Serena, Havanese, radiation treatment - sweet Serena has passed

are you glad you had the operation

I'm no fat expert either, but I hear what you are saying loud and clear, Louise. I spent several years having to be very careful of fat intake with Misty due to chronic pancreatitis. Not any fun, but absolutely necessary in her case.

I remember using coconut oil a few times when giving lysodren (recommended by an Internist), but found out quickly Misty couldn't handle it. Of course, not all dogs are that sensitive to fats.

How is Serena doing? Got an update for us?

Shelba and Suni

Hi,
Serena and I thought it was time to check in. She is well. Currently she is finally off the prednisone and will be having another stim test in a couple of weeks. Her IBD seems to be OK without the prednisone. She has lost a little weight, but seems to be maintaining at 11.3 pounds. Her coat is still problematic -- very thin and very fine. We are hoping it is from the prednisone. Since her thyroid was a little low she is on thyroid supplementation. Her attitude is great, although she has gotten into the habit of barking at me whenever she wants ANYTHING -- potty, food, attention. We will stay in touch.
January and ratty looking Serena

As always it is so good to hear from you and glad Serena is doing well with a little hair loss. How long ago was her surgery?
Christy

thanks for the update january!:)

Hi January,

The 'ratty' coat will work out.

Hooray, :D

A very good report.

Best wishes for continued improvement.

Scott

Serena is a beauty- I just love the havanese breed- they have such a personality and Teddy is so incredibly in-tune with their pack (I wish I could say the same for my husband-haahaa)! I see that Serena is 9, my Teddy is 10, I cant believe how fast time goes by, it seems like just yesterday he was a puppy.

Teddy's skin allergies started up this winter so I wonder if its a havanese thing as my sisters havanese also have skin allergies. I have him on the Hill salmon and potato diet but I dont see alot of improvement, what kind of food is Serena eating (besides human).

Glad to hear Serena is feeling better, it gives me hope.

Christine

Hi Christine,
Nice to see another Havanese here, but sorry Teddy has Cushings. Serena is 10 1/2 years old now. She was diagnosed when she was 9. The end of this month will mark her one year diagnosis of a macrotumor and November will be the one year anniversary of her radiation treatment. I will be following Teddy's journey and hoping for a great outcome.
January
P.S. Teddy is one of my favorite doggy names.

Hi Christy,
As always, I so appreciate your support. Just wanted to clarify that Serena didn't have surgery; she had radiation treatment.
January
P.S. I posted some pictures of my girl in the photo section.

Hi January,

Always good to hear from you and Serena! She is a doll, ratty or not!

Are you by any chance in touch with 2ghosts from the old site? We have been wondering how they are doing and I thought you might have kept in touch.

Hugs and belly rubs from us,
Leslie and the girls