[drwatson12345Participant]

Good afternoon peeps,
I was wondering what people have done regarding animals after stem cell transplant, as advice is that animals if they cant be looked after elsewhere, that hygiene is very important and monitoring for fleas etc.
I have a dog that currently sleeps on my bed and has done throughout my diagnosis. She’s been my soul mate throughout and she cuddles me on the bed when I go and have rests. I’m really not sure how I will manage this after SCT. Has anyone had their dog still on the bed after SCT?
Look forward to anyone else’s animal stories and also the positive ones about how they support us and give us purpose

[rebeccaRParticipant]

Hi,
Yes I have a dog as part of the family (and has run if the house) and the only thing I did differently is not pick poo up. My dtr also had a pony so by necessity was at the stables and mucking out (was totally advised against this but life often dictates needs). I wore a mask due to the dust in the straw and changed clothes immediately afterwards. I was uncomfortable doing this tbh but had no health fears re my dog – tho didn’t kiss the dog- but the comfort gained from the dog far outweighed any perceived risk. I know we have to be in very sterile conditions so it easy to make assertions about pets but tbh if you went to get a paper and paid with small change etc the money would be as big a risk I’d say re germs etc.
Hope everything goes well for you.
Rebecca

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