Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

It's so hard accepting that veterinary medicine is so very far behind our own medical advances. It seems that many vets, and people, dismiss our dogs medical concerns so easily.

You are doing good Addy. Keep the fight going!

Every thing you say is right.
I would say to Apollo"we are not going to give up. We are not going to let this get is."
You know something else is going on. Keep insisting to address it.
I knew something was going on with Apollo's intestines, and it was me who asked for the ultrasound not the vet,to find out I was right.
Don't assume the vets are right. too often they want to give up even if there is still hope. too much text book learning, not enough of case by case observation. there is a saying," God didn't get you this far to let you down"
The immune system is weakened by this disease, so they have to fight even harder. This is a forum of people ,who fight and do not give up.
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

I know, I think I am just reacting and upset because hubby keeps telling me he thinks I cant fix her this time. He may be right. But at the very least, I have to know what is really wrong with her, don't I?

I hate having to take her out again in the car, she was such a mess after the last ER visit and car ride but I need to do this for her even if it is hard.

Sonja,
if I email a video to you, can you tell me if it looks like Apollo's leg? What Zoe does with her right back leg? I would have to send it from a work computer, I cant email it from my home laptop. Could you pm me?

Well hubs is just going to have to stop saying, maybe she can't be helped this time and jump on the we'll do whatever we can and see how it goes bandwagon. :) Right up there beside you.

Can hubs go with you, so you can hold her while going to the vet? What about melatonin in the morning or do you think she'll have blood test that might mess up?

Just throwing ideas out.
Whatever happens, we're with you and Zoe Addy, all the way.
I'd want to know too what is going on, even if it can't be fixed, you want to know what to do and expect for her comfort going forward.

huggers
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

No one knows anything for sure, you have to do what you think is right. I believe you will do everything you can to make this better and I so hope you can Addy xx

I will be sending positive thoughts and energy your way tomorrow and I hope she is ok on the journey and not too stressed

Big hugs, kisses to the fur kids

Mel
Xxxx

Addy,
hubby needs to stop and support you. When you find out what is going on then you can make an informed decision about what is best for Zoe.

Maybe it's a good idea to have him along for the ride to hold Zoe, or to drive while you hold her?

If the vets knew everything, there wouldn't be a need for this forum :)

Dear Addy
trying to find the post where you had the links. You can't fix Zoe, but you can help her. You learn to adapt to the set backs, you adjust to the changes. I would ask for an ultrasound if you feel it is internal. As long as Zoe is eating and wagging her tail and licking you , you keep fighting. The weak bark could be muscle wasting, but please don't think the worst. Apollo was still here despite not being able to walk. Please try to enjoy her, hug her, hold her let her know you love her. That is what you focus on. I worry the stress is making you weak so that you can not heal yourself. Don't listen to the others, you and Zoe will fight for as long as you can and enjoy the moments you have together.
I am here for you.
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

Addy,
I have been following Zoe's thread and know the feeling of helplessness so much. Up one minute, down the next, what medications should I be giving etc etc. One thing that Sonja said in the above post, which I must have missed before, was the weak bark. Brin has had a higher pitched and weaker bark for quite a few months now. Also before Christmas he kept kicking one of his back legs out straight on and off for a few hours. I researched this and found that it can be the late stages of degenerative myelopathy along with a higher pitched weak bark. He has been very weak on his back legs for a year or two often falling over and finds it hard to get up but once up he can walk around the house for a long while. I made an appt to see the vets as I was really worried that this was the end but then he stopped and has never done it again, he does these things to frighten me every now and again! I know he still has the myelopathy but he manages and I even took him to the vets on Tuesday thinking she would say it is time but she said he has a good quality of life. By the way, he is 17! This might be nothing like what Zoe does but I thought I would mention it. I know how hard it is when you don't know what is going on. Thinking of you both.
Linda

Hi sweet, popping in to wish Zoe and you good luck at your appointment tomorrow. Hoping it is not too stressful for either of you, I know you leave no stone unturned Addy and I am suer hubs and the family will be supporting you the best way they can. Sometimes it is hard for people to say the right things all the time without causing upset at some stage but I know they have your best interests at heart but sometimes hard to see that when you are so emotionally involved. Hugs to you and I will be checking in tomorrow night to hear the news xxxxxx

Hi Addy,
I just want you to know that I am following along with you and Zoe even though I may not post much. I know how hard this is on you, and sometimes I just don't have the right words. I totally understand how you look at and ask about every little thing that may seem off, I am the same way. Sometimes I feel like I am driving my vet nuts with all my questions and concerns. But I have to ask, and I have to know. I agree with you, I would need to know what is wrong whether it was fixable or not. I would just have to know.

I hope that your hubby can accompany you to the vet so that maybe you can hold Zoe on the ride there and back. All the best for your appointment, I will be thinking about you both and hoping you get some answers. Sending lots of love and support.

Big hugs,
Tina and Jasper