Good luck with Doc's diet! Those few pounds sure make a difference with their arthritis problems. My boy needs to lose just a few too, less snacks I think! Pleased to hear he is doing well, so happy for you!
Trish
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Good luck with Doc's diet! Those few pounds sure make a difference with their arthritis problems. My boy needs to lose just a few too, less snacks I think! Pleased to hear he is doing well, so happy for you!
Trish
Glad to hear Doc is doing better, thanku for explaining the head drop and glad Doc is not doing it anymore...I will mention it to my vet, next time we go in, it's prob just me worrying!!! Take care and glad things are looking up!!
HI Guys,
Just wanted to check in and let you know that Doc is doing well. He had his last prednisone pill 2 days ago and I'm watching like a hawk to see if he is ok without it. Hopefully he does well and we can put him on an anti-inflammatory for the arthritis in a few weeks. We had a small Easter trip to my parents (his grandparents who spoil him more than I do :D ). He did get ahold of his pill pockets and ate part of the bag and all the pockets when we went to dinner one night. He threw-up twice (some bits of bag) and then pooped the part with the ingredient list out the next day. First time I've been able to read his poo. Haha. He didn't have any issues after that so we left it at that.
We go down to UF in May to see if we shrunk the tumor, crossing fingers!! Just wanted to give an update and let everyone know that I'm so grateful for the support and I'm praying for all of you and your pups.
Jessica and the Docorama.
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Cracked me up!!!!
Hope the tumor has shrunk and all is well on your trip to UF.
Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
HI Guys,
We have a new development. Doc has been having very minor nose bleeds from his left nostril. It is only about 2-3 drops about twice a day since Friday (3 days ago). I've had his blood tested for platelets (normal), CBC (normal), and blood pressure (180 (high) but not enough to cause the bleeds). They gave him phenylephrine (OTC spray). I only give it to him when blood present. It seems to be when we wake up in the morning (from night before). We have an MRI in May to see if brain tumor shrunk, now we'll have to look for nasal tumor. :-(
They told me to keep Doc quiet. So...I've gotten lots of dirty looks this weekend and I have to keep reminding him that I'm the shepherd and make the rules. In any event, he's otherwise ok. Good appetite, etc. We've been off the prednisone for almost 2 weeks.
Do any of you have any experience with nosebleeds?
Just wondering out loud here...do you think that the radiation has dried up his nose and it is bleeding because of that. And if this is the case, maybe a saline solution would help???
Sending huge and loving, Lori
Thanks for wondering out loud. I wondered that too. I called UF in total freak out mode and they said unlikely that the radiation did this, but I didn't ask about saline as a comfort thing for the nose if it was just dry. I'm going to call and see if I can use it just in case it is dry. They said since it is only a couple of drops, one nostril, and so spread out (12 hours apart usually), they said it was not emergent and I could either come in to them or have local vet evaluate him. So, I went to my local vet--he's the one that did all the bloodwork, etc. He wants to see if it gets better (seems to be going that direction) and basically wait until I go down to UF in May for a full workup. Basically, all we have left to do is a skull xray and he said that the next step after that is MRI. Since I already have that on the books, to wait for that MRI and have it all done together. If it doesn't clear up by Thursday, then to move up my appt. at UF and add it to the MRI workup. I just know it is not normal and wondered if anyone else has experienced this. It's just scary seeing blood near your baby.
Hi, goodness, something else to worry about. Hopefully it isn't anything serious.
Did they check Doc for high BP? That can cause nose bleed too.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Jessica, Hopefully it isn't anything and it clears up real soon. Keep us posted on how Doc's doing.
Big hugs
HI Guys,
Just wanted to give an update on Doccy. His nosebleeds stopped just as suddenly as it came on. Still no answer to what it was. We are still scheduled for the MRI next Monday and we'll look at the nasal cavity as well. However, now he has a UTI. So....we're on antibiotics for that. :( I feel bad for him because I get those all the time and they suck. Not like he can just take a warm bath and let it all go. Haha. Otherwise, we're doing well and he's playing lots and eating well. We'll probably get the go ahead to do the ACTH testing after the MRI. Waiting for the prednisone to be out of his body completely. Just wanted to thank everyone again for the support. This is a wonderful site. You guys TOTALLY understand the love and dedication to our babies.