh spring grass.  She loves to scratch her back on the lawn.

Back home from day 2

We are back home from day 2 treatment.
It absolutely amazes me how resilient Sam is.  How wish more people could witness first had how tough this pup is.  She is back home, and happy, chewing on a bone with her sister.  Following me everywhere around the house.  Wanting to make sure she is always there to please me with her Corgi smile.  She is panting quite a bit from the medication again.  She had a very heavy does today.

I did found out today that the Chemo medication has tripled in price.  We can thank Obama Care for causing all companies to raise rates.  Making it harder and harder to even find the cancer treatment medication and driving up prices.  Sad... just damn sad.  I am not going to make this a political rant... as I would take my Corgis as faithful friends and companions over any crook in our nations capital.
Rob... Off soapbox.

Tough treatment today

We brought Sam to the hospital early this AM.  She will be receiving her second Chemo treatment today.  We have been informed that this round will be tough.  She will be receiving IV fluids all day, and the Chemo administered later in the day.  Then, I will pick her up this evening.  This round is especially tough on the bladder cells.  We could experience blood in her urine.  Which is part of what can happen with this administration.  The Chemo attacks the cells in  the bladder.  Attempting to kill them off.  It is my understanding that bladder cells also regenerate fast, which is what may cause the blood.

I am pretty sad for her today.  Making it somewhat tough to concentrate, but I am getting through the day as best I can.  I find comfort that she is in good hands.  Her sister Taz is here in the house.  Usually parked under a coffee table as a make-shift dog house.  She likes to hide out most days.  Taz has received more then her share of hugs today.  Not that there is ever a limit on the amount of hugs a person can give a Corgi. Grin.
Sams day bed is here beside my desk... with no Sam to make use of it.

Hopefully I get a call to come pick up Sam, sooner then later.  I think I will leave Taz at home when I go to get Sam.  Taz is usually the Corgi that like to get everyone all riled up.  Sam will need some quiet.
Leslie and I will be taking turns all night taking her outside for a potty.  We will be monitoring her close over the next few days and nights.

Short delay in treatment

We had to delay Sam's next Chemo treatment for a couple days, due to an office scheduling conflict.  Her next treatment will be tomorrow, Monday.  She will be receiving IV fluid all day, then administered the Chemo.  I will drop her off very early in the AM, and pick her up in the late afternoon.  I am blessed to be able to work from home during this treatment cycle.  This way, I can closely monitor her after her Chemo treatment rounds.  We are also very blessed to have an awesome pet sitter available.  She is truly a God send.

The weather is starting to warm up a bit.  Sam has been spending more time with me outside.  She like to just sit and observe what I am doing on the property.  Taz, her sister,  prefers the climate controlled environment of the inside of the house.  Their winter coats are starting to shed.  It will be time to give them both a long overdue bath.  Hopefully here in a couple weeks.

Sam is feeling well

We have been monitoring Sam closely.   She is doing well from her first Chemo treatment.   Going on short walks with her sister.  She is back prancing around on her walks.  Informing me, in her own way, that she is very happy to be walking with me.  Yesterday evening Sam sat on the driveway while I worked in the yard.  Perfectly happy to be outside with me.   She still has to potty many times during the day due to her ongoing steroid treatment.  This will go on for a few more weeks.  Her eating habits are good, which is nice to see because Sam was never shy about eating.