[poppy]

Thanks doctor. I just got the blood results:

Haemoglobin 10.0 g.dL

Red Cell Count 4.1 x10(12)/L

Total White cell count 26.9 x10(9)/L

Neutrophils 49.0% Abs 13.18 x10(9)/L

Haematocrit (PCV) 0.28 <

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This, the vet mentioned that is a bit low.

I will be starting her chemo in a couple of days and hope that the side effects for her will not be too drastic.

Also, for the artemisinin, my holistic vet is not familar with it and would be giving her his own combination herbs and acupunture. His advise is not to take any other herbs and supplements during this time.

To increase the success rate of her recovery, I am still considering giving her artemisinin or any other herbs. Can I have your opinion on this? Whether i should still be giving her artemisinin since it may not have any conflicting issue with other herbs and the chemo?

Thanks a million again!

[poppy]

Thanks Doc for your reply,

I have read those articles and found them extremely helpful. We also have a family vet working with us but have not been able to find a holistic vet (not common in this part of the world). From your articles on artemisinin, it says to dose 50mg twice a day for dogs below 25 pounds. Do I need to half the dose if my dog only weighs half of that?

If we do start her on artemisinin before the biopsy result is out, would it do any harm to her or has any negative side effects?

Thanks again!!!

Poppy

[poppy]

Dear Doc, I have a 3.5yrs old shih tzu who has swelling on most of her lymph nodes. We have already taken her to a vet and waiting for a biopsy which would probably come in 2 weeks time. The suspicion is that there is a high chance it is lymphoma cancer. Weirdly enough, two of her marmary glands were also swollen and were also taken out which the vet is not sure whether it is related.

After reading about artemisinin, I have already ordered artemin50 while waiting for the results of the biopsy and the intention is to start chemo and artemisinin. As there are no specified dosage on artermisinin, can i get your advise on the following questions:

1) Can we start artemin 50 before the results are out? In the hope that the swelling subsides.

2) She weighs 6kg or 13.2pounds, what dosage of artemin50 would you recommend?

3) Would you recommend any other type of herbal during her chemo? I have read that “Pu Zhong Yi Qi Tang” can help to reduce the side effects of chemo, have you have any experienced with this?

Thank you so much if you could help me with these queries and I can start immediately.

Poppy

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