Alivia was recently diagnosed with Cushing's - Alivia has passed

Hi, everyone.

Sorry, I've been out of touch. Just haven't been feeling well, so I haven't had energy to do much in the evening. Alivia is still doing great, though! Thanks for your concern.

There was some flash flooding here. We are fine, but unfortunately 4 people drowned. Then we felt the earthquake here on Tuesday. My building shook pretty much, but no damage. Strange weather!

I hope everyone is doing well. I'll try to catch up on your threads.

Good to hear from you, Mary Beth. On the news here, I saw a car being paddled with oars in Pittsburgh! :eek: Glad you and yours are safe from the floods and the quake!

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Sorry to hear you are sick but glad to know Ali is fine.:)

I have had sinusitis, so I know being sick and working is no fun!!!

Feel better soon MB:D:D

Hugs,
Addy

Hi Mary Beth just checking back in on you guys. Hope your are feeling better. Has Ali been keeping you entertained with any of her "Jack Attacks?"

Rene & Snoop

Thanks Leslie, Addy and Rene!

I am hanging in there - still not feeling great, but I keep doing what I have to.

Alivia continues to do very well! No cushing's symptoms whatsoever! Even her fur has grown back!! Her belly was bare from being shaved for an ultrasound in March and it has finally grown back! The spot she lost from the pyoderma is not even visible and that's only been a few weeks! Most amazing to me is the pot belly I had gotten used to seeing her with is gone! Her energy is better than it's been for ages. She has occasional mini jack attacks but she's 13 1/2 years old, so I think that is normal. She still wants to play. Life is good right now and I am enjoying her!!! :D

Mary Beth, I cannot express how happy I am to read how well Alivia is doing. Sorry you are still feeling a bit under the weather, though. I am hoping you get to enjoy a 3 day weekend and perhaps that will be enough to knock the bug out of you.

Enjoy Maxwell and Ali and just take it one day at a time.

Love and hugs,
Addy

Thanks, Addy!!!

I am THRILLED that Alivia is doing so well! When I came home from work today she wanted to play her old "Faster, faster" game. She runs up to me and does a play bow then turns around and runs in a circle and comes back to me and I am supposed to pet her and make a fuss...then she takes off and does it again! She goes "faster and faster" and circles the whole first floor. :D Anyway, it is soooo good to see her feeling so well!

Yes, I have a three day weekend! Woo hoo! Wish it was just a bug I needed to get over - I have Crohn's and RA and am in the midst of a medication change that is not going so well. I can really sympathize with our poor pups changing meds and dosages all the time!

Alivia just barked to go outside. Her and Max FLEW down the steps of the deck into the backyard. I have no explanation, but right now, today, there is NOTHING wrong with my little dog! :D:D:D

Wishing everyone a GREAT holiday weekend!!!!

Hello!
I've been so busy getting ready for a new school year with my 24 third graders that I haven't been able to check in for a while. I am so glad to hear Alivia is doing so well-not showing symptoms AND feeling so happy and playful. Isn't it wonderful?!

I hope she continues to feel great!

Julie & Hannah

Thanks, Julie!

It is WONDERFUL!!!

Sounds like you will be really busy this school year!!! Good luck!

Hi Mary Beth,

Just wanted to check in on you and Ali. I am so glad that your girl is on a high and making you smile. I too understand issues when not feeling well and hope by now they have figured out for you and you are feeling better. That is no fun and a big drain. Little Ali knows and is trying to be a comic for you, im sure . Snoop is the same way.

With Love,
Rene & Snoop