I have a friend from work, who's 12 year old Sheltie was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with lymphosarcoma. I don't know the particulars, but Gracie (the Sheltie) was prescribed prednisone and sent home. MaryAnn, Gracie's mom, said that the lumps around Gracie's neck and on her back have decreased dramatically in size. Gracie has not had any biopsies or x-rays to diagnose the lymphosarcoma, I believe the vet just gave that diagnosis after physical exam.
MaryAnn would like to know if it's okay to treat Gracie with HeartGuard (for heart worm) and Revolution (tick & fleas) while she's still on the prednisone. I've Googled it, and can't really come up with a definitive answer. MaryAnn and her husband have a cottage in northern Michigan, and Gracie is outside often. There's no formal mosquito control up north, like there is here in town, so Gracie would definitely be exposed. I don't get the feeling that MaryAnn is totally confident with this vet's diagnosis, although she is happy that the prednisone seems to be working at this point. I suggested a second opinion (my own vet is awesome!!!) but I'm not sure she will do it.
Thanks for any info or insight you can supply!
MaryAnn would like to know if it's okay to treat Gracie with HeartGuard (for heart worm) and Revolution (tick & fleas) while she's still on the prednisone. I've Googled it, and can't really come up with a definitive answer. MaryAnn and her husband have a cottage in northern Michigan, and Gracie is outside often. There's no formal mosquito control up north, like there is here in town, so Gracie would definitely be exposed. I don't get the feeling that MaryAnn is totally confident with this vet's diagnosis, although she is happy that the prednisone seems to be working at this point. I suggested a second opinion (my own vet is awesome!!!) but I'm not sure she will do it.
Thanks for any info or insight you can supply!