Update on WonderDog's Cancer and Chemo Treatments

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

It feels like it’s been a year since I last posted on Penny’s progress with the mast cell cancer.  It’s only been a few weeks, but taking care of WonderDog’s treatment has really taken a lot of time.

 

Penny continues to do well and, depending on which day she is in her “chemo cycle,” she can feel great or wiped out.  She’s on the combination of chemo (vinblastine), Palladia, and steroids.

 

On her fourth weekly visit, her blood cell count was dramatically decreased so no chemo for her for that week.  We are now on an “every other week” schedule, and the chemo has been increased slightly.   The danger we are looking for is infection, which could set in between days 7-10 of the cycle.  Fever, dehydration, etc.  But she’s a tough cookie.

 

She continues to experience full-on joy when going to see Dr. Hillers, the oncologist and can’t wait to get in the office door. That tells you how fantastic they are.  She gets loved up by everyone from the receptionist to the technicians and the doctor.  Dr. Hillers found out that Penny can dance for her treat, and it’s a regular part of her treatment now.  It’s even listed on her health report as how well she did “dancing” that particular week.  J

 

Biscuit continues to be a joyful companion, and they love to wrestle with each other for hours.  Penny lays on her back and Biscuit just goes for it.  It’s hilarious.  I’ll have to write a post very soon on Biscuit – she was the best decision we ever made, getting a second doodle.  Well, maybe the SECOND best decision…. Penny was our best ever.  J

 

I’ll attach two photos of WonderDog with Dr. Hillers – dancing, and posing.

 

Continuing to keep our fingers crossed, and enjoying every day together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Taylor & Huff]

So glad to hear she is doing so well. She looks very happy with doctor Hiller. I have been praying for her and thinking about her.

[Ronna, Murphy & Wilson]

Penny looks great and so nice to see her dancing with Dr. Hiller!  Sending Penny hugs from me and The Murph :)

[Pam & Trixie]

wonderful to hear her update.  So nice to hear about Dr Hiller too & How much she really cares & loves her patients.

Keep Dancing Penny!

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Penny, you are AWESOME and a WONDERDOG.  Please know we are always thinking of you and wishing you the best as you go through this nasty cancer treatment.  It is good to hear you are doing well.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

I'm so happy to read AND see that Penny is doing so well! That's WONDER-ful!!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Glad to hear everything is going well. Penny you rock!

[Rose]

I'm happy to hear Penny is doing well! Hugs to all of you!

[cheryl & oliver]

I am glad to hear that Penny is doing well, and she looks so good!!!..I was so glad to hear that she is playing with Biscuit, that is great news, and I loved the pictures of her with the her oncologist...Hugs to Penny and Biscuit, you and hubby...I will keep Penny in my prayers... 

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

I am so happy to hear that Penny the WonderDog is doing well.  I was just talking about her tonight at dinner to my husband.  He always laughs when I say "Penny the WonderDog" because it is such a cute name!  She holds a special place in my heart because she was one of the first Doodles I saw when I joined DK and I thought she looked so much like my Gracie Doodle.  Gracie is 4 years old now so I think they are fairly close in age.  Hugs and treats to Penny and Biscut...hugs to you too for being such a wonderful loving Poppa!

[Jodi and Stella]

Thanks for the update. Penny is an awesome dog and has the best support system ever!