https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/27161/risk-of-hydroxyurea-to-children-in-the-family We have a patient that had a meingioma removed from the cervical spine but also had a mass in the cerebellum that is still there and is suspected to be a meningioma as well. We have been advised that hydroxyurea may be of benefit for the remainingen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/199331?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:21:13 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:f806bb23-70d5-4abb-b740-a5e0012b75cfLaurence Webb<p>[quote user=&quot;Andrea Tarr&quot;]On the day your animal gets the drug, and then for a few days afterward, all bodily waste (urine, feces, litter), blood, or vomit should only be handled while wearing disposable gloves. [/quote]Thanks Andrea</p> <p>IT doesn&#39;t sound too inviting form someone with young children if the dog is getting the medication daily or eod!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/199293?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:03:42 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:56a5bd41-2d5f-4a30-9af9-f6cee6f54231Andrea Tarr<p>Hi Below is the client information section on hydroxyurea from Plumb&#39;s Veterinary Drugs:&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="client_information" class="ng-scope">Client Information<a class="backtop-link right ng-scope" title="Back to top"></a></h3> <ul> <li>Hydroxyurea is a chemotherapy (anticancer) drug. This drug can be hazardous to other animals and people that come in contact with it. On the day your animal gets the drug, and then for a few days afterward, all bodily waste (urine, feces, litter), blood, or vomit should only be handled while wearing disposable gloves. Seal the waste in a plastic bag and then place both the bag and gloves in with the regular trash.</li> <li>This drug affects your animal&rsquo;s ability to fight infection; this effect will be greatest within a few weeks after treatment. Your veterinarian will monitor your animal for this; do not miss important recheck appointments. If you see bleeding, bruising, fever (indicating an infection), or if your animal becomes tired easily, contact your veterinarian right away.</li> <li>Clients must understand the importance of immediately reporting any signs associated with toxicity (eg, abnormal bleeding, bruising, urination, depression, infection, shortness of breath).</li> <li>Hydroxyurea can be toxic to the gastrointestinal tract causing vomiting, diarrhea, ulcers, and stomach upset.&nbsp; It can be administered with food to limit these side effects.</li> <li>Hydroxyurea can cause loss of toenails and fur.</li> </ul> <p style="padding:0;margin:0;"></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>