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Somebody got his hair cut...

4/26/2015

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In an effort to get Teddy in and out of the groomer's in record time (to follow the "pee frequently after cyclophosphamide" instructions) and to even out the patchwork effect, Teddy got the grooming of his life on Friday. He gets a trim every now and then, but this one took all of the feathering off of his legs and sides. No matter what, he is still a very handsome boy!

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Golden fur
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White fuzz
He just finished his second round of chemotherapy. His home dose of cyclophosphamide was delayed this time because his infusion treatment suppressed his bone marrow too much and he had no white blood cells. He immediately went on an antibiotic, and we had to take his temperature three times a day (yes...like that). His white blood cell count came back to normal pretty quickly, and we gave him his cyclophosphamide a few days later. He will be back on his normal schedule on Tuesday. They won't recognize him at Ohio State with his new 'do.

He seems to handle the chemo well, and hasn't been really sick while on it. He had chest x-rays and an abdominal ultrasound last Tuesday, and everything was clear. There is some bad news,  however, which is a second kind of cancer that was revealed upon biopsying the cyst on his back. When the results were read to me over the phone, I heard "trichoblastoma", which is generally benign and not a problem if it's not bothering the dog. But upon seeing his most recent discharge papers, I saw that is was "malignant trichoblastoma", which is rare and subject to spreading. I don't know if they didn't tell me it was malignant or I didn't want to hear it, but it is. They are proceeding by staying on course for treatment of the original cancer and will address the new cancer after he finishes chemo. Hopefully the chemo is attacking the malignant trichoblastoma, too. So, for any of you that I initially told that the new cancer was probably not much to worry about, that was wrong. I suppose cancer is always something to worry about. So, Teddy still needs your prayers and well-wishes.

He acts like he feels really well, and I think he looks pretty content:
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Judy
4/30/2015 01:47:48 pm

Oh Teddy you sweet boy, I love your new haircut, although you might not be quite so much fun to pet. You are lookin' good you sweet dog and I am so relieved that you continue to feel good during your treatments at Ohio State Vet Hospital. I know your parents are doing everything they can possibly do to make you well and are taking excellent care of you each day. You do look very comfortable and content indeed. Get well soon, Teddy. Pets and hugs to both Teddy and Maggie. Thanks to Dana for the update!

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Dana
4/30/2015 04:37:57 pm

Thanks for always thinking of us Judy! And Teddy is delicious to pet with his new haircut--he feels like an ultra-soft super-plush stuffed animal!

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