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2hounds

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  1. We had a good bit of muscle wasting with Mia. We are still in the tapering her off phase, but she finally seems to be putting on weight again. We aren't sure how much of her weight/muscle loss was due to the pred and how much was due to the Erlichea and resulting immune system crash.

     

    If you are worried, talk to your vet about what you are seeing.

  2. I bet a new collar will make him feel better too! Tell him as soon as his new tag gets here, he will have a package on the way! ;)

     

    edited to add - I am much the same way. If he is still drinking, doesn't appear to be dehydrated or losing weight and normal temperature, I tend to give it a day or two to see if it is just a nervous or upset tummy.

    awesome!

     

    so, this brings up another question, how do you take their temp? or what is a good way to gauge?

     

     

    Well...it involves lifting the tail. :lol We have a thermometer that is only used for doggie temps, but for a quick idea of how the temp is, put a finger inside his ear and hold it there for a minute. He should be warmer than you are, but should not feel HOT.

     

    I have a thing about my dog's ears, I am always rubbing them, so I can tell with a single touch if their temperature is off.

  3. I bet a new collar will make him feel better too! Tell him as soon as his new tag gets here, he will have a package on the way! ;)

     

    edited to add - I am much the same way. If he is still drinking, doesn't appear to be dehydrated or losing weight and normal temperature, I tend to give it a day or two to see if it is just a nervous or upset tummy.

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