Lucygoo updates/Lucygoo has passed

Wahooo Lucy is famous. I think it is absolutely fantastic that they have developed a drug that can shrink the pituitary tumour. Bring on the trials!!!

All the best to you and Lucy ... I hope she gets her apetite back soon.

Angela and Flynn

Gina, there was an article in the Star News last Wednesday.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_16451311

The same article was in all of the daily papers owned and published by The Los Angeles Newspaper Group: San Bernardino Sun, Star News, Daily Bulletin, Whittier Daily News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Long Beach Press Telegram, Redlands Daily Facts, Torrance Daily Breeze and Los Angeles Daily News. Looks like Lucy got some major coverage.

There is only one drug that I have heard of that was proven to shrink pituitary tumors in dogs and that is retinoic acid. According to Dr. Bruyette, it is outrageously expensive, making it cost prohibitive....unless you have a whole lot of money. At 2mg/kg to treat, the cost to treat a dog weighing 20lbs is about $2400 a day. Oh my goodness!

http://endo.endojournals.org/cgi/con...act/147/9/4438

Hi Glynda...

Thanks....Wow. Well, hopefully this new drug will be a lot more affordable and effective. I'm just so glad they're making other break-throughs from studying Goo's tumor tissue besides just the surgery itself, although that was really something in itself.

Still a little worried about Lucy's appetite, but it seems she's just getting more picky in her old age. She'll eat a hot dog and the treats she likes, but turns her nose up at her food, so I've been switching it up trying to find what Her Highness likes these days. Seems to be Wellness brand stew as of late. I swear I spend more money on food for her that I end up throwing out than I do on myself.

Take care all...

Gina and Lucy

Dear Gina and Lucy
I am so excited for you. Lucy is not only a star, but a hero.
I have been reading the articles. Looked at the pictures of you brave Lucy. I will be praying for her recovery.
I am so glad to hear there is hope.
Hugs Sonja and Apollo.

Hi guys....

Update on Lucy; I'm afraid she's not doing so well. For the past month or so she's getting progressively weaker and shakier in her hind legs and having frequent diarrhea bouts, which seem to take everything out of her. A few times she's just laid down outside and I've had to pick her up and bring her back in. I eventually can get her to take water with Pedialyte in it, and have also used a product called Dogsure, and have been able to get her to eat something after a while. Her eyes seem to also have changed in the past few weeks. They don't seem as bright as they always were, and there's more mucous draining.

I know she doesn't have a lot of time left, and I hope I know when it's the right time to let her go. I'm hoping to bring her in to see Dr. Bruyette on Monday but now I'm wondering how I'm even going to get her in the car.

I guess I just needed to vent....hope all is well with everyone.

Gina and Lucy

Dear Gina,
I am so sorry that the Goo girl is not doing so well. I hope and pray it will pass. Keeping everything crossed for our goo girl.

You will know in your heart.

Dear Gina,

I, too, am sorry that Lucy is not feeling well. Keeping everything crossed that Dr. B will make our Goo girl feel better. Sending healing thoughts and positive energy your way.

Love and big hugs,
Lori

Dear Gina,

Sweet Lucygoo is such a tough girl and has fought through so much already...I hope this is just minor setback for her. Is there an ER she can get to before Mon.? Please let us know how she is doing over the weekend....and how you are doing. I know you will do as you always have done and do all in your power to help our precious Goo. You are such an amazing mom and Lucy is so lucky to have you.

Hugs and belly rubs,
Leslie and the girls - always

Oh Gina, I'm so sorry! I'll be anxiously awaiting your updates.

Marianne