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

Hi Tina,

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( Addy and Leslie, I am giving you a run for your money as the forum's worst worrier :p).

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Don't know about Addy, but I guard my throne as the Queen of Worry most jealously! :p:D Beside, you have a loooong way to go before you are in the running with this batty old broad! ;):p You do remember the boob story? ;)

You are doing a great job, Mom. I know it's hard to keep a level head (HA! look who's talking!) but you seem to be on top of things like a pro. It sounds like you have a great vet as well and that has to help you feel better. Let us know what the IMS has to say when you learn, and know you and Jasper have a whole host of folk behind you pulling those bootstraps with you.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Thanks Leslie! It is so hard to keep a level head, I was glad to hear the tech didn't think I was over reacting at all. And please, no worries about your throne, I have no intent of taking it over!! I just hope I don't legitimately earn it one day!! :eek:

You know, I am not sure I know about the boob story, is it in Squirt's thread? Let me know and I will go read it. And by the way, I love your latest avatar pic, so cute. :)

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper

To save you a read through the morass :D, here is a link -

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...bies#post55225

Oh Leslie, LMAO! I am literally laughing out loud and both dogs are on alert looking at me like I am crazy. That is so funny, so glad Squirt was ok. That occurred before I joined the forum, so that explains why I didn't know about it. Thanks, I needed a laugh like that. :D :D :D

OMG Leslie, I didn't know that story either!! I'm with Tina now just cracking up laughing out loud!!

Tina, You are doing so good! We all Try to stay on top of things and cover all our basis, but "multi-dimensional" Jasper has really taught you well. I think it's awesome that you have such a good vet that will work with you no matter where the road leads.!!

Boots are looking Just fine!

Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Well, so far I cant top the boob story so Leslie still has her throne:D:D:D

Tina, we love you and Jasper dearly and we are here for you in good times and bad. We are here to support you and Jasper anyway we can.
Gosh, how many times have I logged on crying because I was having a total meltdown thinking I was responsible for Zoe having Cushings?:o

When you are a caregiver to someone you love dearly and who is ill, dang it is really easy to get overwhelmed and down. Which is why God gave us Chocovino, bubble baths and ITunes:D:D:D:D:D And this forum, except that was given to us by some pretty amazing people, not really God:D:D:D:D:D

It sounds like you are in good hands and your vet and staff are on top of things and even better sympathetic and kind. That is a hard to beat combo;)


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Big ((((((HUGS)))))) Addy, Sharlene and Leslie. Yes, I am so fortunate to have such a wonderful vet. We are truly blessed.

On Friday evening when we were talking over all that is going on with Jasper, and the reasons she is consulting again with the IMS, she mentioned that a couple of times she has thought to just refer me and Jasper there. She said he is a very good Dr, but she has found that sometimes he isn't always great with follow up. She said "and I know you need that".

She went on to say that she knows I need detailed explanations and to be involved at all levels, and said she was concerned about a potential lack of that with the IMS. She also mentioned the expense, which I appreciated. However, I made sure that if she felt that was what Jasper truly needed that she would send us there. She said yes, of course, and she did mention that there are some tests that they can do there that can't be done at her office. I just wanted to make sure that she knew that what is most important to me is that we do what is the absolute best for Jasper, and that I would figure out the money somehow.

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper

just popping in tina to let you know that i am keeping an eye on your updates.sending love,light,peace and xoxox patty(milo)meka

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Originally Posted by labblab

Also, I have been very touched reading about your sweet Dakota, and if you should ever wish to do so, please know that we would welcome a thread of her very own on our "In Loving Memory" forum. Our family embraces many beloved "honorary" Cushpups, and Dakota surely falls within that category! I know you are coming up on the anniversary of her passing, and it would be our privilege to read anything that you might care to write in these coming days.

Sending many hugs,
Marianne

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Marianne, I have been a bit involved with Jasper's ongoing issues, but I keep meaning to thank you so much for your post about my precious Angel Baby Dakota. I will certainly think about starting a thread for her as you mentioned. The upcoming anniversary is so difficult every year, maybe that would be just the thing to help me deal with it better, and more importantly to honor her and her memory. I am teary just thinking about it. I miss her so. She always hated being left home alone, and I think she would be overjoyed to be included in this wonderful family as an "honorary" member. Thank you for your kindness Marianne.

Love and hugs,
Tina

Ok, today is a week since the vet said to give Dex 1/4 tab daily for a week and then try to decrease to every other day if he was doing ok on all fronts. I skipped his dose this morning, so today is the first day of the every other day dosing. This is the first time we have been able to try every other day at the lower 1/4 tab dose. (Yay!)

He ate his dinner ok. He has seemed pretty subdued and not too peppy all evening. Not much spring in his step. He seems like maybe he doesn't feel the best, and of course I wonder if that is due to no Dex today. But no severe signs. I am hoping that maybe it will just take a period of time for his body to adjust to the lower dose. I just let him out and we are off to bed. (Had a little snooze on the couch, that's why it's so late :rolleyes: ). I wanted to wait all evening to see how he did before I posted. So we will see how his eating is for breakfast in the morning, usually decreased appetite or trying to not eat is the first sign of trouble. He will get his Dex after breakfast. No word from my vet regarding the IMS consult yet, but i wasn't really expecting to hear today. Nite. :)

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper