Zoe By My Side- Our Journey with Cushings

Addy - yes, her folate was normal I believe.

From reading about it helicobacter is very very common and alot of dogs have it and live with it without any problems. They say that stress and 'events' can trigger it and that is when it needs to be treated.

In my case I had multiple big events that happened at the same time - Annie was given lysodren despite not having cushing's and Haley died. To treat the helicobacter you give 3 strong antibiotics at the same time for two weeks.

They would not have discovered it without the endoscopy.

On a better note - your weather will be getting even better because we are in the 40s and headed to the 60s next week! Hurrah. The snow will all melt which means I need to get out the pooper scooper. ha.

Kim

Hmmmm, Kim, you do have me thinking though. I went to Vet Columbo because he saved my friend's dog's life. He was the only vet who figured out what was wrong with my friend's dog. So Zoe would have to have colonoscopy to find it? They can't find it any other way?

This is the first winter since Zoe was diagnosed with "colitis" that she did not have good poos. It used to be she got better in the winter. Last winter she was "cured" and I could not believe it. I could give her little pieces of food she could never eat and she was fine. I admit I even gave her popcorn (no butter or salt) and she was fine. It is her favorite so I can't eat it at home anymore because now she gets sick from it again.

Last winter she was on the shen calmer and natural thyroid supplement becuase she had borderline low T4 and T3. I then started to wonder if maybe she isn't borderline anymore but low thyroid becuase of the Cushings. Maybe I should ask IMS about both of these Wednesday.

What's a few more questions, right:eek::eek::eek:;);):D

HUGS

Addy

They took a culture from her stomach etc to look under a microscope to get the helicobacter dx. I would assume it would be similar for the other 'end'. ;):D

I am glad you are hiding the popcorn because it is awful for the colon. Sorry Zoe no more popcorn for you buddy. I'm sure mom has found alternative treats though.

Organic boneless, skinless turkey breast that I slow roast:p Her only treats are turkey breast. I swear the dogs eat better than me. Though she does share her turkey with me for lunch sometimes.:D

I don't even want to tell you what we just spend at the pet store for their food:eek::rolleyes: I thought hubby was going to have a heart attack:o Then we came home and had a frozen pizza for our lunch. Yuk:p:p:p

I did not know that popcorn was horrible for the colon, glad you told me. That makes it even more amazing she was able to eat 4-5 pieces last winter.:confused:

Zoe and I went for a walk!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Her paws did not freeze and I did not have to carry her home. It has been a long time.

She pranced down the hill and then stopped for some smells, woofed at my neighbor when I called out "Hi" and then stopped and did "watch me" waiting for chucken, which I forgot to bring and then she pranced right back up the hill and was not out of breath, her legs did not shake.

It may not seem like much, but I am smiling from ear to ear and so loving the moment:D:D:D

I have tears of joy in my eyes and just had to share.

Love,
Addy

Oh, Addy!

I am so happy for you and Zoe! :D I know what a great, great feeling it is to see your baby acting so happy and full of life! I hope this is something you see much more often - you both certainly deserve to!

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always

Dear Addy

So glad to hear about Zoe.
Compared to you I am a wimp about cold weather. Born in cold Toronto, Ontario, Canada now if it gets below 60 I am freezing:eek::eek:
I am waiting to get my computer back. Praying my data is not lost. I have so much research and articles on Apollo's cushing and copies of input from everyone. Computer tech has had my computer since WEdnesday now may not get until Monday.:eek:
I will post on my thread about Apollo.
Hugs Sonja and Apollo

Hey There!!!

You thought I dropped off the face of the earth!!!:p:p

I am so happy for you and Zoe!!! Walks--they are the best--especially with your buddy!!!:):)

Maddie had 2 favorite people foods--POPCORN and Watermelon. She could smell both or knew the sounds of the popping and the cutting open of the watermelon. We were eating both one day in the kitchen--she sat between my husband and myself so we tested to see which one she would go for first---watermelon won, but it was a tough decision for her. The tortoises love watermelon also, so I would have to tell Maddie to LEAVE IT because she would lay in wait for the tortoises to finish or she would just outright steal it from them.:D

Keep enjoying those walks!!! :):)

LOL Marie, Popcorn and watermelon are Zoe's favorites too. Though her number one is her turkey breast which we still call "chicken" from when we used to give her chicken. She knows the word so we never taught her the word "turkey"

One time at dog school Zoe was supposed to go through a tunnel. I was at the other end calling her to come through and she was too afraid to do it. Finally, the trainer said "don't make her, she is too afraid". My reply was "she can do it" and I yelled "chicken" really loudly throught the tunnel opening and there came Zoe at a million miles an hour. Of course I gave her her reward and the trainer just stood there dumb founded :D That's my girl, never underestimate her when it comes to "chicken".;)

Glad your back, I missed you.

Hugs,
Addy

LOL!!!!:D:D I can just see you at the end of the tunnel yelling. Maddie would have been the same way, but I think when she was a puppy the first time she saw the tunnel she ran the opposite direction with the look of what the heck I'm not going thru that. She finally went thru when they shorten it up then no problem--she liked the game. They are sooo fun and their sense of humor priceless.:):)

So how's the weather???? I hope you got a heat wave going!!!:D

Looks like we are finally going to get some rain this week. I hope it is a good storm--guess we will wait and see. Darn those zinnia seeds are not planted yet!!!:( Why does work have to get in the way....

Happy Valentine's Day!!!:p Had to use a pink face--hehe....