Lab Update

All Coby's labs looked good this month & we were given the "ok" to give the 5mg Lomustine this month. We had a problem with the CBC drawn last week - the platelet count had been reported low, but the sample was clumped, thus likely causing a false reading. Coby had to get a repeat CBC to make sure the platelets were in range, so he could have the Lomustine tomorrow. I took Coby to the ER Monday morning for the CBC - since the ER has more experience drawing blood & I decrease the chance of the sample clumping (unfortunately we have had several CBC's clump prior to this one). I will probably start bringing Coby to the ER for his blood draws - although the drive is much farther, it would be cheaper in the long run if I don't have to do repeat blood draws. The CBC results, including the platelets were fine. It was also time for Coby to have a general serum chemistry profile done - to check his liver, kidneys, etc - all that came back OK! Last month his ALT (liver test) was elevated while in the hospital, but it is now back to normal. :-)

Coby's doing good, except for the fact he hates the snow & cold. He freezes up & won't move half the time when we take him outside to go potty. The snow is too cold for his little paws...you would think being a "mini-husky" he would like the snow or at least tolerate it - nope...he's a big baby & definitely a warm weather dog. He won't wear booties either, I've already tried that.

Coby's eating well because I am still cooking his meals. He really likes ground beef (sirloin) & sweet potatoes! Today when I cook I think I will try & mush up green beans & put them in the mix. He would pick them out before when in the rice/chicken mixture, but if I mush the beans really well in the sweet potatoes, he may not even notice!! We will soon find out....