Buffy had her 2nd chemo treatment Friday 22nd. She was a very good girl, didn’t need sedation and lay quietly on the ground with me whilst the chemo was administered.
She cried a couple of times that afternoon when we were back home but I think that was just to check she still had the power to make me come running. She has not been off her food and has continued her daily walks. All looks good.
As I have mentioned before Buffy is being treated at the University of Adelaide’s Animal and Veterinary Sciences Veterinary Health Centre (phew, what a mouthful) which is out at Roseworthy. The Uni year started in March so Buffy has different students each time she goes who help with the treatments. New people taking her temp, listening to her heartbeat, taking her pulse, checking her gums, etc., (basically giving her a full once-over), asking me how she’s been since her last visit and then giving the full report to the oncologist before her treatment starts. Then under the watchful eye of the oncologist they administer the treatment.
Buffy hasn’t been fazed by any of it and as long as I am with her she stays relatively calm.
Our next visit is going to be a tough one. Prior to her treatment she needs to have a chest x-ray to check her lungs are still clear and the cancer hasn’t metastasised. This does mean I can’t stay with her and they will need to sedate her. It’s tough watching her trying to get around when she is ‘out of it’ and, as I’ve found out the hard way, it’s harder to assist a 3 legged dog than it is a 4 when they are wobbling around trying to go to the toilet or get a drink. However, if that’s the worst part of our day (meaning no metastasis) I’ll be over the moon.
Buffy after her treatment
Buffy now has a boot that fits to help protect the nails on her back foot.
Tags: bone cancer, Cancer, Canine, Carboplatin, Chemotherapy, Dog, Great Dane, Oncologist, osteosarcoma, Tripaw
By: benny55 on March 27, 2013 at 12:19 pm
You have just about one of the sweetest faces ever placed upon a Dane’s mug…angelic.
And look at those long legs…they seem never ending—models would do anything to have legs like that.
Sendi g you sooooo much support and continued healing energy—really big Great Dane sized buckets of healing energy. Throwing in some calmness and serenity too!
Sally and Happy Hannah
By: michele on March 27, 2013 at 1:03 pm
I wish I could cuddle with Buffy on that sofa. She looks so peaceful and content. Try not to think about the next appointment. I know its hard not to, but enjoy your time with Buffy. Buffy seems to be getting along great and Im sure she will continue to do so.
michele and spirit cadence
By: maximutt on March 27, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Buffy, you look great! Sending very positive thoughts to you for a great check-up!!
By: fourminipups on March 27, 2013 at 2:38 pm
Buffy you look so stylin’ in your new boot. I have a feeling you are a hero at the university. Looking forward to your next update!
By: jerry on April 1, 2013 at 6:36 am
Hey Buffy, you are getting some GREAT care at the University. I hear it’s a pawesome school.
Glad you got that chemo knocked down. Yay! You are my hero.
P.S. What kind of boot is that? It looks cool. Is that a Ruff Wear boot or something else? Can’t really tell by the pic. PM me with the name of it, I’d love to find out more.
By: merilyn on April 2, 2013 at 11:16 am
Hi Jerry, I sent you an email with the info. Hope you received it.