Jasper (12 yr old Mini Schnauzer) is now at peace

Oh, I am so glad Jasper is back home! I know you are thrilled to have him there, too!

The meds, the experience of being in the hospital, the trauma from being sick - all that may have combined to give him more stress than he could easily handle, and coming home where he is comfortable allowed him to let go of all that and rest, which I am sure he badly needs. Hopefully, once he has rested his appetite will return as well. It could be that the meds have made his little tummy kinda blah and the idea of food isn't very appealing right now, too.

Hugs and gentle belly rubs!
Leslie and the gang

Yay so glad Jasper is home.
Maybe he feel more like eating once he's rested up from what was probably a stressful night.
Hope the rest of the weekend is more relaxing for all of you :)

Hugs
Sharlene

Hi Tina, I'm sooooo glad Jasper's home, too! Can you double-check that prednisone dosage, though, because a 250 mg. tablet does not sound like a dose that could possibly be correct -- maybe more like 25 mg.? In addition, with as low as his cortisol dropped, I'm feeling worried about the vet only planning for a 3-day course of supplemental prednisone. I'm assuming you'll be checking in with the vet, though, over the next couple of days in the event that Jasper does not perk up and needs a longer steroid boost.

I so hope he soon starts acting more like himself.

Many hugs,
Marianne

Oh my gosh Marianne, I meant 2.5 mg of prednisone daily for 3 days, beginning with this evening. It is half of a 5 mg tab. I got it confused with his Lysodren dose, which is on hold. I am not surprised, I am pretty frazzled with all that has been going on over the last day and a half!

Thank you so much for checking in on us. Yes, I will be in contact with my vet in the next couple of days, for sure. They are closed tomorrow for the holiday, which is a little anxiety producing at the moment. Jasper has been pretty much sleeping since we got home, I imagine he is pretty wiped out. But it is still making me nervous. I am constantly checking on him. He is not very perky at all. I just got him to eat the rest of his breakfast. (Yes!!) Hopefully he will eat a little more later. Can anyone tell me if it is ok to give the prednisone on an empty or nearly empty stomach, in case he won't eat any more later?

Thanks Addy, Sharlene, and Leslie for the reassurance. Leslie it makes perfect sense what you said. He has been through a lot, and of course I am watching and scrutinizing every little thing. :rolleyes: ;)

Love and hugs to you all,

Tina and Jasper

My gosh... just caught up... have been gone two days.. poor Jasper. He showed no signs of this really.. wow.

Yes you can give prednisone on an empty tummy. I would force it down if you have to. Even though your vet is not thinking addisonian - the cortisol is low and this is what is keeping him going right now. I agree with Marianne and find it unlikely he'll be ready to go off it completely in 3 days. From what we have seen over the years most take it very slow and wean off of it. Otherwise it is too great of a shock to the body.

The prednisone is mimicking the cortisol he's lacking so it is imperative he get it. That is probably also a part of why he is lethargic. As it kicks in he'll start to come around and be more comfy. So glad you took him in when you did and that they were there for you!

Saying prayers for your little one and sending strength and love to you. Kim

Oh my gosh Kim, can you believe it? What a scare this has been, especially since he didn't show signs of this, like you said. I don't think you should go out of town again!! :D ;)

I am wondering if the prednisone being prescribed for 3 more days is just until I touch bases with my vet again. She works again on Wednesday, so that would fit. Of course I can call one of the other Drs on Tuesday if needed, but I hope that won't be necessary.

Yes, I will force the prednisone down him if he won't take it in a treat. I am not messing around. ;)

I was very lucky with the timing of everything. I would have had to take him to that emergency vet clinic in Omaha if it happened last night, or today. Whew! Very scary.

Love and hugs,

Tina and Jasper

yay! I bet it is just him being tired. Boriss wouldn't eat after his day at the vet on Thursday. I think they have to de-funk after a day like that. Glad he is home! :)

Mornin' Tina,

I hope Jasper is feeling much stronger and more like his old self today....and that you were able to rest a bit last nite.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Keeping any eye on Jasper. How is he today?

hugs,
Sharlene

Good morning everyone,

Kind of touch and go with Jasper. Got him to eat his breakfast this morning with a lot of coaxing, but he ate it finally. Very low energy continues, he is not interested in anything and still seems very subdued. He is absolutely not interested in playing with his sister, she seems to annoy him so I am trying to keep them separated so he can rest without her pestering him. She is a typical puppy.

I got up twice during the night to let him out just in case to try to avoid any accidents. He is drinking and peeing a lot again, I am sure because of the prednisone. Just wish his appetite and energy would pick up. He got his prednisone last evening and the anti nausea med this morning. There has been no more vomiting so far thank goodness. Hopefully we are out of the woods with that!

Does it typically take several days or a week to recover from this type of thing and get back to normal?

Thanks for checking on us, and I hope everyone's babies are feeling well this morning and that you are enjoying the holiday!

Hugs,

Tina and Jasper