Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Leslie,
Buddy's stools are normal, knock on wood. His meds upset his stomach which makes him uncomfortable and hard to settle to sleep. He gets the gurgles, burping, reflux thing. Just one dose of the SEB did settle Buddy's tummy very quickly yesterday. :)Since it coats the stomach, I am hoping it will help. Buddy has reactive hypoglycemia episodes. Your idea of adding Karo syrup to the SEB when Trink is unable to eat is an excellent idea. I will use that. Thanks for all your help.
Hugs,
Kathy

Oh, YAY! It seems to be helping that sweet boy! I'm so glad and hope he just gets better and better.

Yeah, SEB!!! Please, please keep working!

Enjoy those butterflies and the humming birds. I think I'll put out my nectar feeders today. It's getting dry here in northern California, so the little hummers are going to be thirsty.

I was reading that many dogs with Cushing's have runny noses and allergy like symptoms. Buddy's allergies have not improved despite maximum medication. He has had sneezing, wheezing and runny nose type symptoms for the last few weeks. More so than his usual allergies. I know that Tipper has a problem with this. How about the rest of your pups? Also, could Buddy's runny nose be caused by his macro-tumor pressing on nasal cavities or ???.

So far, so good with the SEM. His allergy symptoms are no worse because of it. No scratching or licking at his paws. I gave him his second dose about half hour ago. This time it was mixed 50/50 with some wet food. He guzzled all of it down, cleaning his bowl and looking for more! Loved it! So much better than the syringe.:D
Hugs,
Kathy

Too funny. Great news.

Boriss seems to have seasonal allergies. He was sneezing his head off in bed last night. He rarely does that. I had to get up at 2am to give him some benedryl. It did the trick. I will see how he is tonight.
He also occasionally has the runny nose as well.

Okay angels, another question.;) This question is about SEB. For those of you that have used it or use it, can I stop the Pepcid that doesn't work, and just continue with the SEB? Buddy doesn't seem to be having any allergy reactions with it. YAY!!!!!!! :D Thanks.
Kathy

Yep. Why take it if it isn't doing any good? So relieved the slippery elm bark is working for our guy..... glad you decided to go for it... was worried when you talked about the plant allergies but see... you did great. Whew huh?

Kim,
Frankly, I'm not real sure about the allergy thing with the SEB. :confused: Buddy continues to have the sneezing, gushing nose and wheezing thing. It is no better despite meds three times per day. The SEB just hasn't made it any worse. Normally, if Buddy is really allergic, he'll be itching, scratching and licking at his feet. He hasn't done any of that. His nasal discharge is clear, otherwise I would suspect an infection. The SEB has really helped his stomach settle. :D I'm still wondering if his crazy sinuses have to do with his macro-tumor and not just allergies. Does anybody know if sinus trouble is associated with a macro-tumor?
Kim - Don't you have soccer games this weekend?;) Enjoy:)
Kathy

I don't recall ever reading of anyone dealing with a macro having sinus issues but my memory isn't the best. :) glad he's no worse at least! Yes I do - I have to get up real early as the games are an hour from here and we start at 8 am. We have 6 games tomorrow back to back and it should be 95 they say. I have my sunblock out. Yikes. I need to go to bed as it was a long week. Take care and give him a hug for me. Kim