Hello and thanks for posting

Having close contact with domestic pets during chemotherapy treatment will probably depend on how likely your immunity is to be temporarily reduced, and chemotherapy side effects can vary from person to person.  I think to be on the safe side, the best thing would be to ask your specialist team  or breast care nurse who knows all about you.  

Good hygiene for example thorough hand washing and looking after the health of your dogs are what is usually suggested.  A US cancer charity has general information on its website about the sort of precautions to take with pets while on treatment. 

You don’t need to avoid crowded places unless specifically advised to do so by your healthcare team. 

Sometimes chemotherapy can make you feel off-colour for a few days and tired generally for longer. Often you have to see how things go and be prepared to adapt. 

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Kind regards,

Celene