Today we got to see Dr. Roberts for the first time since Newton had his amputation. I have been chatting with Dr. Roberts via email and over the phone, but it was good to see him in person today. Dr. Roberts examined Newton's incision and removed the 3 remaining staples and found a couple of sutures that he snipped.

I was concerned that Newton's incision may be getting reinfected. Dr. Roberts said that the incision is looking good and appears to be healing. He didn't want to put Newton back on antibiotics, but gave me some Animax cream to use. He also cut some of their hair from around the area so that it would be easier for me to make sure that it is kept clean.

I also got a copy of Newton's CBC report. His white blood count was 7.1. Dr. Roberts said that is is a less than what it was when he had his neuter in May, but it isn't alarmingly low which is what they worry about during chemotherapy treatment. His Eosinophils and Platelet Count were both a bit high. The following was the comments from the pathologist: "The peripheral blood smear has been examined. Microscopic findings correlate well with reported CBC results. Leukocytes exhibit some degenerative changes compatible with sample deterioration. A mild eosinophilia is observed. This finding may be nonspecific but may be indicative of a hypersensitivity process occurring in response to allergic or parasitic stimuli.".

I decided that unless we have to go up to CSU, I am going to start doing more of my check-ups, etc. at VCA. It seems like most of our CSU visits take all day and sometimes I leave very frustrated and VCA has always been very good at giving us the attention that we need. Our next appointment is up at CSU next Thursday for round #2 of chemo.