My Pug Scoop (Precious Scoop has passed... )

Hi everyone and thanks.

I know it's been a while since Scoop had his BG curve. The day at the vet seemed to go better than last time and his BG's were decent but that's probably because he doesn't eat like he used to. His eating is getting worse. He doesn't hardly want dog food anymore. He will take a bite and then backs away. He wants to drink water while he eats and then it seems like that's it. There are times he doesn't want anything at all and at times he will eat things that are not good for him. He has lost a little weight. His poops are still horrible.
So hard and frustrating. Is it his tumor or belly problems or IBD. So frustrating and heartbreaking.

Thanks for listening.

Yep if only these babies could talk and tell us what is wrong it would make things a whole lot easier! Hope you and Scoop have a relaxing weekend and you can tempt him with some tasty food! Thinking of you as you keep on fighting the good fight for Scoop! He loves you for it you know! xxx

Vicki:
Does Scoop like meat cooked on the grill?? If I have any eating problems with my cats etc. That is what I do. The smell from the grill really gets them going. I have a cat that I rescued that Tipper hates with a passion. Anyway, he has a problem with the bile ducts from his liver and is on a medication daily for it. Sometimes when his symptoms start up he won't eat. He has lost a lot of weight in the past. I remembered a trick from an old Vet I had in Pittsburgh. You give them Periactin. It works a funny way in animals and makes them really hungry. I give my cat some every other day as if I stop he quits eating. It has some mild side effects for long term continual use, but they are minor in compared to him starving to death. Maybe you could ask the vet if Scoop could have some. Mine are a low milligram and I cut the tablets into 4's so it actually takes very little to stimulate them to eat. God Bless You and Scoop, I pray for you every day, and pray for a miracle for Scoop.
Patti

aww Vicki our poor litl buddy..... he has to get a break soon (as you do as well)I am sending prayers,love,light and virtual hugs and kisses to you both...we are up the country till Tuesday (we all needed a nice quiet break away from the city,plan to do this lots this year)here for ya hun...patty(milo)meka xoxox

Vicki,
I got your messages. Thank you so much. :)I am so sorry that you and Scoop have been having such a hard time. It is very sad that our precious babies have to go through so much turmoil. There is no way that I could afford surgery for Buddy, but I would like to ask Dr. B about some medication options.
Thanks again Vicki and bless you and Scoop,
Hugs,
Kathy

Aw Scoop, hope his appetite gets better, so hard when they don't want food, did u ever try eggs or egg whites? Simba likes that when he has tummy troubles? Sending hugs and prayers......

Vicki:
Prayers to you and Scoop, and a very special request to God to give Scoop a miracle.
Blessings
Patti

Trish-Thank you. It sure would make things a lot easier if they could tell us how they feel.

Patty-Thanks, we sure could use a break. Hope you're enjoying your time in the country.

Letti-Scoop used to love eggs. Sometimes my daughter buys the egg whites in a carton and he would eat them. He has been so, so picky lately. One time he will eat something and then he won't. I had Boston Market rotisserie chicken yesterday and he gobbled it up. This morning he hardly ate any dog food (like usual lately) so I tried some leftover chicken. He didn't want to have anything to do with it.

Kathy- You're welcome. I hope Dr. B can help you. I wish I lived near there and could take Scoop to see him. He seems like such a caring person. I wish his meds for shrinking the tumors were on the market. Available for anyone instead of still in the trial phase. Just think of all the animals it will help if it is a success. God bless Dr. B for everything he has done and will do to help our babies. I told him a little bit about Scoop and he said he didn't think surgery would be an option but he didn't say why. It even went through my head, maybe could I live in LA for 6 Months to try the meds. So darn frustrating.

Patti-Thank you for all your prayers. Memorial weekend we cooked on the grill and Scoop did enjoy that. It's so strange though how something appeals to him, then it doesn't. He had some Arby's the other day. The enthusiasm he had when he ate that was like my younger Scoop was here. I will check out the Periactin. Scoop is taking an appetite stimulant every 24 hours. It's Mirtazapine. Can't really say if it's making a difference. His eating is just all over the place.

In the morning he eats about 5-6 bites of dog food then he won't want any more. I try to disguise it but that doesn't work. Sometimes he refuses to eat anything more and sometimes he will eat something like lunchmeat or dog treats. I try to get him to eat anything. Then there's the matter of his insulin. I have never been able to home test Scoop. I know his BG curve was decent but at the time he was eating more dog food. I'm not sure if he needs the full amount. Sometimes I cut it back. He drinks a lot of water. After he eats his couple bites of dog food, he just has to have water. I know not being on the Vetoryl will make him drink more but he started drinking more while he was still taking it but now it's even more. Maybe his kidney problem is making him drink more. I don't know.

Since Scoop hasn't been on Vetoryl he hardly trembles any more. Occasionally he does but to me they just seem a little different. Maybe more pain related. Maybe from belly troubles? I have Tramadol but he is usually sleeping and they don't last that long. He still sleeps a lot. I thought maybe the Vetoryl was making him sleep a lot but that doesn't seem to be the case. I asked Dr. Bruyette if a large tumor can cause them to sleep a lot. He said, yes.

Does anyone know if it is OK for a dog with protein in the urine to take Pepcid?

Hey Vicki

I don't know so bumping your thread in case your question was missed

Hope you and the little guy are having a good day today

Big hug

Mel
Xxxxxxxx