Silaria
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Ooo, I like this idea. I may have to try it in the summer time when we have ice cream in the house. A special treat for their afternoon pill.
Thanks for sharing this idea Dawn.
Miko's Health (updates and more)
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Ooo, I like this idea. I may have to try it in the summer time when we have ice cream in the house. A special treat for their afternoon pill.
Thanks for sharing this idea Dawn.
k9kreationz
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A quick update.
I had him on a digestive enzyme, but he started drinking a ton of water. They said that was weird and wanted to see if that was the issue. I stopped the enzyme and drinking was back to normal. Very strange. I let the vet know, she'll let me know if she wants to do something different.
I started Miko on his cognitive dynfunction meds on Saturday. I'll keep you posted if I see any changes.
For now, I bought the Pill Pockets and use half of it. He still chews it, so I don't know. I guess I could give it to him with PB, but when I do that for his acid reflux med, he licks the pill up, then chews it. I can't imagine this med will taste yummy. Gross. So far, so good with the pill pocket. When I get towards the end of it, if the pills are working, then I'll find something cheaper (cheese, pb, bread, etc). I'm sure one bite a day of something won't kill him (I hope).
I'll let you know in a week or so....that's when they said I should see a change in him, if the pills work. Sigh. Maybe it'll at least help with his pacing and circling and peeing in the house. Wonder if it'd help with his balance, or if that's an ear thing (we know he's more deaf on one said than the other - or so they assume, let me put it that way).
I had him on a digestive enzyme, but he started drinking a ton of water. They said that was weird and wanted to see if that was the issue. I stopped the enzyme and drinking was back to normal. Very strange. I let the vet know, she'll let me know if she wants to do something different.
I started Miko on his cognitive dynfunction meds on Saturday. I'll keep you posted if I see any changes.
For now, I bought the Pill Pockets and use half of it. He still chews it, so I don't know. I guess I could give it to him with PB, but when I do that for his acid reflux med, he licks the pill up, then chews it. I can't imagine this med will taste yummy. Gross. So far, so good with the pill pocket. When I get towards the end of it, if the pills are working, then I'll find something cheaper (cheese, pb, bread, etc). I'm sure one bite a day of something won't kill him (I hope).
I'll let you know in a week or so....that's when they said I should see a change in him, if the pills work. Sigh. Maybe it'll at least help with his pacing and circling and peeing in the house. Wonder if it'd help with his balance, or if that's an ear thing (we know he's more deaf on one said than the other - or so they assume, let me put it that way).
I'm really hoping these meds will help Miko, it must be so emotionally as well as physically taking it's toll on you but take strength from the knowlege you are doing the very best that you can for him.
I don't know why Merlin improved but over the last few years there have been times when we have been desperatly worried about him only for him to pick up again in a few days. It's the same with my 98 year old Grandma too - dire times followed by periods when she's fantastic. I suppose it comes with the territory as far as age is concerned...
Like Miko, Merlin is a very picky eater and my Auntie is also having to keep a close eye on his kidneys. Fortunatly he isn't on medication at the moment but I think putting the pill in some butter did the trick when he was taking something. Those pill pockets sound like a good idea
We are sending positive thoughts across to you and Miko
I don't know why Merlin improved but over the last few years there have been times when we have been desperatly worried about him only for him to pick up again in a few days. It's the same with my 98 year old Grandma too - dire times followed by periods when she's fantastic. I suppose it comes with the territory as far as age is concerned...
Like Miko, Merlin is a very picky eater and my Auntie is also having to keep a close eye on his kidneys. Fortunatly he isn't on medication at the moment but I think putting the pill in some butter did the trick when he was taking something. Those pill pockets sound like a good idea
We are sending positive thoughts across to you and Miko
k9kreationz
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Another thanks everyone...for being so supportive. It really does help.
FB users, it's all the same things I posted. So you don't have to look again.
So, here's a video of Miko and Koji playing. They haven't played in awhile. I believe Miko initiated it, so I wanted to cry, but instead, grabbed my phone.
http://youtu.be/4_1WUUNsJ3Y
Also, I've attached a photo of Miko. He looks more lucid, I tried to get a photo.
So far, I have seen good things and some same things. He doesn't lean as much, which means he's not walking in circles and not falling over as much when he tries to pee on a hill (poor thing). He seems to be able to hold his urine much better as I have time to take him out. Although I leave the diaper on all the time, there have been times when he uses it is only in the AM (but no more pooping in the house - that or he's eating it all, which he could be doing), which means he's able to hold it till Noon again and 5:30pm when I get home, yay. He seems more aware of things and seems to sleep less. He follows me around more (which makes me feel even worse now, lol).
The only downside I have noticed is that he seems to be panting more. I mean, my apt is at 70 degrees and he's panting. Not sure what is going on there. Strangely, he also seems to be eating less. Weird. Need to keep an eye on that as he lost weight from the last time I took him in. Oh, and he still paces, just not as much. Less circling, as he lies down, but still a lot, however I think that is due to his lack of muscles and spinal degeration than anything cognitive.
When he looks at me, it's like he's LOOKING at me, and honestly, that's the best feeling. I guess it makes the pills worth the $45 I spend....even though that means I literally may have to quit my job to afford it (yes, that's backwards, but it's too long to explain). And yes, I'd do it for him, because he's worth it.
FB users, it's all the same things I posted. So you don't have to look again.
So, here's a video of Miko and Koji playing. They haven't played in awhile. I believe Miko initiated it, so I wanted to cry, but instead, grabbed my phone.
http://youtu.be/4_1WUUNsJ3Y
Also, I've attached a photo of Miko. He looks more lucid, I tried to get a photo.
So far, I have seen good things and some same things. He doesn't lean as much, which means he's not walking in circles and not falling over as much when he tries to pee on a hill (poor thing). He seems to be able to hold his urine much better as I have time to take him out. Although I leave the diaper on all the time, there have been times when he uses it is only in the AM (but no more pooping in the house - that or he's eating it all, which he could be doing), which means he's able to hold it till Noon again and 5:30pm when I get home, yay. He seems more aware of things and seems to sleep less. He follows me around more (which makes me feel even worse now, lol).
The only downside I have noticed is that he seems to be panting more. I mean, my apt is at 70 degrees and he's panting. Not sure what is going on there. Strangely, he also seems to be eating less. Weird. Need to keep an eye on that as he lost weight from the last time I took him in. Oh, and he still paces, just not as much. Less circling, as he lies down, but still a lot, however I think that is due to his lack of muscles and spinal degeration than anything cognitive.
When he looks at me, it's like he's LOOKING at me, and honestly, that's the best feeling. I guess it makes the pills worth the $45 I spend....even though that means I literally may have to quit my job to afford it (yes, that's backwards, but it's too long to explain). And yes, I'd do it for him, because he's worth it.
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Dexter'sMom
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Thanks for the update.
You are definitely a terrific Sheltie Mom.
You are definitely a terrific Sheltie Mom.
k9kreationz
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Y'know, I don't know. And wow, I can't recall. Getting old over here, y'know. Me, not Miko. Well, both of us.
k9kreationz
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Ugh! And then things like this happen.
This morning, he's staring off into space again, walking around aimlessly, and looking quite lost. Wouldn't even eat his breakfast. Sigh. He also seemed lost last night and couldn't get comfy. Panting away again this morning so I turned on the fan in my 68 degree apt. Brrrr. But he's worth it. It seemed to help him.
Wonder if I should give him the meds in the AM versus PM. Hmmm.....
I guess as someone said before, some good days, some bad. I'll see if the meds help. They seem to, but if there's more bad days than good, I'll have to make the choice if I should continue them.
This morning, he's staring off into space again, walking around aimlessly, and looking quite lost. Wouldn't even eat his breakfast. Sigh. He also seemed lost last night and couldn't get comfy. Panting away again this morning so I turned on the fan in my 68 degree apt. Brrrr. But he's worth it. It seemed to help him.
Wonder if I should give him the meds in the AM versus PM. Hmmm.....
I guess as someone said before, some good days, some bad. I'll see if the meds help. They seem to, but if there's more bad days than good, I'll have to make the choice if I should continue them.
tentcamp
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LOVED the happy video, love his smile he is a beautiful boy! Louie used to pant when he was in pain, could he hurt? Praying for your special boy.
Chris
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What a love Miko is!! I hope he continues to have many more good days. 