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Sitter brief for Theo
Built from his records and his family's routine.
His day, in order
Breakfast
about 8:00 AM · Family routineHome-cooked food from the bags. Move the bag from the freezer to the fridge ahead of each meal.
Morning medications
about 8:30 AM, after breakfast · Family routineFenofibrate 67 mg
once a day
Give 1 capsule by mouth every 24 hours until otherwise directed. Vet records
Prednisone 10 mg
once a day
Written as a 20 mg tablet: give 1/2 tablet by mouth every 24 hours until otherwise directed. The medication list in the same report says 10 mg every 24 hours, AM. Vet records
AM, per his medication list Vet records
His medication list says AM
Atopica (cyclosporine) 25 mg
twice a day (every 12 hours)
Give 1 capsule by mouth every 12 hours until otherwise directed. Vet records
His clinic's notes say to keep the capsules in the freezer to help limit side effects. His written instruction gives no time of day or food guidance. Vet records
Capsules kept in the freezer
Cerenia 16 mg
3 times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri), plus as needed only
Give 1 tablet by mouth every 24 hours as needed for nausea or poor appetite. The medication list in the same report says Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Vet records
Monday, Wednesday, Friday per his list. His written instruction says as needed. Records disagree.
Records disagree. Ask his family which applies.
Lunch
about 2:00 PM · Family routineHome-cooked food from the bags. Move the bag from the freezer to the fridge ahead of time.
Dinner
about 8:00 PM · Family routineA smaller portion than the other meals. Home-cooked food from the bags.
Evening medication
about 8:30 PM · Family routineAtopica (cyclosporine) 25 mg
twice a day (every 12 hours)
Give 1 capsule by mouth every 12 hours until otherwise directed. Vet records
His clinic's notes say to keep the capsules in the freezer to help limit side effects. His written instruction gives no time of day or food guidance. Vet records
Bedtime medication
at bedtime, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday · Family routinePenicillamine 90 mg
3 times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) only
Give 1 tablet by mouth 3 times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Vet records
His August 2026 list and instruction give no timing. His 2024 instructions, when it was every 12 hours, said to give it 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal. Vet records
Dental spray
before bed · Family routine3 sprays of dental spray. The family reports his vet approved it verbally. It is not in his records.
Treats
Treats should not exceed 42 kcal a day, about 10 percent of daily energy. Keep them low in copper and sodium. Introduce them only after the diet is well tolerated. Vet records
His approved treats →Never give
- Avoid high-purine foods. Avoid organ meats and many seafoods. Most meats and some vegetables, including spinach and asparagus, are moderate. Grains, eggs, dairy and many fruits and vegetables are low.
- Never feed foods that are harmful to dogs. Avoid anything with xylitol, chocolate, macadamia nuts, garlic, onions, grapes and raisins.
- No other supplements unless the specialist directs. Give only the supplements in the recipe. Do not add other dietary supplements unless the specialist directs it.
- No raw animal products and no jerky-style treats. Avoid raw animal products, for example freeze-dried raw chicken. Avoid jerky-type treats, including dried sweet potato.
- Use plain home-cooked chicken. Cook skinless, boneless chicken breast at home. Do not use precooked, deli, canned or marinated chicken.
Call his vet or an emergency vet now if he…
- stops eating for a day or more
- vomits more than once
- has blood in his stool or vomit, or black, tar-like stool
- has yellow gums or eyes
- collapses, has a seizure, or has trouble breathing
- has a swollen, painful belly, or seems very unwell
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