While we were in the lobby, she was really social, visiting with another dog (Kelsey, who has lymphoma), some of the parents and staff, including Dr. Bannink. Her tail was wagging the whole time, she kissed one of the vet techs, and she even let Scott and me pet Kelsey without growling at her. She got pretty tired while we were waiting, but she was a very good girl.
Dr. Sauerbrey confirmed that Presley has kennel cough and prescribed the antibiotic Cephalexin for 7 days to ward off any secondary bacterial infections, since the chemo will suppress her immune system. Dr. S also prescribed Robitussin DM, as needed. She recommended we try to keep her away from Diesel until the coughing stops because they can keep passing kennel cough back and forth. I'm not sure if we're going to be able to do that.
The doctor said Presley no longer needs to take pain meds, unless we see that she is uncomfortable, which she doesn't seem to be. Just tired.
Dr. S recommends we give Presley several supplements:
- CAS Options (for cancer patients)
- Super EPA (rich in Omega-3 fatty acids)
- L-Glutamine Powder (for her stomach lining)
- Glucosamine/Chondroitin (for joints)
After getting her 35 staples removed and the chemo, Presley was ready to go. As soon as we got outside, she pooped and peeped. Then she jumped up in to the van all by herself. (Papa still helped her out of the van when we got home.)
She slept all afternoon. At dinnertime she ate all of her dinner, meds and supplements. I put peanut butter on the pills, but she rejected that. In fact, she put one tablet in her mouth, sucked off the peanut butter and spit out the pill! I mixed the pills with cottage cheese, which she loved, loved, loved. Phew!
She is really wiped out after her big day. I'm so proud of her. She has been so brave and strong. What a good girl!
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