Squirt - my Queen has crossed The Bridge

Yay for Squirty! she definitely is one tough little cookie! I am thrilled that she's doing so well.:D I love your wake up call this morning. We live for those moments. I am so happy for both of you! Xxxx

That's so cute:-)
Best wakeup ever.

Awwww, Squirt What a hoot she is. That girl just never stops amazing me!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Squirt is sure the energizer bunny and then some!! What a fiesty girl! Sounds like she's adapted to her casts and carrying on!
If only we humans could be like that!! :rolleyes:
Hope she has a good day!

Barbara

Leslie:
Monday is coming closer and in a way I am glad. I am so anxious to see if this can help my girl. I am just nervous of her newly skinnier leg muscles being sore after these shots. I am also worried she will get crazy again when she sees the vets office like she used to. She also has an ACTH coming up on the 8th so this is going to be stressful for her. I am wondering how Squirt the wonder dog is coming along? How is the other baby that has trouble breathing doing? God Bless you for all you do for those babies and everyone on here including me. I am ever so grateful to know you. Blessings
Patti

Hey Patti,

Squirt is doing alright! :cool::):cool: She just follows me around then sleeps close by. I'm happy with that, tickled pink with that! She's eating well, sleeps well at night in the bed, enjoys her brief times outside - just too hot to be out much right now, and feels well enough to be playful at times. Still battling loose stools, which is making it very difficult to get the Lyso schedule on track, but other than that, she is good.

I so hope these shots help Tipper. It can take several weeks to see changes so be patient and believe with all your might that they will help...and I will do the same. Josie got her shots in the shoulder, not thighs, and they didn't seem to bother her at all.

Sadly, we got her and found that mass much, much too late. During the short time she was with me, it grew to the point it was suffocating her. We let her go the 23rd of June. She, like Tasha, is back in her first mom's arms once again.

YAY for Squirt!! :):pThrilled she continues to do so well. These are the moments we live for! Big hugs to you and the gang,

Leslie:
I am glad Squirt is still amazing everyone with her spunk. What a sweet baby girl, she needs many belly rubs. I did discuss the Xanax with the Vet however since it depresses your breathing and central nervous system, and Tipper has breathing issues it would not be a safe alternative for her. I am going to continue to try and see if I can find something to bring her some relief. I heard of a guy who invented a set of headphones for his dog he takes in an airplane. Tipper would never leave them on. It's funny she is scared to death of the thunder noise, but it you try to muffle it so she can't hear it , she will thwart whatever you are doing. It's like she doesn't want to hear it, but has to if that is making sense. I guess she wants to be able to hear it in case it sneaks up on her so she is prepared! She is sure keeping me hoping the last few days. I thank God every second I have her with me. God Bless
Patti

Hi ya'll,

Well, I'm about at my wits end with Squirt. I cannot get a handle on this diarrhea. It's not always watery but it is just about always mucousy and loose; she'll have a fairly normal day or two then back to a mess. I've also noticed since I'm having to clean her butt so often that her rectum has recessed some; not sure is this is just an aging thing or not. This morning I've been trying to make her an appt but not getting an answer yet at the clinic.

Her appetite is getting iffy again, too. This morning she refused her food until I put an egg in it and then she ate only a tiny bit. But I had decided she could handle a dose of Lyso this morning. She flat refuses any meds period now, regardless of how they are presented. She will not touch her food if it has anything it it - including salmon oil. Her skin has gotten dry and flaky and I'm sure it's partly due to the loss of the oils she has been getting for years.

I've been struggling with the Lysodren dosing because of the diarrhea and now because of refusing food with meds. She has only had 5 doses this month and they were spaced out weird. Every dose gives her worse diarrhea. She started refusing her food with meds this month. She's not showing any cush signs OTHER than a slight increase in water intake (which could easily be attributed to the heat and the fact that she is eating more kibble than she used to) and massive hair loss. She has always hated being groomed in any shape form or fashion but now seems to enjoy being brushed - probably because it pulls out wads, and I mean WADS, of loose hair. Most of the hair coming out is her soft undercoat.

BUT she's acting better than she has in a while. More active and interactive - she's been coming out to greet visitors which she hasn't done in ages! She is playful quite often. Instead of staying in the closet or bathroom sleeping, she's been following me around more, wanting to be where I am like she used to. She'll lay in the kitchen floor and just watch, maybe snooze a minute but for the most part alert to her surroundings instead of sound asleep. She's wanted to sit in my lap and lay by me on the bed when I rest during the day. She's still limping a little bit but her mobility is a little better - she's actually scared me standing up on her back legs asking to get in my lap! She's showing curiosity again in things around her, noticing things that are different and checking them out. It's almost like having my old girl back in some ways!

(Just made an appt for 11 tomorrow.)

So I'm kinda at a loss as to what to do. Part of me is saying forget about the Cushing's and just let her be for the rest of her time. Then I think about diabetes and organ damage and get really nervous that she's missing doses. Then the question of HOW to get the meds in her now - she's gotten very good at detecting them no matter how they are hidden. I would hate to because it would mean a fight every time, but the pill pushers are an option...so after the appt tomorrow and hopefully a solution to the digestive issues, maybe the Lyso will be easier on her physically and she won't resist eating her food so much when it's dosed. (Yes, I credit her with the ability to make that connection! ;))

Any insight, experiences, suggestions appreciated!
Hugs,
Leslie and a stinky Queen

Leslie,
Sorry to read about what's going on with Squirt. You've probably already tried this- but we always have a lot of luck with very sticky white rice. It will really bind things up if Squirt can/will eat it. Maybe if the pill was buried in a sticky ball of rice? Also a soft doughy bread ball can hold a pill pretty well...if Squirt will swallow it whole it could work...but I guess it's hard if Squirt just won't eat.

Since she is active and playful at least she is not too bothered by the diarrhea right now. Her behavior seems very perky so that's actually a good sign.
I hope the appt. tomorrow will help with a plan for Squirt!

Barbara