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Lol, hey Trish! Yes, the drawer is open. It is possessed, I tell you! :rolleyes:
Sharlene, what is the .3 in May 2013? That sounds like it may be a UPC result? I don't think the dipsticks measure like that. And yes, they can throw protein for many reasons.
Your dinner does sound fabulous. You and hubs both must be wonderful cooks!
That is all it said: Protein 0.3 g/L (1+)
It was from the Culture and Sensitivity test, microbiology Report - Final
It doesn't say it's a UPC, but it might be.
I agree, I don't see any symptoms of a pheo activity. BP, etc, changes in behavior, refusing to eat (that dog will Always eat chicken) head hanging down, weak, none of it. But then I don't see any signs of high cortisol, cushings either. She Is a mystery for sure.
hmm, well he is a wonderful cook, he just never has time to indulge it like he use to. Holidays are the exception. I'm an okay, average cook. I have to be in the mood though. :)
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She is that for sure, I love how she is going about her day blissfully unaware you are concerned and popping up to check what is going on! Too cute! Be good if it was a UPC but doesn't sound like it is, must be just a different more accurate way of reporting it.
He does sound a bit of a MasterChef! I love your criteria!!
Hey Sharlene, I just thought of something!!!
If you sit down for your dinner at 8pm and I have my lunch at 12pm we will be having our Easter Feasts at exactly the same time :D:D
LOL Trish, yes we would be having feasts at the same time! LOL
Man, Molly's nose is twitching like crazy. Hubs just warmed up some spaghetti and meatballs. She is not getting any of it but it's killing her and we are very mean mommy and daddy.
Had to step out, molly the little minx, who hasn't had an accident in the house since I don't know when, just went into the kitchen and peed a river. Laid down and watched me clean it up and then we went outside for a walk again. She didn't drink more than usual today and the IMS just told me on Thursday that her kidneys are working fine and concentrating well. It Was yellow, so I guess that part is right. All I can think is maybe attitude? Usually if she isn't getting enough attention that is when she will have an accident in the house. I think she's had plenty of attention today, so beats me.
Always something.
hugs,
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Oh gosh Sharlene, you don't think she has an infection do you? Was her recent UA all clear from that aspect? Just thinking out loud because that could certainly affect the protein.
I have been having some problems with Jasper having accidents in the house the past couple of weeks. I need to post an update on him. I hope it isn't turning into something behavioral.
Spaghetti and meatballs sounds good right about now!
No, the IMS doesn't Think she has a UTI, the urinalysis came back clear and since she is concentrating there shouldn't be a problem with it showing up. We are waiting on a culture to come back and we'll know for sure. I think alot of it is attitude with molly, but the ACTH she just had did make her drink lots of water, which has been back to normal amount today. Maybe she didn't go enough on her 10pm walk.
Oh my gosh, I just realized it's 2am! She is normally in bed at this point. Gads.
I should go to bed too.
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Well that is weird, does she usually let you know when she needs to go out?? Must be leftover from ACTH and maybe not going enough on her walk. Oops your off to bed, sorry I just popped the chocolate cake in the oven. One of tonights jobs ticked off! Have a good sleep!! Still only 6pm here
So today, hubby was in the kitchen and I was coming up the stairs from the basement and we heard molly yipping in what sounded like pain. We both ran into the living room, where she was up in the window seat and holding her left front paw up. I totally was freaking out, thinking we needed to head to emergency. The problem was that we couldn't see a problem. Hubby thought she was having a muscle spasms in her front leg shoulder, but nothing seemed to actually be wrong with the paw or any joint. Yet she wouldn't put any weight on it and it was making her back legs all wonky trying to hold herself up. I had to give her support under her chest. We opted to put her in her crate and give her some forced rest, then evaluate how she was. So, 2 hours later at least, maybe longer, while she cried and said we were being mean to her, (she did have water and everything she needed, but she wanted to be out and about.) So we notice she is putting weight on the front paw now and shifting from foot to foot in her impatience to be out, so we opened the door and little miss bounced out of the crate, into the kitchen, peed on the kitchen floor, and not a problem at all with walking on the leg. She is on restriction again, and I'm not letting her jump. I don't know what happened, if it was really the front paw or if it was her back or the back leg that is wonky (she was holding it stiff too) or a combination, but she was having problems and doesn't seem to be now.
I think maybe her and Trixie compared notes. Hubs said she wouldn't do a high five with that paw, so either, paw, back or something Is bothering her, but we don't know for sure and just have to watch her. I'm glad I'm home with her tomorrow, but it's going to be rough if she can't go up in the window while I am away. That is the one place she could jump and have no problems getting up and down because it isn't that high. :(
Now something else to worry about. Hub said maybe she pulled the muscle a bit or something, but I worry about her back and about her back legs. I took her for a mini walk and she was just fine, I wouldn't let her do any steps, even one, I picked her up, which annoyed her, but better safe than sorry.
We go along just fine for so long, years even with minor bumps only and this just feels like it is turning into the week from hell.
hugs all,
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Oh Sharlene, I am so sorry! You deserved to have a worry-free day and this has turned out to be a big worry! And orthopedic/muscular stuff can be so hard to identify. I am hoping it was just a temporary strain of some sort. By any chance, did you check her nails to make sure one isn't cracked or torn? That's just one far-fetched thought that comes to my mind, but once Peg was crying and hobbling and that's what it turned out to be with her -- somehow she had cracked a nail into the quick, and she sure didn't want to put any weight on that paw for awhile...
I don't know Marianne, I don't see what looks like any of them cracked, but she is laying with both her front legs curled under her.
What was so scary is that molly never has yelped in pain like that. Even when her back was hurt she would lay around but not making the in pain noises. She isn't having her deep sleeps right now where she snorts and makes a lot of noise, it's quiet and she doesn't want to be messed with. So, something isn't right, but she isn't limping right now either. It might be her back leg too that went wonky. Now that I know she has that problem with her leg I notice more what is going on with it.
I'm just going to keep an eye on her for tonight and tomorrow. See how she acts. She has one more walk coming up and I'll see how she does on that too.
hugs,
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Could Molly gave stepped on a bee or other biting insect? That happened to Buddy. I took him to the vet because he wouldn't put any weight on his front paw. The vet found a bee stinger. Just a thought....
I just took her out for her last night walkies and she walked just fine. We didn't go far, because that wasn't the point of this one, just to let her potty and see how she stood and walked on it. It took a lot to convince her to get up to go, but once we were outside she walked fine, so I don't think it is on the bottom of the paw. Then she Ran to the kitchen for her cosequin treat. I went to lift the left paw and she fell over, down on her bum. I don't know if it was because she couldn't put all her weight on her front right leg or if it was her back, because I couldn't get her to lift her back rear legs at all.
She is currently not allowed to jump up on anything, again.
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I'm so sorry Sharlene.:o Poor Molly. They think we are being mean because they really don't get it. So worrisome.:o xxxxx
Awww, hopefully she just strained something and that it will heal soon.
HI Sharlene
Hope the dinner went well in between this worry with Molly. I wonder if she hurt the paw jumping onto the window seat. Just the yelp and then immediately holding the paw into the air makes me think it was something sudden?? :confused: Pleased it came right over the day, if I go to examine Flynn's paws and he is standing he can topple down too, trying to get me to stop I think!! Wonder why she pee'ed inside again though, twice in two days after never having done that? Maybe just reaction after being in her crate and not getting outside fast enough probably.
I bet she jumps out of bed in the morning just fine!! Probably see you tomorrow sometime seeming as we are still ladies of leisure :D xx
Sharlene:
Wow it is always something isn't it? Maybe she jumped down and sort of stoves her leg. Tipper used to do that every once and a while after she would jump down from the sofa. Then she would limp and make me think there was really something wrong. Later in the day she would run thru the house. I think Molly must be calling Trixie on the phone when you are not home and getting pointers on how to keep you on your toes! Hope this is not going to turn into anything. Blessings
Patti
She walked okay this morning. Had one incident of limping while on the walk but I think she might have stepped on something as she held up the other paw (putting pressure on the right one to do so) and I wiped that paw off just in case, and then she was fine again.
If it wasn't for the back injury previously I would probably be okay with thinking she strained, sprained, pulled something on that front leg on the jump up.
Either way, she is not allowed to jump on anything for a couple days till I see she is back to where she was before this. I'm trying the ramp to the window seat, but so far she is refusing to use it. She barks at it just fine, but won't use the ramp or the steps to get up there.
The dinner turned out lovely. That blueberry reduction with the ham was perfect and even one of the guys who doesn't care that much for ham, went back for seconds. The salmon was perfect too, and everyone really enjoyed themselves I think. Our friend made a wonderful peach cake. Probably the best I have ever had.
Molly is asleep and gently snoring. Her and I are going to take it easy today. I need to finish doing some kitchen cleaning, run some laundry through as I didn't do any of that this weekend. Then tomorrow back to work.
I'll have to debate whether to work from home for the rest of the week to keep an eye on her or if I think I can go into the office tomorrow and thursday.
Hubs is thinking the ACTH combined with maybe some pain from the leg, add on a house full of people, which she has had accidents during visits before. If she is going to have an accident that is in fact usually when it would happen, so he might be right.
hugs all,
Hi Sharlene, sorry to hear about Molly leg, but I have had that happen to Brando a few times and a day or two of complete crate rest except for potty, fixed it, sometimes they sleep funny or they step down wrong and strain their leg. I am hoping that is all it is where Molly is concerned.
If you notice her walking on her tip toe a lot that could be a sign she tore her ACL which Snuggles did 2 years ago (his back leg) and we had surgery to fix that but I am hoping that is not the case for Molly.
HUGS!!
well, Miss Molly, you need to stop worrying mama:) I think your hubby is on track with all the testing, ACTH injection, company, well, just a whole bunch of stress for little Molly.
Hope things go well today and she gets back on track. Enjoy resting!!! If you get to;)
Dear Sharlene,you and Molly ,just rest today. With Cushings we are even more stressed for our furballs. As Addy would say"put the cushing's in the drawer for the day" just enjoy the right now times.
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo
Now Miss Molly you have to stop worrying your mum she is already worried and now your limping.! I hope she has just pulled something whilst jumping on the window seat. Plenty of rest required for you both,
Sharlene:
I am wondering how Miss Molly leg is this morning? Tipper is acting like nothing happened. I bet if she would jump off the bed again it might start up though. It is rainy here and dreary, but that is OK as I need a rest, I am not feeling great today. At least it is not snow!! Blessings
Patti
Molly too is acting like nothing happened. However because of her back, she is on restricted jumping again. Not happy at the moment and refusing to use the ramp to the window seat, so we'll have to work on that.
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Molly just starts to get you trained and then you have to go and blow it! I bet she's told you where you can put that ramp! lol :D:D:D
Buddy's ramp actually helped him a lot. As soon as he realized it was his ticket to guard duty in the window, he used it all the time. He was very reluctant at first though and I had to bribe him with treats to get him to go up it. I also had to barricade around it so he wouldn't jump off the window seat. It finally came to the point where his rear legs were too weak to even use the ramp anymore. That was a sad day indeed. Xxxxx
I'm sure I disappoint her, switching things around. LOL I hope she'll adapt to the ramp, it would make me feel a lot better. I have two big body pillows the length of the ramp, one on each side. These also block her off being able to jump up to the window seat. She has a clear path, not even at a steep angle, but she's stubborn. I'll try the treats on the ramp. They didn't work on the stair to the window seat.
Did I mention stubborn?
Oh yes, that would be very sad for them when they can't see out the window seat. :( Sad for Buddy and sad for you too.
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Little minx, I think she gets it from her Mom!! I bet she will gallop up there if there are treats on offer!! Gosh, pleased she has not signs of it now.
Are you working from home today?
So happy to hear Molly isn't limping anymore! Hopefully treats will lure her up the ramp.
They're such brats. Daisy won't use a ramp. I think that the steepness bothers her.
I'm glad that Molly seems to be herself again.
We have had a break through and all it took was Little Ceasar Filet Mignon treats.
I put the ramp up and the stairs next to it with the body pillows on each side.
With a treat on each step, she slowly went up, then I left her to try to figure out how to get down. She wanted to use the ramp, but it was too slick for her. (not to self, carpet the ramp) However, she finally came down the steps to get her next treat. We did this several times, then I stopped the treats, except, she starting going up and down the steps on her own, like, Look mom, I did it, give me treats! hahahaha
I've removed the ramp and the steps are there now, so if she wants them she can use them. I'll wait and do the treat thing all over again later. I think it will take Much reinforcement, but she has it figured out. Memory and removal of fear is the key I think.
Congratulations Molly Muffin. My star diva
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Nope, I didn't work from home today. I went into the office which I'm glad I did since the Marketing Director was in today too. We tease each other about how we each thought the other must have gotten fed up and quit it had been so long since we saw each other. LOL All good and him and I have great yak sessions where we throw ideas around, bantering back and forth like crazy. It's both fun and productive. So that was a bonus. Then I came home and played with molly before logging back into work and taking care of a few items.
I'll work from home tomorrow and then go to the office Thursday and then home on Friday. It's a crazy schedule I admit but it works okay for me.
I'd honestly rather be from home all the time, but that human interaction is important or I could become a hermit!!! I'd hate that, as I am fairly social personality. You guys might have guessed that already. hahaha But I admit I love being home for molly too.
hugs all
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Just got a call from my IMS. Molly's UCP ratio is .8 which is a bit elevated. .2 is nothing, .5 is borderline. Recommendation is to retest in 3 - 4 weeks.
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I dont think I would even worry about that:):):):) I'm sure it will be fine.
Good idea to recheck to see if it is reproducible. As we have seen if a dog is off then it can throw this darn protein. So annoying to have another thing to worry about! Did she think the stones could be responsible?
Cushings, stones, anything, yes could be the culprit. No infection though, so that was good, although I didn't expect anything there. Molly wasn't acting like she does with an infection, but I guess it always has to be ruled out.
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I am currently checking out hotels in Budapest. Looking for an excellent hotel in the city center. Man I love tripadvisor. Remember travel before the internet??!! LOL
Sharlene
Her BP was OK wasn't it?
They took 3 BP, the highest was 144 (138 - 144) So, went down each time they took it and it might be actually lower, as they think white coat syndrome caused the higher readings.
Sharlene
Technically, over .5 retest but gosh, she has kidneys stones, they must play a part in this, at least it seems so to me. What did the IMS say?
She said that the stones, cushings, could be causing it to go up and it might not stay up, but fluctuate. She might have said retest at .5 borderline (ish)? There was an ICU patient so she couldn't talk for more than a few minutes. She said, we're still waiting to see what the UofT panel looks like. She mentioned she'd have the girls email results I'm waiting on (ultrasound report) that there was a problem with the email, so she'd ask them to do it and hope they get it done tonight.
So, that will give us figures and I told her that I want to compare sizes of various things on the ultrasound report.
Sharlene