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Yep, your rationale for holding off an increase totally made sense to me. But I had forgotten about that 1.0 pre reading. That does seem bizzaro given the post of over 14. Did you IMS consider contacting Dechra about that because it seems so strange? It will certainly be interesting to see what the January results turn out to be!
Didn't seem concerned about the pre number at all, and was concentrating on the post number. They want the post to be around 250 nmol I think they said. These tests all used the same lab, IDEXX, and we want to make sure to use that for all acth testing going forward to so we don't get any lab differentials to deal with or have to factor in.
I'm thinking, hmm, either the pre number is really bothering her now, or kidney/liver would cause the tremors. It will be one of those, what changes have you noted conversations for sure.
During the last winter that Hamish was with us his fur was a bit thinner and I noticed he shivered a couple of times so I put a little sweater on him and he was absolutely fine - no more shivering. I think it was just the thinner fur as often dogs coats are thicker in winter.
Molly's picture is precious! The boots are adorable, but I must say that with my crappy eyesight they look like little boxing gloves. My first thought was "MOLLY-ALI".
I'm sorry to hear about the shaking. Buttons, my noncush pup shakes and it is very disturbing. I wonder sometimes if it could be a drop in blood sugar or something. Otherwise she is perfectly fine and has no health issues that I am aware of.
I know how worried you are about her. Hopefully this will pass as Barkis' did.
Hi Sharlene,
Just doing a bit of catch-up here on the forum. I am thrilled with Molly's last UPC!! I would give my left arm to have Jasper's be that low! Great job, so happy for you. Is she still doing the shivering? I hope that isn't continuing.
OMG, the pic of Molly in her Pawz is adorable! We use the red ones here also, and Jasper lays on his back just like Molly for me to put them on. So cute. They're a little big on his feet but not too bad, I don't think I could get the next smaller size on him. I've been using the same ones for Shelby, but they're a bit bigger on her. But so far so good, they have stayed on when she is out in the yard. I'm not sure how well they would stay on if we were out walking around the neighborhood, though. But I don't want to buy another whole box in a different size, so we're going to see if we can make it work for this winter.
I hope you and the little Muffin are doing well and keeping warm.
Hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo
Hey Sharlene, Just wanted you to know that even though I don't post much here that I am always reading about our dear Molly and wishing the best for you both. ;)
Love and hugs, Lori
Hi Sharlene,
So sorry to read that our little's muffin's eyes have aged two years in two months. :o Is she still able to see well enough to get around safely?
On the upside, reading that the supplements are helping to keep her legs pain free and that she's wearing her Pawz outside, is really good news. She looked adorable in her bootie photo.:p
Molly is very lucky that you're on her team. Go Molly, go!
Big hugs,
Did I miss a post about Molly's eyes?
A www, and here I was going to ask about what size paws I should buy Koko and tell you road trip to Vegas,
Hugs Sharlene to you and sweet, pretty little Molly.
I had posted that on Marianne's thread, but the eye situation happened in August.
She had normal BP, her eyes were clear, UPC okay, we did three to try and determine if she had the protein loss, and couldn't get 3 consistently bad. Then she boarded in August for a weekend or something and my vet said, what has happened, molly's eyes have aged 2 years in 2 months. That was when I made the appt with the doggy ophamologist and her specialist in September. Verdict, high BP caused by cortisol and protein losing kidney disease has caused retinal bleeds which has caused loss of focal point sight.
Yes she gets around okay, she can still see shadows, etc, but she doesn't recognize us if we are outside the window, and she doesn't see things close up very well. She knows her house and her steps on the staircase and maneuvers fine. If she can't see something well and is nervous, she will bark and we'll come and tap for her so she knows where things are.
We play the throw the kibble game so I can keep track of how she is doing and she loves that. She doesn't bump into anything and still flies up and over the one step to the front door like a pro. I'd say she is doing very well for everything she has going on these days.
The back legs luxating worry me quite a bit, but as long as she isn't in any pain I guess she is doing okay. They have gotten worse though. No surgery option for her as they feel she is high risk to throw a clot. So, we do what we can with what we have and molly is still our diva molly. Maybe even a bit more so. :)
We have an appt tomorrow for a recheck on ACTH and the ionized calcium. Please lord, let that be below the high cut off. Don't think I'd handle it well if it is out of sorts again. Hoping the ACTH is good too, I don't want to raise the dosage with that low pre number and the shivers she has started to exhibit in the last couple weeks.
Just hanging in there :)
Vegas!! wooot woot.
Koko is about molly's size, I went with the red size small. It's tricky at first to get them on, but once they get use to them, tis a wonder.
hugs girls
Thanks for explaining, I knew the original eye issues, I thought they worsened now and had missed the post. Zoe could not see well either but got around ok, I just had to watch her closely outside.
I'll hope for a good recheck for Molly so you can both relax. Glad her Upc is down that is good news. I had read that earlier. I may not always write but I always read your updates.
Thanks for the tip for Koko. We may try them out. We have not been able to walk even in the yard for two weeks, his paws freeze in this awful cold.