Nula (5yr old English Cocker Spaniel)

[admin]

Vally – that could only happen to the Entertainer! I know I shouldn’t have laughed, but I did.

[Ruth]

Aw no! Poor Bingo lol!! Xxxxx

[Ruth]

Hi all, and thank you for keeping me sane!! Was lucky and got 2hrs with her today :) She wagged her tail when she saw us. Managed to get her to eat a few flakes of fish and a bit of tinned venison off our fingers. But not a lot at all :( she spent most of the time lying on the blanket I took in. I managed to get on the floor with her (not easy with a torn hip but worth it!!) and she just laid with her head on my leg. Really thought she’d pull through this but today she is in a bad way. Her gums are so pale, and she really didn’t want to move at all. They’re adding in Atopica and she’s having another transfusion tonight. I think part of the problem is that she’s killing her cells off quicker than the steroids can stop her. The Atopica will take 5-7 days to kick in but hopefully transfusions will buy her that time. She’s going to be there a while still and they won’t give me any odds of her making it. Going to visit her again tomorrow. Feeling rather crap about it all today, I really thought she’d eat a bit more and look happier but she looks utterly miserable ♥ xxxxxxxx

[Linda]

Awe Ruth – it just is horrible to see her that way, I can imagine your angst.

So glad to hear about her being on the Atopica. Her PCV has not dropped right? She’s holding? The Atopica will kick in and you’ll see a huge difference. It’s those new red blood cells you want to see, reticulocytes. When the Atopica kicked in on Sadie – the difference was amazing. It did take both the prednisone and Atopica (kicking in) for her to start reproducing though. Just know that the Atopica can take it’s time, so don’t get discouraged. She’s been through and still is going through a lot, she’s most likely just plain tired. I know, hard to do when you yourself are at wits end, but it’s really important to be positive around her and let her know she’s going to be just fine and home with you all in no time. She’ll smile. ;)

I’m glad you’re going back tomorrow. And love that she’s curled up in the blanket you took her. You’re awesome to have done that. Please, please, please – keep us posted. And even if no news and you just need to vent – we’re here for you.

Love and hugs, Linda and Sadie

[Ruth]

Thank you Linda! That’s good to know about Atopica! Her PCV yesterday had gone from 22 (day after transfusion) to 18, and this morning they thought it had dropped a bit more. I think they’re right. She was just slightly more bright than when we took her in when her PCV had hit 11. When we left they said they were expecting to give her a second transfusion tonight. So I’m hoping tomorrow she’ll be a bit brighter and maybe eat a bit more for me. All I can do tonight is pray. They said they won’t call tonight unless she deteriorates so back to hoping that no news is good news. I’m so so tired! Thank you so much for your support, and well done Sadie on her results today!! Xxxxxx

[Linda]

Oh Ruth, I know you are stressed to the hilt. I don’t want to add to the confusion or upset the apple cart, but I wanted to remind you about the Pet Tinic. It’s an iron supplement (plus). Many vets carry it. Sadie was on that from day one of diagnosis and I swear by it. Can you check on that for your Nula? Although, not sure about giving with the transfusions – but please ask. If they’re against it, I’m sure they’ll let you know. ;)

It really does sound like Nula is in good hands. Try to get some rest. You need to take care of yourself. You don’t need any more health problems. I know it’s hard – not knowing and not having her there, but Nula is right where she needs to be and so are you, at home to REST. You’ll need your strength.

Thanks about Sadie’s labs. Nula will be there too – hang in there.

Love and Hugs, Linda and Sadie

[admin]

Oh gosh! I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have laughed either, but I did too! Bless him!

[admin]

Hi Ruth

So glad to hear that you had some time together with Nula today (and that she is on the Atopica!). I am sure she was very happy to see you and have cuddles. It’s very disheartening when you visit and they won’t eat for you. I remember it well. Try not to be upset by this though, as her appetite may still be stunted from the anaemia, as well as being away from home. Try again tomorrow, little and often. If she doesn’t want the food, move it away from her, and then try again a little later.

Please know that we all completely understand how difficult this is. It really is a rollercoaster, with good news and bad news being thrown at you constantly. But hang in there, you are doing all the right things, and she is one lucky girl to have such a loving owner. I hope that tonight’s transfusion will perk her up and you will see a difference in her tomorrow.

Lots of love and positive vibes from us to you,

Mary and Mable x