April
2012
Day three following chemo2
Today was not as great as the last two. Bailey actually refused some treats today. He came back and got all but one within minutes. This is not a common behavior. Bailey lives for treats. He also seemed a little more lethargic today. I took him to work with me to keep an eye on him. but he was definitely a little more mellow.
Tomorrow he is home alone for the first time. My other dog, Prancer, has to go for her dental cleaning and both my husband and I have to work. I could take him to work with me but I think it will be more stressful for him tomorrow with the particular people coming to my office. I think he picks up on people’s anxiety. My husband will be home within a few hours so it won’t be too long he is on his own but I have “mommy anxiety”. I am sure he will sleep most of the day.
Max would sometimes not eat after chemo treatments. Food sometimes just doesn’t have that much appeal. Try not to worry too much. I bet Bailey will be back eating like a champ in a day or two!
We were lucky Boomer didn’t have to go through chemo but I have been around plenty of people who have and most of them at one point or another have said things just don’t taste good after chemo. Maybe that is what Bailey is going through right now, that things don’t taste good part. Paws crossed that he enjoys treats tomorrow.
By the way, separation anxieties about Bailey being alone tomorrow is so understandable.
Hugs,
Tina