Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Lexy 10.27.09 RIP
My sweet little Lexy went to sleep tonight at around 5pm. She had multiple seizures (6 within 2 hours) and was in kidney failure. They brought her to me in the hospital and she looked at me and went to sleep. She opened her eyes once more when I told her goodbye and then drifted off peacefully. She was my companion when I had no one - she literally kept me alive during my darkest hours. I can't express how much I will miss her. I will never forget how soft her fur was and the feel of her curled up next to me. And I can still hear her harmonic purr - it was something to hear.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Maddie 10.23.09
Just a quick note to update you on Maddie. She is doing fabulous as always. I have to tutor a sick student on Mondays, so Mad gets to go to "grandma's" house for the day and play, play, play. Sometimes I think she would rather live with my mother since she is retired haha. However, I wanted to let you know what a sweetie she is. I have been home sick with the flu, and Maddie has been such a good and loyal dog. She has been laying with me on the couch with her head on me being the big cutie that she is. She is a great dog and I am so happy to have her.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Lexy
I have been struggling with feeling not so good and that is why I have not been posting. But I am all riled up now and want to tell you how Lexy is doing.
2 years ago Lexy had a brain tumor. That big light spot you see in the
MRI is the tumor. She was literally at death's door so we had emergency surgery performed as well as follow up radiation. $15,000 later she recovered almost 100%. It was an amazing turnaround.
Last Monday night (10.12.09) I was convalescing in bed and heard a strange scratching sound. I just knew
something was wrong and as it turned out Lexy was having a seizure. We wrapped her in a towel when it was over and raced her to the emergency room - same place that treated her for the brain tumor. They kept her for two days and did scads of tests on her and determined that she had elevated liver and kidney values. The type of brain tumor she had 2 years ago does not typically cause seizures so the neurologist thoughtfully is trying to spare us another $1900 MRI and wants to pursue the liver values. So $3500 later we are home with 2 kinds of pills - one of which is ridiculously big to give a cat. We also brought her in wrapped in a towel and never got that back.
I took her back for a recheck today. She had another seizure on Friday, but other than that, she seems like she is OK.
The neurologist took a look at her and explained his theories to me and said he thought her blood levels should be rechecked and she should see the internist. He doesn't want to prescribe anti seizure meds unless absolutely necessary because of potential side effects on the liver, which is already screwed up. So I left her there today and just got off the phone with the internist, who redid the blood work but also had ideas about tons of other tests. One of them was a repeat needle aspirate of her liver because they didn't get a proper cellular sample the first time. This is where I got pissed. I said let me get this straight - you want to stick a needle through her stomach and charge me another $300 because someone over there was too inept to get a proper sample?
It was explained to me that it just happens that sometimes the samples are good and sometimes they are not. So - I say - it is quite feasible that you will jab her in the abdomen again, I will be up to $600 for this particular test - and it will still be useless?? Ummmm yes.
At this point I had just had it. She went on to say they would probably recommend a full liver biopsy, which is full on surgery. I said no f'ing way. She is eating normally, she is not showing pain, she is using her litter box.
She is jaundiced and has had two seizures and you have done about $4,000 worth of tests that tell me nothing. No one is in the same financial position they were in 2 years ago and we can't bleed money like this. START TREATING HER. If it works, hey you got it right. If it doesn't, try something else. (This is my fabulous theory after watching years of House.) So that is what we are going to do. We're now up to three pills and waiting to see the results of the blood work.
And I want my damn towel back.
2 years ago Lexy had a brain tumor. That big light spot you see in the
MRI is the tumor. She was literally at death's door so we had emergency surgery performed as well as follow up radiation. $15,000 later she recovered almost 100%. It was an amazing turnaround.Last Monday night (10.12.09) I was convalescing in bed and heard a strange scratching sound. I just knew
something was wrong and as it turned out Lexy was having a seizure. We wrapped her in a towel when it was over and raced her to the emergency room - same place that treated her for the brain tumor. They kept her for two days and did scads of tests on her and determined that she had elevated liver and kidney values. The type of brain tumor she had 2 years ago does not typically cause seizures so the neurologist thoughtfully is trying to spare us another $1900 MRI and wants to pursue the liver values. So $3500 later we are home with 2 kinds of pills - one of which is ridiculously big to give a cat. We also brought her in wrapped in a towel and never got that back.I took her back for a recheck today. She had another seizure on Friday, but other than that, she seems like she is OK.
The neurologist took a look at her and explained his theories to me and said he thought her blood levels should be rechecked and she should see the internist. He doesn't want to prescribe anti seizure meds unless absolutely necessary because of potential side effects on the liver, which is already screwed up. So I left her there today and just got off the phone with the internist, who redid the blood work but also had ideas about tons of other tests. One of them was a repeat needle aspirate of her liver because they didn't get a proper cellular sample the first time. This is where I got pissed. I said let me get this straight - you want to stick a needle through her stomach and charge me another $300 because someone over there was too inept to get a proper sample?It was explained to me that it just happens that sometimes the samples are good and sometimes they are not. So - I say - it is quite feasible that you will jab her in the abdomen again, I will be up to $600 for this particular test - and it will still be useless?? Ummmm yes.
At this point I had just had it. She went on to say they would probably recommend a full liver biopsy, which is full on surgery. I said no f'ing way. She is eating normally, she is not showing pain, she is using her litter box.
She is jaundiced and has had two seizures and you have done about $4,000 worth of tests that tell me nothing. No one is in the same financial position they were in 2 years ago and we can't bleed money like this. START TREATING HER. If it works, hey you got it right. If it doesn't, try something else. (This is my fabulous theory after watching years of House.) So that is what we are going to do. We're now up to three pills and waiting to see the results of the blood work.And I want my damn towel back.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
love this
Someone sent this to me. Really puts in perspective yes?
Dear Rescuer,
Please help!!!! After two long years of being on a waiting list for an agility dog, we have been notified by the breeder that, at long last, our number has come up and ...WE ARE HAVING A PUPPY!!!
Unfortunately, we must get rid of our children IMMEDIATELY because we know just how time consuming our new little puppy is going to be and it just wouldn't be fair to the children. Since our little puppy will be arriving on Monday we MUST place the children into rescue this weekend!
They are described as:
One male - His name is Tommy, Caucasian (English/Irishmix), light blonde hair, blue eyes. Four years old. Excellent disposition. He doesn't bite. Temperament
tested. Does have problems with peeing directly in the toilet. Has had chicken Pox and is current on all shots. Tonsils have already been removed. Tommy eats everything, is very clean, house trained & gets along well with others. Does not run with scissors and with a little training he should be able to read soon.
One female - Her name is Lexie, Caucasian (English/Irish mix), strawberry blonde hair, green eyes quite freckled. Two years old. Can be surly at times. Non-biter, thumb sucker. Has been temperament tested but needs a little attitude adjusting occasionally. She is current on all shots, tonsils out, and is very healthy & can be affectionate. Gets along well with other little girls & little boys but does not like to share her toys and therefore would do best in a one child household. She is a very quick learner and is currently working on her house training-shouldn't take long at all.
We really do LOVE our children so much and want to do what's right for them; that is why we contacted a rescue group. But we simply can no longer keep them.
Also, we are afraid that they may hurt our new puppy.
And would you believe, that on top of that, my husband has developed a severe allergy to the children. His eyes begin to water and itch as soon as he comes into the house. His asthma has been out of control ever since our second child came along.
Dear Rescuer,
Please help!!!! After two long years of being on a waiting list for an agility dog, we have been notified by the breeder that, at long last, our number has come up and ...WE ARE HAVING A PUPPY!!!
Unfortunately, we must get rid of our children IMMEDIATELY because we know just how time consuming our new little puppy is going to be and it just wouldn't be fair to the children. Since our little puppy will be arriving on Monday we MUST place the children into rescue this weekend!
They are described as:
One male - His name is Tommy, Caucasian (English/Irishmix), light blonde hair, blue eyes. Four years old. Excellent disposition. He doesn't bite. Temperament
tested. Does have problems with peeing directly in the toilet. Has had chicken Pox and is current on all shots. Tonsils have already been removed. Tommy eats everything, is very clean, house trained & gets along well with others. Does not run with scissors and with a little training he should be able to read soon.
One female - Her name is Lexie, Caucasian (English/Irish mix), strawberry blonde hair, green eyes quite freckled. Two years old. Can be surly at times. Non-biter, thumb sucker. Has been temperament tested but needs a little attitude adjusting occasionally. She is current on all shots, tonsils out, and is very healthy & can be affectionate. Gets along well with other little girls & little boys but does not like to share her toys and therefore would do best in a one child household. She is a very quick learner and is currently working on her house training-shouldn't take long at all.
We really do LOVE our children so much and want to do what's right for them; that is why we contacted a rescue group. But we simply can no longer keep them.
Also, we are afraid that they may hurt our new puppy.
And would you believe, that on top of that, my husband has developed a severe allergy to the children. His eyes begin to water and itch as soon as he comes into the house. His asthma has been out of control ever since our second child came along.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Vicki & Vivian - conclusion
Well, they gave them under 48 hours to entirely turn around with the new regimen before they gave up. They are surrendering them back this weekend. I am pissed.
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