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    Default Re: Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis

    I'm right here too, Sharlene.

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    Default Re: Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis

    Me too my dear. So wish I could do more.

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    Default Re: Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo, cushing diagnosis

    Marianne, thank you for saying so eloquently exactly what I have just been struggling to write myself, only much more well expressed. Sharlene, my heart is with you, and I wish there was something I could do or say to help. I am by your side also. xo


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    Oh Sharlene, I know how rough this has to be for you and Daniel. It feels so important to get her to eat in order to regain some strength. But with creatinine and BUN values that are so high, she probably just does not have any appetite for anything. I remember with Barkis how helpless I felt when he stopped eating. The one thing I thought he needed most was the one thing I couldn't give him and it made me feel so desperate and so crazy.

    For Molly herself, though, probably what is a far greater comfort to her than food is just being home, resting quietly in her own window seat, with you and Daniel nearby. I know what it means if you cannot get her to eat and my heart goes out to you. But that just may not be within your power to do. If not, you won't have failed her even though it may feel that way to you. Just keeping her quiet and calm and loved may be the greatest gifts you can give her right now, even though you want to do so much more. This is such a hard time and we will stay right here by your side.
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    Still here. Checking in again. Never too far away. ((((Hugs))))

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    I am so pleased that you decided to take Molly home. I know how rough this is. This sounds exactly what we went through with Palmer. My one "regret" is that I agreed to have him stay at the specialist's hospital for a few days, while they administered fluids. It did not change anything-but the doctor tried to assure us that we had done absolutely everything we could have for him. Keep Molly with you and let her know how very much she is loved. Talk to her. She needs you now. You need to enjoy her company. I am so sorry the picture is not better.
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    Sus
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    Surrounding you, Molly, and Daniel with all the love and energies I can provide. There is no doubt your precious girl is where she wants to be - home with her mom and dad. She knows above all that you hold her best interest foremost, no matter the cost to you. My prayers for you all continue to rise, candles burn carrying Molly's name to the Heavens.

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    Leslie and the gang
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    I so wish we were all physically close to you , Molly and Daniel. Since that is not possible, our cyber hugs will have to do along with prayers for all of you. I am giving Abbie extra cuddles in honor of Molly.
    Judy H. (Always "Maggie and Abbie's Mom" & now "Sadie Sue's Mom")
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    Thinking of you all and sending positive thoughts, prayers and love. xoxo
    The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be. ~ Konrad Lorenz

    The beautiful ones you always seem to lose. ~ Prince

    And the road goes on forever... ~ Gregg Allman

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    Morning update. She had a good night. When I said Molly time for bed she was ready and I carried her up like normal and she wagged her tail. She went to the door when I asked her if she needed to go outside. So that is good. Still won't eat but is drinking on her own when she is thirsty.

    This morning when she woke up she had an accident and then took off pretty darn fast for a sick girl. I told her it was okay as she is sick. So she can move and walk on her own. She took off pretty quick after morning meds too.

    She won't eat so I used syringe with baby food as Wendy did for her Katie. Ended up grounding up meds and putting in the baby food and that worked. Then gave her pain meds. Later she will get sub q fluids. I plan to use baby food in a strings as easier to digest than solid right now. Eventually the hope is she will start to eat as she feels better and we keep on antibiotic for a week.

    I am not going to get blood tests today. I don't think there will be a change yet. Either she will respond or she won't. I am guarded in whether I think this will work or not but I think is worth a shot.

    She is happy to be home. She makes that known to us just in her reactions. That she has any reaction is a positive right now. I was so scared for her yesterday.

    I might be being foolish but it's worth a shot. She either will get better or not. We just don't know. Not even docs know for sure

    I want to thank all of you for being here for us during this truly terrible time. I don't know if I'd got to this point without you. You Help me to be stronger for her.

    What we are doing isn't a long term solution. It is to give her a chance. I am hoping the baby food given every couple hours will help her to get stronger enough to go it on her own once again. We shall see. Hour by hour. Day by day.
    Sharlene and the late great diva - Molly muffin (always missed and never forgotten)

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    Oh Sharlene, I think you are doing all the right things right now. I would not take her in for bloodwork at this point, either. Just as you say, you will be able to see by her behavior if she is doing better. The time you and Daniel are spending with her is precious, no matter for how long. And also just as you've said, the bottom line right now is that nobody can say what is yet to happen. Thank you so much for taking the time to update us. It means the world to us to know how you three are doing. Keep up the good work, girl!

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