Dear Cassie is not well

[AdoreMyDogs]

I have been holding off telling you all because I am so worried about Killian that I didn't want any prayers and well wishes taken away from him, but my sweet little Cassie pigalett pugalett is not doing well at all. She has always had terrible allergies and has always been on special food and has always had to get treatment for allergies. Her allergies have been so bad this whole summer, that she has had non-stop ear infections. She has been on several different types of antibiotics to get rid of the infection but it continues to come back in both ears, and with a vengence. The worse thing happening right now is that these past few weeks, she has developed an inner ear infection, and that is what her major problem is now.

Her head has a permenant tilt to the left. She has been unable to walk up/down stairs, or jump on the couch anymore. She falls often and on her worst days, she has even refused food, which is NOT like her, as she is the piggiest dog I have ever met in my life.

Yesterday Cassie had an endoscopic otoscopy procedure under anasethc, which is the viewing of deep inside the ear canal, and the doctor found something he had never found in his 30 + year career...in Cassie's inner ear, he was unable to see very far because she had caloused masses blocking off the entry way to her inner ear. That explained why the topical ear drops were not doing anything. He tried to get a biopsy of it, but it was so hard and calloused, that he was not able to. Although he hates steroids, he said that that may be the only thing that will get the swelling down in her inner ear. So she is on a very aggressive steroid treatment now, as well as other hopefull cures for her inner ear infection.

In two weeks the doctor is going to check out Cassie's progress and hopefully she will be better, but we are preparing for the worst at this point, in case she remains the same. She is in pain and she can hardly walk at this point without falling over sideways. Her head tilts so much that her equalibrium is off and she is unable to hold herself up. She also has fallen down the two step landing and ever since then, she will not walk down or up stairs.

I am so worried about her. She is such a darling, sweet, delightful dog, and she has not acted like her happy little self in SO long. She has had a really hard summer because of infection after infection.

Please wish Cassie well and send her well wishes. She really needs it now. My poor little Princess Cassendra :(

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about the rough times that poor little Cassie is going through. She is in my thoughts.

[Logan]

Oh, Leslie, we haven't talked about Cassie, or asked about her in so long, and then this morning, when I saw this post, my memories of her precious pictures came flooding back. Bless her heart. :( We will definitely keep her in our prayers. I hope the steroids will provide her some relief.

At some point, maybe you could explain to our newer members about Cassie. Many of them may not remember her. She's such a precious girl, and we pray that she will recover.

Logan

[anna_66]

Leslie,
I didn't even know you had another dog named Cassie. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. This must be very hard for you. Take Care
Anna

[Dixieland Dancer]

Leslie,
I didn't know you had another dog named Cassie either!!! You are going to have to fill in the blanks for us! I will definitely put her in my prayers.
Candy

[lv4dogs]

I did not know of cassie either but she will be in my thoughts & prayers.

[Logan]

Cassie is Leslie's precious Pug girl. She and Graham didn't get along together so well, so a couple of years ago, Cassie went to live with her Grandma. Am I telling this correctly, Leslie? I hope so! But Leslie sees her often and obviously still loves her alot. Hope this gives you a little insight on Cassie.

I do hope she'll be ok, Leslie. Keep us posted. Lots and lots of prayers for your girl.

Logan

[tatsxxx11]

Oh no, Leslie....:( Yes, we old timers remember so well the trials and tribulations of your precious little Cassie. How we all grew to love your little pugster. Poor little baby is really having a bad time of it, isn't she.:( You are doing everything possible to improve her quality of life and hopefully the steroids will get that swelling down so she can be more easily treated. Rest assured that prayers are on their way for this DEAREST little one.

[turner]

I didn't know about Cassie either!!!

Poor Cassie, it sounds so painful and frustrating for you and Cassie too! Prayers are coming your way right now!!!!! I hope all goes well.

[KYS]

Poor Cassie, having any type of ear infection
is sooo painful. I hope the steriods work, and no
side effects develope. Poor thing, no wonder
the medicines did not work.
Plenty of prayers and good thoughts for Cassie
to get better soon.

[Cookiebaker]

Cassie, we hope your ears will feel better soon!! Malone sends a big sloppy doggie kiss! :p

[robinh]

My very best wishes to both your Cassendra and you. You are in my prayers.

My Max (dachshund) also has terrible skin allergies. He's allergic to 3 different kinds of dust mites and flea saliva. Now there's a combination.

Not sure this would help you, but after we moved a couple of years ago, our old vet retired and we found a new vet who seems very up to date on new treatments. Dr. Brennan suggested we try and attack the problem instead of chase it once it got bad in the summer. Dr. Brennan also noted the treatment of steroids had started to not help Max and had in fact started giving him stomach problems, he suggested we have his allergies tested through Heska (out of Colorado). They have created a therapy for him and I give him allergy shots on a varying schedule. I still give him antihistamines, but not steroids. Much easier on his stomach.

Do you think this could help your baby at all? I know it's hard on you to watch your babies be sick like this.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I'm so sorry to hear about the troubles that Cassie is having, I'm sure we can keep the prayers going for Killi and for Cassie too.
I feel so bad to hear she is not feeling like her ole self, please know that the prayers will be going to her as well as Killi for a complete recovery. Leslie, please keep us posted on her condition. Fingers and Paws crossed for her too.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[Albea]

There's always room for prayers for one more pup Leslie. I hope the new treatment works for the little one and she is well again soon.

[ChrisH]

I didn`t know of Cassie either and I am so sorry very to read of her troubles. :( Prayers, love and positive thoughts being sent out for her right now. And for you too. Hope there is good news soon.

[Cincy'sMom]

Poor Cassie! Sadie too has allergies, and although hers sound mild compared to dear Cassie, she gets 75 mg of Benadryl twice a day during allergy season. Hope the steroids help! We'll be praying for her!

[Sudilar]

OH, NO!!!! Poor Cassie, the little cutie!!! Oh Leslie, there's a lot of prayers in us to handle any furpups or even humans who need help!!! Never let Killi's health stop anyone from telling us about your sick pups!!!!!!

Poor Cassie, I feel so bad for you, little one. You are one adorable Puglet, you know. I really hope that the steroids help you. It is so hard to know which treatments are best for our guys. Give Cassie a great big slurp from Killi and Shi. Killi says if you want to come over, you can share the recliner-couch with him.

[Cinder & Smoke]

<picks up Prayer Line> <dials God>

Herrow, God?

Cinnerz & Smoke here ~ onna Prayer Line...

Miz Leslie's lil Dawggie, Cass, hazza plugged up earbone wiffa fukshun inside :eek: ...

Kuld You send he a lil Help an get that mess cleened up?
Soon as possibul would be gud -
She kant heer much an it also makez gettin round awful hard...

Thanks fur Helpin, God!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Leslie, I'm so sorry to hear about Cassie's health problems.:( I sure hope that the steriods help. All fingers and paws are crossed here. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck.

[AdoreMyDogs]

It keeps getting worse for little Cassie. I am so saddened everytime I see her. She can barely walk now, and she falls over so often. She is not doing any better, in fact, we recentelly realized that she has totally lost all of her hearing, and because of the head tilt, she also can't see straight. She often bumps into things. She walks like a drunken dog. It breaks my heart to see her like this :(

She is not well at all :( She came over to my house last night with my mom and Ritzie, and she was afraid to walk at all. She just sat on the ground and cried until my mom picked her up and set her on the couch next to her.

Cassie is suffering. We all love her so much but I fear the worst with my sweetest little pugalett girl.

[Sudilar]

Oh, Leslie, my heart is breaking!! Is there nothing the vet can do for her?? Poor Cassie! {{{HUG}}}

[mugsy]

We'll continue praying...Can't they do surgery?? I think I missed some things.

[ramanth]

Oh Leslie, I'm so sorry. :( I'm praying for a miracle now that Cassie gets better asap.

Give the little dear a hug for me.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Leslie...:( I'm hoping that the steroids just have not yet done their work. It's so hard to read how the little Cassie is having such a difficult time. Prays are continuing for her recovery. Give the precious, pugster pup a BIG kiss and hug for me when you see her. And please tell your Mom we're thinking of her. {{{hugs}}}

[anna_66]

I'm so sorry, maybe it's like Sandra said, the steroids just aren't working yet. I sure hope that's it anyway.

Still keeping her in our prayers.

[Stenograsaurus]

Oh, Leslie, I am so sorry to hear of Sweet Cassie. I'll be praying that all works out well.

[Cincy'sMom]

So Sorry to hear things are not improving. We'll keep praying!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Leslie, I'm so sorry I was hoping to hear good news but maybe like Sandra said, it will take a little time. I can imagine how you feel seeing her like that, it would break my heart too. Please give little Cassie some hugs and kisses from us and we will keep the prayers going, one never knows and it did bring Perry and Daisy through their ordeal. Best wishes.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[Sudilar]

Leslie, it took 10 days now for Killian to start to eat on his meds. He still has 4 more days to go. Maybe Cassie's meds need more time to build up in her system to work. I'm praying for that miracle!! Hang in there, sweet Cassie! (and you, too, Leslie)!

[lizbud]

Leslie,

I too am praying that Cassie will be helped soon by the
meds she is on now. It's so very hard to see them suffer
and not be able to "make it better" immediately. Cassie
will stay in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery.

[anna_66]

Just wanted you to know I'm still thinking of sweet Cassie.

[ramanth]

Me too. *hugs*

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Leslie, any updates on Cassie? I am so saddened by your last post, It breaks my heart to think of her suffering. I hope the steriods help.

She will be in my thoughts.

[AdoreMyDogs]

With every day she is gradually getting worse. The vet thinks that the masses in her inner ear were serious and he said that they were not operable, because of where they were located. The vet that she is going to is absolutely wonderful beyond words. I love the clinic and I love each and every vet that works there. Cassie was going to a vet that was very inexpensive, but also pretty crummy. They kept perscribing antibiotic after antibiotic without finding out the root of her problems. My mom got fed up with their mediocre "cures" and she began taking Cassie to the same wonderful vets that I take Graham, Kersey & Minion to. They are really too expensive, but the vets are incredibly wonderful and they are so thorough with their care.

We are just babying Cassie and helping her out alot. She is unable to do what she used to do with ease. Walking has become an effort. We are not giving up yet. We are going to keep trying and keep hoping our little dollie girlie will be OK. At this point I am real worried. We have to look at her quality of life if she continues to go downhill. It's not fair to her to make her go through this. She has been so uncomfortable all summer with her constant ear infections, her many hot spots, her two ear hematomas, her itching and scratching and her feavers, her hearing loss, and her reduction in vision, and finally, these masses in her inner ear which are causing that aweful inner ear infection that just won't quit. She is such a gentle, kind little soul.

I feel so bad. My heart breaks when I see her. I can hardly stand it.

[Sudilar]

Oh, poor Cassie, I wish you could be well again. My heart is with you.

[anna_66]

Poor little girl:( She's still in my thoughts.

[Pam]

Leslie I am just seeing this now and want to tell you how upset and concerned I am. I just adore Cassie and she was the first puggily I met when I came to PT. I remember your early posts about your 'then' two babies, Cassie and Graham. She has been through so much, bless her sweet little puggily heart. I remember her accident at the dog park and we all anxiously waited for her to recover from that and now this. Little Cassie will definitely be in my prayers. I know that you and the vets are doing all that you can, and so now we just wait for things to hopefully start to "work." Leslie, how old is Cassie? I don't remember if I ever knew that. {{{{{HUGS to precious Cassie!}}}}}

[AdoreMyDogs]

Thank you so much everyone for the well wishes. It means alot to me.

Cassie is 9 1/2 years old. I guess that is old for a pug. Pugs are not extremely healthy like most of the other toys are, therefore, they don't live as long. When I talked to a wonderful lady who breeds pugs, who used to be in one of Graham's agility classes, she told me that she has never had a pug live more then 9 years. She said that 6-8 years is typical.

Cassie is not from good bloodlines. As a matter of fact, she's a puppy mill dog. The family who bought her and had her for 7 years before realizing that dogs are not happy locked in laundry rooms for 12-14 hours per day, bought her from a flea market. A real dirty flea market that didn't know anything about the breed. They also did not have the parents and they did not seem to like dogs at all.

A brief explanation for those who don't know who Cassie is: About 2 1/2 years ago while I was on my lunch hour at work, I was standing in line at the resturaunt that is on the main floor of my building. Standing in line behind me was one of my co-workers and she was chatting with someone about this pug who needed a home, or else she was going to have to take her to the dog pound. I immediately perked up, as I LOVE pugs and I wanted a small companion for Graham and my mom.

Let me rewind a bit. At that time, Graham was living with my mom because Dan and I were unable to find any dog friendly apartments at the time. So Graham was living with "Grandma" and he was lonely for canine company (at least I thought so). I wanted him to have someone to talk to while both my mom and I were at work. I wanted a smaller dog because my mom could not handle a big dog as well as she used to be able to do. My mom and I always loved pugs and so I could not pass up the opportunity to rescue this little pug from her previous home. I asked my mom that same night if she would be interested in adopting an older pug. She thought it sounded wonderful.

So the lady who owned her for 7 years, brought her over to my moms house one day, and Cassie fit in perfectlly.

When we found an apartment that allowed dogs, we knew that we were taking Graham, but I could not have taken both dogs and left my mom with no canine friends. My mom is my best friend and, although Graham and Cassie got along fine, they never played or bonded too much, and I would not have taken both of the dogs out of my moms house. When I got Cassie, my mom immediately wanted to keep her when I took Graham. So Graham came with me and Cassie stayed with my mom. I visit her ALL the time, so I see Cassie several times during the week, and every time my mom came over to my apartment and now my house, she brings her two dogs: Ritzie the shih tzu, and Cassie the pigalett pugalett.

Phew that was a mouthful :)

[AdoreMyDogs]

Here are some pictures of the little darling:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid33/pe8eea775b10b1a98ee8ae08d962c4c29/fd39b800.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid33/p053246a84a56ea921684d95b990bbc54/fd39b821.jpg

And Cassie with one of my moms' cats, Mutty:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid33/p61ed8962f89e9c703ca9a92868b6ce3d/fd39b82d.jpg

[ChrisH]

Poor little Cassie, you are so cute. We are still thinking of you and praying for you to be well again sweet little girl.

[Karen]

What a face! So glad she has had a wondergul last 2 1/2 years with your Mom - nobody can spoil a dog like a grandma, I swear! - and that she has people who really love her. She is a grand old dame, you can see it in her face, but I hope she is feeling better!

[TheAntiPam]

Cassie, we're praying for you for relief from all your difficulties! And we're praying for your family and for your doctors too - so that they can keep giving you the loving and wise care you deserve! Good Luck, little Cassie!

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, little Cassie, you are just the darlingest little bug of a pug:) Me, Star and Cody will be praying with all our might that you will get better. I know, you're a senior. But, I still see a lot of spark and life in those gorgeous brown eyes. Hugs and kisses to you precious Cassie.

[Sudilar]

You are so beautiful, Cassie. I pray that you get well quickly, sweetie.

[lizbud]

Leslie,

I did not know the whole story of Cassie's life, although
I did see earlier pictures of her that you had posted. She
is a beautiful girl and she's come so far from a very sad
earlier life. God Bless her little heart.

I can feel the sadness in your heart on seeing Cassie
suffer so. I'm going to double up on the prayers that
she can be helped & made well again. You, Dan and your
Mom are doing everything humanly possible and it sounds
like the vets are also. We will all hope & pray with all our
might that Cassie can be helped back to health. Hugs &
Best Wishes from me & the pup. Liz.

[aly]

Oh Leslie, I am so sorry. It really seems you've had to go through so much more than you or your babies deserve :( I am crying uncontrollably after reading about how precious Cassie is suffering. I remember when she was injured at the dog park, I was soooooooooo worried and I still keep that in my mind when I have Reece at the park. I am SO cautious. I bet Cassie's tragedy has saved many dogs from getting hurt. She's such a brave girl and a fighter, as are you. I know you guys can conquer this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so scared this is going to happen to Reece in the future. I have been battling yeast infections in his ears and nose since I got him. I've seen 4 vets about it and am just prescribed all sorts of stuff that doesn't help much. He'll itch and rub his ears and screech and moan while he does it because it hurts so much. I'm so frusterated.

[Logan]

Leslie, I'm so glad you told Cassie's story. I'm afraid that I either never knew the whole story, or I forgot it :o.

We continue to pray for some relief for the girl so she can be in your lives for a while longer. What a sweet Pug girl she is!!! :)

Hugs to all of them, from us.

Logan

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that Cassie will recover so she can be in your life awhile longer. She's sooo cute in the pictures and thanks for telling us her story. I'll be praying for her.

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks for sharing Cassie's story and pictures. She is adorable. We will keep praying that something can be done to help ease her suffering and give you lots more years with her!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Cassie is such a sweetheart and I know your Mom will be lost without her. I'm so glad you told her story, it makes us know her a little better and love her a lot.
Prayers are still going for our sweet little Cassie.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[Pam]

Leslie is there any news on little Cassie? She is on my mind so much. Thank you for posting the precious pictures! :)

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Leslie, Thank you for sharing Cassie's story with us. I knew that Cassie lived with your mom and that was about it.

She is so cute and puggily! I loved the one of her with Mutty the Cat! She will be in my thoughts.

[lizbud]

Leslie,

Hi. Just wanted to write a line to say that Cassie is still
in my thoughts & prayers. I pray they can get the infections
under control and give that sweet girl some relief. Hugs to
all the fur gang. Love, Liz.

[ramanth]

Thank you for sharing Cassie's story and pics with us, Leslie. I never knew your mom had such an adorable puglet.

I'm still praying for a miracle.

[Sudilar]

Hope Cassie is improving.

[shais_mom]

I have been wondering about Little Princess Pugalett Cassie. Poor Baby!!!
She is in my thoughts and prayers. She is too cute for words!! I love pugs too!!
Good thoughts going your way!!

:( I usually don't post on dogs health ; but today I read this story about Cassie . Oh my , what a difficult time you are going through now , Leslie !!! I will surely pray for your sweet pug !!!
My sister has an old pug too , who is suffering a lot . She is 9 years old and looses lots of blood during her period getting really weak then . She is in her basket all day !
I love pugs , they have such a cute face !! I hope sweet Cassie isn't suffering to much ... ! Please keep us posted !

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[tatsxxx11]

How is Cassie???:confused:

[ownerof3dogs]

I am so sorry to hear about Cassie. Poor little pug girl. I hope she starts to feel better real soon

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by ownerof3dogs
I am so sorry to hear about Cassie. Poor little pug girl. I hope she starts to feel better real soon

Wow, I have not heard from you in awhile. Thanks for the nice words.

Cassie is not improving at all, but at this point, she has stopped getting worse. She has her vet appointment this week. I'll let you all know how she did. It still hurts to see her :(

The steroids are making her starving to death, so she has actually put on weight. She is getting pretty round now, which is a good sign. At least she's eating. I am not sure what the future holds for our little friend, Cassie, but we'll still do all we can to make her as comfortable and happy as possible.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I was just checking in to see how our little Princess Cassie did in her Vet appointment? I do hope things are going well for her now, and she is feeling better.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[Sudilar]

Also thinking of Cassie. Hope she is feeling better.

[Pam]

Me too Leslie. How is the sweetie doing? Hope you have some better news.

[tatsxxx11]

I was just about to post on this too. How is the precious puglet??

[AdoreMyDogs]

:(
We have decided to end Cassie's life if she is not better within the week. She is suffering and she is in a terrible state now. The vets are trying so hard, and she was taking this expermental medicine that made her so bad that she can hardly breath and is walking even worse then she was before. Our sweetest, most adorable, kindest little pugalett girl is having a sleepover at the hospital tonight. She has been coughing and gagging an aweful lot the past two days, and the vets are assuming that she asperated some of her vomit and now she has pnemonia and she is very much worse. When I saw Cassie today before she went to the vet I wanted to have her misery ended, but we so badly want her to pull out of this that we are going to give her every chance that we have. We are giving her one last chace. The vet told us that she does have a chance for pulling through this. She will have a permenant head tilt and her nerves on one side of her face have been damaged, due to the inner ear infection, so half of her face droops, while the other half is normal. That is all just comsmetic and we will love her regardless of the physical damage that the inner ear infection and ruptered eardrums have caused. As long as she is once again happy, that's all that we care about.

Cassie is spending the night at the vet so she can have IV fluids and antibiotics for her new pnemonia. They are also going to take some x-rays and do more blood work to check her white cell count. If the time for Cassie to go to the R.B. is soon, at least we can know that we tried everything to make her better, and gave it our full effort.

:( I wish the news was better :( We love Cassie so much. We just wish we could have had more then a couple of years with her. It seems like just last week her joyous little self entered our lives, our home, and our hearts. I guess this is the only bad part about adopting an elderly dog. It is so wonderful to provide them the home that they deserved, but did not have before. But their time is so short. I am still glad that we have had the chance to give Cassie the life that she deserved but never had but we are dreading the next step. This is the hardest part...deciding when to finally give up the fight for life and let her pass away. I feel scared and so sad at the decision to give her until the end of the week. If by next Friday her quality of life has not returned, then we will say goodbye to our darling little friend.

:( Our hearts are aching now.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Leslie, I'm so sorry to hear that Cassie is doing so poorly.:( I know it's very hard to put an animal to sleep but I'm sure you'll know if and when the time is right. Prayers are on the way for poor little Cassie.

[Cookiebaker]

I am crying for you right now...this is so sad. :( I will be thinking of you and praying that you will find comfort & strength for whatever lies ahead. I'm so sorry...:(

[ChrisH]

This news is so very sad, I am so sorry to hear Cassie is still in a bad way. :( Will keep the prayers going for sweet Cassie and you.

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Leslie...My heart is breaking for our precious puglet pal Cassie. :( I can't bear to think of her in pain; suffering.:( I pray that God gives you and your Mom the strength you need to deal with the very difficult days ahead. I am still hoping for a miracle. Cassie, I'm sending you all my love dear little girl. Love, Sandra

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Leslie, I am so sad to hear the news about Cassie, I have tears thinking about that little girl, please know that I will also pray that God gives you the strength to do whatever is right for Cassie. I'm so sad to know that she is in pain and I wish with everything that she will turn for the better. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[anna_66]

Such sad news:( I hope she is able to pull through this & be happy again. You'll all be in my prayers.
Anna

[Logan]

Leslie, you and your mom, and sweet Cassie, are continuing to be in our prayers. You are doing everything a loving pet owner would do to help salvage her life, but your approach is precious, knowing that she needs quality to her life as well. I will continue to pray that she can be healed and continue her life with you.

Love,
Logan

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers are on the way from me too for all of you. This is such a hard thing to go through.:(

[sammi]

I am sorry for you Leslie and your mom. I hope things will get better for Cassie and if she dosen't improve you did try all you could. This is never easy. Will continue to send prayers and positive thoughts your way.

[lizbud]

Leslie,

I am so very sorry for Cassie, You & your Mom. At least
you all know that Cassie is being given EVERY chance to
regain her health and restore some quality of life to her
time on this earth. We all know what a hard decision you
all might have to make, if things don't improve for her.
Cassie's eye's will tell you when she needs to rest over
Rainbow Bridge. Sending love, hugs & prayers for Cassie,
You & your Mom. Liz.

[Corinna]

Merlin and I have been watching and praying for Cassie as old timers we remember sweet little Cassie. We continue to pray for the humans in her life as well as Cassie. Cinder and Smokes prayer says it all.

[Sudilar]

I hope dear little Cassie can pull through this. However, if not, you will know that you gave her every chance possible. My heart goes out to you. This is so hard. As Sandra said, I, too will pray for that miracle. They do happen. {{{hugs}}}

[Pam]

In my time here at Pet Talk I have met and followed the stories of so many wonderful pets. Cassie was one of the original pupsters that won my heart. Though I have never met this little puggily in person I was smitten by her pictures and Leslie's posts. I am so sorry to hear that she is not responding to all that is being done. This is the downside of Pet Talk. As we get to meet all of these precious pets we do indeed feel the sadness, right along with their humans, when they are hurting. Leslie there is nothing I can say right now to help little Cassie and I know you have given Cassie all of the love and happiness you could for as long as she has been a part of her life. I am still praying for that little cutie but I just wanted to let you know that whatever happens I completely understand. (((HUGS to you and your mom)))

[Cincy'sMom]

Our prayers are with your and Cassie, and your family

[aly]

Lesilie,

I feel so heartbroken right now. I imagine how awful you and your mother must be feeling. I will keep sweet Cassie in my prayers. If she does go to Rainbow Bridge next week, she will go knowing she is immensely loved and will be missed terribly. I hope all the prayers of Pet Talk will bring the girl some relief and comfort.

I am so sorry she is so sick :(

[KYS]

Leslie, I'm so sorry to hear that Cassie is still not
doing well. Many prayers being sent to dear Cassie
and to you.

[tatsxxx11]

Any news on Cassie...?:confused:

[shais_mom]

Leslie I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.

So much sadness on our pettalk.

[Miss Meow]

Leslie, I'm so sorry about little Cassie. We are thinking of her as well and sending good thoughts to add to all the others being sent her way. Fingers crossed that the next report is more positive for you and your family.

Nicole

[Pam]

Leslie the following two lines from your last post say it all.


The vet told us that she does have a chance for pulling through this.
If by next Friday her quality of life has not returned, then we will say goodbye to our darling little friend.

I am keeping Cassie in my prayers that she may have the strength and resources to turn this around. Leslie you are wise in the way you are looking at this situation. I know your heart is breaking. Come on Cassie - fight, fight, fight!

[ramanth]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Leslie. *hugs*

I'm praying for a miracle.

[Corinna]

Has anyone heard how Cassie is doing? Still praying for the whole family.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Thank you so much everyone for the kind words. Sadly, Cassie is not showing any signs of improvement. The vet put her on a long course of antibiotics, but she is supposed to stay on them for a total of 21 days. I can't see her suffer for that long. It's not fair to her. She throws up so often that it's getting near impossible to give her the antibiotic. She'll keep it down for maybe 5 minutes and then it's in a pile of vomit.

We may be extending the time that we had originally planned on. I really don't think I can see her suffer for 21 days, but if the vet is sure it may help her, then we'll give it a try for as long as we feel necessary. If after two weeks she is still in the same condition that she's in now, we'll ask the vet what he thinks we should do at this point. Like I said before, the vets at the animal hospital are amazingly loving and kind. They would not intentionally keep an animal alive if it were not in the animal's best interest. They felt that she did have a chance of getting well enough to have her quality of life back, but they also told us that if she did not get well that they think she should be put to rest.

My mom and I are loving on her a LOT and reminding her how much we love her. She is enjoying all the special attention. She's still as sweet and gentle as always. She said thanks for all the nice words. It's so nice to have such love come towards her from all around the globe.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I just found out new news this evening. Cassie may be helping us make that most difficult decision :( My mom has been trying all night to give Cassie her antibiotic and she immediately vomits it up. :( It makes the decision easier but it is frustrating and sad. My mom was giving Cassie her antibiotic in about a teaspoon of canned food, but Cassie kept throwing up the teaspoon of food with antibiotic and mom kept picking the pill out and trying again with another teasapoon of food, only to have Cassie vomit it up. She then put the pill in a piece of cheese and Cassie ate it up, and then promptly vomited it up...pill and all. She then tried to pill her without any food, and Cassie vomited the pill :(

my poor little girl. :(

[Sudilar]

Oh poor, dear, sweet Cassie. I am so sorry, sweetheart. I wish you would get better. {{{{{HUG}}}}}

[anna_66]

Oh, I'm so sorry, poor little Cassie:(

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
... Cassie may be helping us make that most difficult decision :(
My poor little girl... :(

May God be with You, Your Mom, and poor lil Cassie in this difficult time... :(

I'm certain that you and you Mom will make the right decision, with Cassie's help, at the right time.

Please know that all of us will be here to assist in any way we can.

{{{Huggs}}} to all of you.

/s/ Phred

[Cookiebaker]

Poor Cassie...my heart hurts for you and I'm so sorry! :(

[krazyaboutkatz]

Cassie, I'm so sorry to hear that you're still not doing well. I'm sure that your parents will make the right decision when the time comes. Take care sweet Cassie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Logan]

Oh, Leslie, I am so sorry to read this latest news. Does the vet have any ideas about why she is throwing up so much? :( I wish he could give something to settle her stomach, so the medication would have a chance to work, or that you could give it to her as an injection rather than pill form. I do hate to hear that the little girl seems to be suffering so much. Please know that we are with you constantly in thought and prayer and hope only good things for Cassie, and for you and your mom.

Logan

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Leslie, I am so sorry to hear about what Cassie is going through, It breaks my heart to think about it. I do hope that there is something that the vets can give her to help settle her stomach. Cassie and your family are in my thoughts.

[K9karen]

Oh Dear Leslie, I am so very sorry to hear about Cassie. Although I've been keeping tabs, this is the first time I've had the courage to check at work since I know I'll burst out in tears. I'm such a coward. I am so sorry. Poor Cassie. Precious soul. You are so unselfish and brave Leslie. What a hard decision. I know it must be torture to see the little puglet like that. Please know that my prayers are with all of you, dear friend.

[lizbud]

Leslie,

This is just so sad.:(

I was wondering ,as Logan said , if Cassie could get an shot
of antibiotic or give the RX via I/V since she vomits it up
again. Cassie & family are in my prayers. I do hope she gets
better. Love & Hugs to all. Liz.

[Cincy'sMom]

Poor Cassie. Prayers continue.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Logan
Oh, Leslie, I am so sorry to read this latest news. Does the vet have any ideas about why she is throwing up so much? :( I wish he could give something to settle her stomach, so the medication would have a chance to work, or that you could give it to her as an injection rather than pill form. I do hate to hear that the little girl seems to be suffering so much. Please know that we are with you constantly in thought and prayer and hope only good things for Cassie, and for you and your mom.

Logan

Her world is spinning from her inner ear infection and the damage that the nerves are doing to her brain. The vet told me that it's kind of like being carsick everytime you open your eyes. She is dizzy from everything spinning, so she vomits her food and water. There is actually nothing wrong with her stomach, it's all from her inner ear infection. My mom called the vet today to tell him that she is no longer eating, and so she can no longer administer the pills. I am under the asumption that the injectable antibiotic is for a different type of infection, and the one she is on is supposed to be good for both ear and bronchial infections, which is why she was prescribed oral antibiotics. I am not sure, but I have alot of trust in the vets. They are wonderful. I'll keep you all posted if you like. She finds comfort in sleeping, so she has been doing alot of that.

Love to you all,

Leslie

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Poor Cassie! I know how she feels. I have an allergy to milk and it gives me inner ear infections. I have felt just like that: dizzy whenever you open your eyes and heaving tummy. Even when your eyes are closed, the world seems to spin. I pray the med kicks in for her and helps her feel better. :(

[Logan]

I wonderered, after posting, Leslie, if the inner ear problem was the cause of her nausea. Bless her heart. Hug her and love her for all of us, please. As you can tell, we all are hurting for her, and for you and your mom.

Love you.
Logan

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Poor lil girl! Cassie is in my thoughts, Leslie. Please keep us updated.

[K9karen]

{hugs} :( :(

[aly]

Cassie is still in my prayers :( I won't let go of the hope that she'll get better.

[ownerof3dogs]

Just wanted to say that "Cassie girl, you are one brave pupster and I'm praying for your recovery.

[Logan]

I have Cassie on my mind today, and you too, Leslie. My prayers have been pouring out, hoping that you will have seen some improvement this week.

Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about all of you and praying that Cassie is going to be ok.

Logan

[K9karen]

Same here, Leslie... Been thinking about all of you all week. {hugs}

[Sudilar]

Me, too. How's Cassie doing?

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I have been thinking about Cassie this week too, I'm wondering if she is doing some better?
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[Pam]

I have also had Cassie on my mind. Hope the sweet little puglet is starting to improve.

[anna_66]

I woke up this morning thinking about Cassie, how is the little sweetie doing?

[tatsxxx11]

Me too....Cassie, I hope you're doing better, precious puglet. Love and hugs from Sandra, Star and Cody

[AdoreMyDogs]

Thank you so much everyone. I hate to keep posting bad news so I have been avoiding adding any updates. She is not well and not any better, in fact, she's worse still. She has a vet appointment on Monday and I'll let you all know how that goes. I am not sure what else the vet can offer at this point, but we'll let him evaluate Cassie and see what he tells us. I'll let you all know on Monday what is happening. :(

[Logan]

Leslie, I think the main thing that we want to convey to you and your mom is that we love you, and precious Cassie. We are all so in hopes that she could improve. :(

Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers (by now, you know that already.......).

Logan

[Pam]

STILL PRAYING FOR SWEET CASSIE THAT TODAY WILL BE A GOOD DAY AS SHE VISITS THE VET!! PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO LET US KNOW HOW IT GOES LESLIE. LOTS OF LOVE TO ALL OF YOU!!!!

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I hope Cassie's appointment today brings us better news. She is in my thoughts.

[Sudilar]

Thinking of you all today and praying that Cassie has some good news.

[K9karen]

Everything is crossed. I'm so nervous. Poor pugster. Prayers are with all of you

[aly]

I am still praying for Cassie. I hope the vet visit went well.

[Karen]

Dear pugglet Cassie will be in all ourprayers. I met TWO puggies this weekend at a Petco, one a just-adopted-that-day 6-year-old pudge named Moose, and a wigglier-still yearling named Louie! such funny little guys they are. Sweet Cassie, I hope you are comfortable, at least. Sending you thoughts of wiggly happily pugglies your way ... (snort!)

[Pam]

Leslie, just checkin in again to see what happened yesterday. I hope you don't think I am a pest. I am just very concerned about Cassie. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Originally posted by Karen
Dear pugglet Cassie will be in all ourprayers. I met TWO puggies this weekend at a Petco, one a just-adopted-that-day 6-year-old pudge named Moose, and a wigglier-still yearling named Louie! such funny little guys they are. Sweet Cassie, I hope you are comfortable, at least. Sending you thoughts of wiggly happily pugglies your way ... (snort!)

Gee Karen I wish I had been with you! :)

[Logan]

Leslie, your silence is deafening.......I am so in hopes that you got some positive word at the vet's yesterday. Please come talk with us when you can, regardless of the news. You know we love you and Cassie, and only want what is best for her.

Logan

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by Logan
Leslie, your silence is deafening.......

Please let us know, when you can. Thinking about you and Cassie always.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Yes, the same here, have been thinking of Cassie every day.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I keep coming back to this post every hour and still no update :( Hope to hear from you soon, Leslie! Cassie is in my thoughts.

[tatsxxx11]

Me too....:( I'm really praying for a miracle here. Check in when you can Leslie. Love and hugs to you sweet Cassie girl.

[luckies4me]

I sure hope your sweet little doggie is doing better. Our furbabies are sending their best wishes to you. I don't really know your doggie that well, but she must be special...she has the same name as me, lol! I hope Cassie gets better soon. :)

[anna_66]

I tried my hardest not to post since everyone else has been asking about Cassie, but I too am now waiting anxiously to hear how the sweetie is. Better I hope, no news is good news?

[AdoreMyDogs]

Well I must say that Cassie's vet is a dear, dear man. He took Cassie all day yesterday and he is so interested in her case that he split the cost with my mom. She has been paying so much money to try to fix Cassie and he paid 80% of the bill out of the goodness of his heart. He told her that he spent 20 minutes massaging her and he told my mom what a special dog Cassie is. He told her that he can see what a delight she is and he asked my mom to have some more hope for the little darling. He told her that he feels really confindent that he can get her comfortable and happy once again. Now we are placing her in the bathroom with a vaporizer twice a day. After the vaporizer treatment, she gets massage. She is on a different antibiotic and she seems to be doing OK. She's coughing less, and throwing up less, but she has not regained her appetite back yet. She is down to 14 pounds from 16 in a few days. Her ribs are just starting to show. We're now waiting on the new antibiotics and the vaporizer/massage treatments.

Thank you SO much for caring, everyone! It means so much to me, my mom, and the darling little pigalett pugalett Cassie. I'll keep you updated on any new news...hopefully next time it will be better.

[Pam]

What encouraging news Leslie! Prayers are still going up but I am feeling so much better after reading your post. I wish I could be there to help give her the little massages. What a sweetie! Hugs to you Cassie - fight! fight! fight! You can do this, you can get well!

[Cookiebaker]

What a caring vet you have!! That is one of the biggest blessings! That is so good that Cassie is in the best hands, and we will keep hoping & praying for the best!!

[anna_66]

What a wonderful vet, he sounds so sweet!
At least he has hope for Cassie & that's good.
I'd come over & help give her massages if I lived
closer too! Be stong Cassie! Hugs & kisses from
all of us here!
Anna, Angus, Roxey & Huney XOXOXOXOXO

[Cincy'sMom]

What a great vet!!! Glad to hear Cassie has a chance. We are all pulling for her!

[tatsxxx11]

What an amazing, caring, dedicated vet! I can't tell you Leslie how happy, how relieved I am to have heard such encouraging news! And I'm not surprised that our precioius puglet has captured his heart! Hugs to you dear little girl. You are one tough little pugster, that's for sure! And Leslie, you and your Mom deserve all pg our praise for being the best furfamily a doggie could ever hope for! Get well little one! We all love you!!:)

[Logan]

Oh, Leslie, there is some hope for the little girl to be comfortable again. What a wonderful vet Cassie has, but also what a wonderful loving family too! It takes all of that to get them through this, too. Good luck with the vaporizer treatments and the massage and the new antibiotics. There are a lot of sets of hands around the world who would like to be there to help. Maybe Sue will have some "tasty" menu ideas that your mom might be able to try to entice the little girl to eat.

Hugs to Cassie. Please know that we will continue praying for her recovery.

Logan

[ownerof3dogs]

Oh, Leslie I am so happy hear that there is still a chance that little Cassie can get better. You and your mom and Cassie's Vet really are caring people to not give up on the pugster.

I'm praying that the new meds and massage/vaporizer treatment work for her. Tell Cassie that I think she is the bravest and toughest little girl I know:D

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that there's still some hope left for Cassie.:) It sounds like you have a very caring vet. I sure hope that the new antibiotics and massage and steam treatments will help little Cassie. More prayers are on the way.

[Sudilar]

What a wonderful vet!!! I hope that the new treatments help Cassie. After she stops throwing up all her food, maybe you could get her to eat a little of one of Killian's favorites...braunschweiger. Good luck!! Prayers still coming your way!

[Miss Meow]

That;s really encouraging news about Cassie. I'm so glad you have such a caring vet, it makes such a difference having people around you who care so much. I hope she keeps picking up in condition :)

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Great news Leslie! There is still hope! I am so relieved to hear that this morning. I have been worried sick about Cassie. i do hope her new treatment is effective.

[Swoozie]

Honey, you want to know about dog allergies?? My Lab is allergic to air, I swear she is. I battle chronic ear infections, she used to get chronic staph infections on her skin too.... I had to give her shot of something called Staph-lysate to help her body build up an immunity to the staph.. as for your dog with the ear problems, has your vet mention vestibular syndrome to you??. It's when the vestibular nerve deep in the inner ear gets innflamed and it throws off a dogs balance. It can be caused by bad ear infections. My old 17 year old dog had spells with it..It does go away, but in most cases comes back from time to time...It causes something call "Nystagmus" too(twitching eyes). Sounds like whatever the growth is in your dogs ear is aggrevating the vestibular nerve. Pred will help with the inflamation and a strong ORAL antibiotic plus Ottomax drops. You have to disipline yourself and do weekly ear cleanings and if need be, use the ottomax every other day..

[Swoozie]

Here's a site for you which tells about vestibular syndrome.. it's one I have on my site, but unfortunately my site is down right now....
http://www.golden-retriever.com/vestibular.html

it causes dogs to vomit because of the dizzy sea sick feeling they have.. Dramamine will help with the vomiting.. I know just how you feel. The first time my dog got it, I found her laying on the floor, unable to walk, with vomit all over the place and her eyes twitching back and forth..I rushed her to the vets and when they told me, with time and patience she'll come out of it, I thought they were crazy.. My dog weighed 70 pounds and I had to use a canvas log carrier with handles on it to get her in and out to go potty... it took her 2 1/2 till she was able to stand and walk on her own, and more time for her to become totally oriented again... hang in there... my thoughts are with ya :-)

[jackiesdaisy1935]

It sounds like you have a very caring Vet and he has really taken an interest in helping Cassie, I'm so happy to hear he feels there is hope in making Cassie more comfortable and maybe even a lot better. He has to be one in a million, hugs and kisses to Cassie our little trooper. Prayers are still going her way and you know what the power of prayer can do.
Jackie, Miss Daisy and Perry

[Corinna]

Merlin says "Yahoo" such treatment massages and steaming wow!!!! Glad to hear its working and making her more comfortable. What a sweetheart of a vet. You should have him cloned ! seriously though how about having him read this thread and find out how many others care too. We all could thank him for his caring heart.

[ramanth]

What wonderful news Leslie and what a wonderful Vet you have! :D

Come on Cassie! You can do it! :)

[luckies4me]

I am so happy to hear that Cassie is doing a little better. Have you thought about offering cat food to her? Either wet or dry. Maybe it will get her appetite back. My dogs always loved cat food.

Hang in there Cass, we all know you can do it!:)

[K9karen]

The best news is that Cassie is a little fighter. I love that the most. I think your vet should be nominated for Sainthood. He ahs a heart of gold and compassion and now, lots of (female?) fans!! Les, I think you should make a booklet out of this post to show him. Cody drools for liverwurst, cheese and tuna (hey! it's gotta be solid white meat-what a snob) Sending loving snorts your way. Love you all

[ChrisH]

I am so happy to read such encouraging news about sweet Cassie.. I will keep the prayers going every day for her and you all.
Hugs and kisses to Cassie.

[Logan]

Isn't it wonderful?? Cassie has an enormous fan club, cheering her on!!! A worldwide fan club of prayerful fans who only want to see her get better!!!!

You can do it, Cassie!!!! :D

[aly]

BLESS that wonderful vet. Bless his heart!!!!!!!

I have tears of joy now for sweet Cassie. I have such hope that she will make a recovery and be a happy little Puggy again soon.

I saw some postcards with Pugs on them at Petsmart today. I wanted to buy the whole set and send them all to you Leslie, but I thought 150 postcards might be a bit much :o

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by aly
BLESS that wonderful vet. Bless his heart!!!!!!!

I have tears of joy now for sweet Cassie. I have such hope that she will make a recovery and be a happy little Puggy again soon.

I saw some postcards with Pugs on them at Petsmart today. I wanted to buy the whole set and send them all to you Leslie, but I thought 150 postcards might be a bit much :o

Hehehe :) You are such a sweety :) LOL, thanks for the giggle.

She's doing maybe a teeny bit better, but she has stopped eating her food completely. I hope today is better. Yesterday my mom brought Cassie and Ritz over to carve pumpkins with me. Cassie had refused her food all day but I tried giving her some of Graham and Kersey's Innova kibble and she ate about 1/4 cup! That was pretty good. I sent my mom home with a few cups of Innova for the little pigalett pugalett, so hopefully she will eat it.

Cassie used to be the piggiest dog I have ever seen. She would inhale her food so quick that her rear feet would actually come right off the ground as her face was in the food bowl scarfing at record speed. She was pigging food so bad once that she actually fell over sideways from gorging so fast and furiously. I am not sure how she pulled that one off, but you can imagine everyone's surprise when she fell over sideways from going at her food so quick! Her not eating is very unlike her. Hopefully she'll like the Innova better then her California Natural. We have to be so careful what we feed her because of her severe allergies, but if it gets to the point that we are just trying to get weight on her, then we'll see if the vet can give us any foods to try.

I'll give Cassie a hug and kiss from all her friends here :)

[Pam]

Leslie the news continues to be good. I'm so happy she ate 1/4 cup of food. I know that's not nearly enough for our darling little puglet but it's a start. Hopefully it will stay down and she will develop her old appetite again. I loved this line from your post and must admit it felt so good to smile once again.

Cassie used to be the piggiest dog I have ever seen. She would inhale her food so quick that her rear feet would actually come right off the ground as her face was in the food bowl scarfing at record speed.

She sounds like quite a little comical cutie! LOL! Keep eating and get strong Cassie - we love you!

[Sudilar]

I know how happy you are that Cassie at a little food!!!!!!!! Is there some kind of fish (like salmon or white fish) and potatoes that Cassie is not allergic to? Killian ate Fish/Potato prescription dog food by Eukanuba when we first got him (with salmon added). It helped him.
I'm glad Cassie is at least a little better. Prayers are continuing!!!

[Pam]

Cassie is on my mind again. How is she doing Leslie? Hope she is chowing down the way any respectable puggily should! :) (((HUGS)))

[Sudilar]

Yes, how is she doing??

[tatsxxx11]

Been worrying about the precious pugster too!! Hope dear little Cassie is still doing well!!:)

[AdoreMyDogs]

You are all so wonderful. I do really appreciate all the special words, prayers, and well wishes that are headed Cassie's way. She is doing OK. Not great, but not as bad as she was. She is still on antibiotic and she still caughs an aweful lot, but she is eating, which is good. She has to eat wattered down, pureed canned food (which, by the way, looks REALLY gross!) and she seems to be doing OK with that. She vomits often, but at least she is keeping some of her mush down. She has lost a bit more weight, but she's eating less then ever, especially since that canned food has to be wattered down and purreed.

The vet told my mom and I that we have to decide when we think that Cassie does not enjoy life any longer. We do think that she is still pretty happy and we don't feel that she is ready yet, but the vet did tell us that there will be a time when Cassie will have no quality of life left, and that is what we have to watch out for. I am just glad that we still have her, and that she still shows some happiness. She could go downhill overnight, or she could hang in there for months. It's a blessing that she is still in our lives, and she still gets excited when someone comes home :)

For now, Princess Cassendra pigalett pugalett is not ready to pass. I am confindent that she will let us know when it's time. Thank you SOOOO much, everyone. I'll give her a big kiss and a smashie face for all of you :)

[Sudilar]

Leslie, that is good news. Hope she feels good for a long time! Yes, you will know when she no longer enjoys life, but til then, enjoy her!!

[Freckles]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
she still gets excited when someone comes home :)
This might be your clue; when she stops getting excited. For my cat Jerry, it was when he stopped greeting us with a good morning meow.

Good luck!

[ownerof3dogs]

I am so gald that Cassie is still continueing to get better. hang in the sweety you'll get better real soon!

[ChrisH]

It is oh so very good to hear that Cassie is eating and doing ok. And so heartening that she gets excited when she sees you, I can just imagine how lovely that is. Prayers, postive thoughts and anything else it takes that she keeps on feeling good and is with you for a long long time yet. Hugs for the little sweetie from me and slurpy kisses and tailwags from Bob.

[Pam]

Originally posted by AdoreMyDogs
For now, Princess Cassendra pigalett pugalett is not ready to pass.
Oh Leslie this is such good news. I have her on my mind so much and have been wondering if there has been an improvement. I agree with your thoughts on this and it sounds like she is still enjoying life. Please do give that precious pugster a big fat kiss for me on her little smashy face! Lots of love to you Cassie puglet!

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

That is great news, Leslie!! Cassie has been in my thoughts and I have been wondering how she's been doing.

[anna_66]

Leslie, I'm glad at that she at least feels good and gets happy:)
I hope things continue like that for a long time!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Originally posted by Freckles

This might be your clue; when she stops getting excited. For my cat Jerry, it was when he stopped greeting us with a good morning meow.

Good luck!

That and not being able to eat anything are our two biggest clues to watch out for. Although she does not enjoy eating as much as she used to, she still enjoyes it. And she gets all cute and excited and delighted and wags her curly little tail when anyone comes to visit her, and that is a big thing that we are going to watch out for. Cassie says, "hi and smashey" to everyone. Love to you all.

[Sudilar]

{{{HUGS}}} to sweet Cassie!

[Pam]

Leslie how is the sweet little pugster doing these days? I am assuming no news is good news. :) Give her little smashie face a big kiss from me! :)

Originally posted by Pam
Leslie how is the sweet little pugster doing these days? I am assuming no news is good news. :) Give her little smashie face a big kiss from me! :)

I was thinking just the same thing this morning ..! Please , how is Cassie now ??:confused:

[ChrisH]

Strange this, Cassie was on my mind this morning too. I hope she is still doing ok? Love to sweetie Cassie.

[Sudilar]

I hope she is doing well. She is such a cutie-pie!! :D

[AdoreMyDogs]

Hi friends,

Cassie is still with us, thankfully, but not doing real well. She coughs with every exhale but she still appears happy and jolly. She still has a quality of life, even though she can't take a normal breath without coughing, and she has to be confined to the linoleum kitchen after she eats or drinks because she continually vomits up her food and water (and then promptly eats it up again). I have a pretty strong stomach with many things, but that is one thing that I can't stomach. When I go to my moms house, I have to ask her not to feed Cassie for about 15 minutes before I get there, and during the duration that I am there visiting. She does have a new habbit that is kind of funny, though. With almost every cough, she lets out a little *toot*..."cough TOOT...cough TOOT...cough TOOT". She never fails to make us laugh, even when she doesn't intend to do anything funny.

She is going to a different vet for a second opinion, my mom is calling the new vet today. Her wonderful vet is off for a few months due to a shoulder surgery, so my mom thought that would be a good opportunity to get another opinion. I'll let you know how she does at the new vet.

Thank you so much for thinking about her. I'll give the smashey face a hug and kissie for you all.

[Sudilar]

Hope the new vet might have a trick up his/her sleeve to help sweet Cassie out!!

[ramanth]

My thoughts are still with Cassie. :)

Lots of luck at the new vet!

[aly]

Prayers headed Cassie's way. I hope the new vet will have some new things for poor Cassie to try.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, bless you sweet Cassie girl! You are one LOVED little pugster!:) Good luck at the new vets!! We love you Cassie! TOOT, TOOT!!!:D

[Pam]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
We love you Cassie! TOOT, TOOT!!!:D
Oh Sandra you are a riot!! :D :D

Leslie I am so glad that her quality of life is still so good. If wishes were medicine she would be 100% better. We love ya Cassie girl! :)

[sammi]

Les , still sending positive thoughts for Cassie.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm still thinking of Cassie and sending prayers her way. I sure hope that the new vet can help her. All fingers and paws are crossed here.

[anna_66]

Tooting & coughing? Poor little girl! I really hope that this vet can shed some new light on her problem. Saying a prayer for little Cassie.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Keep us posted! I hope the new vet can give you more info to help her stay with you longer! I had to laugh at the TOOT *cough* image too.

[K9karen]

Poor sweet pugster.....I can just picture her little smushy face, feel her silky ears and untwirl her cute little tail...poor baby... Adorable Cassie is still in my prayers....