Lucygoo updates/Lucygoo has passed

[MiniSchnauzerMom]

Gina,

So glad to hear that Lucy continues to improve and that she is eating again. Hopefully that pesky ear infection will be completely healed soon. No trembling, going for the windshield wipers and tail up....all positive signs. I'm smiling for you two!!!

Regarding home cooking and supplements, I'm able to give you some feedback. Just my experience though. I home cook for my Munchie. His diet was created by a Veterinary Nutritionist from UC Davis here in CA (they complete all the vet training and then receive additional training/education in animal nutrition) and yes, according to the Veterinary Nutritionist, supplementation with vitamins/minerals is required - not an option when feeding a home cooked diet. The Vet Nutritionist calculates how much of what he is to get and then I add to his meals. Munchie's blood work is checked 3 times a year as recommended by his IMS and the Vet Nutritionist to ensure that there are no deficiencies or health issues popping up from something lacking in his diet. I've had to have a consult a couple of times and change the protein source but he is doing very well on his home cooked whitefish and potato. Just had his labs done and everything is a-ok!!

Hope this helps.

Louise

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Gina,

I am so glad to hear all these good things about LucyGoo! Does my heart good! Going after those windshield wipers must have been really exciting for you to see. And, holding her tail up tells me that she feels better than she has and has better balance now. I hope you see many more exciting things in the weeks and months ahead...in fact, I'm sure you will!

Louise is right on the money about the supplementation when home-cooking. It is required in order to ensure the pup is getting all the vitamins and minerals they need. With a pup that has been through all Lucy has, extra attention needs to be paid to her diet if home-cooking. Her needs are quite different at the moment as her body heals and adjusts. If you want to do this for her, I would suggest you get with a nutritionist or nutrition consultant who can help. Puppies, seniors and those pups with chronic or acute serious illnesses have dietary needs that are quite different from the healthy adult dog and most of the diets you find in books or on the web are geared toward healthy dogs. Feeding her both commercial and some home cooked goodies is a good idea. I would think keeping her eating is the priority right now, so if her interest is encouraged with some turkey and pasta...have at it!

Scott used Adequan with Moria I believe and has found it to give some relief.

Will be waiting to read the Squirrel Report any day now.

Keep up the good work!
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls

[gpgscott]

Hi Gina,

Very glad Lucy is asserting herself by attacking the wipers I take that as a very good sign

Two, big thumbs up from me for Adequane

Scott

[BestBuddy]

Gina,
Your last post was great news. I'm sure Lucy will improve more each day. Now you just have to give her ladyship the food she wants to eat and all will be well.
Jenny

[Roxee's Dad]

Hi Gina,
Wow, what great news! It was a bumpy road for a while but very happy for you and LucyGoo.

[lucygoo]

Thanks, guys. You're the best
Will keep you posted, of course. If it wasn't for all of you wonderful people, I don't know what I would have done these past few weeks...and month! It's been almost a month since Lucy's surgery...so it's almost been 2 months since I've been on here harassing you guys
Honestly, with the size of Lucy's tumor, I really was thinking she was done, with or without the surgery, but you guys were right there with me, hoping and preying, sending positive thoughts...I really do think it made a difference
My poor Goo...she's so funny. I think she used to hide her symptoms. When she started losing her appetite, she would come nudge me the few times when she did finish her food, and I would have to go check her dish and praise her. I keep thinking now....shouldn't I have noticed something sooner?? I've been wracking my brain to think when this all started exactly.
But believe me, I'm so grateful to have her here with me now, acting more like her old self every day, and I'm super grateful for this site and all of you for getting me through a very difficult time...
I propose a toast to you all and all your babies, both that are here and have passed on...thank you.

Gina and Lucy

[forscooter]

Gina,

It's really an honor to be part of Lucy's story! She is an inspiration to us all, and she is leading the way for so many other Cushpups!!! I think our journey is to see this disease managed to the point where it will be truly curable and Lucy is helping lead the fight in that very direction!

Thanks to you both for being so brave and letting us be a small part of her story!!!

Hugs!! Beth, Bailey and always Scoobie

[Roxee's Dad]

Gina,

It's really an honor to be part of Lucy's story! She is an inspiration to us all, and she is leading the way for so many other Cushpups!!! I think our journey is to see this disease managed to the point where it will be truly curable and Lucy is helping lead the fight in that very direction!

Thanks to you both for being so brave and letting us be a small part of her story!!!

Ditto....

We hope you continue to check in and update us on the LucyGoo. Never know, maybe someone will need your experience to help them thru. (and keep their sanity)

Belly rubs to Lucy

[labblab]

Gina,

It's really an honor to be part of Lucy's story! She is an inspiration to us all, and she is leading the way for so many other Cushpups!!! I think our journey is to see this disease managed to the point where it will be truly curable and Lucy is helping lead the fight in that very direction!

Thanks to you both for being so brave and letting us be a small part of her story!!!

Hugs!! Beth, Bailey and always Scoobie

Beth has said it perfectly!! I am SOOO glad to read about Lucy's continuing progress, and cannot thank you enough, Gina, for remaining here with us to share Lucy's story.



Giant (((hugs))),
Marianne

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Gina,

Beth and Marianne have said it so well, all I want to add is my thanks for letting us accompany you and Lucy on this journey. Your courage and strength is inspirational; I am honored to know you and LucyGoo.

Hugs and belly rubs,
Leslie and the girls