Week from hell with Rocky

DAWNMERIE

DAWNMERIE

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You guys have been on my mind, glad for the update! Don't forget about the satin balls for the weight gain! Making a good bone broth can also be helpful and if you freeze some it could be a lovely (not so calorie loaded) treat for Raven. Keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayer!
 
Alicia

Alicia

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Thanks for checking in on him. It really does help. We made the satin ball recipe for him and originally he would eat it but then decided no way. I will check out the crock pot recipes for sure. Today was dose # 3. No IV needed today as this was in tablet form. Also given with lasix so the med doesn't sit in the bladder and cause damage. He is already peeing and drinking a lot from the pred they have him on so this ought to be interesting. I have an alarm set to take him out every 2 hrs during day and every 3 for tonight. He gained a little over a pound and a half since last week so that is good. I took him to McD's after the treatment for his 2 cheeseburgers (plain) which he scarved down. Thanks again. :)
 
Alicia

Alicia

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Going well so far. White blood cell count back up to normal as is kidney function. Also improving on anemia issues as well. Gained 3 lbs. this week. :)(cheeseburgers!) Received another dose of chemo today, so far so good. We are so thrilled!!! Go Rocky!!!!
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

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BTW I have cooked the satin balls for dogs who will not eat them raw. Put the mixture in a 9x13 pan and bake
 
Alicia

Alicia

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Great idea to try to cook the satin ball mixture. I have a huge amount in the freezer just taking up space. Don't know why I didn't think of that! Thanks. :)
 
Ginny

Ginny

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Catching up...glad to hear Rocky is doing better. So sorry about the diagnosis.
You might want to try mixing some raw tripe into his food. I've recently started giving it to mine, and they LOVE it! Nolan got really sick at our National and refused anything and everything offered him. A friend gave him some tripe and he ate it! Stuff smells, but is packed with probiotics and enzymes. Thinking only good thoughts for Rocky.:hugs:
 
Newfobsessed

Newfobsessed

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Ginny said:
Catching up...glad to hear Rocky is doing better. So sorry about the diagnosis.
You might want to try mixing some raw tripe into his food. I've recently started giving it to mine, and they LOVE it! Nolan got really sick at our National and refused anything and everything offered him. A friend gave him some tripe and he ate it! Stuff smells, but is packed with probiotics and enzymes. Thinking only good thoughts for Rocky.:hugs:
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I use the raw tripe too and my boy absolutely loves it and it is so good for them!!
 
CathyC.

CathyC.

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So sorry to hear it. Is low dose naltrexone an option? Many people with cancer take it. It boosts the immune system. Pretty sure there is info for dogs and pets too. Same with micronized purple rice but that is way over on the alternative side.
 
Alicia

Alicia

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Hmmm, not sure about the naltrexone but I will look into it. Also looking into the raw (stinky!) tripe. Rocky's weight gain has been really good. He gained 5 lbs last week! The oncologists said he is responding well to the treatment and his lymph nodes have reduced to almost normal size. The last treatment was the strongest yet and the protocol requires an EKG before administering and his heart is strong and normal. He gets a week off before round 2. So far so good. It is amazing to have him back because he was so close to dying and we are just enjoying every day with him. He is getting stronger every day. :)
 
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