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

[Harley PoMMom]

I think I am going to look into that Lori. CoQ10. I'm trying to find out the correct dosage and how often to give. And then to source it in a way that she will take. Gel caps are out. She won't take those any longer.

On Monica Segal's web site she recommends 30 mg per 20 pounds of your dog's bodyweight, she only sells this in capsules. I did find CoQ10 in a liquid suspension and a spray pump: Pump http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquinol-Pets.../dp/B008AGIIHI

Liquid: http://www.amazon.com/Stay-Well-Liqu.../dp/B019H0FJZ4

[Joan2517]

I did think of her mouth because we know she has some dental issues, but the one thing that she has always wanted and never turned down is her dental bone treats. She wants those every night and never cringes at biting down on them and chewing away and I watched closely tonight after reading your post and see her doing it on both sides of her mouth. That makes me think that isn't the issue or shouldn't be? but I will when I take her in next time ask them to take a good look in there. Thanks for that thought, it's a good one and it might still be true.

It could be her teeth. Lena stopped eating her greenies shortly after we put her on the Vetoryl. She used to enjoy them so much. She had just had dental work done before Thanksgiving, so I never thought of her teeth, but on the report from the Emergency Clinic the first night, it did mention heavy dental tartar. I only read that tonight and thought it was strange considering the work done just 3 months ago, plus I had asked them to look at her teeth a few weeks ago and they said her teeth looked fine.

[molly muffin]

Joan one of he things that Molly always and will beg till she get is the dental bones. That and her hip joint tabs. Weird huh it's what makes me think maybe not her teeth but will have them look at her mouth next trip to IMS

Thanks Lori. The 30 mg per 20 lbs is exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks for finding the spray. I also found a treat form on Amazon.

I was just readin another thread where her dogs creatinine came down. Brownie I think it is. So it's all worth a shot.

I will also,start her on a transition to a different kibble starting next week. We will take it slow but what she gets now has been discontinued so we are going to,a,different brand of kidney food. Both dry and wet. Not great timing but not a choice either.

[molly muffin]

Order both the liquid and the treat form of coq10.

Might be teeth. I added water into food this morning. Not a lot as I wanted to see what she would do and she ate all of it. Eventually. She went back a few times. So definitely having teeth looked at by IMS group. They have told me repeatedly that anesthesia and Molly are not a good combinTion so will have to see what our options are if that is the problem.

[Joan2517]

Order both the liquid and the treat form of coq10.

Might be teeth. I added water into food this morning. Not a lot as I wanted to see what she would do and she ate all of it. Eventually. She went back a few times. So definitely having teeth looked at by IMS group. They have told me repeatedly that anesthesia and Molly are not a good combinTion so will have to see what our options are if that is the problem.

No, I wouldn't put her under either. I was freaked out enough when Lena had the dental work done before all of this started.

[Budsters Mom]

Will she let you check her teeth???? Toothbrushes, of any kind are not tolerated by Rosie. She reluctantly will let me do her teeth with a little toothpaste and small dampened square of gauze wrapped around my finger. A finger brush doesn't work either, but she tolerates the gauze. She does growl a little. Anyway, I am able to inspect her teeth and feel for any tender areas. She will jerk back if I find a tender spot. Usually after a few more cleanings, it heals right up.

Molly is much older. Teeth can be a real bugger, especially in small dogs.

Keep us posted sweetie,

Hugs,
Kathy

[molly muffin]

I used a cotton swab and checked her teeth last night. She didn't cringe at any area, although she did have a sneezing fit at one point.

It took me 2 hours to get her to eat dinner last night. But she did eventually.

This morning she turned down salmon cream cheese (trilostane wrapped in it) and I had to really work to get her to take it. She has never turned down salmon cream cheese for any reason.

I gave her breakfast but then had to go to work. I just got home this evening and breakfast is still there, she hasn't touched it all day.

I have to get some food in her tonight, but I'm sure the trilostane this morning wasn't properly absorbed since she didn't eat any of her breakfast.

damn damn damn sigh I'll keep trying though. Even if I need to run to the store and trying buying a bucket load of different food to cook for her. I'm thinking maybe I'll try some chicken and rice and see if she'll take that, maybe her tummy is upset or something.

[judymaggie]

Sharlene -- what about trying kitten food? You may recall that, when Abbie was refusing even the cheese wrapped pills, our vet's office manager suggested putting a bit of kitten food on the tip of the cheese ball. I use Purina Pro Plan Focus Kitten Chicken & Liver Entree. Abbie hasn't refused it yet!

[molly muffin]

Thanks Judi, I had forgotten about that. I'll look for it at the store.

[Renee]

Sharlene, I am so sorry Molly's appetite is not good.

A few ideas to stimulate appetite: baby food, liver pate, hotdogs, sardines. Or try making some bone broth.

Nothing more discouraging than a pup that doesn't want to eat. Food is such a barometer for judging how they're feeling.