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Just back from seeing the specialist. He has aggressively increased her Enalapril and Amlodipine. We are to go back next week for him to check her BP again and see if it has lowered. When asked about the dental extractions that I have scheduled, he said he would not suggest that right now... When we discussed the 87 day life expectancy found when one researches PLN, he said numbers were not the focus and she is already well past that 87 day mark. I pointed out that we could look at that as a bad thing. He did say that her weight is good, her body is in good shape, and her muscle tone is good. She is only 9.5 years old. I am nowhere near ready to lose her. He is going to set up a plan and speak with my regular vet and for us to manage this. I want to know that we have time ahead of us to manage.
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I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Bod.
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My heart just dropped when I saw Zeke's name. Too much for you this year. I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Zeke.
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Looking For Info On Spleen Removal Diagnosis
carronstar replied to juliemac's topic in Health and Medical discussion
Aquitaine had her spleen removed in December. There was a mass in it that was larger than a softball. As I learned, there are apparently (at least) three types of masses -- cancerous, blood clot, and fat -- and you want it to be fat. Second choice would be blood clot. Aquitaine's was fat and the biopsy was benign. I couldn't get a second opinion due to the mass but I did have my best friend the doctor with me, and my own vet spoke with the emergency vet and surgeon and concurred with the removal. In our case there was no option but to remove it. Aquitaine was in the ICU for 3 nights, one of which was the night I brought her in as it was not deemed safe to load her into a car two more times in case the mass burst. Aquitaine came home with blood pressure meds as it was determined that her BP is high, and she now takes a Zantac every day. She healed well. The only problem we had with her healing was that the surgeon used staples rather than stitches and she did not, at all, like the removal. It took three separate attempts to remove them all. She has had stitches removed before with no issue at all. -
Maybe some Neem spray would work for Larry. It sprays on, is non-toxic and pretty pleasant smelling. Link I got it when Aquitaine first came to me because she got a rash on the back of her thighs that I thought was bug bites. It cleared it right up. I now use it whenever we leave the city as a flea/tick repellant. It was worked great for us. It is supposed to work for flies and bites as well.
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Wonderful update!!!!
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I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Arlo.
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So happy to hear that Bullitt is home!!
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Macho - Js Xtrememachine ( 1/12/2007- 8/17/2012)
carronstar replied to MachosMom's topic in Remembrance
I, too, have tears running down my face. My heart breaks for you and your partner. You gave Macho more love in a year than many, many dogs will ever get in their lives. You fit in so much in your time together. Hold on to that. Macho knew he was loved beyond measure. Godspeed, Macho Man. -
Need Immediate Advice - Violet Gorged On Treats
carronstar replied to NeylasMom's topic in Health and Medical discussion
Very happy to hear Violet is fine. -
Cosequin does seem to be available in the UK. Here is a link to several options on Amazon.co.UK. Link
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Thanks for the update! Hoping for good update from the vet.
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Lots of good thoughts for Isaach and hugs for you.
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Great update. Keeping Bullitt and his brother in my thoughts and prayers.
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Our Bullitt Can Use All The Prayers You Can Spare
carronstar replied to TheFullHouse's topic in Health and Medical discussion
Sounds like a great update for Bullitt. I hope he gets to go home soon! I hope all is well for the little Bean, too! Interesting that you have a Bullitt sibling near enough to know that there might be another option/dx. -
Tristan's Experience With Osteosarcoma & Amputation
carronstar replied to a topic in Health and Medical discussion
So very happy to hear that things have turned for the better for Tristan.- 363 replies
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