Your dogs WBC count will generally be at. But you might be surprised by some of the things people who have been through chemo would want you to keep in mind.

Chemotherapy For Dogs What To Expect Whole Dog Journal

Also dehydration from issues like vomiting diarrhea and not drinking enough.

Does chemo make dogs sick. When picturing chemotherapy for human patients many people see images of hair loss and extended sickness. Maybe but maybe not. Do not suffer in silence.

There are many medications to counter the side effects so ask for help if you need it. Some common side effects of chemo on humans like nausea vomiting and low energy levels are well known. My best piece of advice for anyone going through chemo is.

If there is no dishwasher make sure the water is hot and soapy. It all depends on the chemotherapeutic medication type dose and if its a dog or cat. Your veterinarian will prescribe medication to try to prevent or treat the discomfort.

Because dogs usually receive lower. If they cannot be washed right away keep them clear of other. Many dogs experience some form of stomach or intestinal discomfort two to seven days after a chemotherapy treatment.

They count on you to tell them if you are having other side effects. Chemo can damage your skin cells in a way that makes them dry the NCI notes. Handle your pet more gently to avoid scratches or bites.

Approximately 80 of dogs do not have side effects at all. For dogs they are unlikely to understand why they are being made so ill even if it is for their benefit. You may not get sick as not everyone does.

Ensure your pet has gotten all of its shots. Never let your dog lick you while you are undergoing chemo flush the toilet twice and keep the lid down dont share plates or utensils with your dog some people do that probably shouldnt at anytime stuff like that because while we are undergoing chemo our body fluids and skin are emitting toxic chemicals as well as the bad smells that only dogs and cats can smell. By reducing these cells the immune system is weakened so the dog will be more likely to get infections.

You may need to trim or shave the dogs fur in certain places if the vet tells you to. Place all soiled items in the washing machine and wash them twice on the hot cycle. Most chemotherapy drugs used in cancer protocols can cause low white blood cell counts.

Gastrointestinal side effects are less. Can Chemo Affect a Caregiver. Usually in those 10-15 that do have some affect its pretty mild.

Below are listed some steps you can take at home. Luckily chemotherapy does not typically affect dogs the way it affects people. And about 15-20 will have mild to moderate side effects.

Good luck to you and best wishes. Sending love and hugs. I have had family members get chemo and we have all seen it on TV but happily its not like that for dogs.

There is also the financial consideration which can make decisions even more difficult as cost of chemo drugs is not cheap. Some topical preparations can cause fatal effects when a cat or dog chews on a small one-ounce tube. The good news is that for dogs this is generally not the case.

Have your pet checked by your veterinarian for any infections or illnesses prior to the start of chemo or radiation therapy. Symptoms have also been reported from dogs and cats chewing on the IV fluid line while the owner receives treatment at home. Some chemotherapy drugs affect the bone marrow thus affecting the bodys ability to produce new white blood cells WBCs.

Do not wash any bedding or linens soiled with body fluids by hand. If your dog is drooling or smacking his or her lips it could be a sign of nausea or too much acid in the stomach. Be sure not to mix the linen with any other clothing.

It is rare in dogs but it can affect breeds with short coats especially on the tail and face. Given the low dose chemotherapy treatments used for Canine Lymphoma dogs can generally tolerate these treatments quite well with only minimal side effects. The doctors will send you home with medication for the side effects that most people experience.

Dogs can lose hair during chemotherapy because it also affects and damages hair follicles. Your dog will not likely go bald though her hair might thin out a bit. Yes I know that is hard to believe.

Dry the dishes thoroughly. Wear gloves when cleaning the litter box birdcage or aquarium or have someone else do it. As Ive discussed in other posts chemotherapy is very well tolerated in dogs.

Generally speaking most pets dont feel as sick because the doses they receive are smaller. Yes it will probably be hard and have side effects. Across the board per pound dosing schemes for dog and cat chemotherapy is about 50 of the dose people get Locke explains.

Most commonly infection will produce a fever. For guardians of dogs this can raise certain questions over the best course of treatment in terms of quality of life.