Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Kathy:
I can tell you first hand from Tipper's allergy history that prednisone was used on her and she did not need the Benadryl. It is for inflammation, rashes, etc. Tipper did well just from using the pred. I am praying that Buddy does well on his new meds and that this is the answer. Tipper used the liquid pred. I wish you were close to me and Buddy could have the MRI for 950.00. Good God where do they get these prices?? Maybe Buddy could hitch hike over, and Tipper would take him for the MRI?? Just tell Buddy ahead of time Tipper is requesting he bring a lizard, so she can catch one too! Although he may get stopped by the border patrol for carrying a native species across state lines. I am sure Buddy with his feisty attitude can handle it. I would give Buddy the pred. and check his allergies the next few days with no Benadryl given. You are doing a wonderful job with Buddy, and his will have the best chances of beating this because of your diligence. Blessings
Patti

Hope the new meds help Buddy, the lizard population is getting out of control...hugs and prayers....

So true Letti, The lizards have been sniggering at Buddy lately.;) no head tremors for 11 days now. I am not sure what's going on there:confused:

Hugs,
Kathy

I am glad Buddy is getting the help he needs. so sorry you are dealing with a macro. :(
It sounds like you are going to be able to keep him comfy & happy which is a good thing.
hugs to you & Buddy!

Wow...no tremors for 11 days?
How about the other neuro symptoms...have you noticed anything the last couple of days? Seems like no tremors for that long is good news. I hope Buddy is having a great day and you too!! :D :D
Barbara

Hello angels, :)
Thank you for your continued support and love. As for the suspected macro, it is what it is.:(If it is not a macro, then it's a brain tumor. Either way it's bad news! All I have control over is my reaction to this turn of events. I was devastated at first and unable to function well. I went several days without sleep and became a zombie on autopilot. I have processed the news now and am able to view the bigger picture as to what is next. Obviously, the no sleep thing wasn't working out. I am sleeping now, but still not well. I hear every little noise during the night and still get up to check on buddy. I am no longer worried about him passing in his sleep, while I am sleeping. Yes, I will be devastated, but that would be a peaceful way for him to go. I potty him and we have massage and cuddle time before bed. I tell him how much he is loved, how proud I am of him and that he's the best friend ever. In the morning we have a good morning cuddle and another massage to start his day. If he passes during the night or while I'm at work, he will know without a doubt that he was truly loved. My mission now is to keep him happy, pain-free and mobile for as long as possible. His neuro symptoms are worsening, so I don't know how long that will be. I was recently advised by a very smart angel (You know who you are!:)) To enjoy every minute, take pictures, videos, and make memories. I am trying to do that. I let Buddy do exactly as he pleases now and make as much noise as he wants. He was spoiled before. Now he is spoiled rotten!;) He gets all the attention that he can possibly handle. When he wants something, I stop whatever I am doing to make it happen. He will be my focus for us long as I have him. The journey continues.

Hugs,
Kathy

Kathy--hugs to you and Buddy! He's a special boy :p and you're a special mom to him. xo Barbara

Hi Kathy, hugs to you and Buddy. I hope that you had a good day, and there was some lizard hunting going on. :)
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Keep spoiling, smiling and hugging girl! :D Kim

Kathy:
I am glad that Buddy has had no head tremors for 11 days. The way you put things about Buddy passing in his sleep is how I feel with Tipper. I did not always feel that way, I always thought I wanted one last time to tell her I love her. I tell her every night before we go to bed, when we have our one on one time and I tell her everything on my mind. I would be devastated, but would be hysterical if she was passing and I could not help her, so maybe that is best. I think the Dr. is awfully full of herself to make me wait until next week to find out about Tipper, or is it that she just doesn't know what is wrong?? You are doing a wonderful job with Buddy. I am interested in knowing how it is going on the prednisone? When you have the most special friend in your dog that you have ever had, it is so hard to deal with something that is going to take their life. You have handled all this exceptionally, and I hope that I can be as strong as you when I am faced with Tipper's situation. This disease bankrupts you financially, morally, spiritually, and emotionally, it needs to be eradicated off the face of the earth. It has taken it's toll on far too many people and dogs. I pray for a miracle for our babies every day. Blessings
Patti