Start of the 3rd week of treatment

First off, Oakley had a wonderful weekend.  He was very energetic, playful, and overall a happy dog.  It was so nice to see that! :)  He was really happy with the new beds, too!  Here are some pics of him sleeping - he was out like a light.  He looks pretty dang comfy!

This is the bed I put in our bedroom next to my side.  A nice thick mattress type bed.

Here is the nice big, soft pillow I got for the living room.

Here's another cute pic of him after he switched positions. 

Now for today - Oakley completed his first treatment of his 3rd week.  The nurse/tech (I am not sure what they call themselves) said that he did really good today, and even ate lunch.  I kind of wish they wouldn't feed him.  They feed him Science Diet and I personally don't want my dog eating that particular brand.  I suppose I could tell them not to feed him, but if he's hungry, I don't know, I don't want to deny him any food.  Besides not really liking that brand of food, I don't want him not to eat when he gets home either.  He really ever only eats once per day.  I now know why he isn't really finishing all his dinner in the evening.  I think I will need to ask them how much they are giving him.  I sent him in today with a harness and a good sturdy lease.  MUCH better getting him to and from his treatment and not having him pull so hard that he chokes himself and causes a bloody nose when wearing the collared leash.  I think the harness was definitely a good idea and I instructed the techs NOT to ever use they cheap disposable leashes on him going forward.

Tonight Oakley is SUPER tired.  I was going to take the dogs out for a walk, but I decided against it.  He is basically just nodding off whereve he lays down, or even stands, for that matter.  It's cute because he'll nod off and then jerk his head up trying his hardest to stay awake.  I wish he would just conk out though and get some sleep.  I think once we head off to bed he'll crash pretty hard.  Hopefully he will be rested for tomorrow.  Thankfully, John is taking him for treatment tomorrow, so I can sleep in an extra hour or so...yippee!  :)

So far, Oakley hasn't had any serious side effects yet that I can tell.  I am wondering if he is in any discomfort or anything.  He makes it hard to tell.  I don't see any sores, or other skin issues, or burns in his mouth or anything like that, or anything wrong with his eye.  I'm wondering if something will crop up this week.  It does worry me since I don't know what to expect and I know we just can't escape the side effects...so, just waiting for them to start appearing is very nerve-wracking.  Here is a snapshot of Oakley I just took this evening:

The horizontal lines across his nose are getting more prominent, and his hair is thinning or gone altogether.  I guess this could be considered a side effect?  I'm not really sure.

Well, take care all!  More updates to come!!  Good night!