Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Kathy:
So sorry to hear Buddy had head tremors, it just makes me feel awful that this happens to him. It is good to know what is causing them though. I can tell you from Tipper's very allergic history, that I use Slippery Elm with her and she has had no problems. Also I wanted to say that the Pepcid AC does give some dogs a terrible tummy ache, and does at times do that to Tipper. Could this be the problem with Buddy's stomach? Have you tried any yogurt with Buddy? If you think it is just gas, Curtail or Beano are safe, as the Vet from Newmans Own told me. That really stinks to drop 36.00 on Slippery Elm and not be able to use it.
After all we have to have the mighty lizard hunter in prime shape, so those lizards aren't taunting him. God Bless You Both
Patti

I gave Buddy a spoon of pumpkin with his dinner last night. I was hoping that it might help his stomach settle somewhat. Buddy was up from 2:00 AM on. Not only was his tummy screwed up with rumbling and burping, he also was wheezing, sneezing and had a runny nose. His sneezing and runny nose continued this morning. I gave him another spoon of pumpkin at breakfast. Maybe I shouldn't have. Could pumpkin be another allergy? It's possible with the allergy king!!! I am at loss abut what to try. The meds upset his stomach and Pepcid AC does not help. I'm worried about possible allergy interactions with slippery Elm bark. I ordered a pound of it, but now I'm afraid to try it. It's getting to the point where I may break down try a very small dose anyway. Yes, it's risky, but I don't know what else to do! Any thoughts....
Hugs,
Kathy

Hi Kathy,

I had to laugh when I read you bought a POUND of SEB! :p That will last you a lifetime! I bought a 4 oz bottle in 2011 and still have plenty left to last a while... and I use it often! ;) If you don't want to use it with Buddy and it hasn't been opened, I would try to return it asap.

I hope you find something that will help the little guy. Bless his heart.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Kathy,
I'm just now catching up on the weekend posts and I am sorry it was a rough one for you and Buddy! :(
Darn it...after so many days of no tremors. At least you know now why he gets them and the corn syrup did the trick to make it stop.
I wish I had the answer to the tummy trouble. Trixie has terrible plumbing noises in the evening and at bedtime...very, very noisy gurgling and it scares me because it's loud and she seems uncomfortable. Luckily the PepcidAC seems to help her a little bit with that. She has that same gas and bloating issue every night along with all the noises, it hasn't made any problems with her poops or appetite however. During the day she seems so much better but once the evening sets in, it starts.
I hope Buddy is having a better day today. Really wish I could help with a constructive idea.
Barbara

Barbara,
I think Trilo is just hard on little tummies. ;) Adding prednisone to the mix has helped Buddy's mobility, but his little tummy suffers from all the meds. :( Thanks or checking in. I hope Trixie is doing well.
Hugs,
Kathy

Okay, so the pumpkin doesn't seem to really work for him if he is huffing and puffing like that. Well, did it help his stomach at all?
Anything is possible and Buddy has so many allergies, another one might not be that big of a surprise, but it sure does make things difficult.
I guess just keep trying to find that something that will work for him. Have you asked your vet about it maybe?

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Yes Sharlene, Buddy's tummy seems to be a little better today since starting the pumpkin. His allergies however, are out-of-control! Are they caused by the pumpkin? They could be. They could also be caused by a thousand other things. :confused:That's the way it is with allergies! I'm going to continue the pumpkin for the next couple of days and see if his allergies improve. If they do, his problem is not with the pumpkin. If they worsen or he starts licking at his paws or scratching, I will assume it's the pumpkin, stop giving it and add it to his allergy list. Such is the plan!;) You'd think a macro-tumor would be enough!:(
Hugs,
Kathy

Well, you know Buddy, he is an original. :) I hope it is not the pumpkin if it is helping his tummy.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Crikey Buddy, you start behaving and limit yourself to one problem a day young man (or even better, NONE), your poor Mom will be going grey!! Kathy, I was pleased to hear the tummy settled today, be hoping for another good report tomorrow from the Budster. Thanks your support on Flynny's thread, you really are a doll you know xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx :)

Kathy:
I know about part of what you are dealing with, as Tipper can be allergic to anything also. Once when she was about 2 years old, she started swelling up like a pig, she got all these raised welts like about as big as your little finger on her body, We went to the emergency . She was struggling to breath as I was driving way over the speed limit to get there. They gave her a shot of epinephrine and I had to put her in their sink, and start with cool water as she got a dangerously high fever. We got it under control, but scared the daylights out of me. I have kept an epi pen on hand in case of this. The only thing is they are so darn expensive, and go out of date rather quickly. Tipper actually gets anaphylaxis so it gets bad. It is terrible having to deal with the macro issue and all the allergy stuff also. Never found out what caused it. I always keep a bottle of liquid Benadryl in the house and in my purse as she has had other episodes of this. I hope you find out if Buddy is allergic to the pumpkin. It could be all the stuff flying around in the air too, that is one thing with these allergies you never know what can set them off. Blessings
Patti