Hi Pals
Its taken a while to sort these Blood Tests out this time. The Vet decided to do a Full Spectrum Blood Test instead of just the white blood cell count one (which was a little low again, but within the normal band) because of Mum & Dad's concern about me not eating as much as usual and being tired a lot after taking the Chlorambucil Tablets. Most of the Results were OK some a little high or low but within normal bands, the Vet said that was probably down to me being very stressed at the time of the tests, which can affect the results.
They did find that my Kidney Function was a little abnormal so they wanted a Urine sample, which was another challenge for Mum & Dad. The Vet gave them a kit with non absorbent Litter to put in the Tray, but the problem was that Jasmine also uses the Litter Tray so making sure they get the right one was uncertain....So Mum drew the short straw and was nominated to take a Plastic container out with her when I went on Patrol, it worked a treat when I was having a Pee against the Hedge she popped it behind me and Bingo got a sample first time ! (Heaven knows what the Neighbours thought if they had seen her !).
The Vets had the sample tested and it shows I have a Kidney Enzyme imbalance that is possibly affecting the Liver as well. They won't commit themselves to say 100% that it is the Chemo Drug that is causing it saying that it may well be the Cancer that has spread but one of the side effects for Chlorambucil is Kidney & Liver damage, so Vet supplied some Renal food for me to try but I hate it & wont eat it even if only a little bit is mixed in with my normal food, my Sister won't touch it either !
So Vet said they would get in touch with the Special Oncologist Vet about changing my medication dosage. Will have to wait to see what she says.
Got to go now Pals will see you soon.
Lots of Luv
x OZZIE x
PS Think Dad has a few words to say below.
Hello
We're in a bit of quandary as what to do about Ozzies Medication, at first the Chlormabucil was Ok,and he tolerated it well without any side effects, but now 3 months down the line it is having a real detrimental effect on him making so tired for 48 hours & loss of appetite, then just as he's getting over it we have to give him another dose and its back to square one !. We do realise that Chemo Drugs have these side effects but it is effecting his Kidneys already and with Vet saying he will need to be on it for at least 6 months plus before they take him off them and see if it has put the Cancer into remission by that time his Kidneys and Liver will be irreversibly damaged and will need medication to combat that for the rest of his life, a real catch 22 situation !.
We have decided to leave a gap of an extra couple of days between doses now just give him a chance to recover between doses. He does have Steroids as well which do Perk him up a bit. The Vets don't really help a lot just saying that is the dose needed but we really think the dose is much too high for him. What to do for the best in the long run to give him the best quality of life...we really don't know...very difficult indeed !
All the Best
Steve
(Ozzie's Dad)
Just a quick update 11th May 2016:
Our Vet has been in touch and has said to cut down Ozzie's Chlorambucil to 2 doses a week it then it leaves more time to recover between doses. He will go back to the Vets at the beginning of June to have his blood checked again to see if his White blood count is OK still.
So Vet said they would get in touch with the Special Oncologist Vet about changing my medication dosage. Will have to wait to see what she says.
Got to go now Pals will see you soon.
Lots of Luv
x OZZIE x
PS Think Dad has a few words to say below.
Hello
We're in a bit of quandary as what to do about Ozzies Medication, at first the Chlormabucil was Ok,and he tolerated it well without any side effects, but now 3 months down the line it is having a real detrimental effect on him making so tired for 48 hours & loss of appetite, then just as he's getting over it we have to give him another dose and its back to square one !. We do realise that Chemo Drugs have these side effects but it is effecting his Kidneys already and with Vet saying he will need to be on it for at least 6 months plus before they take him off them and see if it has put the Cancer into remission by that time his Kidneys and Liver will be irreversibly damaged and will need medication to combat that for the rest of his life, a real catch 22 situation !.
We have decided to leave a gap of an extra couple of days between doses now just give him a chance to recover between doses. He does have Steroids as well which do Perk him up a bit. The Vets don't really help a lot just saying that is the dose needed but we really think the dose is much too high for him. What to do for the best in the long run to give him the best quality of life...we really don't know...very difficult indeed !
All the Best
Steve
(Ozzie's Dad)
Just a quick update 11th May 2016:
Our Vet has been in touch and has said to cut down Ozzie's Chlorambucil to 2 doses a week it then it leaves more time to recover between doses. He will go back to the Vets at the beginning of June to have his blood checked again to see if his White blood count is OK still.
