Lucygoo updates/Lucygoo has passed

[lucygoo]

Hi Lori...
I've watched that dog whisperer episode too. Wasn't that the one with Ed McMahon? I was actually kind of kidding about the dog treadmill. Sure, it would be great if I had one, but I'm not about to pay 1500 for one. Now I'm sorry I got rid of my own treadmill, but it had become a catch-all of sorts, and the belt got all messed up.
Do you use a regular treadmill for your dogs? Maybe I'll get a new one for me AND Lucy. Lord knows I could use it
I just wish the Goo would want to walk more...I think she just doesn't like the neighborhood...never really did, actually. (She's very peculiar)

And Glynda....if I end up getting a treadmill, you must get one as well, if you don't already have one. Then we can BOTH discuss how we don't use them

Gina and Lucy

[lucygoo]

Better yet...maybe I can get Cesar to come to my house. He is local, after all; and maybe he can get Lucy off the damn couch! Then I'll send him over to Glynda's house

[4Mikeydog]

Hi Gina,

That's a cute idea...Maybe we can fly him to NJ to get me off the couch!!
So glad to hear the Goo is doing well ...exercise will come later.
Could she possibly just want to stay home or close to home because she feels safe there?
Dogs have their own way of dealing with psychological issues
The most important thing is that she is doing well!!!

Dorothy and Mikey

[Harley PoMMom]

Hi Gina,

Do you use a regular treadmill for your dogs?

Yep, just a regular walking treadmill made for people, you may be able to find one at a yard sale or in the newspaper for alot cheaper than $1500. You know, I don't use the darn thing, my dogs do! Isn't that just pathetic They're in better shape than me. I like using it especially in the summer when it's so hot outside, I can put them on it for 10-15 minutes and they are in the air-conditioning but still getting exercise. My one Pom. is solid black, and the heat from the sun really bothers him, so this works for him.

Lori

[Roxee's Dad]

Hi Gina,
Just catching up on the Goo girl. So happy she is doing well

Can't help you with the excersizing, seems to be that time of year, maybe too hot and uncomfortable outside.

Maybe go to the Goodwill and look for a treadmill, probably get one cheap. When I tried to give mine to them, they turned it down and it was one of the good ones with BP monitor, pulse monitor, mileage and speed readouts. They had so many they actually refused it and I took it to the recycling center Then their are garage sales, take the Goo girl and she'll get some excersize while your looking for treadmills. It might be fun for her

[lucygoo]

Hi John...
Good idea I will check out Goodwill...thanks.

Lucy's doing good, but she's panting all the time, just seems really tired...even when I have the A/C blasting. Thought that would go away, but it seems to have increased. I'm thinking maybe it's a temperature control problem with the hypothalamus..who knows. She's still drinking and peeing a lot too, but today I was gone for around 8 1/2 hours and she held it...bless her heart. I've been trying to give her just one drop of the DDAVP (or whatever it is) at night, but when I know I'm going to be away for a long time I give her one before I leave. The DI seems to have improved a little, but not completely. She does have normal tear production now, so no more artificial tears...hurray
The chronic diarrhea is still there too, but I'm trying a new product called Gentle Digest, a probiotic thing and I think it's starting to work a little...and I do stress the word "little."
All in all though, she's doing very well. Her personality is back, and that's the best part.
I'm starting to think about putting her on the Carprofen. Does anyone have any experience with this drug? I know it's an NSAID, and I hesitate putting her on it, at least all the time, but maybe it will make her want to move more? I just get nervous giving her that and the prednisone, but she's only on 2.5 mg prednisone, and Dr. B said it shouldn't be a problem, but to give her a pepcid just in case.
I gave her a couple doses a few weeks ago, and she didn't have any adverse effects...but I still worry. What do you guys think?

Thanks,
Gina and Lucy

[gpgscott]

Hi Gina,

Many of us use carprofen (Rimadyl), there are many annecdotal reports of a wide range of side effects. Personally I think it is fine for most pups but I also think in many cases too much is prescribed. Moria has taken it first only occasionaly for ten or so years and for the last couple of years daily. When we began daily administration she got 1/4 the recommended dose and that controlled her pain for over a year, within the last year we have increased the dose to 1/2 the recommended dose. We also divide the daily dose in 1/2 and administer it twice daily.

There are other more modern NSAIDS if Rimadyl does not work for Lucy for some reason and there is a product called Adaquan which works well for Moria and some of the other pups around here.

Scott

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Gina,

I've been reading along even tho I haven't posted and I was glad to read the last report on Lucy. She is getting better all the time!

Can't help with the Rimadyl, sorry. We use Tramadol for pain around here.

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls

[lucygoo]

Hi guys..

I'm hoping someone has a suggestion here. Lucy had me up most of the night with diarrhea, and she vomited a couple times. Unfortunately I have to work so I can't monitor her. She has to have some food with her prednisone and thyroid, and was wondering what or how much I should feed her? I was thinking of just giving her a little food and a pepcid. She seems to be okay now, and I've already e-mailed Dr. Bruyette, but was wondering if anyone had any quick advice

Thanks,
Gina and Lucy

[Harley PoMMom]

Gina,

The only thing that comes to my feeble mind is a bland diet, and that is like rice, or maybe if she won't eat that try scramble eggs??? or boiled eggs???

Hope that helps and our Lucygoo feels better soon.

Love and hugs.
Lori