it was my turn to sleep with Lily and it used to be that sleeping with her meant constant getting up. Now she goes out on her own, just one "up" for human to get water bowl changed at night and we're good. On other hand sleeping with Chester is an ordeal, he is up 3-4 times at night to get up to go out (he is weak so he needs help) and my husband unwisely decided Chester needs to sleep in the bedroom (I think he cannot stand to sleep without a bully), so the person sleeping with Chester is sleep deprived. Also, medication makes Chester hungry so he starts to alarm at 4 am. Then, after breakfast, he wants to patrol the house before he decides he is ready for a nap again, LOL.
It is my turn to sleep with Lily this week, I can imagine by the end of this week my husband will change his mind and let Chester sleep with us so that at least one person is of a sound mind...Sleep depravation will do it to you, LOL.

I am dead tired, but I would be glad to send you all information (fax or e-mail) from Chester visit. I do not have neuro write up yet, they will e-mail it to me today or Monday, I did not want to wait as I had a long drive and there was no need since they discussed everything with me, so I will get it in e-mail soon and I can forward it to you. I can also call you if you want to chat for a bit. e-mail me with you phone number and I will try to call you when I get better (I am a bit under weather right now).
I am so sorry to hear about Betty, but maybe that is not tumor but neurological change many older dogs experience?
I will keep her in my prayers all the time. Hugs.

I have been checking for Chester updates and hoping all was going okay. Sounds like you got as good news as you could hope for given what a terrible time Chester has been having. I hope he contiues to do okay and gets better and better.

Janice

it is a supplement that you can buy online or your local petshop. it does wanders for helping the dogs immune system and things like that. I used it on a boston years ago for her patchy fur ..and it worked out good. takes time but a bag lasts forever. Lily could use it too..just a natural supplement.

sounds like you finally got some answers.
good thing it is not a tumour..
sounds like they have some handle on the bleeding issues too
SOUNDS LIKE You got the awesome vet on the planet..
and great assistants too..

bulldogs win the hears of everyone they meet..
best of the luck with Chester
so glad that you updated..
feel much better now

stay strong
and a million dollar bulldog..no kidding..can see that..

I keep checking in for news and was getting so worried.

Do they have him on sucrulfate (coats the stomach)? Metoclopramide (Increases motility for a slow gut)? Pepcid (antacid)?

Remind me: Why was he on pred?

The latest thought with Betty is a brain tumor. She had her spleen removed without biopsy (no point), and if it was hemangiosarcoma, it mets to the brain often. And lungs/liver. The ultrasound showed clean lungs/liver, and xray showed nothing in the skull abnormal, but of course may not show it at all because it's soft tissue. I won't do the MRI because 1) I am out of money after Raven, etc. and 2) It wouldn't change anything to know. But it may explain her bleeding if it burst and stopped on it's own. She also is having more motility probs than normal, which could be age, but also could be neuro. Is this close to why they suspected Chester had a brain tumor? I'm curious as to why they were suspecting that with him, since you are doing what my next step would be... Are there any other clues they asked you about? Like eye movement, or mobility issues, if it had been one?

The man that came to you and said he'd been praying for you all day made me cry! Bless that man.

Hang in there, you are the BEST mommy in the world and Chester is the luckiest dog to be loved so much.

Dawn

"Little Miss Betty Cuteface"
Toofie on the left, eyeball on the right.


Raven (prior to tripawd surgery) and Betty

no tumor, I have been praying for you and Chester, for some good news, will keep my prayers coming in your direction, How is Lily feeling today? prayers for both your babies

how wonderful of that man to say a prayer...angels are every where...and it must of been nice to know you were not alone....
chester has a bit of a road ahead but know your never alone....

an you. Glad things went better than expected.

And SO glad there is no brain tumor, no AIHA, and possibly the medicine change will help him build back up to his proper blood levels. Many prayers for your boy still coming.

Amy and Sophia

sounds like he is in great hands there...
hugs

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http://www.facebook.com/Deborah075?ref=name

will help the hair growth. Like what Petunia is using. Have to be careful though because they can get fat real fast on Show Stopper.

Missing Link will also help and would be good for his immune system.

be on the road to recovery. I have been worried about him and praying. What an ordeal for you both.

and praying for Chester, Glad athere was some good news. I will keep all of you in my thoughts.
Big bully kisses

Sherryl, Onslow and Buttercup

I'm sure he's getting the best possible care. Hang in there!



Pretty Please...

and were able to get their expertise with good news! I hope it continues to only be good results for all of you.

Good to hear about Chester! And happily no apparent dangerous stuff!

If Chester were my dog, I would take him to see my holistic vet, to help him build up a new life. I would advice you to consult a homeopatic, or holistic vet to help him get over all this.

And his hair will grow by itself....


Good luck and keep us posted,

Ineke