Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

Well of course Mom would be in the rare percentile, I would expect nothing else from a member of my family:D:D:D:D:D:D:rolleyes:

Ahh this girl of mine, she is trying to play with Koko, did not want to stop her chicken walk.

I dont like these tremors, not sure what is going on, her hair is growing like crazy and as I said her tail is growing hair - it seems like everyday her fur is thicker and longer like it is growing before our eyes but now we have these tremors.

I am trying to pay more attention to when and how, etc. I think I will start journaling.

Oh- guys- one thing I noticed- I usually cant give Zoe melatonin as it affects her dry eye disease but with the time change I have to resort to using it for a week. I have also now noticed that the melatonin makes her drink more water.

Just wanted to mention it in case anyone using melatonin and lignans still sees increased thirst- it could possibly be the melatonin as in Zoe's case.

Who knew a dog biscuit was worth more than cheese or chicken? I noticed when Koko comes with Zoe for her vet tests they have a jar of biscuits on the counter so if he sees a dog he gets worked up and excited I would pull one out of their jar and let him gnaw on it circumventing his brain wiring. So I bought a box of them and I carry some in my pocket when we walk so if we see a squirrel or a dog or any critter I use the biscuit for him to gnaw on and he forgets about the critter.

Well, now he is upset if we don't come across a critter so he stops at a house he knows is home to two dogs, refuses to move, smells the air for five minutes and then runs to me "Yup, Mom, I know their are dogs there, can I have my biscuit now?" Then he proceeds to give me his undivided attention while walking the rest of the way home.

I laughed so hard at the boy, I have never had him walk along next to me focused on only me the whole time- over a biscuit- who knew?

Zoe slept till six, I had to wake her up; either she adjusted to the time change or I screwed up and gave her melatonin twice:rolleyes:

Lol what a morning:):):) Always looking for that one good thing- today we had two already:D:D:D

Addy:
That is a cute story and show how fast these little ones catch onto something. Tipper hates dry dog bone treats, but if they give me one at the bank for her, she fights me over it. I have to throw them out the window for the critters to eat as I don't give Tipper anything that I do not know who made it and where it comes from. I have been wanting to try some melatonin for Tipper. What kind do you use, and how much do you give them? Do you put Zoe's in her food or what? Blessings
Patti

Patti- I posted about melatonin on your thread but forgot to tell you, I wrap the pill in some turkey or potato and she eats it.

I never bought Koko biscuits as I too am fussy about what he eats, maybe that is why he is so happy about them- they are like junk food:) Maybe it is the equivalent of potato chips or a candy bar after all his whole good, healthy, foods LOL

Two good things in one day. You have hit the jackpot!:D I love the biscuit story. Such a smart little guy you have there.

Rosie hasn't figured out the time change. Buddy always knew! She now goes to bed and hour earlier and still wakes up after I'm up in the morning. :p

I hope your mom is doing better. xxxxx

haha...:D love that story. Never under estimate the power of a dog biscuit!!! ;)

Barbara

Addy:
Just wondering if you have snow on the ground? We do we had a small storm for Lake Michigan come down our way last nite. We have about an inch or so. Hope Zoe is enjoying the cooler weather. Blessings
Patti

Hi Barbara, Kathy, Patti,

Nope no snow yet but possibly Monday and Tuesday, hard frost though. I still have to cut down my peonies:o:o I have so much winterzing garden stuff that I never got to and I keep trying to hand trim Zoe's hair as she is going to get snow balls stuck in it if it stays this long.

Patti- my toes were frozen after our walks this am

Addy:
I love peonies and have white and red ones. You will have to break out the electric sox!! Blessings
Patti

Snow! :( yikes, already. So not ready for that. We've had the frosts going, with the temperatures below freezing at night and some days mighty chilly too, but no snow yet. whew glad of that.

My yard is looking a bit um neglected. Funny you mentioned the longer fur, I just called and booked Molly in for next Wed to get her hair clipped and made all pretty. She is looking like a rag doll!

Guess we are all trying to adjust to shorter daylight hours, colder weather, and in general, hibernation till spring. (well that is what I'd like, just don't get to have) :)

hugs all, stay warm!
Sharlene and molly muffin