We have returned home with Cassie after her second chemotherapy treatment. She only needed to stay for an hour while they gave her a medical check before giving the treatment. She has more pills to take, including steroids, antibiotics and capsules to protect her gut from acid reflux.

They always try to prepare us for the worst that could happen and one thing that was flagged up in her pre-treatment check-up is that she has a low red bood count. When she was first admitted, it was 33 which is normal but now it has fallen to 20. This could be an effect of the disease and we need to monitor it very carefully. If she becomes lethargic and starts weeing red, she will need to go straight back up to the clinic. We will also need to check her gums as they are a little white now and should be completely pink. If they get any whiter, this is also an indication that she would need to return.

If this was the case, she would need a blood transfusion. A dog can only give a transfusion every six months, so they are in short supply. We were told that our rescue dog, Rex, could donate for the first transfusion and this would buy a little time for the treatment to take efffect. If any more were needed, we would have to match the blood type. We have to pray that the treatment takes effect before it gets to this stage.

If all goes well, she will need to go for her next treatment on Monday 3rd October. We would appreciate everyone's prayers that it does go well. We will keep the site updated on her progress.

Thanks again to everyone who has already donated. We are now 11% towards our target. Please keep the donations coming, thank you.

Cassie, Tracy, Mark and Rex xx