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Re: My Pug Scoop
Hi Lori, Thanks Scoop's water consumption has decreased so his having to go out has decreased. Today his water consumption was only 12oz. That's scary. He was not himself today. That water amount is too low for an 18lb. dog, isn't it? He still has his big appetite. The fur on his neck seems to be longer. I think he has grown some hair there and on his belly. There are some strands of hair here and there on his belly which weren't there before. I also dont think he has the pot
belly anymore.
Thanks again for your explanation.
Vicki-Scoop and Raleigh's mom
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The usual water consumption for a dog is 1 oz per pound but other things can factor into that such as if the dog is getting canned food (because of the moisture content) or if water/liquid is being added in another way, such as with broths or cooked rice, pasta, etc.
Do you find that Scoop's symptoms seem to increase in the evening?
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I always have had problems getting Molly to drink the amount recommended for body weight. She is on a special SO diet which encourages her to drink more, which helps prevent crystals that she is prone to from forming. So in our case, we're actually want diluted urine, yet have to worry about cushings coming on and her liver values too. It's enough to give a person more than a few grey hairs.
If they don't drink enough though, you can always add some broth or water to their food and make it soupy.
hugs,
Sharlene
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Amy-I hope Boriss is doing well on his new dose. You're probably right. The vet probably thinks Scoop's numbers were high enough to not retest after finishing the 30mg. I don't know if I want to wait that long to change the dose. I would like to see how things go on a split dose. I thought I read somewhere that diabetic dogs should do twice a day dose. The vet wants to try to get his appetite under control.
Vicki-Scoop and Raleigh's mom
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Lori-Scoop's symptoms don't change throughout the day. They are pretty much the same all day. I called the vet's office and asked them to check with the vet that was working if she thought 12oz of water was low for Scoop. She said no it was fine. He drank 15 oz today. It just seems so weird. I'm used to the 20oz, 30oz, even some 40oz of water. Scoop's vet talked to a specialist about Scoop and I think the specialist might have suggested the split dose.
Vicki-Scoop and Raleigh's mom
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Sharlene, That's a good idea about adding some water to the food.
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Hello! if his eyesight continues to decline.....heres a suggestion to start trying now....put scented candles about in yard....different scents so he can relate that scent to where he is in yard. and you can do that in your home too. just little votive candles. sort of helps makes a path for them.
on his arthritis have you tried adequinn injections? i have seen miracles with those. also a great supplement is cosesquinn double strength sprinkle capsules. And to help keep him from getting stiff.......massage massage massage, and if you can get him to walk like on air mattress, good exersise, and help keep him strong and mobile. Worse case..........i know someone who knows how to make front end and rear end carts to help our babies stay mobile. (he makes them and donates them to those in need)
On shysies ACTH her results were Pre 6.0 and Post 16.3
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Hi everyone-Does anyone have experience with or thoughts about DMSO? Scoop's vet talked to a dermatologist about Scoop's calcinosis cutis. He said he has had some success with using DMSO. How do they test the calcinosis cutis? The specilist also said he puts them on long term antibiotics.
Thanks for any help.
Vicki-Scoop and Raleigh's mom
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Stormee-Thanks for all the great suggestions. I'll have to write them down so I can remember them. I just talked to the vet about the injections. She said she can do that. She said she has had success with them. Scoop takes Cosequin capsules two times a day but I don't know if they are double strength. I'll have to check that out. That's really nice that your friend makes those carts and donates them to those in need. What a sweetheart.
Thanks again.
Vicki-Scoop and Raleigh's mom
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