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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2012 19:36:27 GMT -5
The vet thought that if he was going to show some effects from his stunt, he would have already. So... I'll be taking him in within the next week or two anyway, and they can take a look at him then for anything residual. I think there is nothing acute at this point. Still feeling sick over it. Meh.
I've ordered the reishi and whitefish. Also time to make more slippery elm bark! We're still using the carafate at least once a day and using slippery elm whenever possible. He likes soup after his pred-meds. I worry about the potential reduction in medicine uptake if we're coating his tummy and intestines too soon before he gets the pred.
Tuck's a bit quieter tonight. He and Stout were always anxious when they saw luggage out and packing happening. My husband left on a trip for a week and Tuck misses him already. He LOVES when both of us are here together, usually on the weekends. That's his most interactive time of the week. For now, I'll try to manage the sadness and keep an eye on him for any changes. I'm extra paranoid when I'm home alone....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2012 22:53:05 GMT -5
I agree with the vet, and a vet's opinion is better than mine. My computer is messing up now, so have to bail out.
Glad the vet is not worried. will be back online asap.
-j
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Post by racheldaniels on Apr 21, 2012 23:06:38 GMT -5
Having a great couple of days, probably since I've been able to spend more time at home and offer him food and interaction more often. He discovered last night that the laundry basket, so-conveniently left on its side for him, was the Best Way Ever to scratch every one of his itches. This morning he woke me at 6am with the same, along with a demand for breakfast, thanks.
Still on pins and needles since I'm home alone this week. Murphy's law rules around here...
We've regressed a bit on the voluntary eating of the freeze-dried without water added. Trying to work that back in, but have been getting the 'you're NUTS, Mom!' face.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2012 23:46:35 GMT -5
I know how it gets when you're home alone....and the brats hate it when something is different - like when daddy is traveling.....then they behave differently which makes you worry!!!! I know how that works.
One thing that might help Tucker appreciate the freeze-dried raw fed dry a little better is introducing some fresh raw.....trying something different and new might make the freeze-dried raw seem more "normal" since he'll have something even more new to adjust to.
I'm glad Tucker is doing well since his "flying lesson". What a heart attack that was!!!!
-jennifer
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Post by Deleted on Apr 26, 2012 9:15:37 GMT -5
Latest glucose check: mid-30s. This time I requested the veterinarian instead of just a technician appointment... she noticed that he has an arrhythmia now.
So... no change in meds, and on the list for an ultrasound since they have a specialist come in every few weeks. She wanted, really, to do x-rays and the u/s, but there wasn't really a good reason other than baseline right now. Nothing she was looking for and he's traumatized at the vet's office anyway. Maybe in a few weeks, too, but...
So, the reishi arrived and the hydrolyzed whitefish. Should I add the whitefish to every meal?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2012 23:38:37 GMT -5
It probably would not hurt to add a little whitefish to every meal. Start with a small pinch sprinkled on the food. It's always best to get them eating smaller meals more often for insulinoma. I apologize for being online less often these pat several days...I will be losing one of my girls pretty soon, so I have some tough decisions to make.I just buried my youngest before Christmas. I now have three 7+ year olds. My Tomichi has had a recent significant elevation in ALT - most likely liver cancer/muti-centric lymphoma. -jennifer
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2012 10:10:49 GMT -5
*gentle hugs*
they're small but mighty and take up so much of our hearts. I'm sorry that they have to leave us, but I'm convinced that the ones that leave us behind stop to take care of us.
it still sucks a lot.
Tuck has offered his stress relief, apparently discovered in the wee hours this morning: popping bubblewrap. He is not sorry for waking us.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 0:07:32 GMT -5
****C U T E***** Popping bubble wrap during the wee hours of the morning ?? He must be feeling pretty good!!!!! Thank you for your concern....I have been lucky, I still have three seven-year olds that have never had issues, but they are OLD, and they're developing some issues, which is to be expected. As you know, it's tough to what your babies get older. Even so, a happy healthy life is what's important. I promised them all that I will hep them as much as I can without being selfish for me.....it's all about their needs, not mine, but that still does not tak away the stress and worry!!!! I'm thrilled to hear about Tucker's antics - too cute for words -jennifer
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 13:30:45 GMT -5
yes, popping bubblewrap with a glucose level of 35. Hah! He wasn't listening when the vet told me what it means. He's also been determined to get into the bathroom just to take the mat off the tub, say a few NYAH! and run out behind me. SO strange...
He's signed up for an ultrasound next week to check heart function.
Watching our loved ones getting older is just painful and bittersweet. Last night we opened all the pictures we had of the previous business and our dear Stout as a kit (what a big head he had!). More smiled than tears.. but still miss the ones who've gone ahead.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2012 22:35:01 GMT -5
Tell me about it - my 3 old ferts are causing me a lot of stress....it sucks when you start to worry about them - I get so worked up over the brats that I start popping Xanax like popcorn The bad part about it is that I start worrying at 4, freaking out at five, and I start getting sick (stress issues) when they hit 6. They're now 7, and I am a train wreck the reality is that we take each day as it comes, regardless of age. I'm so glad to hear that Tucker is thoroughly enjoying himself - that's what's important (even though we worry our butts off!!!!). I assume the feeding program is going well - just let me know if you want to try to make any additional changes. I hope the supplements are going well too. Please let me know if you have any questions or see any changes with the supplements. -jennifer
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2012 18:50:21 GMT -5
Well, he's got 'a heart condition'. No real details (my husband spoke with the vet), but it's mild enough that they don't believe that treatment is necessary yet. Right now we're going to try moving to diazoxide to see if it makes a difference. Vet is a bit down on that and doesn't think it makes that much difference most of the time.
Poor tuck is all tuckered out.. long day for him.
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Post by Deleted on May 10, 2012 22:50:08 GMT -5
Let's hope your vet's skepticism with the diazoxide prove to be invalid. It does help some ferrets, so it's worth giving it a try. Heart problems in ferrets can be very slow to progress, but this is not always the case. I recommend that you find out the nature of Tucker's heart problem.... EARLY treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy can make a big different in how quickly the disease progresses in quite a few cases. Essentially, the heart muscle gets weak and enlarged. Meds can be used to dilate the blood vessels so the heart does not have to push as hard to move blood through the system - dilated vessels lessen the pressure within the heart, so the heart does not enlarge (stretch out and get thin walls) as quickly. This is why early treatment is important for some forms of heart disease. I bet Tucker is tired after a big day!!! I'm sure he's enjoying those extra hugs and kisses he's getting after putting up with all the poking and prodding at the vet's! Yes, lots of attention is always a good thing for our older babies. -jennifer
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2012 21:43:56 GMT -5
quick update: honest kitchen was a giant BLEH! NO MORE GREENS!
last glucose: 37. Upping diazoxide and lowering pred to see if it raises anything.
still sweet and loving. need deslorelin implant soon...
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