November 4, 2010 - All Is Well

Appetite, energy level and everything else is back to normal.  Her blood tests are also normal.

November 3, 2010 - Feeling Punky Today

I had to dip into the Immodium last night and she has no appetite this morning.  I hope this is a temporary thing.  My mental attitude towards these momentary setbacks have changed over the past few months.  I'm more accepting that this is part of the deal, unfortunately.  Just hope that she'll be able to take her meds.

November 1, 2010 - Keeping Our Fingers and Toes Crossed

CJ had her first checkup Friday since starting the chemo and everything looks pretty good.  There are no signs of the cancer and the lump on her lymph node appears to have disappeared.  She's a lot more lethargic that she used to be but we took a 5 mile walk yesterday and she was her usual bundle of energy.  So I'm very much taking this one day at a time and appreciating the time we have.

This may be of interest to other dog owners whose pets are on chemo.  Most municipalities require a current rabies vaccine in order to get a dog license.  I had to get a letter from the vet requesting a vaccination waiver on her when I renew her license.  Remains to be seen whether the city of LA will accept it.  I spoke to them on the phone and they said they would but it remains to be seen.  Call me un-trusting.