Cassie is doing SO good!

[AdoreMyDogs]

Thank you to all who prayed for her. She has an incurable inner ear problem that made one side of her face droop permenantely, one of her eyes to go blind, and a loss of hearing in that bad ear, but her new vet put her on a daily low-dose of steroids to improve the quality of her life.

Prayers really DO work! Cassie's life will be shortened by both her condition, and the steroids that she is taking, but she is happy as if she were a puppy again! The vets are trying to get her on as low as possible dose of steroids, but it seems that the highter dose she gets, the less she coughs, gags and vomits. She is SO happy that I played with her tonight for over 1/2 hour and she was in pugalett heaven :) It warmed my heart. She had not been playing at all for several weeks. As soon as she would feel just a little bit frisky, her cough would get so bad that she vomited. She was depressed and unhappy, but she is quite the spirited little one now, thanks to the steroids and all the wonderful prayers and well wishes :)

Cassie sez, "snort toot...snort toot......tanks everie buddie :D"

[lovemyshiba]

So glad to hear that dear Cassie is feeling so much better!!!
I'm glad the vet was able to find the problem and treat it, so she can frolic like a pup again!!

[shais_mom]

YEAAHH!! For Cassie!!
I was just thinking, I haven't heard from Leslie for awhile. This is the best news!!
What a great way to hear from you!

[Rachel]

Of course the wonders of veterinary medicine and prayers have been at work here, but I think Cassie would not have survived if your mom had not been there to love and care and persevere with every medical option she could find. You and she have been the epitome of what guardians should be. Wonderful news Leslie! Thanks for sharing and give your mom a big hug from us.

[Pam]

Leslie thank you so much for this update. I have been thinking 'no news is good news' so have been hoping that little Miss Smashie Face is doing OK these days. :) I am so glad that the quality of her life is improving and it made me smile to picture you playing with her without any ill effects. I echo what Rachel said - you and your mom have provided this sweetie with more love and caring in the relatively short time that you have known her than she received in all the years that she lived with her previous people. I am so glad she has had these happy years with you all. Give her lots and lots of hugs from me! **snorts** to you dear Cassie - and stay well - we love you!

[ChrisH]

That is the best news!!:) Wonderful!:) Please give sweet Cassie a hug from me.:)

Chris

[Sudilar]

EXCELLENT NEWS!!!

Yeah, Cassie, you go, girl!!! Woohoo!

[Cincy'sMom]

Yeah for Cassie!! That is such great news Leslie!!!

[lizbud]

Oh, I'm so happy to hear this excellent news. Cassie feels
good enough to play. :D :D Great news !!! Dear Cassie
deserves every single minute of playtime & happiness her
little soul can hold. Prayers, medicine & having the best
family she could ever have also helps. Yeah for Cassie:D :D

[sammi]

So happy to hear that Cassie is feeling good.

[anna_66]

I'm glad to hear that Cassie is doing good now:D

I truly agree, prayers do work!

[Cookiebaker]

Wow, what a great update!! Good for Cassie!! :)

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

That is great news, Leslie!

[Logan]

The quality of life is so important and it sounds like Cassie has her "quality" back!!! Leslie, it does my heart good to read this wonderful news this morning!!!! :) Thank you so much for the wonderful update!!!

Logan

[tatsxxx11]

What a happy update, Leslie!!:) I'm so glad that Cassie is enjoying life again and I know how thrilled your Mom must be! Give the precious puglet a kiss from me!! Go you little dynamo girl, go!!:D

[Dixieland Dancer]

WOOOHOOOO!!!! Great news!!! :D :D :D

[K9karen]

YIPPEE!!! Love that lil pugletto!! Gentle {hugs} for Cassie but big bear {hugs} for you and your mom!!!