Myndi diabetic - UPDATE

[Freedom]

Just checking for news . . . .

[pomtzu]

We got back from the vet not too long ago with good new - and bad.

First the good news - she isn't diabetic. Her blood sugar was a nice healthy 122. Bad news?? - she has kidney disease. The good news there tho, she is NOT in kidney failure, tho of course that could eventually be what happens if something else doesn't get her first. It's simply age related, and doc will approach and control it as best she can with diet. So Myn is now on a low protein diet - Hills Prescription K/D canned (at $2.35 per can and by prescription only!!! ), as she won't eat dry food. Doc said to ease her into it - 1/4 of that to 3/4 of what she now gets, and then after a few days increase it to half and half, then 3/4 Hills to 1/4 what she gets now, and then eventually all Hills if she will eat it. She can have veggies like peas, green beans and carrots, and she likes all of them, so I'm hoping she won't have a problem adjusting to the new food. I'm to feed her the same volume of food that she gets now - just have to adjust what it is that she eats. Doc is pleased that she is maintaining her weight and that the appetite is good - that's very much a plus in her favor. So that's the scoop on the old girl. I know I can't expect her to live forever, and that something will take her from me one day - but I'm still not at all prepared for it.

Thanks again for the well wishes, and I did deliver that kiss to her, Karen. She LOVES kisses! If you could remember my Myn from time to time in your PT prayers, we would be so thankful for them. I'm always so thankful for my PT Family and all the support that they give.

And before I forget - since this was Sparky's vet appointment today originally - he is doing just fine. The infection in his gums has all cleared up and he will be on a monthly regimen of 5 days of antibiotics each month, so that the infection doesn't come back. Nothing will stop the plaque buildup, and doc will just scrape and snip that off as needed.

So that's the latest from the Fuzzbuttz and their Mom.

[Freedom]

Aw, Myndi, Ellie. Hugs to one and kisses to d'other!

So tough watching them age. Just enjoy each day together!

[Karen]

Awww, thanks, Pom! And Myndi, you can have all my peas and carrots, since I am allergic to them now, okay? Glad you found out what the deal is, and hopefully it can be managed, as you said, with diet.

One more kiss from me! Be glad you are down there though, pretty girl - you wouldn't be able to see over our snowbanks right now, even if you stood on top of your brother.

[chocolatepuppy]

Best wishes and prayers for Myndi. I hope she does well on the new food.

[Lilith Cherry]

Loving thoughts and prayers for all of you!

My daughter in law has a dog who is incontinent at night too and she finds it cheaper and just as efficient to buy generic newborn size diapers and cut a hole for the tail,,, just a thought

[pomtzu]

Loving thoughts and prayers for all of you!

My daughter in law has a dog who is incontinent at night too and she finds it cheaper and just as efficient to buy generic newborn size diapers and cut a hole for the tail,,, just a thought

Ya' know - I had thought about the newborn disposable diapers, but then dismissed the idea. I had tried that when I had my Lhasa that was incontinent, and they wouldn't stay on and they leaked around the legs, etc. But then - that was back in the 80's and the design of them has drastically improved since then, so they just might work. I have to go out tomorrow, so I'll just pick up a small pack at the dollar store and give them a try, and if they work okay - I can just send the others back. Or I can keep them and have her wear her "designer panties" - (they're denim), over the diaper - just to be stylish!!

And thanks so much for the thoughts and prayers. Everybody's concern and good wishes means so much to me!

[Medusa]

Ah well, age related. A sad but inevitable fact of life. I'm glad that Myndi isn't diabetic but I'm sure you would've handled it w/ease anyhow. W/all the love and care that you give your fuzzbutz, I'm sure that she has many more good years w/you yet, Ellie.

[lizbud]

I am so glad this wasn't bad news for Myndi. Aging is the pits for both
furry & skinned, but it sure beats the alternative. Sounds like the change
in diet & a little TLC should help her a lot. (((Hugs)) to the little patient.