Ugga-7yr old french bulldog (calcinosis cutis)(Ugga crossed the bridge)

Thank you, Angela. Hugs back.

So how did it go at the vet today?

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

How are you and the lil ones today? Just checking in to say thinking about you.

Hugs from Pat and Peety

Awww Sharlene, you're so sweet to check in :) Ugga had an ultrasound today and it showed a fair amount of sludge/debris in his gallbladder. Good grief...sludge?! My vet said some dogs don't have any discomfort from this at all but some are really bothered by it. We are treating with Amoxicillin and Metronidazole and he'll have another ultrasound in 2 weeks. A huge weight has been lifted! Oh and one interesting fact: according to Eastern medicine, the gallbladder generally does its thing between 11pm-1am...Ugga is always worse at night between 10-1...how funny. Dr. Nicole said we could do acupuncture for this but she feels the meds just work better in these cases. Hopefully he'll be feeling better in a few days. I'm leaving town Sunday night and I won't be back until Wednesday...dad's in charge...yikes ;)

Hugs,
Jackie and Ugga

Hi pat :) I'm sorry I missed your message. We are doing ok, thanks so much for asking! Ugga has sludge in his gallbladder which is causing discomfort but it's treatable, thank goodness. Big hugs to you and Petey!

~Jackie and ugga

Well, who would have thought I'd be saying yay for sludge! But treatable is always good, so we'll take it. :)
Ugga sure doesn't like to do things the easy way. hahaha Still it's good news all considered and now you'll have some time to concentrate on your sweetheart newfie too.

hugs
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey guys. I don't know how many people have been following Ugga's progress but I thought I'd come here today and post the latest. I wish I had better news. Last time I posted, Ugga was having some issues with his gallbladder. We treated with amoxy and metro and he seemed to do ok. We did another ultrasound 2 weeks later and there was some improvement and his spirits were better but he still wasn't himself. He would pace and bark (usually if he ended up in a closet or even a corner of the room), he wasn't eating well (but his appetite was fine), and was really unsteady on his feet. He wasn't sleeping through the night either. He'd be up between 3-5am and then would bark to go out every 30 minutes thereafter. He's had 4 ultrasounds, a stim test, a full blood panel, an x-ray, and 2 acupuncture sessions in the past month and a half. He would improve for a few days and then decline again and we couldn't really find anything. His blood work came back normal but low T4. We investigated further and he tested positive for hypothyroidism. That certainly explained his strange behavior, we were actually happy with the diagnosis because it gave us an answer. That was a little over 2 weeks ago. We started him on Levothyroxine and crossed our fingers. He showed no improvement. This weekend, he barely ate at all, he seemed to have trouble getting the food in his mouth. Monday night he couldn't walk. I carried him outside to see if he'd go potty and he just kept falling over. He fell asleep and I decided to just let him sleep and call the vet in the morning. He was walking again yesterday morning but was very wobbly. He slept most of the day. I took him in at 7:30pm and we did another ultrasound and an x-ray. He was pacing the whole time he was in the office and was just completely out of it. The ultrasound showed multiple spots on his spleen :( but other than that, nothing physical. My vet says her gut is telling her his problems are neurological since we've ruled out just about everything else. We've decided to take him off the thyroid meds and wean him off the phenobarbital just in case it's the meds causing this. We started him on a supplement (SAM-E) to help with brain function and I made him some chicken and rice (it was easier for him to eat that). My hubby and I have opted to try and keep him comfortable as long as we can and then help him cross the bridge. This little guy has been a fighter since the day we brought him home 7 years ago, he's not fighting like he used to, he's tired. This is heartbreaking :(

Oh, Jackie,

What a heart-wrenching post. I am just so sad to hear that our sweet little Ugga is declining so. :( This is so tough to watch and to face what we know must come. Try to enjoy every moment. Give him any and everything he wants and loves. Talk to him, telling him everything you want him to carry with him as he Crosses. Touch him often, hold him close to your heart. And know that we are by your side, holding your hand, whispering in your ear, holding you up when your strength falters.

Many hugs and gentle belly rubs,
Leslie and the gang

Jackie:
I am so sorry this is happening to your baby. We have lost too many in the last few weeks. I would do what you are doing and keep him comfortable, and do anything he wants to do. Just keep loving him every minute you have with him, and stay with him. I will pray for you both that this gets turned around. God Bless you and your baby.
Patti

Jackie,

Daisy has the same sludge in her gallbladder. The IMS doc put her on Urisidol. She had no symptoms which amazed me considering how much sludge the vet said is there.

We're praying for Ugga!

Oh Jackie :( Super big hugs. I so hate that this is happening after everything else that Ugga has over come.

You guys have all done so much and Ugga's story has helped so many others here.

Know that I am thinking of you and Ugga, dear to our hearts.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Jackie so very sorry to hear this news. I've been worried since you haven't posted in a while. This is so heartbreaking just thinking of what you are feeling right now. Some one said to just spend time loving him and that is the best advice. I would put the world on hold and focus on Ugga every minute of every day for as long as needed. He is a special part of your heart and we have all come to love him too. So you are not alone in this. We are all here for you and will certainly be hoping and praying for a different result. Give Ugga a big hug from me and Peety. We will be saying special prayers for you and your family.
God Bless you my dear...
Pat and Peety

Jackie, I am so sorry to hear things are not going well for Ugga and your other dog. Scoop had A LOT of sludge in his gallbladder too. So much that the IMS said if he would have been a healthy dog she would have recommended having it removed. It is so heartbreaking to see these things happen to our babies and we are so helpless. I hope and pray Ugga does a turn around and feels better.
HUGS

Ohh Jackie. I am sorry to hear the latest update on Ugga. Take care and hugs from me to you .... and Ugga as well.

Angela

Thank you all so much for your kind words, support, and hugs. I can't even begin to tell you how much it means to us. Ugga showed some improvement yesterday. He was walking around fine and ate on his own. He's still acting confused and wakes us up at all hours of the night, not really sure what that means. We are taking it day by day and enjoying every minute we have with him. Hugs to all of you.

Jackie, Glad to here Ugga showed some improvement yesterday. Hope it keeps going in that direction.

Day by day Jackie. That is all you can do. It is all any of us can do.
I hope that Ugga has more good days to come. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Thinking of you and Ugga this morning, Jackie.

((((((((HUGS))))))))

Thinking of you and hoping things are working out with Ugga. Blessings
Patti

Just sending thoughts and prayers to you and Ugga. Hope you are having a good day.
Hugs from Pat and Peety

Hope Ugga is feeling better and it is just the gall bladder taking time to come right and hopefully getting off some of the meds will also help. Lots of hugs for you as you keep trying to sort this out!! xx

Another rough night for ugga :(. We tried giving him Ativan to help him sleep (per our vet) but it doesn't seem to be working. We gave him .75 mg at 11:30 and he didn't settle until after midnight (pacing and barking). He got stuck in a corner and I had to turn him around. I put him in his bed and he slept until 4:45. He's been pacing around since :(

Sending prayers, strengthening energies, hugs and belly rubs this morning. My heart is breaking for you all, Jackie. Our little Ugga knows how very much he is loved. Don't ever doubt that, honey.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

God bless you and Ugga, I am saying a prayer for you both, and I am hopeful Ugga will some out of this bad spell and do better. Blessings
Patti

I join the others in sending love to both you and dear Ugga. Kim

Sorry to hear that Ugga had another bad night. It is so hard when you don't know what to do to help them settle and get some rest.

Thinking of you
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Jackie, I'm sorry to hear Ugga had a bad night. Hope things will turn around for him.
Hugs to you both.

Jackie,
poor Ugga. Sending prayers and good sleep vibes.

Jackie I know what you are going through. A couple of years ago Peety started crying and barking every night and could not be consoled in any way. After a week of me literally getting no sleep, (he slept during the day) took him to see the Vet. The vet said he was experiencing night blindness and that is why it was only at night. His BP was also very high. So he prescribed BP meds for hypertension and also clomicom for anxiety. It was only a few days before he was much better. Now I don't know about the night blindness, but he did have hypertension, because at the time, my dad was real sick and Peety and my dad were real close and I think he was upset with people coming in and out all day. So over time (after my dad passed) he returned to normal. But it was so hard because I could not do anything for him during that time. He is no longer on BP meds or anything else so I really think it was isolated to what was going on at the time. It's amazing how astute they are and how things upset them that you wouldn't think of.
It might not be that simple for Ugga, but I wanted to share that because when you described what he was doing I remembered what that was like and I am so sorry Ugga cannot get comfortable. But your love is never far from his mind and he will always return to that. So my dear, just keep doing what you are doing and know that you are absolutely doing your best. Give Ugga a big hug. I'm praying this will turn around soon.
Pat and Peety

Ugga crossed the bridge today. I wish I could say more, I just can't right now. To all of you with Cush pups out there, you should know, this was not Cushings related. He fought for so long and just couldn't anymore. We lost our Newfie last month and now this, we are heartbroken.

Oh Jackie,

I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Ugga and my heart goes out to you and your family. We are here for you, remember that.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Lori

Oh Jackie, I am so sorry to hear about Ugga and your Newfie.
I know how your heart feels. If you want to PM me anytime please do.
I come here and just say how I am feeling.
It hurts to hear this news. I am so sorry for your loss of Ugga.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Big Hugs!

Oh Jackie, lots and lots of love, I am so sorry that Ugga has passed.
It was a good battle and Ugga had tons of heart.
My sincere condolences.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Ugga is in great paws right now. Buddy, Tia, Simba and all of our fur baby angels were there to welcome him at the rainbow bridge. He is running free of pain forever. Although his pain has ended, yours has just begun. We are here for you and we care. Please keep talking to us. It does help. I am saying this out of experience. I lost my beloved Buddy on July 2. The angels have been here for me and continue do so. We are here for you too. Big hugs my dear. Xxxxxx

Dear Jackie,

I am so sorry to hear about our sweet Ugga and about Lou. So much heart break so close together. :( You loved them both with all your being and gave them both your very best. They know you love them and will always love them, as they will you. Today, they are together once again, whole and strong, freed from the pains of this world. One day, Jackie, we will all hold our babies again; Ugga and Lou will be in your arms, covering your face with kisses. Til that day when you join them, they will watch over you with the same love and devotion you gave to them.

Our deepest sympathies,
Leslie, Squirt, Trinket, Brick, Sophie and our Angels, Ruby, Crystal, Tasha, and Josie

Ugga's name has been added to the In Loving Memory thread for 2013 with today's date. Lou's name has been added simply at the end of the month of June with "June" for the date. I will be happy to add the date if you like for Lou. We would love to include pics of them both in the In Loving Memory album for 2013. So if you will send pics to k9cushings@gmail.com when you are up to it, we will take care of that for you. In this way, your babies will always be remembered and honored here as cherished members of our family.

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4794

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

I am heartbroken with you. I can't say that enough. Please accept my sincere condolences. May God bless you and comfort you.

Hugs Pat

I am so very sorry. May all the wonderful memories you have of your babies sustain you as you heal. If there is anything at all that we can do please let us know. RIP dear sweet Ugga. Fly free from all pain, run like a puppy, eat til your heart is content and sleep soundly knowing how much you were loved. Kim

I am so very sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace sweet Ugga, tonight you are our newest and brightest star in the sky......

oh Jackie, I am so sorry, your precious Ugga, sending hugs and prayers.... Ugga is being greeting by Simba, and of course all the other cush pups... they are helping him check out his new castle where all the other angels live....he is walking and free of pain, but always knows his home is in your heart....search for those good memories, they will come, and if you can stay on this forum, its still the best place to be, here for you....