Lulu 11 y.o. Pom has gone over the Rainbow Bridge to meet Jojo

Glynda,

Oh no. I do hope you get some better news when the vet calls. Fingers and toes crossed.

Jenny

Fingers and paws crossed here too for Lulu and you... praying for news you can work with xx

ps Flynn had liver cancer last year and had successful surgery, I am sure you know the options as you are so on to it and I guess it depends on what type etc so thoughts are with you xx

Keeping everything crossed here too.

Glynda,
I am so very sorry to hear about Lulu. My heart is breaking for you. I'm thinking of you and your sweet Lulu.

Julie & Hannah

I can find no words to suffice.... Just sending you big (((HUGS))) and hoping and praying for Little Lulu.

I talked to the vet after four hours of having my stomach in knots and she said that she realizes the liver is probably enlarged due to cushing's but that it looked unusually round....whatever that means. She can't rule out cancer so we are having an abdominal ultrasound tomorrow and a full senior panel. Even if she doesn't have cancer, the news is still bad. She has severe spondylosis with two fused discs. Gil did not tell her that she had hip surgery and that the head of the femur was removed so she thought it had disintegrated. Even then, there was a great deal of inflammation. The other hip really is disintegrating and both knees are not great but they aren't causing her as much pain as her hips and back.

The xray showed that she is full of poop because it hurts to squat and strain. The vet said the feces is soft enough for her move it herself but it just hurts to do it. I know her post cortisol is upward of 12 ug/dl and symptomatic but if she is in this kind of pain with higher cortisol, I can't see initiating treatment again. She is high risk for surgery and there is just too much to fix. She is on Tramadol for pain and the vet would like to put her on Metacam but not until the bloodwork and u/s is done. I will be checking with Dr. Moore before we go down that road. She did manage to poop three decent sized tootsie rolls tonight but according to what I saw on the xray, she has a ways to go. Hopefully pumpkin will make it easier for her. Right now I just want to keep her as comfortable as I can. I should have more information on Friday.

Thank you all so much for being here for us and please keep Lulu in your prayers.

You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Is laser treatment an option? Or acupuncture? Just to manage pain? I hope Lulu can get some more stool out, and that she will be a little more comfortable after some pain meds.

Hoping for the best tomorrow,
Julie & Hannah

I wish there were a miracle solution that would little LuLu's pain.
Sending lots of love to you and your family and especially LuLu.
hugs,
Sharlene

Oh Glynda.....i bet your tummy is in knots....sending you warm hugs and gentle nuzzles to Lulu.
if you warm the pumpkin up for just few seconds sometimes that helps too. And not sure if you have seen the harness and leash to help support back end while poohing......they are very helpful. and i had asked about fused discs to the IMS once and he said it is a natural process for canines to have that happen as they age. (i hope that is encouraging....)
I have heard miracles about adaquinn injections, and there is a man who makes little carts, front and back support carts and gives them to babies in need. i dont know if that would help her as she tries to pooh, play, get around...also i have found massage therapy to help alot of the back and hip area many techniques to try to see which they like. You know I have even witnessed this myself....magnetic therapy, i mean my jaw hit the ground.....i was so amazed. Non human babies have no pre conceived notions on things and have open minds which helps the body receive things better.
hope you hear some good positive news soon.

Oh Glynda, I am so sad to read all of this about Lulu. I am hoping for some good news with the ultrasound today. You and your baby are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,

Tina and Jasper

Glynda ... I am so sorry to hear all this news of Lulu. Sending my thoughts and cyber hugs.
Angela

Oh Glyda...poor little Lulu!:( Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers....
Big hugs, Leah

Dearest Glynda,

Words escape me, I cant even tell you how badly I feel for you and Lulu.

But I do know having you in Lulus's corner gives her the best possible outcome.

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))


much love also

Dear Glynda,
I am so very sorry to hear what is happening with you and your Lulu:( I have you and your baby in my thoughts and prayers. My heart hurts for you.
Love and hugs Lynda and Nika

Glynda:
Tipper and I are so sorry to hear about your Lulus' problems. Our hearts are heavy and we are praying for you.

Dearest Glynda, my thoughts are with you and Gil at this time, please take care of yourself my dear. Jojo has no more pain now. ((((hugs))))

Good news...no cancer. Blood work is not back yet but ultrasound was awesome. Spleen is slightly enlarged but not a concern. Liver looks mildly enlarged but not a concern. Gall bladder looks pretty full of sludge. If blood work dictates, will probably put her on medication. Now get this. Adrenal glands are normal size and shape. I asked her to repeat that. She said the ultrasonagrapher put her back on the table after she told him she had cushing's. Same thing. Perfectly normal. :confused::D:confused: Talk about dumbfounded.

Thank you all for your well wishes. I have to tell you that I was scared to death and I'm still concerned about her hip and spine problems but I'm hoping we can make her more comfortable with joint support and possibly Metacam. The Tramadol seems to be taking the edge off. She was starving by the time I got her home so she was served lunch straight away. She is now curled up in her clean bed. I can finally breath again.

Love you all,
Glynda

That is SUCH GOOD NEWS! I was so worried for you & cute little Lulu.
What a relief!

YAY!!!!


Good news! So happy to hear that! All of our positive thoughts helped! I hope she is feeling better soon!

Julie & Hannah

Oh Glynda!!!!!!

That is fantastic news!!! Hoping Lulu feels much better soon. Huge loving hugs to you all.

Wow Glynda!! That is excellent news!!!
What, normal! who would have thought. That is pretty excellent too. All together that isn't a bad day at all. :)
I'm really happy for you and Gil and LuLu.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Fantastic! You really just made my day. Give that little furry thing a kiss for me! Wonderful news. Bizarre about the adrenals.

normal adrenals and no cancer, a double hitter:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


you go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

How wonderful to get such a nice, positive surprise result! Wonderful news!

-Susan

Oh Glynda!!!..I just got in from work and quickly took care of my furkids and then rushed here to see how you and your Lulu are doing. I am SO happy to see this news :D..I just love it when I hear those words "no cancer!!!!!!!"
love and hugs to you and your family at this most happy time :)
Lynda

Doing the happy dance!!

Fabulous news Glynda !!!

Angela

Cool! Great news!:D

What a relief for you all... I am so happy to hear this :D Hope you get her back pain sorted for her!
xx

Now that's Faith kicking in for sure....:):):)

Way to go Lulu and Glynda!:):)

xo Jeanette & Princess:):p

So happy to hear the good news about Lulu. Need to have hope and faith.
Hugs Sonja and Angel Apollo

My precious Lulu crossed the bridge tonight. I love you, my sweet little girl.

OMG...I am so terribly sorry to be reading of Lulu's passing. Our hearts are breaking for you. Sweet Lulu is now at peace and her memory will live on forever in the hearts of loved ones. RIP Sweet Lulu.

Oh Dearest Glynda,
I am so very sorry. She is so dearly loved, Rest in Peace Sweet Lulu, You are our Newest and Brightest star in the sky.

(((HUGS)))

Dearest Glynda,

I am stunned beyond words. Lulu was the energizer bunny. The Timex watch of cushings - took a licking, but kept on ticking......

My heart goes out to you. I wish I could take away the hurt and pain. You have done so much for everyone, I wish this was something I could do for you. The cost of love is steep, but worth the price as you well know.

Godspeed Lulu
Luv & Hugs ~ Mary Ann

OMG, Glynda, I am so deeply sorry for both you & Gil! Words are really not of much use, but know that I am thinking of both you. Rest in peace, precious little girl.

Debbie

Glynda, OMG I am so sorry. My heart hurts for you - dear sweet Lulu has been like family to all of us. We feel your pain. Sending love and hugs. Run Lulu - run free of all that caused you pain. Know we all loved you dearly. Kim

Dear Glynda

I was shocked and absolutely stunned to read that "our" Lulu had passed. I know the sadness I feel will be multiplied by thousands by yourself and Gil. I am just so sorry. Take care of each other.

Jenny

I am so so sorry. hugs.

Oh Glynda, I can't believe what I am reading and I am so very sorry. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family. My heart goes out to you.

Tina