Jasper (12 yr old Mini Schnauzer) is now at peace

Hi Tina
Hope Jasper does well on the Dex, hopefully you will see an improvement in his symptoms. Not much help on the speed of it working, but praying alongside you that it does work better than the Prednisome!
Trish xx

How is Jasper doing today with the Dex Tina?? Hope all going well and just checking in on you :)

Trish and Flynn

Just stopping in to say hi and check on Jasper. I am no help with the meds, but I can send a big belly rub to jasper:D.

Hey there, hope all is going well with you and Jasper and Shelby!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for checking in on Jasper. He seems to be doing ok on the Dex. I decreased the dose to 1/2 tab (0.25 mg) daily starting Saturday 12/15, and so far so good. The vet said to give this dose for 6 days, then decrease to 1/2 tab every other day. I am not sure I want to do that going into the weekend or the holiday, so I may delay that decrease. I am kind of scared to go to every other day, but the vet said her goal is to get the dose down to 1/4 tab every other day for long term as long as he can tolerate it. I guess the dose he is on now is still higher than the physiological dose needed for Addison's, so that could be why we haven't seen any consistent decrease in his drinking and peeing. (That's why I'm up now, to let him out!).

We are still hopeful that we will see a decrease in these symptoms as we get the Dex dose lower, but my vet did mention that Jasper may be showing signs of very early kidney disease, before it shows up in the blood or urine tests. She is on the fence with that thought right now, but did put it out there since he continues with the excessive drinking and peeing. I am seriously trying to not think about that possibility now.

He has an appt for tonight (12/19) for his Percorten injection and to have electrolytes drawn. We are expecting a winter storm to begin here later today, and they are saying that they are expecting near blizzard conditions by the evening rush, so I am a bit worried I may need to reschedule him. I hope it will be ok if I do, the injection is given every 26 days, so not sure if it can be a little late or not. Hopefully we will be able to make it. :rolleyes:

Hugs,

Tina and Jasper

I am going to hope for the best & pray that Jasper's little kidneys stay clean. ;) I don't want you to have to worry about anything else. :(

Sounds like winter is heading your way... burrr!!
Keep warm & I hope you & Jasper have a Merry Christmas. :)

Well, we will cross the kidney problem when we have to right?
Hunker down for the storm, hope you can stay warm and cozy INSIDE:D

I looped Zoe's leash through her mini harness and it works quite well for now. I'll look on line as you suggested since I at least have some breathing room and can use this contraption I rigged up in the meantime:D:D:D

Cush moms have to be creative:):):):):)

I hope the weather holds out long enough for Jasper to get his shot. Drive safely.

Hugs,

Ro and Chey

Hi Tina
Hope Jasper's decreased Dex dose is still going ok :) I know what you mean about not wanting to alter things too much over the holidays. Seems to be much less help available then, at least I have my vet's cellphone numbers (think they feel guilty with the whole swab debacle) so I can contact them if I need to!
Stay warm you guys, hope the appointment goes well on Monday!
Trish and Flynn xx

Hoping things are okay with you and Jasper