Lucygoo updates/Lucygoo has passed

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Gina,

Just checking in to see how the visit with Dr. B went today.

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls

[lucygoo]

Hi Guys...

Thanks for checking on us. I was so tired by the time I got home last night I didn't log on.

The visit went well. I dropped her off in the morning, went to work, picked her up around 6. Dr. Bruyette came out with Lucy, and said clinically she looked very well. She's growing back her hair, and she's gained almost 20 pounds She's almost 65 pounds now! (I thought maybe she's just self-correcting with the appetite thing)

He told me they were doing another surgery yesterday, so they considered it a good omen that Lucy was there. He called her the "miracle child." Still am waiting to hear the endocrine results. He'll probably e-mail me soon. I'm thinking maybe the weight gain has caused her to need more prednisone.

And yes, Ken, I feel really very fortunate. Dr. Bruyette is wonderful, and the whole staff there is just the best. And judging from the accolades I read on the wall in the waiting room, I'm not the only one that thinks so. I was reading that they took in a bunch of dogs during the Malibu fires a couple years ago, and boarded all of them free of charge, whereas one woman who was writing the letter said her own personal vet was going to charge her something like $65 a night.

I'll post again when I hear

Thanks again!

Gina and Lucy

[Snoopy]

Hi Gina
Good to hear and still fingers crossed for the test results.
I still find it difficult with Snoopy from time to time to figure out what the problem is or why she's having a off day. Looks like that sometimes she needs more medication (stressrelated?) than other days ...
And yes having a vet who you can trust helps a lot .
i do have one like that and I'm even staying with him although we've moved and have to drive 40km for a visit
Take care with Lucy

[labblab]

Dear Gina,

I'm so glad to hear that Lucy's visit to Dr. B went so well! (And I'll bet that she DID bring good luck to the doggie who was having surgery...). Do let us know when you get the lab results back -- it'll be interesting to find out what her levels are at this point. I'll be watching for your next update.

Hugs,
Marianne

[lucygoo]

Hi all...

Lucy's doing great, and her lab work is all good, so we're keeping her on the 5 mg./day.
Since we got back from her visit she's been literally walking with a spring in her step. I swear she loves going to that hospital..it's insane. She definitely seems to want to walk more now, so it's all good

I think she's just becoming more particular about her food in her old age, madam that she is! Also it's hard for me to figure out what normal is anymore...for two years she ate like a ravenous pig, then it slowed to nothing.

I find now if I switch up her food, she's more interested. Right now she's liking the Solid Gold canned (this is going to be exhausting!)


Thanks again for all the well wishes and support

Gina and Lucy

[Roxee's Dad]

Hi Gina,

That is great news I am so happy it all worked out. I do remember the pins and needles we were all on during the whole ordeal. Give Lucy Goo some belly rubs from us.

[Squirt's Mom]

Yipee!!!!

I just love hearing good news about our Lucy Goo! Wonderful, Gina, just wonderful!

I have one that is very finicky and I have to keep changing her food to keep her interested, too. And it does get frustrating and confusing after a bit! I have developed a system...the things she has eaten for some time and seems to like, I keep an empty can on my fridge so I can remember the ones she likes. We rotate through them and that seems to keep her eating. Goldie is even picky about how it is served, the dish, the order she is in compared to the others, where her dish is placed in the room....geez But I love the little psycho!

Keep up the good work! Lucy is so lucky to have you as her mom!
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls

[gpgscott]

He called her the "miracle child."
Gina and Lucy

From Dr. Bruyette's lips to God's ears.

Scott

[Snoopy]

Hi Gina
Love to read the good news
bye Mienke

[lucygoo]

Hi all...

Hope everyone is well. Lucy's doing fine, but I have a question concerning my sister's dog, a 10 year old hound mix, 50-70 lbs. He's had severe allergies, and they're worsening as he gets older, mainly affecting his ears. He's already had surgery on one ear to remove most of the ear canal. However, the problem persists. They've had him on cortisone shots, which stopped working after time, and then was on cyclosporin, which he's still on now, but is declining in its effectiveness.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to help relieve poor Dino's ear issues? Maybe something holistic or a vitamin or anything. (Benadryl doesn't help either)

Thanks!

Gina and Lucy