Day 11 - Treatment 3

Aussie had her third treatment this morning. We've found it's critical for her to have some urine in her bladder to help facilitate getting the catheter in. The vet assistants watch out for our car in the morning. We don't let Aussie's feet hit the ground and carry her into the office and go straight to the cage. This prevents her from peeing. The staff has been great working with us on this.

It still took some time to get the catheter in, but not quite as long this time. Our vet has asked for assistance from an emergency vet who catheterizes dogs more frequently. On his way home from the graveyard shift, he will stop by and get the catheter inserted. We are grateful our vet is reaching out and doing whatever she can to make this happen and cause Aussie the least amount of stress and pain. That's one of the many things we like about her.

An ultrasound was done today and the tumor has not decreased in size, but this is only the third treatment. The vet didn't say it had increased either. The case study we read showed a reduction after 5 treatments, so we'll stay positive.

Aussie is whining a little tonight, but seems to be doing pretty well. She had a small accident earlier.

BREAKFAST/DINNER
Beef with broccoli and yellow squash

WEIGHT
38lbs. Vet said she was a little skinny and that we need to add more meat protein into the diet.

EXERCISE
15 minute walk

MEDICINE
Her usuals, plus heartworm and flea and tick meds.