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

[addy]

We are all here to support each other in good times & bad.

Oh Amy, that is so true and think of the people who are afraid to post, not sure if they should, everyone needs to know yes, post, it is okay to give us good news, we need to honor those we have lost but also support those still in need and give them courage and support and hope. It is a fine balance to be found but we must try to find that balance.

I always worry about that. I know how I felt in the beginning. I worry that you all are afraid to share a good thing or ask a question, no matter what it may be. We need to hear good things too. Never forget that.

[molly muffin]

We Love good thing! We worry when we don't hear. We support no matter what. I think that pretty much sums it up.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin (unofficial K9cushing cheerleader member)

[Tina]

Thank you all for the encouragement and support, and HUGE HUGS to you. Love you all so much, I don't know what I would do without all your kind words. To know that you all totally understand is such a relief. You guys get it more than my own family or friends.

Lori - Jasper has not had his blood pressure checked recently, I think the last time was maybe in October or November, and it was normal at that time. It was normal the only other time he had it checked also, that was around the time he was first diagnosed with Cushings, last summer. We have a vet appt tomorrow for his Percorten injection, do you think I should ask to have it checked?

As far as his nose, I have told my vet over the phone about it , so she is aware, however, I don't think she has seen it since I noticed the gunky stuff in his nostrils. I have told her about it, she recommended the saline drops. She also said a while back that I could put a little neosporin ointment on it if the vitamin e oil did not help the cracks. I have used it a couple of times, and he didn't seem to really lick it much, so that was good, but I prefer the vit e oil.

Amy, so are so right, we are all here to support each other no matter what is going on. I love it when I read that Boriss is doing well, and when anyone's pup is doing well for that matter. It gives a sense of hope.

I have always been an emotional girl, and the losses and other difficulties that others are facing recently have hit me hard. Also, the anniversary of the loss of my Angel lab Dakota is approaching, and I know that is weighing on me and makes me even more sensitive. I wrote a bit about her in Jill's thread about preparing to say goodbye to Casey. I still miss her so much and this time of year is always hard. So many times I have wished that I had a support group like this forum when she got sick. Losing her was the most horrible thing I have gone through in my life, and the feelings come rushing back so easily it seems.

Jasper doesn't have a stim test tomorrow, but he does have a vet appt and is getting an injection in a show of solidarity for Zoe, Boriss and Coco's stim tests! We are hoping for good results for all.

Love and hugs from me and Jasper

[addy]

Jasper doesn't have a stim test tomorrow, but he does have a vet appt and is getting an injection in a show of solidarity for Zoe, Boriss and Coco's stim tests! We are hoping for good results for all.

Thats my girl You are doing just fine and hey we love emotional, wear your heart on your sleeves kind of girls

[Harley PoMMom]

Lori - Jasper has not had his blood pressure checked recently, I think the last time was maybe in October or November, and it was normal at that time. It was normal the only other time he had it checked also, that was around the time he was first diagnosed with Cushings, last summer. We have a vet appt tomorrow for his Percorten injection, do you think I should ask to have it checked?

I believe I would ask to have it checked especially if your vet feels that Jasper might have early kidney disease. Elevated blood pressure is hard on a dog's kidneys.

[Tina]

Thanks Lori, I will ask to have his BP checked. The reason my vet is suspecting that he may have very early kidney disease is because his excessive drinking and peeing has continued throughout everything that he has been through. I think she is still on the fence that it may be side effects from the steroids - he is on Dexamethasone now - because we have never been able to get the dose low enough to see if that would resolve. The IMS that she consulted with mentioned that he could be showing very early kidney disease, before it shows up in any of the blood tests.

[Boriss McCall]

Tina,
I completely agree. I am here to help support & help carry the burden of those suffering. But, we need to hear the good stuff to for HOPE!

Specially for the new comers. I was so terrified the first time I found this forum. It really made me feel good when I could read post from people who's dogs were responding to treatment & doing great.

Good luck tomorrow at the vets office.

[addy]

Good luck with your vet appointment today!!!

[labblab]

Tina, I wish you good luck, too!!!!

Also, I have been very touched reading about your sweet Dakota, and if you should ever wish to do so, please know that we would welcome a thread of her very own on our "In Loving Memory" forum. Our family embraces many beloved "honorary" Cushpups, and Dakota surely falls within that category! I know you are coming up on the anniversary of her passing, and it would be our privilege to read anything that you might care to write in these coming days.

Sending many hugs,
Marianne

[molly muffin]

Hey Tina,

How did it go with Jasper today? What did the vet have to say?
Hope it wasn't a bad day at work for you.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin