Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo - Molly has passed

[Budsters Mom]

Sharlene,
I have had pneumonia before. It doesn't have to be a big deal, just make sure your hubby gets plenty of rest and takes all of the antibiotics until they're gone. In other words baby him like you always do. such a lucky guy he is. Don't worry, he will be fine.

I am glad you are doing okay. Don't want to have to worry about you too. Check out Tracy/Woody's thread. My post was meant to bring a smile to your face. Xxxxx

[doxiesrock912]

I've had it too Sharlene, the antibiotics will get rid of it.
He might feel worse at first until they're fully in his system but that is normal.

[Trixie]

Sharlene,
Sending get well wishes to your husband and to you too!! Hope the meds do their thing and that he starts to feel better.

Barbara

[Bailey's Mom]

Feel better soon, sweetie!
Hugs,
Susan

[goldengirl88]

Sharlene:
Sending some healing to all of you from the powers that be. I am so sorry you are all sick at the same time. Blessings
Patti

[Woodydog]

How are you all today? I hope you and your hubby and off course the gorgeous Molly got some sleep. Once the ABs kick in he will feel much better.

[molly muffin]

He slept for about 2 1/2 hours last night, so that is progress. I got about maybe 3 hours sleep straight.

With all the coughing and up and down all night, molly isn't getting good sleep either. Not something that you'd think would make a difference so much for a dog, but molly doesn't like her sleep disturbed and gets super grumpy about it. Poor thing.

I should add that I've switch molly over to a evo herring formula for her glucosomine treats and she seems to be doing very well on them. I've noticed an increase in energy, playfulness and jumping height.
One might think this is something that our normal playful diva molly needs to be concerned with, but actually it is.

Some days she wouldn't want to play, just sleep, you could tell that she felt ick, not really herself. Sure sometimes she was herself and we love that, but some weeks she would be off. She seems to be more on than off since I started these.

Since Evo is a high protein, low carb, grain free diet (food and treats), I can't feed it exclusively, as any time there is even a suspicion of cushings, one needs to be aware that there is also a potential for pancreatic issues to arise, so a careful balance there. I think that the SO though, doesn't give enough protein.

I'm adding a bit of blue kibble in with her SO in the evening. It's hard sometimes, trying to find the best balance of type of food, nutrition and what is needed because of health issues too.

Anyway, something to try and work on and see how it goes.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Trixie]

Sharlene,
Glad you two had at least a few hours of uninterrupted sleep. Hopefully things will start to turn around. I just read online (as my husband has had a cough) that the average for a cough to hang on is 18 days. Of course my husband only had a mild cold/cough, nothing so bad like you are dealing with, but the cough took so long to go away.
Does your husband still have a fever? When you are an adult having a fever is really debilitating. The last time I had one (a few years ago) and it was not even that high..maybe 101?? I was so miserable, I could not believe how really awful I felt. Kids handle it better..it feels much worse for an adult!
Hoping you all get well soon, goodness Molly needs her beauty sleep!! haha just kidding!

Barbara

[molly muffin]

My nephews wife who is an RN, sent a message this morning saying that they are seeing the cough last sometimes a whole month!

We're hanging in there He's very sick, I'm keeping an eye on his breathing and if need be will head to emergency again. His fever broke this morning and he didn't have one all day till 6pm this evening. Then it went up and I gave him some Tylenol and it's down again, so hopefully will stay down as the antibiotics have time to work and that was only just begun so I'm being hopeful. The cough is the worst and not being able to lay down at all to sleep. (kathy can relate to that one)

Hope your hubby's cough goes away soon. Even the colds feel worse this year.

Have you seen a molly that misses her beauty sleep??!!! Much better for all of us if she gets it! LOL

hahha
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Budsters Mom]

Yes, I can picture Miss Molly without her 40 winks. Not a pretty sight.

Yes, the propping up to sleep SUCKS!!! I am still doing it and NOT WELL!!!

You are such a loving nursemaid Sharlene. I should have called you to fly over when I got so sick! What's a few thousand miles between friends!

I hope you both recover quickly. Sending love and healing energy you way. Xxxxx