des Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 Carl, any progress notes on your pup that you wouldn't mind sharing? --des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted October 29, 2005 Share Posted October 29, 2005 well, so far so good. He had his first injection and is under strict orders to rest as much as possible until we go back for the second shot on November 14. He is obviously not feeling well and is even more clingy than usual. The vet said this is normal - so we seem to be on track. Thanks for your interest and prayers. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des Posted October 30, 2005 Author Share Posted October 30, 2005 So far sounds good. No, I doubt he would be feeling well. Think "chemo" and you get the general idea. I have a friend who got breast cancer, she is doing very well now, but she was really not feeling sick when the tumor was discovered. This was followed by a year of chemo, surgery, and radiation which made her very sick, esp. chemo. It is such an irony, and sad that we haven't figured out a better way after so much time. Still my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sounds like the pup will do just fine, though might not feel so good at the time. --des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Great News!! The Heartworm treatments are over! Atticus is now on his monthly preventative pill. He will have a test in 6 months to make sure that he is clean, but the Vet thinks he is fine. Exercize restriction is done - so now we can walk again! Thanks to everyone who prayed and thought about Atticus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des Posted December 18, 2005 Author Share Posted December 18, 2005 GREAT NEWS!!! BTW,a yearly test for heartworm is standard. And so is preventive treatment. Some people treat their dogs (cats actually can get heartworm, but it is not really very likely) from March to May (depends on climate) to November, and some treat them all year. You can look around for a low cost clinic for such a thing, after he is cleared for good. As you saw, heartworm is nothign to mess around with and highly preventable. --des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowperson Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Carl: I am so happy for you and your friend !! flow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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