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The medications have doubled in price; as with everything else in life.That’s crazy! I think I paid $75 for Krista’s compounded chlorambucil. From Wedgewood. Did you get yours with gold flakes in it? Maybe it’s the formulation? I got Krista’s as a super-concentrated anchovy flavored oil suspension. Only had to buy a small amount (10 mL?) and Krista’s dose was 0.1 mL twice a week or 0.2 mL every two weeks when we shifted to that dosing schedule. I knew the only way she would take this med is if she took it herself (since I couldn’t handle it without gloves) and I wanted to give the smallest amount so that I could mix it with about an equal amount of salmon oil for an oil puddle about the size of a dime. She made it disappear in two seconds. 100% compliance. The ease of this—and how quickly I saw improvement— was a bright spot in an otherwise lousy situation.
The chlorambucil was $130---into a fish flavored chew treat. I will see how that goes. It is to be give every other day. I paid extra for the overnight shipping.
The liquid Prednisone I had compounded for Artie was $60 for a one months supply..That was 5 years ago.
The Prednisone is in a tablet; twice a day I think it is 90 tablets; around $120.... and with a new pill gun.. I have capsules at home. I keep them in supply.
I hope he takes the treats. I wanted to get a capsule, so I could pill him both meds at one time.. but, my gut feeling is that I cannot do so. The chemo has to be given separately. It is going to really be a chore to medicate him. He will automatically hide under my bed. I am going to have to begin a new routine of closing my bedroom door when I get up. Geoffrey goes absolutely nuts when it is closed. When opened, he hides under the bed.. There is no way I can close off the access points.
My bedroom is too tiny to move around in.
I am going to pick up the Pred today. Right now there is a crash going into Boston, backing up traffic. I also have a lot of vacuuming to do in here. One area of vomit stain is not coming out of the rug. I tried a different cleaner. It had good reviews on Chewy.. guess not... Natures Remedy is so expensive and has very strong smells.
I did not vacuum yesterday. I had too much to do and I did not want to upset Geoffrey; since he had such a horrible night.
I have to give him some lactone today. No poops yesterday, small hard pieces today.
Another question is: how is the chlorambucil going to effect his stools? dam...
Geoffrey slept, cuddled with me last night. While I was watching TV, he was sleeping in his carrier---weird cat... as if he correlated the carrier to a trip to the Vets--to feel better... crazy cat.
His regular Vet returned my phone call. She is unbelievable in her praise for me. She is very kind.. calling me the best advocate for my pet, she has ever seen. She is supportive. She also said that if, at any time, I need a blood test, and cannot make it into Boston, her office will be willing to accommodate us. She made sure Geoffrey's chart is updated.
She was really shocked to learn that Geoffrey had no lymphoma findings, whatsoever... only the vomiting.
Looking back at Geoffrey's lab work. The only thing really out of the norm is his platelet count. It is low.
Margot Lane Last year, his B-12 level was normal. It was not drawn this year; but I expect that to be done at his next appointment, which is June 29...
Thank you all..