Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Molly had some cut up chicken breast and a dab of mash potatoes. Seems That she really liked and ate it all. I didn't give her enough to make her tummy upset just enough to give her a bit of something in her stomach.
Maybe she has just gotten fincky in her old age and this has nothing to do with kidney values and health. Nice if they could talk.
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Mashed potatoes are good and filling...good for Molly!
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Well I'm pleased to hear she ate something yesterday. How's she doing today?
It's good that she let you examine her mouth / teeth - sounds like there isn't a problem there, but maybe worth getting the IMS to check too.
If she likes the dental bones would giving her more than one be an option? Maybe to stimulate her appetite?
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Well yesterday was a real winner for molly. I tried topping her dry food with little ceasar (not my first choice by far) and she just picked around the dry food but ate the canned both morning and night no problem and then was full of energy last night. Even playing, barking to play in fact. Got fiesty with hubby when he tried to take away a plant leave for her and she tried to bite his toe. That isn't a molly we have seen for awhile that's for sure.
Today she ate breakfast fine, but we're having horrible weather here, freezing rain, snow, pouring rain, all day and switching back and forth within hours of each other so she wasn't keen on walkies, can't find her favorite potty spots and only wants certain treats. But at least she does want some so that is a plus. I'm hoping the weather gives us enough of a break that we can get out later tonight for a bit.
Shes not playful tonight but I'm happy she at least ate the canned food for dinner, so that is good.
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Glad she's feeling a little better and that she is eating more. When Harley got picky with this food I tried everything and anything to get him to eat, I even bought him McDonald's cheeseburgers!
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
I'm so happy she's feeling a little better, Sharlene!
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Sharlene--if little caesar's does it for now, so be it! I can definitely relate to how good her eating and playing must have made you feel.
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Popping in to see how Molly is doing and to let you know we are thinking of you, we being me and Koko.
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Hoping you and Molly are doing good. Love Sonja , Apollo and little Ariel
Re: Molly, 11 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis
Hi all. Just ant t give a quick update so no one worries. Mollys appetite has improve although she hates and refuses her new kidney food both canned and dry. Argh!!! But at least she is eating a bit moe willingly find give her things like littl Caesars. Totally not what we would prefer to feed her.
We get a new ACTH txt this week. I fully expect to increase her dosage as I am determined t get her cortisol down far enough that is she loses control on a dose it won't set us back and will hopefully be better for her kidneys.
I am a bit sporadic on he forum just for the a bit but no worries it's all good. We are expecting a new grand baby any day, hour.