Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Hi Jessica,
Thank you for your insights. They are very helpful. Buddy can't have milk thistle because of allergies. He's allergic to daisy flowers and ragweed. It specifically says on the bottle not to use milk thistle if allergic to either one of those things. I have to be very careful giving Buddy anything, because he's highly allergic. That really limits what I'm able to do for him. It pains me that I am unable to afford an MRI and radiation treatments. I realize that Buddy's has little chance without them. However, I am thrilled to hear that Doc is doing so well.

Sending hugs and prayers to you and your little lizard chasing Buddy! One day at a time is all we can do.....

Kathy:
Have you ever thought about contacting the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America to help Buddy?? I know for a fact that sometimes they have very wealthy members who have lost these dogs and will help financially in order to keep the breed going. There are also many resources in the one section of the home page to write to or call. The Yorkie Club will definitely steer you in the right direction, and may get you a philanthropist that could save Buddy's life. Keep asking and searching online until someone says yes. Ask the hospital where they do the radiation if they have any endowments that they use for this purpose, as many people leave all their money to these places now days. A lady died and left all her money to my vets office in order to help people with pet emergencies.I know it is not easy to ask some unknown person or people for help, but to save Tipper I would do it in a heartbeat. Especially now with the car down. What a mess! My heart breaks for you as I know if it were my Tipper how I would feel. Another possibility is the Care Credit, some people have gotten upwards of 5000.00 and they can stretch the payments out so they are real low. I fell like we are all in this with you. We love hearing about Buddy's antics so much so that we just cannot bear the thought of him not being there to keep those pesky lizards in check. I will research and see if I can find any where that could help if you want me to. Would your car insurance get you a rental car?? I hope you will be able to get to work the last few days. I know what it is like to have all your resources dried up, and scared of having an emergency situation that you cannot pay for. That is the worst situation I have been in. God Bless you and have mercy on you and Buddy.
Patti

It's okay guys. Thanks for caring.:) I have transportation to work. :)I got a call with my car's estimate. It is going to be about $600. It could have been much worse. It's not the transmission. It's the gear shift assembly. The part is being special ordered from LA, so it's going to take about a week to fix. I am okay with that. Just glad it wasn't something worse.;):) The mighty lizard hunter hunts on. The adventure continues. Buddy is doing great for now. Now is all we have!:o
Hugs,
Kathy

Kathy, So glad that the car estimate is not as bad as you thought. I'm sure it could have been much worse, so thank goodness for small favors!
That happened with my fridge last month. I thought it was gone for good...and if it was unfixable it was more than buying a new one because it's all built into the kitchen wall and these NY kitchens don't have a spare inch...it would have meant a huge redo job which is basically out of the question now with college tuitions and many vet bills. I was so lucky he fixed it for $400 including his visit, the part and the labor...I got off easy and the fridge is like new! I was so happy I almost cried. It's an old fridge but a really good one. Who thought I could be so happy about spending $400 on a repair, but I was!! Felt like someone was looking out for me! :D
Glad Buddy is having another good day! :p That's all that counts...one day at a time!! Your vacation is just about here!!! :D :
Barbara

Well, yay, glad it was the gear shift and not the transmission at least. What ever is the cheaper to fix is always better.
Cars and refrigerators now too. fooey. Hopefully we are all going to have a peaceful nice summer with nothing else going wrong.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Booo to the car playing up, just what you don't need but pleased to hear it is fixable!! Boooo at the bill though :mad:

So pleased to see Buddy is full of beans :D:D That warms my heart :) Have a good weekend you guys, the holidays are nearly here :D xxxxx

Kathy:
Hope to hear some good antics that dear Buddy does this weekend. We so love hearing all the cute things he does. Hope he continues to feel good and stay symptom free. Blessings
Patti

I got my car back in time for the weekend! YAY!!!:D Buddy's tummy was a little funny this morning, but he seems to be okay now.:) He is on patrol right now. That involves checking all the lizard holes and yapping at the birds who invade his air space. He takes his job VERY seriously!;):D It is heartwarming to see this wobbly little dog going on with his business as usual.:) If Buddy makes it until tomorrow, it will be three weeks (21 days) without a head tremor or hypoglycemic attack!:D Wednesday is my last day of work for the summer! 3 work days to go! Have a great weekend angels :D:D
Hugs,
Kathy

Oh Kathy,

That is great news that the tremors have subsided and Buddy is acting like "the mighty lizard hunter." Sending loving hugs to you both, Lori