May
2012
Back to the Doctor Again4
Bailey had chemo last Monday and seemed fine (doctor had given him additional Cerenia for a few extra days that really seemed to help) but Tuesday night brought on a new set of problems. He was in bed with me and his body was shaking, whether he was awake or asleep, and his breathing seemed a little labored. Poor guy had been trying to go to the bathroom all day and continued to try throughout the night. We slept on the couch so Bailey had easy access outside.
In the morning I called the vet and we agreed to see how he was in a few hours. I was able to get done with work by 11:00 a.m. and headed home only to find him not much better. Very lethargic and continuing to try to use the doggie bathroom. I hand fed him and he ate more of his food, but when I took him for a short walk (just to the side of the house) he just kind of gave up and sat on the road. I carried him home and made a vet appointment at 2 PM. Bailey slept on my lap until we left.
When the vet came in the room he looked at Bailey, who barely lifted his head to greet him, and agreed Bailey did not feel well and asked me to once again leave Bailey with him. Two hours later Bailey had IV fluid, an x-ray, an antibiotic shot, a shot of Cerenia and was given an antibiotic to take home for his belly for a few days. He was a little bit happier at this time. Definitely more alert.
Good news was the doc did x-rays and no cancer was seen in the X-rays, particularly in the heart or spleen, where hemangiosarcoma usually hits. Bad news was he had bronchitis. The blood worked showed the next day that his white blood cell count was pretty low. It should no lower than 35,000, but his was at 15,000. He prescribed another antibiotic to try to stave off any new infections. He also gave me some more Cernia just in case he was feeling queasy.
He wet the bed last nigh,t but woke up a much happier dog (other than for the fast shower I gave him). He is sleeping next to me and his breathing seems fairly peaceful right now.
Poor Bailey and poor you, I know you are worried sick right now. I hope Bailey gets well very soon and am glad about the good news.
Hang in there,
Paws, fingers and toes crossed for a speady recovery.
Awww. So sorry Bailey is having such a hard time. I know how hard it is to see them struggle. Praying that he is feeling better soon.
Sorry to hear Bailey has had a rough go of it. Chemo can really mess up the internal workings sometimes. Glad to hear he’s feeling better. Hope that nasty bronchitis goes away very quickly.
ok bailey, you need to stop scaring your mom!!! hope your new round of meds help you get better – remember, you are a tripawd warrior!!!
charon & spirit gayle