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It sounds like you and Molly had a long and difficult day. Hopefully, they can get the BP under control quickly and she won't suffer any more eye damage. I'm sure you will know more when all of her bloodwork gets back about her kidneys? It would be nice to take Cushing's off of the table. That one be one less worry for you. Try to get some rest, Sharlene. Big hugs for you and Molly tonite.
Oh Sharlene!
Hopefully they can stop this from progressing more!
I hope starting these new meds for Molly is going to sort out this BP and keep the eye situation under control. Yes we do love a good plan, your IMS is very thorough and I have fingers crossed for results tomorrow and a much better BP next week. She will be just fine boarding, who could not love our little Molly!! I am sure they will keeping a close eye on her starting the new meds, Flynny did not do anything funny starting the Benzapril so I am sure she will be just fine in her little holiday home!! xxxx
Oh, I know it must feel hard to leave Molly right now, but as Trish and Kathy say, she'll be in excellent hands. And this little break will give us all time to regroup and review the results and put our heads together!
Travel safely, Sharlene, and treasure this time with your sister. We'll all be right here ready to dive back in as soon as you're home again.
Many hugs,
Marianne
aw sweetie, I can imagine how torn and sad your heart is right now. Leaving that sweet girl after learning so much you didn't want to hear. But as has been said, she is in the best place...the vets can watch her and monitor the new meds more closely. Try to take comfort in that, 'k?
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
It's not surprising that you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, but I agree with the others that Molly will be fine with boarding - they obviously adore her, plus they will be able to closely monitor the new meds.
Hugs from Henry and me
They had better monitor her closely. :)
I'm looking at different vet options. Mine doesn't take BP and that won't work and I can't take off work to drive over to the Vet ER Hospital every week, so I'm looking for a vet who can do BP either in addition to my own vet, or I'll have to move completely. No matter what I think, Molly comes first and her needs when it comes to her health.
This will have to be looked into when I get back. We'll also be looking at transitioning to a kidney diet that contains SO for the stones, probably a wet food. There are a couple out there my IMS said, but I'm not pursuing till I get back.
Her UPC was 2.1 with protein in the urine, so diagnosis is "protein losing kidney disease" After conferring with the ophamologist, it is determined that this is primary cause of the hypertension. Dr. Richards (eye doc) said she hasn't seen cushings primary hypertension that causes BP high enough to cause retinal bleeds, but kidney disease does do that.
Prognosis is that in the end it will be up to molly's body as to how quickly the progression will be, but we're aiming for years together hopefully. So just have to get this controlled.
I'm out of here now until next week gang. I still hate leaving her, but the IMS said to tell them if they have Any concerns at all to call her.
hugs all and thank you
Sharlene and molly muffin
Sharlene I am so sorry I missed all of this.
Big hugs and we will talk when you get back.
Well she is there and i must be the over protective momma. She has almost a suitcase full of stuff, it was a bag but pretty big. blanket - check, toys - check, dry food - check, dry food if she gets diarrhea - check, wet food morning - check, wet food night - check, medicine am, medicine pm -check, check. Call this number for us, call IMS here, order these tests, verify this, do that. Yea, I'm a pain in their butt I'm sure and I do Not care.
My vet is calling around to some other vets to see if they have BP machine to do molly's readings. So, hopefully she'll find someone if not i'll start calling and go when when I get back.
I'm a very nervous nelly this time leaving her. I never like it, but this time I was loath to do so.
well I haven't even started packing, and procrastination might not be my friend this time.
hugs all,
Sharlene and molly muffin
Sharlene, I would be a wreck too!!!!! Will you vet check on Molly while you're away?