Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

I understand how you feel, Addy. I know I was watching Corky very closely, but you will definitely know if the clinical signs are returning. The main things I use to watch were his appetite and water intake. I use to measure the amount of water he drank and the food he ate, so I knew I was giving him the same amounts. If he ate the food I gave him, and then started sitting in front of me looking for more food, I knew something was going on.

Corky hasn't had a normal poop for over 2 years. He had a bad bacteria that actually made them watery. With antibiotics, they finally got form to them, but have never gotten back to normal, and they never will. Don't let it drive you crazy.

Terri

So many feel so alone.

I want to share something will all of you, especially our new members and those of you who might feel so alone right now. I came across something I wrote down one month after hearing Zoe may have Cushings. I thought I was crazy with grief and no one would understand.

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Anticipatory grief. I did not know it had a name. I am not crazy, just grieving over a beloved family member, my Zoe . I fear the future and what it will bring. Guilt over the past, is it my fault she has this disease? Live in the now? How? I was supposed to write a book. I only finished chapter one. It was to be about a woman and her love for a little dog from Animal Control, written in a warm, witty style. Will it now be of our journey together and how it relates to her disease? Zoe my Zoe, oh, how I love my Zoe. How do I write your story now?

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Because of all of you, I can read those words and funny thing, I don't feel that way anymore. I know that no matter where this journey with Zoe takes me, I will never feel that alone again.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. And thanks for letting me be a sentimental drip tonight:):) Maybe soon I will be able to work on my book again.

Addy and Zoe

I pray and hope you do write that book, it would be so wonderful.
I felt exactly the same way.
Will post on my thread what my other vet said.
I am very tired tonight.

I am rereading the medical notes from Ims visit last Monday.

Heart ausculation, maybe Grade 1-II/VI systolic murmur, normal lung sounds.

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Questionable new finding of a mild heat murmur. Heartrate is reasonably slow and no arrhythmias are detected. Full cardiac assessment not indicated at this time. Will listen at each follow up visit. Continue to monitor for any signs of heart disease such as cough, collapse, shortness of breath or exercise intolerance.

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Please talk to me about this.

My Koko came back from groomers and she said he had alot of mosquito bites. We are having the worst mosquito season on record. I had Zoe tested early July and we started heartworm medicine then but I read she should be retested in six months since I started her later in the season. Could heartworm cause heart ausculation?

Could those of you using melatonin and lignans share experiences? Zoe has been on for 3 weeks now. I did read Squirt's thread about how it affected the nails - growing faster. Is it about 3 months before her hair may start filling in? Zoe feels like she put on a little weight, I cut back on her food, could it be the lignans? It has been very hot so not walking much, maybe it is lack of excersise.


I'm sick, so hope this post makes sense!!!!:o

Addy

Hi Addy,

Some dogs are born with heart murmurs and like humans, can develop a heart murmur with age due to valve disease. Parasites that cause anemia can also cause a heart murmur but unlike the first two causes, the heart murmur can go away once the parasites are gone and the anemia has been corrected. My Jojo has a slight heart murmur and his IMS monitors it every time he goes in for a stim test. He's been our boy for over three years and there has been no change. Working in rescue, with emphasis on seniors, we see a lot of dogs with different levels of heart murmurs. Some of our most serious cases are still doing well with medication.

I don't think the lignans are causing Zoe's weight problem. Lulu was on lignans and melatonin for quite a while and she didn't gain weight. As a matter of fact, she lost weight. There is no guarantee that these supplements are going to be effective or completely effective. I believe I've read that these supplements have only a 40% to 50% effective rate. It is also a long term proposition and it's not uncommon to see no improvement for a few months. UTK usually recommends that you wait three to four months and if no change is noted then they usually recommend adding a maintenance dose of Lysodren to the treatment regimen.

I hope you feel better.

Glynda

Thanks Glynda,

Since she has had normal poops again, it seems like she has beening gaining weight. I usually like her about 18 pounds, but she was 18.5 at the vets and she feels like when she weighs 19-20.

Will continue to cut back on food and up the exercise if the weather breaks. I think hubby has been sneaking her extra turkey!!!!!!! He overfeeds all of us:):)

I guess I was just worried could she have heartworm and was that causing the sound the IMS heard? We only have one cadiologist in this city. Not alot of choices if I need one!!!!!!!!:confused::):(

Thanks Again,
Addy

Addy, I think if your IMS had any inkling at all that Zoe could possibly have heartworms, he would have recommended a heartworm test. If you are concerned about it, be sure to talk to your IMS about it.

Addy,
I read your post citing your initial "aniticipatory grief". It really hit the nail on the head for me. I keep thinking I have GOT to stop this. I am very weepy. I went out for the day today with my daughter and grandchildren although I had to make myself leave Lacey. I know I am being crazy, so I'm trying to make myself stop. I need to stop dwelling on what can happen every minute of the day. She is actually doing very well right now. I want to enjoy that as I always have in the past.

I, too, am so very appreciative of this "home" to go to where I can post my fears, post my questions, chat with people who are experiencing what I am and who are completely dedicated to their doggies.

I feel like my head is going to explode sometimes. I have read everything I possible have time to read. I am actually getting pains between my shoulder blades from sitting here at this computer searching and reading. After reading your posts, I am wondering if Lacy should start treatment yet. Of course, she hasn't finished her testing yet, but everything seems so nebulous. Nothing seems to be black and white. I am like you in that I watch her constantly to see what symptoms she might have today. In addition to her possible Cushing's, she has heart failure. So I listen to her lungs. I see if she looks exhausted. She seems to be doing fine in those areas. But then, I try to determine how she is doing with Cushing's symptoms--how many, how severe. Her hair is no different. She has lots of energy and is still chasing and playing with our cat. She jumps up on a fairly high chair to look our the window. I monitor her going up stairs to see if I see any weakness developing. I haven't seen any. She does drink quite often, but she is on Lasix. She doesn't seem to pee a lot more than usual. She has had some accidents in her sleep. Maybe two in the last month. She whines for the cat food she can't have but doesn't seem to be ravenous about other food. She pants. She has developed a pot belly. She does feel warm to the touch. And, like I have seen others remark about here, she no longer wants to sleep on our bed, but prefers the cool floor. I, too, watch to make sure her poops are ok. I see that you are giving Zoe melatonin and lignans. I wonder, "Should I be doing that for Lacey?" I don't even know what lignans are!:o So, I will start on another search to see what they are and whether I should know about these things and be using them. This post is getting waaaaay too long. I will stop there, but obviously, while you are freaking out I am over here driving myself UP A WALL!!!:D:D I completely understand where you are. Thank goodness, the vet at CSU is very willing to answer questions because I have a list for tomorrow!!:)

I just wanted to tell you I saw your picture of Zoe on the couch, and she is so cute. I hope she remains symptom-free for a long while!
Marlene

Its okay Marlene - take a deep breath and relax. Lacey sounds like she is in pretty good shape and cushings is a very slow progressing disease so you don't have to rush into any treatment without having all test results and information in hand.

Relax and give Lacey some belly rubs from us:)

Love and hugs,

Sweetie Marlene,

Remember to breathe!!!! Do you know that when Zoe has her flare ups and one day would have bad poops and the next day good poops, I did not realize it but I was holding my breath every time I took her out. This made her worry about her poops!!! I had to remind myself to BREATHE Addy!!! and smile at her no matter how bad her poops were.:)

You are not crazy. it is anticipatory grief truly. I have a saying, when I would get so overwhelmed I would tell Cushings out loud to get in the drawer, I would even open a drawer and say out loud "get in the drawer NOW!!! and don't come out!!" and I would physically close the drawer. If I was in the car, I would open the glove box and do the same thing. Try it, it helps!!!!

Heart problems can have some of the same symptoms as Cushings from what I read recently, I will go on your thread

Addy

Ok, girls...what ya'll have going on is called "twitching"...something some of us are really good at, myself included! :p When we find ourselves looking at every little thing and going, "gasp! what is that?", "what does that mean?"....then you know the twitcher has been engaged. :D

Twitching is a fairly common phenomenon among parents in the canine Cushing's world and we are all subject to it's power at one time or the other tho some of us are more prone to twitching than others. :o:p It isn't a fatal condition tho at times it feels like it just might be and, while not actually contagious, it can spread.

At it's most extreme, victims will look like they have just seen a ghost...pale, hair sticking out on ends, eyes bulging and darting around, drool or actual slobber around the mouth, extremities trembling, and a distinct inability to concentrate. In it's milder form, victims can look and act absolutely normal but you can hear the tremble in their voices that indicates a full blown episode is just below the surface.

Twitching is usually not a long term condition but comes and goes in those of us afflicted. Once victims learn what is happening to them and that they are not going crazy and not having a heart attack or stroke, the episodes are not as scary...to the individual afflicted anyway. :p

I hope this helps! :p

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always

Hi, my name is John.....I am a twitcher. :o

I haven't had a twitch for about 20 days, I am tempted to twitch when one of my pups misses her poop times or leaves food in the bowl. When I get the urge to twitch, I get on line and talk to my fellow twitchers....:o:o;):D

I am and will always be a twitcher. :p

lol,

confessions of a twitcher!!!!!!!

is there a club called twitcher's anonymous? I think I need to join. Now I may be sick, but I am laughing so hard I think I split my side.

actually, Zoe came back from the groomer and I was just thinking how good she looks and she didn't even bite anyone!!!!:D:D:D


Thank you!!!!

Addy

It's nice to know that I now have a name. "Twitcher" instead of just a neurotic, anxious mess!:D I've been so anxious lately about Lola that I feel like I need to go on some permanent medication. Lola probably thinks that I'm the one that needs medical attention, not her.:D Yes, I also look at all of her poops daily to see how things are going.:o My life lately revolves around Lola and her symptoms or lack of but that comes with the territory when you love someone dearly. It's nice to know that there are so many others here that are going through the same thing.:)

I must be a twitcher also. :D But I think I am a poop inspector also.
It is pretty bad when my husband calls me from across the lawn and says you better check before I pick up.:p I think I am watching Apollo like a hawk. Is heat intolerance a cushing thing? It is not that hot here and Apollo is not doing well in the heat. His body seems warm a lot?
On the lighter side Apollo and our Karma were moaning and shrieking the other day, so my husband and I joined in , they looked at us like we were crazy.:eek:

Haha, I can just see the 4 of you moaning together!:)

I don't think heat intolerance is a cushings thing because Rudy still goes outside to lay in the sun every day and it is right around 100 degrees here.

sometimes when Zoe and Koko are barking at something outside, my husband and I will start barking too. It drives the dogs nuts. We probably should not tease them but we can't help it:D:D:D

I'm afraid to say anything about Zoe in fear she will contradict me.

She looked so pretty when she came back from the groomers, though her tail looked bad and you could see how thin her hair was along her spine. But boy, did she strut her stuff, so she obivously felt pretty good getting all cleaned up.

My week of being a stay at home mom is over and it sure was nice to be home with my babies and walk whenever we wanted, play whenever we wanted. If I did not have two dogs at work to hang out with, life at work would not be good. My boss has a pug, a rottie/lab mix and a South African mastiff, the last two were adopted from a rescue group and they stay at work, while the pug goes home with him. The mastiff sleeps in my office under my desk most of the day, what a gentle giant!!!!! The lab/rottie is smart as a whip and so easy to train, I love teaching her things.:D

Everyone at work thinks I am dog nuts so I have to be careful how much I talk about them:mad:

I am trying very hard not to twitch!!!!;)

Love you all,

Addy

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Originally Posted by MyRudy

Haha, I can just see the 4 of you moaning together!:)

I don't think heat intolerance is a cushings thing because Rudy still goes outside to lay in the sun every day and it is right around 100 degrees here.

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Wow... that is strange because cush dogs LOVE to lay on cool tile. They really don't like the heat... Rudy must be 'special'. ;):p

Good to be a little light hearted.
Our other dachie, Karma is the store mascot, she owns the place. When we pay for their in cabin air fares, I always write head of security.

Hi All,

Okay, so after the great discussion on Dena and Simon's thread I am reviewing everything. I don't think you can classify it as "twitching" :)

I found the below quote in our reference section.

Question one- Zoe's acth test- Cortisol ng/ml 47.7 before (normal range=2.1-58.8) after 304.4* (normal range=65.0-174.6) from UTK adrena panel

is the unit of measure ng/ml a different unit of measure from what I highlighted in the below quote which is nmol/l?

Question two- how many of our dogs were over 500 nmol/l on original acth test?

Just investgating.:cool:

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Dogs with hyperadrenocorticism theoretically have an exaggerated response to ACTH. The absolute post-ACTH cortisol concentration is most frequently used to assess the response during an ACTH stimulation test. Although values above the reference range are frequently cited as abnormal, most clinicians use a value that significantly exceeds this range, often between 600 and 650 nmol/l. Approximately 80% of dogs with PDH have an exaggerated cortisol response to ACTH while only approximately 60% of dogs with AT have such results. Despite the low sensitivity of this test, an advantage is that it is highly specific (approximately 0.9) and has a relatively high positive predictive value. The likelihood of an abnormal result in a non-cushingoid dog generally increases the more severely or chronically ill the animal is. Occasionally, dogs with AT have a subnormal cortisol response to exogenous ACTH.

In conclusion, an abnormal cortisol response in a dog with suspicious clinical and clinicopathological features is supportive of hyperadrenocorticism but provides no information on the site of the lesion. Although abnormal results can occur particularly in an animal known to have concurrent non-adrenal illness (e.g., unstable diabetes mellitus), a more common diagnostic dilemma is finding a reference range (or rarely subnormal) cortisol response in a highly suspicious case. Decreasing the post ACTH cortisol cut-off point (e.g., to approximately 500 nmol/l) for hyperadrenocorticism improves the test sensitivity with minimal effect on specificity and helps improve the diagnostic performance of this test. Alternatively, a more sensitive diagnostic test should be considered in these suspicious cases.

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addy

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is the unit of measure ng/ml a different unit of measure from what I highlighted in the below quote which is nmol/l?

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Yes...ng/ml is the abbreviation for nanograms per decilitre (conventional units) ; nmol/l is the abbreviation for nanomoles per liter (SI units). What we are used to seeing are ug/dl (conventional units). To convert the nmol/l into ug/dl, divide the nmol/l results by 27.59 but this is for cortisol only...500 nmol/l = 18.12 ug/dl. For the UTK results, just move the decimal point over one place...304.4 ng/ml = 30.4 ug/dl.

Hope this helps.

Love and hugs,
Lori

Dear Andy the figures don't make sense.:confused:
Apollo's first reading was as follows:
CORTISOL SAMPLE 1 6.9 (RANGE 1.0-5.0 UG/DL) HIGH
CORTISOL SAMPLE 2 37.0 (RANGE 8.0-17.0) HIGH

THIRD READING AFTER TRIOLSTANE USE
(READING DID GO UP FROM PREVIOUS)
CORTISOL SAMPLE 1 2.9 (RANGE 1.0-5.0 UG/DL)
CORTISOL SAMPLE 2 5.1 (RANGE 8.0-17.0) LOW
Hope this helps.

Hi Addy,

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In conclusion, an abnormal cortisol response in a dog with suspicious clinical and clinicopathological features is supportive of hyperadrenocorticism but provides no information on the site of the lesion. Although abnormal results can occur particularly in an animal known to have concurrent non-adrenal illness (e.g., unstable diabetes mellitus), a more common diagnostic dilemma is finding a reference range (or rarely subnormal) cortisol response in a highly suspicious case. Decreasing the post ACTH cortisol cut-off point (e.g., to approximately 500 nmol/l) for hyperadrenocorticism improves the test sensitivity with minimal effect on specificity and helps improve the diagnostic performance of this test. Alternatively, a more sensitive diagnostic test should be considered in these suspicious cases.

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This quote speaks volumes to me but particularly the last two sentences. My boy Harley had normal cortisol levels in the beginning of his cushing's journey but he had all the prevalent cushing's symptoms. I had every test I could think of done on him...both of his endogenous tests came back high, which meant he was PDH but his ACTH stim tests kept coming back within the normal ranges. So at that time I did not pursue any type of conventional treatment, like Lysodren or Trilostane, I just kept treating him with the melatonin and lignans. Which now I know, at least for Harley, this was not the way I should have gone. Cushing's is a clinical disease and my boy did have all the commom symptoms but I was so focused on them normal stim numbers.

I should have put stock in the endogenous tests and his two ultrasounds plus his clinical signs that were telling me that Harley has PDH and needed to be treated with conventional medicine, but I waited until his ACTH stim test told me so, and it's been a rough road trying to get his cortisol under control...we're not there yet but I hope soon we will be.

Love and hugs,
Lori

I could never figure out why Zoe's numbers were not like anyone else's. Now I see if I convert the measure by moving the decimal, Zoe was 4.7 pre and 30.4 post stim. I did not know how to convert it so THANK YOU:):)

So how high is that? Now I am worried about IMS plan although I understand it. How much of that 30.4 could be from stress and her bad flare up?

I think I will just keep the current plan of seeing if she can stay healthy, stool wise, and retest in 3 months unless new symptoms develop. She has been so happy the last few weeks, throwing toys around and just calmer. I think a big part of that is her tummy does not hurt anymore from all the gas and pains from her bad poops.

She actually acts happy after she poops now. Do you know I scared her and made her nervous because I was holding my breath waiting to see if it was going to be bad? I didn't know I did that. Now I make sure I put a smile on my face and BREATHE while I wait for her to go.:o

I hope I am not making a mistake by waiting 3 months. I really worry about that sometimes.

Oh, she is starting to get fuzz on her belly where she was shaved for her ultrasound:D

Thanks for all your help, it makes it so much easier to understand.

Addy

Dear Addy
I am not a tech but the first reading is within the range . The second reading is high (Apollo was 37 when he started) Apollo first reading was also high. So don't know what to tell you.:confused:
This stuff can drive you crazy. Best to go over with the vet.

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by addy

Question one- Zoe's acth test- Cortisol ng/ml 47.7 before (normal range=2.1-58.8) after 304.4* (normal range=65.0-174.6) from UTK adrena panel

is the unit of measure ng/ml a different unit of measure from what I highlighted in the below quote which is nmol/l?

Question two- how many of our dogs were over 500 nmol/l on original acth test?

Just investgating.:cool:

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Hi Addy,

I think UTK uses different cortisol measurements for their panels, then what regular labs use for regular cortisol testing. Franklin's cortisol results from his UTK panel in May 2010 were
pre: 46.5 ng/mL (2.0-56.5) post: 151.2 (70.6-151.2) If you look up other members' results, you'll notice sometimes there's a difference in what UTK considers 'normal' for the post measurement. Neuter/spay status comes into it, maybe also the age of the pup.

Franklin's first stim test ever (May 09) was pre 345 nmol/L, and post 1031 nmol, which converts to 12.50 ug/dl and 37.36 ug/dl.
Hugs to you and Zoe,
Jane, Franklin and Bailey xxx

Now that I know how to convert I will go back and read other's tests. That is Zoe's original adrenal pane from the end of May.

All I know is she is right now running around the house wrestling with Koko which is something she has not done since March when her colitis first flared again and she was then sick all those months.

My mouth is dropping down to the floor:D

She has only been on the melatonin 2 times a day and lignans for a month. I started everything one at a time with her in July, slowly increasing the dosages.

I am greatful for today.:D:D:D

Addy

So glad to hear.
:D

Thanks sweet friend for sharing my joy even though you had such a bad day.

I hope I can remember Zoe's good days when the bad days come around. it is so hard to do sometimes.

I have had my Zoe such a short time and she has been sick so much of that time. Yesterday I was so very greatful to see her play again.

Love to you and Apollo,

Addy

Dear Addy
Thanks for the encouragement. I was an art major way back when then switched to business administration. I feel like all I do is go to doctors with Apollo, Sept 7 another ACHT STIM test, then same day neurologist check if stiff gait is from muscle loss or hip problems arthritis.
Sept 10th acupuncture for his back(he likes that) then Sept 24th yearly check up, titer test to check if vaccines still working. Stopped 2 years ago with vaccines.
When I read how many of our cushing babies get overdosed starting too high a dosage, I just don't want to increase Apollo's if I don't need to. This is so difficult at times to take.

Hi Sonja,

That is alot of doctor visits, once you get the hind legs figured out and his dosage right, it should calm down. I don't blame you for not wanting to increase, but if you go small amounts, than maybe it won't be scary for you, that is if you need to do it.

I know I am lucky to be in reprieve but I also know it isn't going to last!!!!! I just keep watching and waiting:(

I have a four day weekend so am home today with my pups, weather finally broke, it is cool and I hope to get some gardening done if the pesky mosquitos are gone.

You should turn to your art for stress therapy, your talent is amazing, don't let that fall by the wayside. It would be theraputic for you:)

Hugs to you and the pups!!!

Addy

Enjoy some quiet time this weekend.
Hugs from Sonja and licks from Apollo.
P.s. I think Apollo has eyes for Zoe.:p:D

Hi Addy,

I was glad to hear that Zoe is doing good. It's always such a good feeling when they start playing again.

Thank you Terri:)

Zoe is finally on 3mgs melatonin twice a day. I kicked her up to the last mg for her morning dose Friday. I knew I would be home with her for 4 days to observe.

We had a loud thunderstrom this morning and she went on top of my bed rather than underneath it:) I put some classical music on for her, rubbed her ears and she seemed pretty calm.:) Curled up on my pillow, what a sight, not at all spoiled do you think?:rolleyes:

I was worried she would be total zonked out from the melatonin but she's handling it better than I thought!:) I can't believe I will soon have to order more lignans!!!

Her weight came down too. I had cut back a tad on her food and perhaps the lignans kicked in now and her weight is good, tummy does not look bloated and tight at all.

Did Corky lose weight on melatonin and lignans? I know Glynda said her pup did. I almost started twitching thinking oh no is she diabetic now? :eek: I then banished that thought from my mind although I do worry about it.:o

Happy Labor Day!!!! No laboring allowed:D:D:D

Addy

Addy,
I just finished looking at your new album. Cute, cute. I have read about older, weird ladies (I fit the description so far:) )who have 20 or so dogs in their homes. I think I could easily become one of those.:eek: I love the baby pictures here. I could just reach out and hug Zoe and Koko.

I do want to start Lacey on Trilostane. Her skin problem just started this week and is concerning me.
Hugs,
Marlene and Lacey

Squirt lost a little weight at first...but, like her mom, has no problem finding lost poundage! :rolleyes::p

Her weight fluctuates between 13 and 16 lbs. depending on her activity level. I try to catch her before she reaches that 16lb. mark and reduce the calories she intakes. She needs to stay 14lbs. and under. I have learned that a medium Milk Bone will last at least a week; she doesn't care how much of a taste she gets at once as long as she gets a taste! So they get broken into the tiniest little pieces and she's just as happy as if I gave her to whole thing! ;)

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always

I'm so glad that Zoe is doing so much better, Addy.

The only time that Corky takes melatonin is when we have storms. He can have 3mg a day, so I cut the pill in half and give it to him as needed twice a day.

Before Corky started treatment for Cushings, he was almost 24 pounds, which was high for him. He always weighed between 18-20 pounds. His weight is now normal for him. He did lose the weight quickly.

I hope that Zoe continues to do well.

Glad to hear Zoe is doing better. Today I go for Apollo's ACHT STIM test, and neurologist about hind leg weakness.
Hugs Sonja and Apollo.

Thanks, Sonja, Leslie Marlene and Terri:)

Terri- Hope Corkster has a good day too on his twice daily dosing
Sonja- Good luck at the vets
Leslie- You always have such good advice!!
Marlene- Hope Lacey is feeling better

Zoe's weight was better of grain but then when she got her flare up and I took her off the thyroid supplement, armor, she started gaining weight though I did not increase her food. I have cut her food back a bit now and try to make her walk up the hill in front of our house as much as possible but it had been such a hot summer:( She took that pound off pretty fast and I did not really cut back that much on her food.

I have this bad feeling this reprieve is not going to last. Maybe because of what I have been through with her on other health things. I just can't shake this feeling things are going to go down hill. I am trying to take one day at a time and be grateful for each day but I have this gnawing in my belly that won't go away:mad:

Thanks for all your input, it helps:)

Addy

Hi All,

I don't want to restart the rabies vaccine debate but I just wanted to share with you:

As I weigh my options and risks verses benefits for Zoe, I came across the name of the doctor at our University in Madison, Wisconsin who is researching the vaccine in hopes to change the laws to being required every five years or more. He is researching it in conjunction with Dr.Jean Dodd. So I thought, I'll go straight to the horses mouth, so to speak and I found his email address. I thought, well, I have nothing to lose maybe he will answer me.:cool:

AND HE DID within an hour!!!!! :D

I just thought that was so cool and how it just shows if you reach out people will sometimes respond.:)

We sure live for little things, don't we? Doesn't take much to make us happy. When you think about it, we are blessed in that regard because we know we have to take time to stop and smell the roses :)

So I just wanted to acknowledge Dr. Schultz's kindness to me.

Addy