Just Like a Pill

Jake is taking a few medications right now. He’s on an antibiotic (Cephalexin) three times a day to prevent infection on his leg. He also gets an occasional pain medication (Tramadol) on Mondays. He’s taken heartworm pills for years and has always eaten them like they were treats. But there must be something about the antibiotic that he doesn’t like. Maybe the smell. Or maybe it bugs his stomach. I try to hide it in different foods. It only works a couple times before we have to move onto something else. At first I could wrap it in a piece of salami. Now’s he onto that trick and won’t touch it. Then I switched to a peanut butter on a cracker. That worked a few times. After that, a tortilla chip with spinach dip. I’m running out of pill delivery system ideas. He is so darn smart.

I Want a New Drug (Week 5)

Jake went up to the CSU Animal Cancer Center for his weekly treatment. He has one more on July 13th and then we’re done with the clinical trial. After that, we do a new round of x-rays and an ultrasound so we can discuss the future options for him. He had the usual side effects tonight. Upset stomach and fever but they’re always gone by Tuesday.

Brand New Friend

As expected, the Westin Riverfront was phenomenal. The hotel was ready for Jake once again and treated him like a star. He met a lot of the staff who missed seeing him the first time but have been following his story ever since. One of them even brought her Golden Retriever, Stella, to hang out with Jake in the lobby for awhile. (Thanks, Courtney!) All in all, a very memorable weekend in a scenic location. I’m so glad we repeated this particular outing. And who knows…maybe we’ll be able to do it one more time?

Burning Down the House

We went to the Farmers Market in Vail and walked by the fire station on the way back. I know Dalmatians are usually known as the firehouse mascot but I think Jake would be a great substitute if they ever needed one. He even did a few of his tricks for the firemen.