Addy:
I am hoping this finds you feeling better. It is a shame you had to have this happen before the holidays. I am hoping Zoe continues to doe well when you start back up on the Vetoryl. Blessings
Patti
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Addy:
I am hoping this finds you feeling better. It is a shame you had to have this happen before the holidays. I am hoping Zoe continues to doe well when you start back up on the Vetoryl. Blessings
Patti
Well day two of no Vetoryl, the only change this morning was she woke up earlier and is much more alert, her "aha mama moved" radar is back. :) She isnt drinking more water yet :confused:
She is more alert but that front leg is really still a problem.
Squirt has been off the Lyso for almost 7months now and she has no signs of Cushing's. Oh on rare occasion she will drink a bit more or act hungrier but that is very rare and doesn't last even through the day - just moments when I see Cushing's again. Weird....
That is amazing Leslie, wouldn't it be fantastic if Zoe could have a break and keep doing good without it!! :confused:
Addy:
Wouldn't it be great if Zoe did not have to have the Vetoryl?? What a wonderful world it would be! I am so hoping that she can do well with a lesser amount. We have 6 inches of new snow and it is still coming down. Blessings
Patti
I am not ready to take her off completely just yet. We just wanted to take her off for 3 days, see if there was any improvement in her walking and then start her on 20/10. The 30/10 did not allow her cortisol to raise at all, it even went down a tad. Per Dr. Peterson, some dogs can develop minor adrenal narcosis (think that is the correct word) and may never need vetoryl again or will need a lower dose. Since she has been perkier and more alert the last two days, we will see what happens tomorrow when I start the 20/10.
She has had no head bobbing and falling over, her tremors are better. I really think there is something wrong with her back and front legs on the right side. The back leg when she stands after laying down on her side, she holds it in very close to her other leg and it does not quite touch the floor so she gets off balance. Thes when she waits a minute or two, she steps out with her back legs wide apart and kicking back like ice skating which I assume is the myeopathy. Her bad front leg I think gets sore from the extra work of her bad back legs so then she will walk ok but after a bit, will high step it like a Clydesdale horse.
My goal is to keep her comfortable as long as I can and just enjoy her each day. It feels like we are entering the twilight of her life now. I am so thankful she is all furry once again. The most beautiful dog I have ever seen:):):)
I will stop the Vetoryl when I need to.
Dear Addy
Just enjoy Zoe. DEspite Apollo's set backs he still enjoyed life for as long as he could. So focus on the joy,the precious moments. muscle wasting can cause the joints to not have the support needed to walk. But just be in the moment with her.
Love Sonja and Angel Apollo
P.s. If you want a little laugh I did post Arial in antler horns.
I have to go see that photo:):)
The thing is why would it get so much worse since Thanksgiving, I would think it would have been more gradual. There is a marked difference since the week after turkey day.:confused:
It's Saturday Addy, what did the Dr say about your shoulder?!?!
There is no better goal than keeping your girl comfortable, sounds like she has improved already this week :)
They cancelled the appointment because of the snowstorm. We are still waiting for the plow to come to plow out our driveway. Another lost day due to bad weather and Christmas is only a bit over a week away. I have no presents:o:(
I know only two words for this situation- Gift Cards:(:o
It is going to be a weird Christmas, I think in Addyland:rolleyes::rolleyes: