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Will she eat boiled chicken breast and rice? That was always my tummy settler at about 1/3 the amount. Poor Molly, Annie is slinging some healing drool your way 
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Hope Molly feels better soon! Healing drool coming your way from Doppler and Virga!
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She's perking up slowly. No vomiting since the ER visit last night (knock on wood), which is awesome. A little poop this afternoon. She's still not eating...I've tried baby food, boiled hamburger and rice (even adding some sodium free chicken broth). She nibbles the baby food and then refuses it. Perhaps it's too soon. She has been eating ice cubes and curiously poking around outside when she goes potty - even saying hi to neighbors. She even attempted to play when Winston came out with her. She wears out quickly and gets grumpy...growling at me for no reason.
My big concern at this point is that she still won't eat. I think she'll perk up more if she does. Then there's the risk of dehydration. If she is still not interested in food at breakfast, I am going to call the vet again. They've been great - getting in contact with me and guiding me on watching for signs she needs to come in.
Thanks again for your caring concern. You are all such wonderful people (and hounds!).
My big concern at this point is that she still won't eat. I think she'll perk up more if she does. Then there's the risk of dehydration. If she is still not interested in food at breakfast, I am going to call the vet again. They've been great - getting in contact with me and guiding me on watching for signs she needs to come in.
Thanks again for your caring concern. You are all such wonderful people (and hounds!).
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Hugs and healing drool from Boomer.
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Well, she's still not eating much. Picked at some chicken I made for her. She has an antibiotic, in case this is a viral thing, but hasn't eaten enough to take it. I called the vet and she was admitted into their hospital this morning so they can take the time to run bloodwork, x-rays, and make sure she stays stable otherwise. She's herself this morning - but she's not, if you know what I mean. I'd have just kept her here with me if she was eating more, but she's eaten very little since Monday.
Winston is confused...looking for his big sister. I was sure I was going to have the neighborhood beating my door down from all the howling and crying he was doing when I left with Molly. Her illness is hard on all of us. We lost Zoey last June and all of this is probably magnified in my mind after going through that. I fear that I am extra sensitive to any little illness that my pets have and in my mind I am kinda freaking out.
Of course, I'll keep you all posted. I just want her home with me. Hopefully she won't have to stay more than the day, but who knows.
Winston is confused...looking for his big sister. I was sure I was going to have the neighborhood beating my door down from all the howling and crying he was doing when I left with Molly. Her illness is hard on all of us. We lost Zoey last June and all of this is probably magnified in my mind after going through that. I fear that I am extra sensitive to any little illness that my pets have and in my mind I am kinda freaking out.
Of course, I'll keep you all posted. I just want her home with me. Hopefully she won't have to stay more than the day, but who knows.
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I would be freaking out too. I don't think your being extra sensitive. Your the mama, you have every right to be worried when one of the babies doesn't feel good.
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So we are all but certain what's going on with Molly. She's likely got Addison's Disease (waiting for blood test confirmation). She'll be in the hospital tonight and hopefully home tomorrow as long as she responds to the treatment like she's supposed to. The vet went over things in detail and I think I caught most of it, though my head was going a million miles an hour. They say she is sick, but not real real bad. Once they get confirmation of Addison's, they'll start treating her for it with steroids to get her where she needs to be.
We will be pursuing lifelong treatment of injections, bloodwork, prednisone, and all the other adventures that come with this disease. I am thankful it only took one Addisonian episode and 2 days to come to this conclusion. I am sad that she is struck by this at a mere 10 months of age. I am hopeful that we will be successful in controlling this and that she will have a long, happy life. We will do what she needs and do right by her.
I will do a search on the forum to see what's been said about Addison's, but anyone who has experience with this - I welcome your stories and input. Thanks again to all of you who have read and even commented on this thread of mine. Your support is more valued than you know. I'll keep you posted with updates on Molly.
We will be pursuing lifelong treatment of injections, bloodwork, prednisone, and all the other adventures that come with this disease. I am thankful it only took one Addisonian episode and 2 days to come to this conclusion. I am sad that she is struck by this at a mere 10 months of age. I am hopeful that we will be successful in controlling this and that she will have a long, happy life. We will do what she needs and do right by her.
I will do a search on the forum to see what's been said about Addison's, but anyone who has experience with this - I welcome your stories and input. Thanks again to all of you who have read and even commented on this thread of mine. Your support is more valued than you know. I'll keep you posted with updates on Molly.
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You're not freaking out...you're the momma and you know when something is just not right with your baby....Here's hugs to you....I know it's hard when you are so worried...and healing hugs to Molly.....
Keep us posted and we'll be praying for you both.
Woody and his mama
Keep us posted and we'll be praying for you both.
Woody and his mama
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Aww Molly...your rough day has become more than just a day. Luckily she has an awesome momma to get her the care she needs.
Slingin drool your way hoping you can get this under control now.
PS...did a google search on dogs with Addison's and there is alot of info out there.
Slingin drool your way hoping you can get this under control now.
PS...did a google search on dogs with Addison's and there is alot of info out there.
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Oh Molly; I'm glad you have a diagnoses, but am sad you and your momma have to go through this.
You are young enough that I bet you will still have a great quality of life, even tho you face a lifetime of treatments.
Love and drool,
Boomer and momma
You are young enough that I bet you will still have a great quality of life, even tho you face a lifetime of treatments.
Love and drool,
Boomer and momma
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I started to read about it but my children started fighting and I am not sure what I read. Anyway, I am glad you are getting her the help she needs. And very happy your vets have been so helpful, that makes a world of difference. She is a very lucky dog to have such a caring owner. Good luck to all of you!
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On the daily drool board there are at least a couple people with dog that have or had addisons
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Molly is set to come home today! Hooraaay! She's been confirmed with Addison's, so now we learn to live with it and keep her healthy.
I went to see her last night and she was moody and felt pretty bad, but did manage to eat some boiled chicken for me....enthusiastically too. She won't eat for the vet, but I will try to work my magic with her when she gets home.
Thank you all for your well wishes and healing drool. I know I keep saying that, but the support here is so so helpful.
I went to see her last night and she was moody and felt pretty bad, but did manage to eat some boiled chicken for me....enthusiastically too. She won't eat for the vet, but I will try to work my magic with her when she gets home.
Thank you all for your well wishes and healing drool. I know I keep saying that, but the support here is so so helpful.
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Molly McFreckles,
Glad you get to come home today!
And re: your Addison's, did you know that JFK also had Addison's?
Jfk Addison's Disease | John F. Kennedy's Addison's disease was probably caused by rare autoimmune disease - Los Angeles Times
You are in good company! AND you have a Momma who will keep a really close eye on you so i think you are in good hands too.
--Worm McFreckles (I do believe I'm from the McFreckles lineage too..)
ps. below is a blurb on Addison's in people, dunno how different it is in dogs. But people can live a healthy & normal life, it says, which is good : ) also, i believe stress makes it worse (and wonder if her current crisis was triggered by the stress from the storm? with that much stress, the cortisol gets depleted fast, resulting in the Addisonian crisis). so wonder if stress management is going to be important for Molly? if so, i would look into that "thundershirt" invention earlier in this post. I don't know about the actual product itself but the concept of helping w/anxiety, stress, and calming down using compression has a lot of evidence behind it. in our puppy playgroup, the trainer puts a lifejacket on a puppy when it needs a timeout, because of the same concept of its calming effect. ok-- that's my 2 cents and thought of the day fer ya, Molly... !
Disclaimer: please remember the medication and dosage below are for HUMANS not dogs...
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With proper medication, patients can expect to live a healthy and normal life (yay!)
A person with adrenal insufficiency should always carry identification stating their condition in case of an emergency. The card should alert emergency personnel about the need to inject 100 mg of cortisol if its bearer is found severely injured or unable to answer questions. The card should also include the doctor's name and telephone number and the name and telephone number of the nearest relative to be notified. When traveling, a needle, syringe, and an injectable form of cortisol should be carried for emergencies. A person with Addison's disease also should know how to increase medication during periods of stress or mild upper respiratory infections. Immediate medical attention is needed when severe infections, vomiting, or diarrhea occur, as these conditions can precipitate an Addisonian crisis. A patient who is vomiting may require injections of hydrocortisone, since oral hydrocortisone supplements cannot be adequately metabolised.
Glad you get to come home today!
And re: your Addison's, did you know that JFK also had Addison's?
Jfk Addison's Disease | John F. Kennedy's Addison's disease was probably caused by rare autoimmune disease - Los Angeles Times
You are in good company! AND you have a Momma who will keep a really close eye on you so i think you are in good hands too.
--Worm McFreckles (I do believe I'm from the McFreckles lineage too..)
ps. below is a blurb on Addison's in people, dunno how different it is in dogs. But people can live a healthy & normal life, it says, which is good : ) also, i believe stress makes it worse (and wonder if her current crisis was triggered by the stress from the storm? with that much stress, the cortisol gets depleted fast, resulting in the Addisonian crisis). so wonder if stress management is going to be important for Molly? if so, i would look into that "thundershirt" invention earlier in this post. I don't know about the actual product itself but the concept of helping w/anxiety, stress, and calming down using compression has a lot of evidence behind it. in our puppy playgroup, the trainer puts a lifejacket on a puppy when it needs a timeout, because of the same concept of its calming effect. ok-- that's my 2 cents and thought of the day fer ya, Molly... !
Disclaimer: please remember the medication and dosage below are for HUMANS not dogs...
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With proper medication, patients can expect to live a healthy and normal life (yay!)
A person with adrenal insufficiency should always carry identification stating their condition in case of an emergency. The card should alert emergency personnel about the need to inject 100 mg of cortisol if its bearer is found severely injured or unable to answer questions. The card should also include the doctor's name and telephone number and the name and telephone number of the nearest relative to be notified. When traveling, a needle, syringe, and an injectable form of cortisol should be carried for emergencies. A person with Addison's disease also should know how to increase medication during periods of stress or mild upper respiratory infections. Immediate medical attention is needed when severe infections, vomiting, or diarrhea occur, as these conditions can precipitate an Addisonian crisis. A patient who is vomiting may require injections of hydrocortisone, since oral hydrocortisone supplements cannot be adequately metabolised.
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Molly and I appreciate your information, Wworm. I was thinking of getting an engraved tag for her collar that states that she has Addison's. The vet said it's important that ER docs know her condition if she's brought in. I was also thinking the thundershirt may be a good investment for her. She's in a fear period now at almost 11 mos old and I am hoping her fear decreases with age. Otherwise, I have to learn her stress tolerance and keep her calm.
Molly thinks it's quite interesting that she and JFK have something in common - though Mommy knew that fact, as she's a historian by trade
Again, thanks Wworm McFreckles!
Molly thinks it's quite interesting that she and JFK have something in common - though Mommy knew that fact, as she's a historian by trade
Again, thanks Wworm McFreckles!
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