Angus's Checkup Yesterday

[anna_66]

I know I should put this in dog health, but I just wanted to make sure you all seen it.

I'd say he's back to his old self again. Of course that old self just isn't what it used to be. He was laying in kitchen on the linoleum and couldn't get up...I had to help him

We went to the vets yesterday and she gave him an adjustment again (kind like chiropractic for dogs). It just seems to help him with his mobility. And we've decided to try something different (an estrogen-yep you heard me right!-DES) for his piddling problem expecially now that he's taking the prednizone it's even worse. So hopefully that will work.

He's just been unusually restless for the last 3 days. I thought maybe he was constipated since I hadn't seem him poo but she said it wasn't hard and he should have no problem. But just in case he got another med(Metoclopramide 10mg) to help move whatever he eats from "the mouth to the anus" as she put it. So hopefully no problems with that right now.

She said honestly she suspects him having some sort of cancer. But the bad thing is for some reason his blood levels won't read right I guess we'll just have to keep trying different things as time goes on. It was really hard to see him feel sooo good after he got out of the hospital and then now see him declining into his old self again. I guess that's just part of life though isn't it.

Please just still keep him in your prayers. A little prayer never hurt anyone

Thanks for listening!

[Kfamr]

Oh Anna.

More hugs, thoughts, and love coming from FL. You know how much we love that boy, and I for one will never stop thinking of you guys.



{{big, big hugs}}

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

More prayers on the way for Angus!!!

Keep us updated.

Angus,
You start feeling better soon pup! It was so good to see you up and running around when you came home from the doctor... I love you Angus boy... {{{HUGS}}}

*HUGS* for you too Anna.... Angus will be in my prayers until he is 100% better!

[dukedogsmom]

Angus, please get better! If not just for your mama but for us all! We're a little selfish and don't want you leaving us. I'm sorry that you're not feeling as good as you were when you first got home. It makes us all sad. You're such a special boy to us all. Hope you get to feeling better really soon!

[Sudilar]

Hang in there, Big Boy!!! We're not ready to lose you yet.

I can sympathize with you, Anna. When they are up in years and sickly, it is so hard. Every morning and every time I walk in the front door, I wonder if Killian will still be there to greet me. The other day, he wasn't at the front door waiting.....I thought I'd have a heart attack! BUT, there he was at the top of the stairs, peeking out.....he must have been soundly asleep. We have to take every precious day with the seniors as we get them. All we can do is love them. Big hugs!

[K9soul]

Angus, sweetheart, you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Feel better big guy.

Anna, I truly hope the med changes will help the big boy feel better.

[Karen]

Big hugs to the smushy-face boy! It is never easy, as others have said, to see a beloved pet become infirm with age.

Does prednizone affect his appetite like it does mine? The few times I have been on it, it makes me starvingly hungry - I FEEL like I could eat the whole world. Of course I cannot, but it sure seems like it. It's funny because it affects my brother's appetite the opposite way. When he has been on prednizone, he has no appetite at all, and has to be reminded to eat.

Love you, Angus! And Anna, too, and Roxy and Huney and everyone else!

[shais_mom]

Oh Anna. I am so sorry to hear that But I will certainly keep the big boy in my thoughts and prayers!!

Angus we Love you!

[ChrisH]

Love and hugs dear Angus. Ever in my prayers.

[Cincy'sMom]

More prayers and positive thoughts for Angus.

[lizbud]

Hi Anna,

Sudilar is right. Every day with our older dogs is a gift.
One thing I did with Buddy when he started to have problems
getting up from a resting position was put throw rugs & runners
with foam backing on all slippery surfaces. It really helped him
get a grip with his feet.

I do hope that sweet Angus stays comfortable & enjoys his
senior years for a long while yet. Hugs & kisses Angus.

[DogLover9501]

Oh, Anna

Like Kay said, you know how much we all love that boy I still think about him alot, I will keep good thoughts comming and prayers...

Please feel better soon, Angus

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Anna Let's hope it's just a little setback. And hopefully, the adjustment of meds will do the trick. I think of you every day, sweet Angus and you are always in my prayers. We love you. And big hugs to you Anna. You're one terrifc mom to your precious boy. Love, Sandra, Cody and Star.

[stacwase]

I've been watching for an Angus update.

You're taking such good care of him. While it's really sad that he's so sick, it's also very uplifting to see an animal so loved and cared for, from the beginning to the end. It's inspiring, in a sad way.

Thanks for being an inspiration. Hugs to you and Angus.

[MariaM]

Positive thoughts going your way Angus! I know it's hard, but you just gotta love him and love him, and he'll be a happy dog!