Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo - Molly has passed

Patti, I just hope that this specialist Can provide some answers. In our area, it is the best place I know of to go to. I have Never heard a harsh word to any staff member or patient in the years we've been going there. Everyone down to the janitors are animal lovers. It is just the feel you get when you walk in that door and gosh, I've been there at midnight and 1am and I've been there in the middle of the day, it's always the same care. So, I am really hoping that they can figure Keesh out. Otherwise I'm at a loss of what to do going forward.

So just as I think Molly's poops have firmed up and are normal again, we're back to the runs on this morning's walk. I feel so bad for her, and know it makes her feel bad to have a poopy bum.
Her ear seems to be bothering her a bit yesterday too. I washed the flap and hoping there isn't anything starting up there again.

We'll just see how it goes. She will be staying over night at the vets next weekend, just one night, but I'm dreading it already. I wish I could find a good pet sitter, but I just don't trust them after having a bad experience with one where molly got kennel cough and almost died, and developed a real fear aggression to other dogs that she didn't use to have nearly bad as she has now. That experience made me real nervous about having other people keep her. Gosh and that was many years ago.

Well, onward and upward as the saying goes. :)

hugs all
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Oh no...what's this Molly's back to a bit of the runs, and a bothersome ear too. I'm sorry..ugh...it just never ends with our pups not to mention the worry it causes us.
The pet sitting can be such an issue can't it!? I have a woman who takes Trixie in her apt. but it's been awhile since Trixie has stayed with her and now if she goes there it will involve medication. All a control freaks nightmare!! The control freak would be me!
Well at least Molly's stay next weekend is just one overnight and she's used to it there.
Can she eat sticky white rice...that works great for Trixie..I add more water than called for so it's sticky enough to make little rice balls. Binds things up really well.
Hope Molly is feeling better quickly...both bum and ear!! :p

Barbara

I might do something different for her dinner tonight. She isn't particularly interested in her regular food right now anyhow. So maybe some rice with some chicken breast or something, have to see what is at the store (if they have the stuff without the sodium to plump it up)

Her ear looked a bit better today after I cleaned it out last night. If it starts to look red, I have some medicine that she can have for it. Maybe can catch it early this time if it does become an infection.

So you'll be at your moms sunday and monday this week. Have a great time tonight and tomorrow. :)

I'm in planning mode here for a party next weekend, so things are a bit hectic running around here and there. Have a contractor out tomorrow morning to do some measuring. Molly is not a fan of strange workers being around.

Yea, having that many people in the house would drive molly nuts, so she'll stay at the vet over night and I'll be there to pick her up as soon as they open.

have a good weekend!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hi Sharlene

Yay long weekend for you!! Sounds like you have had a busy week so hopefully you now get some time to relax for a couple of days! :)

Gosh it can take a while for that stress colitis to fully settle, I think if were not all crazy poop patrollers we probably would not notice it! I still check every one so we get pretty in tune with our doggies tummy issues :eek::D Hopefully its another one-off and she continues marching on!!

Fed-ex her down to NZ, I am pretty sure Flynny and me would take excellent care of her while you are away :D:D xxxx

Hi Sharlene... here you are helping me and now Molly is having some issues.

Let me know how her ears and poop are today. I noticed lately I can't give Keesh any treats that are yellow/orange in colour, he has orange coloured loose poo every time. Got to stick with beggin strips or something of that nature.

You didn't mention just exactly what that party next weekend is for on the forum, and I won't say anything, but it's a big deal.

You should have a blast, I know I did.

Ahh, the party. :) Yes, well, turns out I am turning 50. Which I find a bit unbelievable, since I'm sure that I'm 34, but there you have it. My sister thought it was a real laugh to have a big party to celebrate that!

We had more bum cleaning here this morning. :( Her ear seems to be looking better though, but I'll keep an eye on it, just in case. A bit worried about her not drinking enough water (isn't that a crazy thing to hear on a cushing forum LOL) but her water intake has been down, so her pee stops aren't as many, and since she isn't a big water drinker... I'm going to have to keep an eye on her for stone development.

Oh well, it's a lovely day now that the clouds have gone away. Might get rain later, but I'm going to be busy inside clearing stuff out so we'll be able to stuff all the people in if it ends up raining next weekend. :) Hopefully it won't! Also I might be a bit sparse in my posting until this is over, lots going on this week and next weekend. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Think I'll move to your area. No sun here and doesn't look like there will be for quite awhile.

Sorry about her bum.. poor wee thing. Sure hope she starts drinking a little more. Geez, one thing then another eh?

:D So you're joining the ranks of us 50 somethings....woohoo. I know what you mean...my clock stopped somewhere around 35-36 too! How could I possibly be older than that!?? :confused:
Good for your sister to make a party of it. You'll have a blast...it will be all about you!!
I hope Molly's gastro disturbance clears up soon. The ear looking better is good news though! Not enough drinking...hmmmm...I cannot remember what that's like! :rolleyes: I hope Molly will stay hydrated today...not sure how to force liquid...ice cube licking maybe?
Enjoy your sunny day. We're overcast, humid, chance of storms--same for the next few days. I'm ready for Fall.
Have fun prepping for the party...if we don't hear from you too much we'll know you're getting ready for the party of the year! :D :D

Barbara

What a difference a few miles make eh Judi.

No really Barbara, my sister, thought that it was a joke to celebrate turning 50, she's 67.

My husband is the one who is doing the party for me. Once I agreed to it, he has gone all out. Today he is making music lists and setting it up on the ipod that will be connected to some stereo thing that he has and that will go outside by the pool/deck area. He's quite the little party planner, dealing with catering and the whole works, since he said he doesn't want me to do anything but have fun for one night. (talk about giving over control, it's semi freaking me out, but on the other hand I sort of love it too).

Amazon.ca finally has potassium citrate. When Glynda and Lori, first mentioned using the powder in the food, I tried to find it in powder form and couldn't and Amazon.ca didn't carry it. Amazon.com carried it, but wouldn't ship it to Canada. Frustrating! Now that I see amazon.ca had it, I'm going to order and see what I can do about diet for molly. I've been supplementing the SO food because it doesn't have enough protein in it, so now I want to look at a complete diet change.

fun times!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Keesh is threatening to crash it....