admin - 237. page Toggle navigation Profile Topics Started Replies Created Favorites Forum Replies Created admin Keymaster Haven’t a clue how he did it – he was running like a ballistic missile round the garden, which his form of welcoming when I came back from buying some plants then started limping. His toe/foot is now a bit swollen – vets at 2pm! Details admin Keymaster Hi Ruth Glad to hear all the news on Nula – sorry you are not a well bunny either. That must make it doubly difficult. Just a quick note as I think Worzel has broken a toe (he had a couple of broken toes when we adopted him), so need to see the vet again!!! Give your girl a hug from us when you visit her. Speak later All best wishes possible from Sheena, Limpy Dan & Fat Ollie xxx Details admin Keymaster Hi Vally and Sprightly Skip-a-Day I can only imagine what an anxious time this is for you Vally. Great to hear that Bingo is more himself today, and it sounds as though the heat was getting him down. I can understand the vet’s point of view about Bingo suffering greater effects with the pred and therefore reducing this first. Great question Patrice about the prednisolone dose. This would be really useful to know. Presumably it would vary depending on certain factors? I am not sure. I hope Cassie is feeling ok after her rabies shot (and Ollie too, of course). Mable is also subject to random gum checks – quite unreasonable in her case. In fact, today I found myself staring at a passing greyhound, relieved to see that its tongue was pink. Madness. Wishing Bingo all the very best with his reduction. With love and best wishes, Mary & Mable x Details admin Keymaster Hi Tara Just wanted to say how pleased I am to hear that Diablo is doing so much better. That really is fantastic news, and I am sure a huge relief for you. Really pleased also that there have been no further episodes of vomiting, and I do wonder, as Linda suggested, if the prednisolone effects might have contributed to him urinating in his crate, bless him. I’m afraid I don’t have any knowledge about SAMe but quite understand your concern. Hoping some of the others can help advise you on this. Love and best wishes, Mary & Mable x Details admin Keymaster Hi Linda I LOVE the story of Sadie and her stick! I just had a look and found the picture of her…..she did well to eat one of those in 20 mins!! The image of her going out to pee, stick in mouth, is brilliant! Aren’t they just so funny? But heck, it’s great to hear she enjoyed it so much. That’s what life is all about :) It reminds me of a Cocker Spaniel I once knew, called Oscar. He was a lovely boy but you couldn’t leave anything on the floor or he’d steal it. His owner found one of her cardigans buried in the garden, and spotted her long lost umbrella poking out of the vegetable patch! Love and hugs to you and Sadie, M & M x Details admin Keymaster Hi again Ruth Just saw your update…think we were posting at the same time! I am really sorry to hear that you are facing your own health issues too. That makes it even more complicated, I know. Just about the financial side of things – talk to them about it. When Molly was admitted, the estimate for full assessment (including bone marrow biopsy and oxyglobin – which is very expensive) was £2000-£3000. We went well over this, so it’s excellent that you have such good insurance. Nula’s fees may well differ to Molly’s as she is on different medications, and probably having some different tests etc. They are aware that money is a consideration and will be happy to discuss it with you. A point about pet insurance – it is important, at some point, to look at the type you have. Many insurance companies will only cover a condition for up to one year. You have a very good cover for vet fees so I am hoping that you have a lifelong policy – meaning that they will cover the condition up to the named amount per year, for as long as needed. This probably doesn’t matter much right now, it’s just something to be aware of. It is also worth looking at animal charities who are sometimes able to help with vet fees for people who are receiving certain benefits. Maybe RSPCA and Dogs Trust? It is horrible having to think about money in this situation, but it’s good to be aware of the options so that you can plan for it and lessen that particular stress. It’s brilliant that you are remaining so positive also. That is so important, and will be lovely for Nula to see when you visit her. I hope you manage to get some sleep tonight Mary x Details admin Keymaster Hi Ruth Thank you for keeping us updated. I was a fellow member of the “sleepless Nula club” last night! I’m really pleased to hear that the scan results were good and that her PCV has gone up following her transfusion. It’s also really helpful to have a list of her medications, which all look good, but as Sheena said, hopefully she is also being given a longer acting immunosupressant. Re: her littermate. I am confident that DWR would be willing to do testing for a match, as they actually requested I took Mable (Molly’s sister) in with Molly for cross matching. Mable was in overnight for this (as Molly was admitted at night) but unfortunately wasn’t a match. However, it might be worth discussing it with them. Also as Brigitte pointed out, donors usually have to meet certain criteria re: weight, health, age, vaccination status etc so these things will be important to know. Have a chat with the vets who will be able to advise you further about this. It’s lovely that you are sleeping with Nula’s blanket so that it will smell of you. These little things are really important in making them feel at home. I can also tell you from experience that the staff will do their best to help her feel relaxed. That was very reassuring for me when Molly was there. I do hope that you are able to visit Nula soon and have some cuddles with her. I am thinking of you and Nula so much and keeping everything crossed that she carries on going in the right direction. Sending lots of love and best wishes, Mary x Details admin Keymaster Hiya Ruth Nula sounds so much better – great news & the drugs she was on look good – I hope that one of the added drugs is a long-acting immuno-suppressant (yes – I am nagging, but in a nice way!). Remember we are all thinking of you & want to hear any news when you have the time to tell us. Big cuddles to Nula from me & the boys Sheena xxxx Details Viewing 8 posts – 1,889 through 1,896 (of 2,145 total) ← 1 2 3 … 236 237 238 … 267 268 269 →

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Haven’t a clue how he did it – he was running like a ballistic missile round the garden, which his form of welcoming when I came back from buying some plants then started limping. His toe/foot is now a bit swollen – vets at 2pm!

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Hi Ruth
Glad to hear all the news on Nula – sorry you are not a well bunny either. That must make it doubly difficult. Just a quick note as I think Worzel has broken a toe (he had a couple of broken toes when we adopted him), so need to see the vet again!!! Give your girl a hug from us when you visit her. Speak later
All best wishes possible from Sheena, Limpy Dan & Fat Ollie xxx

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Hi Vally and Sprightly Skip-a-Day

I can only imagine what an anxious time this is for you Vally. Great to hear that Bingo is more himself today, and it sounds as though the heat was getting him down. I can understand the vet’s point of view about Bingo suffering greater effects with the pred and therefore reducing this first.

Great question Patrice about the prednisolone dose. This would be really useful to know. Presumably it would vary depending on certain factors? I am not sure. I hope Cassie is feeling ok after her rabies shot (and Ollie too, of course). Mable is also subject to random gum checks – quite unreasonable in her case. In fact, today I found myself staring at a passing greyhound, relieved to see that its tongue was pink. Madness.

Wishing Bingo all the very best with his reduction.

With love and best wishes,

Mary & Mable x

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Hi Tara

Just wanted to say how pleased I am to hear that Diablo is doing so much better. That really is fantastic news, and I am sure a huge relief for you. Really pleased also that there have been no further episodes of vomiting, and I do wonder, as Linda suggested, if the prednisolone effects might have contributed to him urinating in his crate, bless him.

I’m afraid I don’t have any knowledge about SAMe but quite understand your concern. Hoping some of the others can help advise you on this.

Love and best wishes,

Mary & Mable x

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Hi Linda

I LOVE the story of Sadie and her stick! I just had a look and found the picture of her…..she did well to eat one of those in 20 mins!! The image of her going out to pee, stick in mouth, is brilliant! Aren’t they just so funny? But heck, it’s great to hear she enjoyed it so much. That’s what life is all about :)

It reminds me of a Cocker Spaniel I once knew, called Oscar. He was a lovely boy but you couldn’t leave anything on the floor or he’d steal it. His owner found one of her cardigans buried in the garden, and spotted her long lost umbrella poking out of the vegetable patch!

Love and hugs to you and Sadie,

M & M x

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Hi again Ruth

Just saw your update…think we were posting at the same time! I am really sorry to hear that you are facing your own health issues too. That makes it even more complicated, I know. Just about the financial side of things – talk to them about it. When Molly was admitted, the estimate for full assessment (including bone marrow biopsy and oxyglobin – which is very expensive) was £2000-£3000. We went well over this, so it’s excellent that you have such good insurance. Nula’s fees may well differ to Molly’s as she is on different medications, and probably having some different tests etc. They are aware that money is a consideration and will be happy to discuss it with you.

A point about pet insurance – it is important, at some point, to look at the type you have. Many insurance companies will only cover a condition for up to one year. You have a very good cover for vet fees so I am hoping that you have a lifelong policy – meaning that they will cover the condition up to the named amount per year, for as long as needed. This probably doesn’t matter much right now, it’s just something to be aware of.

It is also worth looking at animal charities who are sometimes able to help with vet fees for people who are receiving certain benefits. Maybe RSPCA and Dogs Trust?

It is horrible having to think about money in this situation, but it’s good to be aware of the options so that you can plan for it and lessen that particular stress.

It’s brilliant that you are remaining so positive also. That is so important, and will be lovely for Nula to see when you visit her.

I hope you manage to get some sleep tonight

Mary x

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Hi Ruth

Thank you for keeping us updated. I was a fellow member of the “sleepless Nula club” last night! I’m really pleased to hear that the scan results were good and that her PCV has gone up following her transfusion. It’s also really helpful to have a list of her medications, which all look good, but as Sheena said, hopefully she is also being given a longer acting immunosupressant.

Re: her littermate. I am confident that DWR would be willing to do testing for a match, as they actually requested I took Mable (Molly’s sister) in with Molly for cross matching. Mable was in overnight for this (as Molly was admitted at night) but unfortunately wasn’t a match. However, it might be worth discussing it with them. Also as Brigitte pointed out, donors usually have to meet certain criteria re: weight, health, age, vaccination status etc so these things will be important to know. Have a chat with the vets who will be able to advise you further about this.

It’s lovely that you are sleeping with Nula’s blanket so that it will smell of you. These little things are really important in making them feel at home. I can also tell you from experience that the staff will do their best to help her feel relaxed. That was very reassuring for me when Molly was there. I do hope that you are able to visit Nula soon and have some cuddles with her.

I am thinking of you and Nula so much and keeping everything crossed that she carries on going in the right direction.

Sending lots of love and best wishes,

Mary x

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Hiya Ruth
Nula sounds so much better – great news & the drugs she was on look good – I hope that one of the added drugs is a long-acting immuno-suppressant (yes – I am nagging, but in a nice way!). Remember we are all thinking of you & want to hear any news when you have the time to tell us.
Big cuddles to Nula from me & the boys
Sheena xxxx

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Haven’t a clue how he did it – he was running like a ballistic missile round the garden, which his form of welcoming when I came back from buying some plants then started limping. His toe/foot is now a bit swollen – vets at 2pm!

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Hi Ruth
Glad to hear all the news on Nula – sorry you are not a well bunny either. That must make it doubly difficult. Just a quick note as I think Worzel has broken a toe (he had a couple of broken toes when we adopted him), so need to see the vet again!!! Give your girl a hug from us when you visit her. Speak later
All best wishes possible from Sheena, Limpy Dan & Fat Ollie xxx

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Hi Vally and Sprightly Skip-a-Day

I can only imagine what an anxious time this is for you Vally. Great to hear that Bingo is more himself today, and it sounds as though the heat was getting him down. I can understand the vet’s point of view about Bingo suffering greater effects with the pred and therefore reducing this first.

Great question Patrice about the prednisolone dose. This would be really useful to know. Presumably it would vary depending on certain factors? I am not sure. I hope Cassie is feeling ok after her rabies shot (and Ollie too, of course). Mable is also subject to random gum checks – quite unreasonable in her case. In fact, today I found myself staring at a passing greyhound, relieved to see that its tongue was pink. Madness.

Wishing Bingo all the very best with his reduction.

With love and best wishes,

Mary & Mable x

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Hi Tara

Just wanted to say how pleased I am to hear that Diablo is doing so much better. That really is fantastic news, and I am sure a huge relief for you. Really pleased also that there have been no further episodes of vomiting, and I do wonder, as Linda suggested, if the prednisolone effects might have contributed to him urinating in his crate, bless him.

I’m afraid I don’t have any knowledge about SAMe but quite understand your concern. Hoping some of the others can help advise you on this.

Love and best wishes,

Mary & Mable x

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Hi Linda

I LOVE the story of Sadie and her stick! I just had a look and found the picture of her…..she did well to eat one of those in 20 mins!! The image of her going out to pee, stick in mouth, is brilliant! Aren’t they just so funny? But heck, it’s great to hear she enjoyed it so much. That’s what life is all about :)

It reminds me of a Cocker Spaniel I once knew, called Oscar. He was a lovely boy but you couldn’t leave anything on the floor or he’d steal it. His owner found one of her cardigans buried in the garden, and spotted her long lost umbrella poking out of the vegetable patch!

Love and hugs to you and Sadie,

M & M x

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Hi again Ruth

Just saw your update…think we were posting at the same time! I am really sorry to hear that you are facing your own health issues too. That makes it even more complicated, I know. Just about the financial side of things – talk to them about it. When Molly was admitted, the estimate for full assessment (including bone marrow biopsy and oxyglobin – which is very expensive) was £2000-£3000. We went well over this, so it’s excellent that you have such good insurance. Nula’s fees may well differ to Molly’s as she is on different medications, and probably having some different tests etc. They are aware that money is a consideration and will be happy to discuss it with you.

A point about pet insurance – it is important, at some point, to look at the type you have. Many insurance companies will only cover a condition for up to one year. You have a very good cover for vet fees so I am hoping that you have a lifelong policy – meaning that they will cover the condition up to the named amount per year, for as long as needed. This probably doesn’t matter much right now, it’s just something to be aware of.

It is also worth looking at animal charities who are sometimes able to help with vet fees for people who are receiving certain benefits. Maybe RSPCA and Dogs Trust?

It is horrible having to think about money in this situation, but it’s good to be aware of the options so that you can plan for it and lessen that particular stress.

It’s brilliant that you are remaining so positive also. That is so important, and will be lovely for Nula to see when you visit her.

I hope you manage to get some sleep tonight

Mary x

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Hi Ruth

Thank you for keeping us updated. I was a fellow member of the “sleepless Nula club” last night! I’m really pleased to hear that the scan results were good and that her PCV has gone up following her transfusion. It’s also really helpful to have a list of her medications, which all look good, but as Sheena said, hopefully she is also being given a longer acting immunosupressant.

Re: her littermate. I am confident that DWR would be willing to do testing for a match, as they actually requested I took Mable (Molly’s sister) in with Molly for cross matching. Mable was in overnight for this (as Molly was admitted at night) but unfortunately wasn’t a match. However, it might be worth discussing it with them. Also as Brigitte pointed out, donors usually have to meet certain criteria re: weight, health, age, vaccination status etc so these things will be important to know. Have a chat with the vets who will be able to advise you further about this.

It’s lovely that you are sleeping with Nula’s blanket so that it will smell of you. These little things are really important in making them feel at home. I can also tell you from experience that the staff will do their best to help her feel relaxed. That was very reassuring for me when Molly was there. I do hope that you are able to visit Nula soon and have some cuddles with her.

I am thinking of you and Nula so much and keeping everything crossed that she carries on going in the right direction.

Sending lots of love and best wishes,

Mary x

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Hiya Ruth
Nula sounds so much better – great news & the drugs she was on look good – I hope that one of the added drugs is a long-acting immuno-suppressant (yes – I am nagging, but in a nice way!). Remember we are all thinking of you & want to hear any news when you have the time to tell us.
Big cuddles to Nula from me & the boys
Sheena xxxx