Kidney Failure - MyCorgi.com2024-03-28T21:41:45Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/1150197:Topic:202782?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A230567&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Laura,
Very sorry to hear…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2305672008-11-14T04:40:07.999ZA & Phttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ArlenePerry
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Very sorry to hear about Miss Victoria. Our cat had the same problem and trust me, you will get use to the fluids treatments...just make sure that you give Miss Victoria a treat like an apple or something she loves at the end so she will associate the treatments as something good. The recipe provided below sounds like a good alternative than Hills formula. My cat hated Hills and refused to eat and lost a lot of weight. Wish you the best.
Hi Laura,<br />
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Very sorry to hear about Miss Victoria. Our cat had the same problem and trust me, you will get use to the fluids treatments...just make sure that you give Miss Victoria a treat like an apple or something she loves at the end so she will associate the treatments as something good. The recipe provided below sounds like a good alternative than Hills formula. My cat hated Hills and refused to eat and lost a lot of weight. Wish you the best. I think stopping by for a fri…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2305272008-11-14T04:10:49.607ZKristenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Kristen
I think stopping by for a friendly visit sounds like a good idea. It is hard not to attach human feelings to them. I do it as well. We bond so closely with these little guys. They say so much with their eyes and body language. I don't think they blame us though...So much unconditional love. Such a gift...even the hair...
I think stopping by for a friendly visit sounds like a good idea. It is hard not to attach human feelings to them. I do it as well. We bond so closely with these little guys. They say so much with their eyes and body language. I don't think they blame us though...So much unconditional love. Such a gift...even the hair... I'm afraid people will think…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2305152008-11-14T04:02:46.542ZLaurahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Laura20
I'm afraid people will think that I'm anthropomorphizing too much but she really has sooo much personality. Dogs shouldn't be able to convey so much! But she knows what she wants and she knows how to get me to do it.
I'm afraid people will think that I'm anthropomorphizing too much but she really has sooo much personality. Dogs shouldn't be able to convey so much! But she knows what she wants and she knows how to get me to do it. Thank you for your concern Kr…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2305112008-11-14T04:00:12.180ZLaurahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Laura20
Thank you for your concern Kristen - Tori's labs are much better and now we can draw blood every 3 months or so. That is good for the poor student checkbook - and like the story in my last post, she now associates the vet with needles (she has to be muzzled), so I'm going to start stopping in there once in awhile with her without an appointment so she can get some cookies and lovin'. I think she needs the positive reinforcement.<br />
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But yes, the corgi hair is never ending!
Thank you for your concern Kristen - Tori's labs are much better and now we can draw blood every 3 months or so. That is good for the poor student checkbook - and like the story in my last post, she now associates the vet with needles (she has to be muzzled), so I'm going to start stopping in there once in awhile with her without an appointment so she can get some cookies and lovin'. I think she needs the positive reinforcement.<br />
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But yes, the corgi hair is never ending! We must have been typing at t…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2305092008-11-14T04:00:03.919ZKristenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Kristen
We must have been typing at the same time. Glad to hear her labs have improved. She is lucky she has you to put up with her princess personality! ;o) We do whatever we can for them. I'm keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
We must have been typing at the same time. Glad to hear her labs have improved. She is lucky she has you to put up with her princess personality! ;o) We do whatever we can for them. I'm keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Been thinking about you. How…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2305022008-11-14T03:51:57.227ZKristenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Kristen
Been thinking about you. How is Victoria doing? How are you doing?
Been thinking about you. How is Victoria doing? How are you doing? Thankfully her most recent la…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2304992008-11-14T03:51:54.918ZLaurahttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Laura20
Thankfully her most recent labs (10 days ago) were much improved, without doing fluids. We're still trying to avoid doing fluids.<br />
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Poor Torigirl - when I took her to the vet that day she wouldn't get out of the car. So I went around to the passenger seat - she jumped into the driver's seat. Went back to the driver's side - she jumped into the passenger seat. So I picked her up and we went into the office. When they came to take her to the back she didn't want to go - tried to stop, turn back to…
Thankfully her most recent labs (10 days ago) were much improved, without doing fluids. We're still trying to avoid doing fluids.<br />
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Poor Torigirl - when I took her to the vet that day she wouldn't get out of the car. So I went around to the passenger seat - she jumped into the driver's seat. Went back to the driver's side - she jumped into the passenger seat. So I picked her up and we went into the office. When they came to take her to the back she didn't want to go - tried to stop, turn back to me, all sorts of very abnormal behaviors for her. So of course I lost it - she's gotten progressively worse about taking the pills especially now that her pill burden is 4 in the am and 3 in the pm plus a crapload of powders on her food - and spent 20 minutes trying not to cry too obviously in the waiting room.<br />
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But since then I've discovered spray cheese. That works pretty well, and I put her Tramadol and Benazepril in an empty capsule (from her gluc/chond) and it goes down smoothly.<br />
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If you hold her down and give her pills the "regular" way she gets very, very offended. As in will leave the room and not eat her breakfast! She's always been the good dog and refuses to believe anything otherwise - she doesn't think she deserves to be sat on and have her mouth opened, etc Best of luck w/all of this b…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-14:1150197:Comment:2304932008-11-14T03:44:57.784ZWendt Worth Corgi'shttp://mycorgi.com/profile/WendyWendt
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Best of luck w/all of this but I do think she will be better w/needles w/you there and in her home. Don't think she will hate you..dogs forgive and forget quickly. Don't be nervous either, be confident and soothing to her. I know that sounds easier then done. Reward her after it or as your boyfriend is going to do it you distract her w/some type of treat that she has to nibble or work to get at in your hand that will go w/her diet restrictions and…
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Best of luck w/all of this but I do think she will be better w/needles w/you there and in her home. Don't think she will hate you..dogs forgive and forget quickly. Don't be nervous either, be confident and soothing to her. I know that sounds easier then done. Reward her after it or as your boyfriend is going to do it you distract her w/some type of treat that she has to nibble or work to get at in your hand that will go w/her diet restrictions and then she may not resent the needle in the long run. Good luck and my thoughts are with you. I am going to jingle and thro…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-11-13:1150197:Comment:2300912008-11-13T18:51:11.997ZKatiehttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Katie73
I am going to jingle and throw some rocks for Miss Tori. I agree with Kristen, you've still got lots of corgi hair to fluff and she had lots of snuffles left to give.
I am going to jingle and throw some rocks for Miss Tori. I agree with Kristen, you've still got lots of corgi hair to fluff and she had lots of snuffles left to give. Laura...so sorry to hear abou…tag:mycorgi.com,2008-10-14:1150197:Comment:2051692008-10-14T02:52:39.840ZKristenhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Kristen
Laura...so sorry to hear about Miss Victoria. The SubQ fluids will be much easier that shots and blood draw for her, especially if you are there for her. Think of it as a life enhancer and not an end of the road measure. Tori won't be angry with you--she knows you love her. You are doing things right and because you know what is going on you have the opportunity to make changes that will help her live longer/happier. I too wish these little furry, shedding comical bundles of love could live…
Laura...so sorry to hear about Miss Victoria. The SubQ fluids will be much easier that shots and blood draw for her, especially if you are there for her. Think of it as a life enhancer and not an end of the road measure. Tori won't be angry with you--she knows you love her. You are doing things right and because you know what is going on you have the opportunity to make changes that will help her live longer/happier. I too wish these little furry, shedding comical bundles of love could live forever. You still have so much more Corgi hair to vacuum up and giggles from watching her sleep to look forward to. All the best. Hugs to you and Mis Tori.