Recheck Appointment and No Feeding Tube!

We took Logan back to the hospital to see the oncologist for his recheck appointment.
The doc took a blood panel to make sure the Cisplatin did not negatively effect Logan's kidneys and then talked with us briefly because he was in such a hurry and "late for a meeting". I wasn't too happy! So, we got a low dose of Prednisone to help with intestinal and appetite issues as well as an anti-diarrhea medicine (Logan had this issue the morning we went to the appointment). The doc didn't think that a feeding tube was needed at this time, but that we'd monitor him over the next few days to be sure. We then made it very clear that if we proceed with the next treatment that Logan must receive pre-treatment as well as meds directly afterward to prevent these effects from happening again. The doc said this wouldn't be a problem. He also stated that he only sees cases like Logan's (immediate and prolonged side effects of Cisplatin treatment) about once a year. Interesting...

So, Logan has been eating deli meats, hot dogs, lean beef and bread since the appointment. The vet and the specialist told us to basically feed him anything and everything that he'll eat (aside from dangerous foods like chocolate and grapes, obviously). I went on another shopping spree and grabbed some frozen BilJack dog food that we'll try tomorrow when it's thawed. Also switched the hot dogs to beef instead of pork because of the sodium content. Logan has been eating deli ham like a champ, and he's getting bogged down with salt! Not good.

Well, knock-on-wood things seem to be doing a turn around. I just think back to how things were on Tuesday and how I was second guessing all of our decisions and wondering if we were close to having to make a hard decision. ugh. Logan is such a trooper...and all the while...with tail wagging!