Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

Trish, My head knows that I am losing him, but my heart can't accept it. He is absolutely fine, until I get a reminder that he isn't.:(
Kathy

Well I know the heart gives us our most intense emotions so stick with that sweet and tell the head to shut the heck up!!! One day at a time and pack as much love into those days as we can :)

Oh Kathy, loved the ramp story, your Buddy is so smart and so precious! I'm so sorry that his legs are weak, praying for his strength to return so he can go up and down the ramp, sending prayers for you too and a huge hug, this is so hard for you....

Hi Kathy,

Checking in on you and Buddy. Let us know how things are going when you can, sweetie.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

Thinking of you Kathy. It's so hard to see any struggling...and I hope Buddy is not struggling today..I hope he is having a good day doing whatever he wants...guarding or hunting or just having a restful nap.
What you're going through is so difficult..we're all here for you.
Barbara

Oh Kathy, somehow I missed seeing your post until now. Want you to know that I'm sitting right beside you, too. This is such a rollercoaster ride. I am hoping that things are going better for you two today. But we are nere, no matter what.

Marianne

Oh Kathy :(

Well, we know it is a matter of tweaking to get the right dose at the right times. So, maybe this is part of it. You give him the pred in the morning this week, so are you noticing this in the evening/afternoon time frame? or all day? I'm wondering if it is due to going from the twice a day dosing or if it the Amount of dosage. If that makes any sense. I hope it does. It's so hard to get these things right, but I'm thinking the progress you saw with the other dosing is reason to be hopeful that the pred can keep the tumor controlled for awhile at least.
This is so hard on your and Buddy when the reminders give you a kick. :(


Big Hugs
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

I'm new today to the forum but have been reading all about what you are going through. I can only say I'm thinking about you and Buddy.

Thank you all!:)

I reached the vet. The receptionists all know my voice now!:eek:
Buddy's Prednisone dose is being tweaked.......

Back to 1/2 a 5mg. Tab. Twice a day until symptoms resolve (for the next 3 or 4 days) Then continue with the maintenance dose below.
Maintenance dose -
1/2 tab. Once per day, 1/2 tab. twice per day - alternating daily.

Kathy

I hope you see an improvement with the tweaking. We are all here. :)

Dont allow your head to go there. I know that is hard. Enjoy each moment, see the good, forget the bad.

We'll hear about bird chasing tomorrow, I know it.;)