1/7/16
It’s a new year and bright things are on the horizon for Jackson & I as we continue this journey together. Christmas & New Year proved to be uneventful once Jackson got over his reflux incident he was so happy to see his cousins Roo & Tucker and hang with the whole family. His favorite was sprawling on the floor with my nephew Michael it was like old times when Jackson was a puppy!
Today we headed for our first appointment for Jackson IV treatment with Zoledronate. It’s a compound that helps with rebuilding the bone mass back in animals & in a few trials been known to reduce the size of cancerous tumors, even though this is not the reason for trying this new med out. Once Jackson diagnosis expanded to his right front leg we knew the treatment would have to change.
He was apprehensive upon going tonight so I tried to reassure him, but nonetheless he began panting & pacing all the things he does when he’s afraid & nervous. I put his new purple “Paws” ballon booties which have really helped him get around in the snow we got last week. Dr S. & Amanda came in to discuss the new treatment & Jackson practically bulled them over three legs & all. Since Zoledronate isn’t chemo I was told I could stay in the room while he had his 15min IV, so Amanda took him in the back to put his IV in & take a base line blood work. Then she came with him & he had a purple bandage with a pink heart & pink “J” on it to match his purple booties, so cute!
They got us comfy on the floor with blankets & I tried to relax Jackson petting his fur & telling him how strong he was, all the while he panted & was not a happy camper. The treateme went quickly & after I asked Amanda if it was common to give the treatment in his bad leg? She replied it was his good leg & I said no it wasn’t and she said left, right I guess I must of got them confused, yet not to worry as the next treatment which would be 4 weeks from now would be in the other leg, similar to chemo they alternate between legs. I trust her judgement and we check out & head home exhausted from our day.
Oh Jackson good boy ! We are thinking about you and sending goods thoughts your way!
Awww Jackson, I know you liked having your Mom by your side while you had your treatment.
I hope you got to go through a drive thru on the way ho e as a reward for bei g such a good boy!
A d I bet you were really styling your Pawz booties! Would LOVE to see some pictures! Hint!
We’re cheering for you Jackson!
Hugs!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry My
Hey guys I hope that Jackson is doing well. Did I ever share this link about zoledronate with you?
http://tripawds.com/2010/06/29/bisphosphonates-when-amputation-isnt-an-option/
Hugs to your sweetie.
Thanks Jerry for the info on Zoledronate, we’ll be going for round #2 next Thurs. so we’ll see how it goes.
Jackson