Lena, Teacup Poodle w/ adrenal tumor - Lena is now an angel

[Joan2517]

Oh, I'm so sorry...we all have each other which is a huge comfort to me. My husband can't handle any of this and didn't even get out of bed when I got home last night.

So, I went straight to the people who understand....all of you!

[onlyg]

My heart is breaking for what you and Lena are going through!! Sending big hugs and lots of prayers your way!!
Maggie's mom

[labblab]

Joan, I'm thinking 100% positively and hoping that Lena will soon be discharged to come home! I understand why you'll be very worried about her if she's home alone, though. Since she's such a tiny thing, is there any way at all that you could take her in to work with you, either by staying in a little crate (if she's used to crates) or in a little pen that's in a quiet place? Just a thought, but perhaps in this situation, your boss will be willing to make some accommodations in order for you to be able to have Lena nearby for you to check on. In truth, you'll be a far more productive employee because you'll have the peace of mind of knowing that she's OK...

Marianne

[Renee]

Oh Joan, I've had to leave my girl at Pet ER more than once. It's a scary feeling. Sending many good thoughts that she perks up and can come home soon.

[molly muffin]

Checking in to see how Lena and you are doing.

[Joan2517]

Joan, I'm thinking 100% positively and hoping that Lena will soon be discharged to come home! I understand why you'll be very worried about her if she's home alone, though. Since she's such a tiny thing, is there any way at all that you could take her in to work with you, either by staying in a little crate (if she's used to crates) or in a little pen that's in a quiet place? Just a thought, but perhaps in this situation, your boss will be willing to make some accommodations in order for you to be able to have Lena nearby for you to check on. In truth, you'll be a far more productive employee because you'll have the peace of mind of knowing that she's OK...

Marianne

No way! She doesn't like animals to begin with but she especially doesn't like little dogs...makes you wonder, doesn't it??

[Joan2517]

Okay, dear ones! She is home! Breathing is better, but they think she might have thrown a clot, or it has to do with her heart disease. She fell asleep on my legs while I was sitting on the floor and her head was lower that the rest of her body and she seemed good, but then I had to wake her up to go to our vet to get some pills to hopefully clear her airways. And of course, none of the congested sound that I had been listening to, was apparent when we were there.

We are going back to the Veterinary Clinic tomorrow to see the internist who knows a lot about Cushing's. I just want to make sure that our vet is doing right. He may very well be, but now I am going to make sure.

They let him know that I had an appointment and he was all good guy today: apologizing for not being able to meet me at the office last night and the visit and bronchial meds were on him (I'm sure I'll be paying for them somewhere down the line!), but I don't care...she's home and I've got tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday to baby her and kiss her and tell her a million times how much I love her. I'm not sure she recognized me today, my eyes are swollen almost shut from crying and I lost my voice screaming in the car the whole way home last night.

They did blood work and I will post the results tomorrow, I am so, so tired. the clinic gave me cough medicine to help clear up any mucous that might be building up somewhere and also to help her sleep, but I am so afraid to give her anything right now.

we missed the Vetoryl this morning, and the Clavamox, but she got the Clavamox high blood pressure pill with her dinner tonight, which she devoured! I was told her I can give her the Vetoryl tomorrow, what do you think? Then she's supposed to get the ACTH test this weekend...we've only got 3 pills left. My vet said we could put it off and just continue with the 30mg for now. What do you think about that? I will also ask the Internist tomorrow...

So for now, the crisis is over, but at least I know that the ER is close and the staff and doctors are all very nice.

Thank you for all of your good wishes and prayers. I still have her...

[onlyg]

So happy she's home with you now. I will keep praying for your and precious Lena.
Maggie's mom

[Joan2517]

Thank you, she is trying to get comfortable and fall asleep now. She's still breathing heavy. I want to hold her, but she can't get comfortable in my lap....

I'm wondering if this is fair to her. The vet said the heart disease can be monitored by the blood pressure pills, but she seems so uncomfortable. I am nervous about giving her the cough medicine even though both the clinic and the vet said it was okay.

[onlyg]

It's been a rough 24 hrs for both of you!! Don't overthink it right now. Take a deep breath and try to get some rest. Tomorrow You'll be able to think clearer. Sending big hugs and prayers to both of you!!!