Alison. that picture is hysterical!
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Alison. that picture is hysterical!
He decided at 11pm last night that he wanted to play!!
He seemed to have a good night and this morning he wasn't bad. He went on his walk and it was left to him for how far he wanted to go. He was fine on the outward journey but he started struggling and fast panting on the way home so he's not 100% yet.
We'll just have to take it easy with him and see how he goes.
I am so glad he was not afraid on his walk. I was worried about him when he went low. So glad you got him to a vet. I hope he continues to improve. Blessings
Patti
He wanted to go a little further on his evening walk but the further he went, the further he'd have to go home so we had to tell him it was home time. He's still not himself - normally we have a little chase and run but he didn't want to.
I know from personal experience when cortisol goes low it can take a few days to get over it so we'll just take it easy with him and let him dictate how he wants to play it.
He didn't eat much of his dinner tonight and he's still awful clingy. He just can't get close enough :(
My Tipper is real clingy when she does not feel well. These dogs are smart and they stick close to the person who cares for them in case they need help. I am hoping you get you vet and fond out about the electrolytes as that could be playing a a role in this. Just keep him close and watch for any signs of distress. I truly hope he is just taking a while to spring back to his normal self. Blessings
Patti
He's still not right. Still very clingy and didn't want to go far this morning - just far enough to go to the toilet and he's still stressing when he's out :(
We'll need to speak to the vet tomorrow - but is it normal for them to take a while to get back to normal after their cortisol has dropped so low?
It can take awhile yes. Speak with the vet on monday about having the electrolytes checked. Also, it might not be bringing the cortisol up enough, although 5mg should. Rescue is very small dosage but he has been down this road before of his cortisol going to low. Even 60mg vetroyl is too much for him.
I wouldn't take him on very long walks. He might think he can go, but his energy level is going to be very low and not sustainable. For now, I'd let him out to do his business, then back into where he feels most comfortable.
He probably feels safe with you, as we now know this is an indicator of still low cortisol levels for him.
Sharlene and molly muffin
Thank you. I always think that prednisolone doesn't act quick enough - I have Addison's and take hydrocortisone as it's in your system quickly but I guess it's different for dogs - I wouldn't use dex as an emergency injection as again it takes too long to get active - but that's from a human perspective.
Just away to take him out for his afternoon stroll. I'll do what I did yesterday and not let him continue even if he wants to.
I feel quite neurotic - though I did say to the vet I felt I was being a neurotic mum - but I wasn't cos he was ill.
You are not being neurotic, it takes a watchful eye to manage these Cush pups well and you are doing a great job. Blessings
Patti
Just spoken to the vet. We've to take him back in to get his electrolytes checked and I'll ask her to recheck his cortisol levels.
He's just not picking up at all.
My mum asked what his cortisol levels were on Friday and she said they weren't even registering.
I could cry.