kawakii
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Hi All,
Sorry I haven't been on much lately as some of you know from an earlier post and apology for missing many at Spyders in the Adirondacks my service dog/companion Maddie has been very ill. Over the last 8 weeks she has lost 8 pounds, gone from 28 -20 pounds, and been in the ER Vet hospital 3 times. The last time during the last day of Spyders in the Adirondacks -- where she was losing her lining of intestines and blood in her stool.
After a very expensive ultrasound,x-rays, blood testing, endoscopy and biopsy she has been diagnosed with Colitis - IBD. They vets have put her on Prednisone, Tylan, Metronidazole, probiotics, enzymes, and special diet. We have tried 5 or 6 different high end foods with the ingrediants that supposedly won't upset her GI track and she has refused them all unless starving. We are now moving onto a RAW diet, pre-made Natures Variety Instinct per vets instructions which will be about 100.00 a month on top off all the medications but as long as the vet feels we can get her quality of life back to a good level we will continue to do what we can as long as we can. We to date have spent almost $8000.00 ( 2,800.00 for endoscopy and 1,200.00 for ultrasound, x-rays).
Today she is doing a little better and even played with her brother for awhile. She has gained 2 pounds back in the last 2 weeks ( so now she is 22 lbs) and we have been able to go for our nightly walks. She is still spending most of the day sleeping or in bed but she always had a tail wag or offers up her belly to Jake or I. The vet says she will keep improving as we fiqure out what works best for her. Her last blood sample came back within normal range and was a relief. Jake and I got to get out on the Spyder today for a few hours which was needed--very needed. All the stress has been very hard on us. Especially since I'm dealing with a pressure sore on the back on my leg from the paralysis and am on bedrest, limited time up in the chair and bike. Dr. allowed the bike as long as we keep it under 2 hours thankfully -- and up only 4 hours per day
We have had the discussion about selling the Spyder if needed to to repay vet bills even though it would kill us-- we love Maddie more. Right now we are trying to avoid that at all costs since we have put alot into it and well it's really th only bike I'll be able to ride/drive by myself.
Anyways I wanted to say Thank you to the people who have PM'd me and asked about her and checked in. It is awfully nice. She really is like a kid to me, she is my fur-kid. She is a huge help daily for me in the chair and with my own anxiety. I hope we can continue to improve so we don't have to make a hard decision I'm not ready for-- poor girl is barely 6.5 years old. We will always do what is best for her though.
So, Thank you --Thank you -- Thank you for all the well wishes and prayer for Maddie. Keep them coming !
::hugs::
Nicole
Sorry I haven't been on much lately as some of you know from an earlier post and apology for missing many at Spyders in the Adirondacks my service dog/companion Maddie has been very ill. Over the last 8 weeks she has lost 8 pounds, gone from 28 -20 pounds, and been in the ER Vet hospital 3 times. The last time during the last day of Spyders in the Adirondacks -- where she was losing her lining of intestines and blood in her stool.
After a very expensive ultrasound,x-rays, blood testing, endoscopy and biopsy she has been diagnosed with Colitis - IBD. They vets have put her on Prednisone, Tylan, Metronidazole, probiotics, enzymes, and special diet. We have tried 5 or 6 different high end foods with the ingrediants that supposedly won't upset her GI track and she has refused them all unless starving. We are now moving onto a RAW diet, pre-made Natures Variety Instinct per vets instructions which will be about 100.00 a month on top off all the medications but as long as the vet feels we can get her quality of life back to a good level we will continue to do what we can as long as we can. We to date have spent almost $8000.00 ( 2,800.00 for endoscopy and 1,200.00 for ultrasound, x-rays).
Today she is doing a little better and even played with her brother for awhile. She has gained 2 pounds back in the last 2 weeks ( so now she is 22 lbs) and we have been able to go for our nightly walks. She is still spending most of the day sleeping or in bed but she always had a tail wag or offers up her belly to Jake or I. The vet says she will keep improving as we fiqure out what works best for her. Her last blood sample came back within normal range and was a relief. Jake and I got to get out on the Spyder today for a few hours which was needed--very needed. All the stress has been very hard on us. Especially since I'm dealing with a pressure sore on the back on my leg from the paralysis and am on bedrest, limited time up in the chair and bike. Dr. allowed the bike as long as we keep it under 2 hours thankfully -- and up only 4 hours per day
We have had the discussion about selling the Spyder if needed to to repay vet bills even though it would kill us-- we love Maddie more. Right now we are trying to avoid that at all costs since we have put alot into it and well it's really th only bike I'll be able to ride/drive by myself.Anyways I wanted to say Thank you to the people who have PM'd me and asked about her and checked in. It is awfully nice. She really is like a kid to me, she is my fur-kid. She is a huge help daily for me in the chair and with my own anxiety. I hope we can continue to improve so we don't have to make a hard decision I'm not ready for-- poor girl is barely 6.5 years old. We will always do what is best for her though.
So, Thank you --Thank you -- Thank you for all the well wishes and prayer for Maddie. Keep them coming !
::hugs::
Nicole
ray: for you and Maddie....................keep the faith!
She is the all brown and Cooper and the black/brown. 
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