Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy- Good Bye Flynny We will miss you

Mel beat me to it, I was going to say the same thing about the magical Slippery Elm:) Though if you are like me, it may be hard for you to fit it in 3 x day two hours before or after other meds.

I get canker sores a lot and I think it is from my Gerd. The acid will sometimes go all the way up into my nasal passages and floods my mouth.

Sorry about mom and dad not being able to do overnights but maybe you can find a qualified sitter. One of the employees at our groomers takes dogs into her home for a very reasonable fee. You would just have to make sure they are qualified to give meds. I have not been away overnight for five years:(:( I have encouraged hubby to go away but he is not quite as generous:rolleyes: Though he did watch the pups for a whole day so I could go to Chicago on the train and I am greatful for that.

We are having a gloomy weekend as well. We still have not made it into the pool. I'm peeved about that:(:(:(

Hope for better day tomorrow.

Hey Trish, just trying to do a quick catch up. Glad to hear Flynn is still perky enough for a run up the beach, but sorry to hear those mouth ulcers might still be bothering him. That sucks, those things can HURT!

Oh well, just a fly by visit tonight, hope you are well and will stop by again soon. Hugs to you and a virtual new toy for Flynn :D

Hey Trish, does sound like it's been hectic. Wasn't this the week you had the lady from Australia over?

Sorry about mom and dad thing. I wonder if they were just a bit slow to get going in the mornings? Do you use one of those days of the week am/pm pill dispensers for them? I found that helps alot. Then on the am, write 8am or whatever and same for the pm.

It would be worth it if you could fit the slipper elm bark in between med times. At least for a bit to see if it helps.

Maybe he was just tired after being with your parents and a different schedule, shaking his head because the ulcers are still there because it sounds like he isn't feeling particularly bad if he is up running and playing on the beach walk.

Hope you have had a good weekend.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

HI everyone

Good thinking about the SEB Mel and Addy, thanks for that tip I had not thought of it. I need to go back and look up the recipe, I think it is on my thread somewhere or on Kathy's too. I have some in the cupboard too, but it has been there since December, it does not have expiry date on it. It is just a bag of powder. Do you think it would go off?? I can always go to town and buy some more fresh stuff if I have to. It was packed on 5th November 2012.

I just wonder why he keeps getting the ulcers, of course I googled it and there is mention of renal failure, I do not think that is problem as they talk about uremia and his bloods are good. Also immune problems and I guess it would not be a surprise if his system was compromised after all his surgeries etc. Will email vet today so he has time to consider it and get back to me. I don't think it is a teeth problem, some dogs get them on gumline where the inside of mouth touches teeth but his are on the inside of back teeth part of mouth, kind of under tongue but not actually on the tongue if you know what I mean :eek: Think it is called the fauces! :D

He ate his soft meat, not the biscuits and has done a big normal poop so least I do not have to worry about that! :D

I put his pills in a pill container Sharlene, with times and days written on them. Plus wrote it all out for her. I really think Mum just missed the tiny Amlodipine as it is a quarter of a very small pill. I will go around there today and see how she is as I think she was upset I thought she was going dooolally, she made it quite clear she is not loosing her marbles and I am not too think that!! :D

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ROFL! You best get over there soon and reassure her that you still think she is the quickest mom around and not off her rocker. LOL

I think Leslie mentioning her SEB having lasted well over a year, so don't think you are in any danger of it being off.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Trish,
Running on the beach is a great sign that Flynn can rise to the occasion which is always a good sign!
We all seem to spend a lot of time trying to figure out how our pups are feeling don't we? These dogs should just start talking already so we don't have to worry so much!!! :D
Hope Flynn's mouth sores heal up soon..and that you find a reason he gets them.
Barbara

Thanks guys!

I just spoke to her on the phone Sharlene and she seems ok!! I offered to take her out to lunch but she is busy researching something in the family history :)

I found the recipe and just mixed up one tsp in half a cup of water and simmered it as per instructions. It said it should taste sweet and not bitter and to try it each time you give it and if it is bitter to discard. According to his size he should have 3tsp of this mixture before meals, it went quite thick when I cooked it. I will give it a couple of hrs after so not to interfere with his meds. Will let you know how we go, it is just cooling now. :D

Trish,
I use the long brew recipe on this page under slippery soup. It is fine to give it with food. It is tastier that way. Yes, the powder you have is fresh enough.;) I hope it helps Flynny boy.

http://www.holvet.net/slippery_soup.html

hugs,
Kathy

Oh well she is fine then if she is turning down lunch and busy researching. :) Perhaps a miff for effect more than a reality. :D

whoo hoo, cooking up elm bark. LOL

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

FYI...SEB must be given at least two hours before after other medications because it can interfere with the absorption of those medications.