So today was actually Coop’s first chemo treatment. We went to the vet yesterday for blood work (all was wonderful!) and I got the drugs. We decided to wait until this morning because if he had a weird side effect, I could get him to his vet and also due to the heat. Get it in him before it gets too warm. So disguised as a piece of tenderloin, Coop gobbled down his pills. He then got a good breakfast of kibble, wet food and more tenderloin, and off we went for a short walk to do the business. It has now been a few hours and he seems to be doing fine. I have to go back to work, but his peep sis Kara is here to keep an eye on him.
Interesting thing about walking a tripaw….of course people stare, but we don’t actually walk, we sort of jog because it is easier for Coop to keep the momentum going. I think people look and think to themselves, why is she making that poor 3 legged dog run! I get some strange looks! Also, poor Coop keeps trying to lift his good leg to mark, he has amazing balance though so doesn’t fall.
So we will wait and see how he does today. I just hope and pray the air conditioning keeps going!
Stay cool everyone!
I wish you the best of luck. Hope he feels good today with no side effects.
Thanks for the update! Jerry often leaned against a bush so he could lift his leg. Sounds like Coop has it down! 🙂
I run with Abby too. You are right – it is hard to “walk” a tripawd! Mostly I get looks from people who are impressed, although I do worry that people will think the same as you’ve said, “Why is she making that poor dog run?!” But since she is usually ahead of me, pulling me along (or WAY ahead of me when we run off leash at the beach) I figure they can see that she loves it. I’m sure Coop loves getting out for a good hop as well.
Hope he continues to do well with the chemo.
Jackie, Abby’s mom