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Hello Everyone Wanted to drop in and say Yay, Yay, Yay, for doing so well in the Pepsi Challenge. I vote as often as I can and have passed the word along to others. Hopefully you can hold onto this position, I know the money will be put to good use. I'm shocked and heartbroken to read about Megg, and right now I can't begin to post much of anything. I did want to pass along the news that Claire is scheduled for cataract removal next Wed. She will have thorough exam and pre surg lab work on Monday, if all looks good we'll proceed with the surg. Please keep her in your prayers, it will be a beautiful thing to give her back her sight and cataract surgery is pretty minor, but as can be expected..............I will be a basket case until it's over. Love Sue and Claire | |
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-- Claire, permanent foster dog for New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue. Pulled from a county shelter 07/29/09. Diagnosed with EPI and Diabetes. cTLI 1.9, Folate 7.7, Cobalamin 266. Started B-12 shots 9/8/09. Currently being fed 2x a day, Wellness Core Ocean Formula, both dry and canned. 1/2 Tsp Pancreatin with each feeding, incubate 20 min. Novolin N, 3.5u, 2X a day. Initial weight 7.2 lbs, current weight 11.2 lbs.
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Yay, Claire! I have been wondering how she's been doing. I won't be able to be there w/you, as I am now down S, darn it all. I am sure she will be fine and you will, also. I will be w/ you in spirit, though. Oh Sue, this is fantastic news. I have so been waiting for this day. Fingers crossed all the blood work goes great and she finally, finally gets to have her surgery and can see again. She deserves this.
We are all shocked and saddened about Megg. But Lynn would wants us to go on helping all these others that need help. Just as Megg was so special, her mum is, also, and cares about all these guys.
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Hi Sue - nice to hear from you. Everything is going to go great and she will be looking into your eyes in no time. Please do keep us posted on how she does with the testing and surgery. All good wishes coming Claire's way... | |
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-- Michele "No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich" - having 2 makes you even richer! :-)Jackie (back in pic) Diagnosed at 9 mos (09/09) - TLI 0.3 and low end of B12. Pancreatin 8x dosing 3/4tsp per cup. Natures Domain, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics and Duralactin in the am. Stable and happy 115 lbs - thanks to all the beautiful souls on this forum, we could not have done it without YOU. Dexter - Diagnosed 11/10 approx 3 yrs of age. We failed fostering and now he has his forever home
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| October 21, 2010 at 10:54 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Sue:
I think of you and Claire often...I'm so glad to hear that's she's doing well. Please, please, please keep us posted about her surgery.
Karen is right, each of the dogs here are very important to Lynn and it's important to her that we all continue to help each other. Megg was a special girl and I know that Lynn will appreciate knowing you care.
Linda, Akira, Indy and the bratcats
Akira 101 lb GSD, DOB 9/18/03 Dx'd around her first birthday. First TLI score 1.1, retested 9/07 score had lowered to 0.7. "Normally" eats 2 cups Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula, twice daily. 2 t Pancreatin (or 1 t per cup of food) 8x enzymes given right before each meal in heaping t meat baby food with warm water and mixed to a gruel type texture.
| October 22, 2010 at 1:58 AM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Hi Sue,
We will keep Claire in our thoughts and prayers for Wednesday that everything goes just fine. I have a giant supply of candles and I will light one for Claire on Wednesday. Please try to relax (so hard, I know) and let us know how the surgery goes.
Barb
| October 22, 2010 at 12:02 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Hi Sue,
That is fantastic news for Claire!!! Yahoo! 
We'll keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna
Owned by Tara, a 8 YO GSD w/EPI and DM dx'd at about a year old. Fed Taste of the Wild Lamb formular kibble and enhance this diet with cooked meat, veggies and fruit, Enzymes: Pancreatin 8x - 1 tsp per cup of food. Suppliments include 1000 mg Wild Salmon oil, Glucosomine/Chondrotin/MSM and Probiotic acidophilus. Stable since 2005 Also owned by sidekicks' Zoey my rescued GSD and Max, a 10 MO PWC rescue - along with Tess (GSD) and Zeke (PWC) with Angel wings
| October 22, 2010 at 12:10 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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It' s so great to hear from you that Claire's doing so well.....she (and you) will be in my thoughts next week...
Butterbean, 6 year old chihuahua, diagnosed in May-June'10 via pancreatic biopsy (in other words, it wasn't there). And now we have the TLI score of 0.7
| October 22, 2010 at 1:41 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Claire had her pre surgical labs and exam today. Everything looks good. She's scheduled for 11:00 surgery on Wed, they'll perform an ocular ultrasound prior to the surgery, to make certain her retinas are still healthy and that she remains a good candidate for cataract removal. I'm getting very excited and very nervous. I can't wait to see her reaction to having her sight back.
We're asking for all the prayers and positive thoughts we can get. This little trooper has faced several challenges in the past year, I long to make her life a little easier. I'll let you know the outcome as soon as I can get near a computer.
Claire, permanent foster dog for New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue. Pulled from a county shelter 07/29/09. Diagnosed with EPI and Diabetes. cTLI 1.9, Folate 7.7, Cobalamin 266. Started B-12 shots 9/8/09. Currently being fed 2x a day, Wellness Core Ocean Formula, both dry and canned. 1/2 Tsp Pancreatin with each feeding, incubate 20 min. Novolin N, 3.5u, 2X a day. Initial weight 7.2 lbs, current weight 11.2 lbs.
| October 25, 2010 at 7:11 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Very happy that all labs work was positive and it is a GO for Claire's surgery. She will be in my thoughts and prayers, as she will be with lots of others here.
We will all be waiting for an update.
Brenda & Sailin Suzie. Worlds Greatest Boat Dog
| October 26, 2010 at 1:09 AM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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You have got nothing but positive thoughts from here.....can't wait to hear the stories after she can see again....Hope you're ready for that....hahaha
Butterbean, 6 year old chihuahua, diagnosed in May-June'10 via pancreatic biopsy (in other words, it wasn't there). And now we have the TLI score of 0.7
| October 26, 2010 at 1:11 AM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Hi Sue,
Positive thoughts and prayers coming from us for sweet Claire! I'll be so exciting for her to actually see again!!!!
Donna
Owned by Tara, a 8 YO GSD w/EPI and DM dx'd at about a year old. Fed Taste of the Wild Lamb formular kibble and enhance this diet with cooked meat, veggies and fruit, Enzymes: Pancreatin 8x - 1 tsp per cup of food. Suppliments include 1000 mg Wild Salmon oil, Glucosomine/Chondrotin/MSM and Probiotic acidophilus. Stable since 2005 Also owned by sidekicks' Zoey my rescued GSD and Max, a 10 MO PWC rescue - along with Tess (GSD) and Zeke (PWC) with Angel wings
| October 26, 2010 at 7:25 AM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Sue:
Keeping good thoughts for Claire's surgery today.
Linda, Akira, Indy and the bratcats
Akira 101 lb GSD, DOB 9/18/03 Dx'd around her first birthday. First TLI score 1.1, retested 9/07 score had lowered to 0.7. "Normally" eats 2 cups Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Formula, twice daily. 2 t Pancreatin (or 1 t per cup of food) 8x enzymes given right before each meal in heaping t meat baby food with warm water and mixed to a gruel type texture.
| October 26, 2010 at 8:41 AM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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OMG... Sue... this is WONDERFUL news!!! Cataract surgery for our beloved little spitfire, Claire!
I am so sorry i am getting around to reeponding so late to this messaeg, but i have been away and just returned late last night so am just now catching up a little here and there.
So... Tomorrow is the big day... eh?! Will be sending lots and lots and prayers your's and Claire's way for a successful surgery.
Make sure you post and let us know how things go! Will be thinking of you and Claire!
Olesia, owned by Izzy-45lb SWD, Diagnosed at 1.5 years old - TLI results 1.3, Stable almost 7 yrs! Once stable, was able to reduce enzymes to only 1/2 tsp of Enzymes with each meal, but after almost 4 years of stabilization... had to increase the amount of enzymes to 3/4 teaspoon with each meal. Feed various grain-free kibble+real meat, 6x pancreatin enzymes from EnzymeDiane. I give 1 tsp of coconut oil one day and 1 tsp salmon oil next day, and also give canned sardines packed without salt or canned herring for extra omega oils.
| October 26, 2010 at 3:49 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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We'll be thinking of you & Claire on the big day tomorrow. Hope for a speedy recovery!
Cheryl~~~Loved by Gabi (and Gus): dx'd 3/09 at 2 yrs old, cTLI 1.5. Currently 71.4 lbs. Was 52.5 lbs 09/10. Twice a day: 2cups California Naturals Grain Free Lamb w/ 1 tsp salmon oil, 100 mg Vit E, & 2 Tbls pumpkin; 1-1/2 tsp Pancreatin 8x mixed w/ 2 tsp Party Animal Salmon canned dog food & 1/8 tsp L-Glutamine given as a gruel right before feeding. Probiotic & B12 MIF once a day. Long term for IBD: Methlyprednisolone 4mg once a day .
Wausau, WI
| October 26, 2010 at 3:56 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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Sending Claire tons of healing love that tomorrow goes just perfect! Here's to a speedy recovery little Claire...
Michele
"No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich" - having 2 makes you even richer! :-)
Jackie (back in pic) Diagnosed at 9 mos (09/09) - TLI 0.3 and low end of B12. Pancreatin 8x dosing 3/4tsp per cup. Natures Domain, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics and Duralactin in the am. Stable and happy 115 lbs - thanks to all the beautiful souls on this forum, we could not have done it without YOU.
Dexter - Diagnosed 11/10 approx 3 yrs of age. We failed fostering and now he has his forever home 
At initial testing - TLI 1.2 (range 5-35) B12 254 (range 249-733) folate 20.2 (range 6.5-11.5) Natures Domain, Pancreatin 8x dosing is 1tsp per cup, Trinfac-B Intrinsic Factor daily, probiotics with each meal and glucosamine chondroitin in the am. Stable and happy 95 lbs 8/15/11
| October 26, 2010 at 7:44 PM | Flag Quote & Reply |
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