Kelly_Louise Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm pretty sure they will be good, she seems to be quite well. Every now and then she has an upset tummy (mild and short lived) but she's always been a bit like that. The new medication is going well and she is getting used to the liquid form... which is good as it is much less expensive (although she is on a much lower dose). I was feeling a bit worried as last time the vet told me she doesn't handle being at the vet very well, and it horrified me and made me feel so guilty. But mum said when she came home she was happy and bouncy, and wanted some food etc!! So that's a good sign that even though she might not like being there, she is handling it well. Last time she came back they had taken blood from both her back legs and she could barely walk... so after a blasting it is being taken from the neck again and she came back fine and really happy to be home. She's such a trooper, honestly. She never fails to amaze me. PLUS - she is now at 27kg... which is still heavier than I'd like her but a great achievement seeing her weight is a constant battle Let the good news continue I say!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy06 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Sending well wishes to Chloe and you!!!! Let us know the results. I'm happy she handled the vet stay alot better this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yes me too... I think it might be because it was her specialist's intern last time and they obviously hurt her poor old legs as they were shaving them and poking and prodding Perhaps if she is with her specialist she has learned to accept him, and knows him. Lord knows the staff their know us... the receptionist even recognises my voice now and says 'oh you're booking Chloe in right?'. But I like that, I like that they pay her special attention and make a fuss of her Thanks for your thoughts Lizzy06... how are your issues going (well not YOURS, but if they are our doggies issues then they are ours as well LOL)!! Also just wanted to add some recent pics of my lovely old girl... I think you'll agree she is so divine But I'm totally biased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 My toes and Asher and Nooki's paws are all crossed for you Kelly! I have a good feeling about these results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Keeping fingers and toes crossed for a fantastic result Poor, lovely girl, what a trial she has to go through each time a test is due. Glad she seems to be coping better at the vet. Waiting for the results, waiting, waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thank you all loyal Chloe supporters The verdict wasn't in this afternoon so it will be tomorrow. I'm fairly confident, but the last time I said that was a disaster Loraine she looks good in her pics doesn't she? Of course she looks old, she is, but otherwise she looks good don't you think - bless her little white eyelashes. Goodness I love that girl, I really do - she's such an angel and a blessing. Might have to get her shaved some summer though, she has SO much fur it's not funny. She's seriously like one of your huskies HH, and that's weird for a cattle dog to have so much hair!!! Makes her look twice the size she really is.... I was expecting her to have put on weight, but to know she's lost a little bit just shows how deceiving her fur makes it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 She is a hairy bugga isnt she Kelly!! OH once had Asher shaved .... I was overseas at the time .... nearly cried when I got home. Poor puppy!! Never again. So I will be off to bed now and I will be thinking of happy dreams for positive news. I don't even need to though. Its totally gonna be all good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 HH - I love your optimism!!! Thank you! Just rang for the results but specialist isn't yet... so maybe not until lunch time, they sound pretty swamped today (as usual)!! I'm not keen on getting Chloe shaved... but during Summer she really struggles the last couple of years (and it's only been the last couple of years that she has had this hairy problem!!). She doesn't seem to lose much of her winter coat, and it never appears any thinner... and her hair is so long and fluffy!! She's never had a coat like this in her life prior to Cushing diagnosis. She seems to feel the heat more now with Cushings as well, so it's something we are considering. Not totally shaved but just to have her coat a bit shorter and some may then fall out. Not sure, we'll see how she goes... she gets her own fan or air con so she might be okay. So anyway, still waiting for the good news to come through :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Results are in! Her levels were marginally higher than expected (not excessive) and her specialists' original plan was to leave her on that dosage as it wasn't too high to be dangerous - but he has now recommended we give her the same dosage of medication, but back to twice a day instead of just once - to give her a nice even coverage over 24 hours rather than her being controlled well for part of the day, and not as controlled once the medication wears off over the day... I think that will work well for her, but like any change in medication of course she will need to be monitored to ensure that the levels don't drop too far. But he was extremely happy with her - he said her attitude is good, she looks happy, her weight is holding nicely and she generally has a look of good health. :p So, good news all round really :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 WooHoo, great news Kelly Louise :p WTG Chloe ;) Cushpups do feel the heat, so I would have her coat clipped back or thinned. I used to put re-useable ice blocks, wrapped in a towel next to my Coco, especially on really hot days - a;tho he was inclined to stay indoors with the AC on Coco was on Trilostane twice a day to keep things even throughout the 24 hours, rather than the levels bouncing up and down. Your vet sounds really good at this (amny are not any good at all). She is indeed a beautiful girl - one has to wonder why really loving, beautiful dogs are afflicated with such nasty diseases. You have just got to love the faith and trust that the dogs place in us. My neighbour has an elderly cross, a bit bigger than a heeler. She is riddled with arthritis and is now headed for the Bridge either tonight or tomorrow -depending on when the vet can come out. This bitch hated my boy on sight and flattened him on their first meeting (then he wanted to go home with her :p ). I have always looked after her and her cat mate when her Mum as been away. Going to be a sad time around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Oh Loraine that sounds very sad for you, I'm so sorry, although I'm sure she will be relieved to escape her pain. Sounds like she's had a good life, and that's all we can ask isn't it May she rest in peace. I do have faith in Chlo's specialist - he does seem to understand her very well. I feel a bit nervous giving her doses twice a day, however he assure me it shouldn't make much of a difference. It's funny how some people you just trust, and others you don't. He hasn't always been spot on, but always so damn close that you can't help but trust him. I think that's why it's best that dogs with such diseases should always be referred to a specialist, and I'm glad I chose to go their instead of having her treated by her normal vet. I think they need to be understood by someone who specialises in that field. Chloe spends hot days indoors with the air con too, or a fan for mildly warm days LOL. But you can just never tell and I'm sure she'd be more comfortable with less hair on her. I might google and see what my options are for her. One thing I never have to worry about with Chloe, is that she's not looked after properly. I know my family care for her just as well if not better than I would too, they worry about her and monitor her constantly and she always has someone home with her. So that's one thing off my mind and I know she is always as comfortable as she can be. Thanks Loraine... she never ceases to amaze me with her enthusiasm for life. She really only goes mainly to the vet these days, and yet, mention the word 'car' and she's ready to go. You would think it would have turned her off the car - but no. I love that about her. And I love that she hates going to the vet, but never makes a fuss and does what she is asked to do, no matter how afraid she is. That's courage and trust at it's best. I feel sorry for those who don't have a dog - they don't know what they're missing out on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy06 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yes me too... I think it might be because it was her specialist's intern last time and they obviously hurt her poor old legs as they were shaving them and poking and prodding Perhaps if she is with her specialist she has learned to accept him, and knows him. Lord knows the staff their know us... the receptionist even recognises my voice now and says 'oh you're booking Chloe in right?'. But I like that, I like that they pay her special attention and make a fuss of her Thanks for your thoughts Lizzy06... how are your issues going (well not YOURS, but if they are our doggies issues then they are ours as well LOL)!! Also just wanted to add some recent pics of my lovely old girl... I think you'll agree she is so divine But I'm totally biased Kelly that is EXCELLENT WONDERFUL news. Yay for Chloe and you!!! We never give up on our girls and i think it is our constant love and support that makes them pull through their illnesses. Wow i'm genuinely so happy for you!! that has put a smile on my face. Yes she is such a dear beautiful looking girl. Shes doen't even look all that old to me. She looks very healthy! So what happens now once you up the medication. When do you take her back for checkups? Ha ha my vets know me too. I'm actually taking a drive down to Syndey tomorrow with Lizzy to see Barbara from all natural vet care in russel lea. I've had a few phone consults with her but we both agreed it would probably be beneficial for her to actually see and examine her. Hopefully she can pick something else up by going over her as she still has her bad days! My poor babe it is so cruel. She always tries to act so happy and masked that she is not 100% Like you i love her sooooooooooooooo very much and will do anything for her. I cannot imagine the day she is not with me! But back onto a better note. to chloe and give her lots of pooch smoochies and cuddles from Miss Lizzy and her mumma x x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Borders Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 she never ceases to amaze me with her enthusiasm for life. She really only goes mainly to the vet these days, and yet, mention the word 'car' and she's ready to go. You would think it would have turned her off the car - but no. I love that about her. And I love that she hates going to the vet, but never makes a fuss and does what she is asked to do, no matter how afraid she is. That's courage and trust at it's best.I feel sorry for those who don't have a dog - they don't know what they're missing out on Aww Kelly that brought me to tears what a sweet sweet thing to say. Bless ya cotton socks. Chlo is such a good girl cos she has the fabulous Kelly_Louise in her life!!! Kudos to you babe. She asked me to say Thank you to you in a dream I had last night. Although it sounded more like Ranku (Scooby doo voice). She said she loves you more than anything and would do anything to see you smile. She told me that. Promise SO HAPPY to hear all is good What a tough lil cookie. Great news Kelly, just great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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