Cushings Disease
Has anyone had a pet with Cushings Disease? Sam was just diagnosed and I don't know much about it other than what I'm reading online. He's going for an ultrasound on Wednesday to determine if his is abdominal based or pituitary based. Neither sounds very promising. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
pet sitting on Saturday Nov 27
Rosie - Here is Shannon's note: Rosie loves the rain!! Hilarious for a Shepherd! She played, chased her tail and ROLLED around in the wet grass! I doubled over laughing in the yard. :o) She finally came in for a treat! This pic is "pre-treat"!
Chester & Bailey - Bailey is sitting pretty this day after Turkey day!! They're having a great time and getting lots of love and exercise :o) I'm calling Chester my "luv lump" these days!
Sam and Riley - I saw them yesterday on the midday visit. Sam's leg seemed to be just fine which is a good thing because he was acting like he had springs in his feet when I walked in. Very cute but not so good for his legs. They both peed outside, sniffed around and they both wanted to eat grass too. I didn't let them. It was great seeing them both and Sam acted just fine until I was leaving. I'd set the alarm and he started really barking and showing his teeth.
Gaylord and Finnegan - you'd be very proud of them. This morning on the walk they did really well. I let them sniff and poop and then on the 2nd half of the walk, they walked at a heel (for the most part.) They did just great!
Jay and Chloe - Chloe was talking up a storm this morning when I came in. I rubbed on her and fed her and then went outside to throw the ball for Jay. I fed Jay and she ate all of her breakfast while I was leaving the note at your house. She must've worked up an appetite chasing that tennis ball!
Sparky - I think Sparky misses you! Today I opened the door to let her out and she stayed inside with me. I fed her and she ate but she wasn't ready to outside until I went out with her. She seemed happy to be outside but most happy when I was there with her.
Tater- I used both hands to really pet Tater this morning. He loved it. I can really tell he misses you and he'll be glad when you're home!
Boston & Sox - No Boston sighting today. Sox on the other hand was under foot the whole time I was there. I really rubbed on him too. When he laid down on his side, he even let me rub his tummy. Silly kitty!
Mr Lucky Meow, Squeakers, Ohno, Movin' On - the kitties were all ready for breakfast this morning. They all came running from downstairs when I came in today. They ate and then all came upstairs as I was cleaning out the litter boxes. They seem to be doing just fine!
Baby & Callie - Baby followed me around downstairs as I grabbed your mail and put it on the counter. Still no packages. I fed them, gave them fresh water, scooped the litter, wiped off the box and vacuumed up the floor.
Shew.... did I leave anyone off the list? I'm so afraid that I'll forget to blog about someone I've seen.
dog and cat sitting on Fri 11/26
Chester and Bailey - here is Shannon's note: Chester and Bailey have had a great couple of days! We've walked, played, eaten and they've had lots of love :o) bailey is officially obsessed with her tennis balls! LOL!
Rosie - here is Shannon's note: Is this the happiest doggie you ever did see? She's having a great time this Turkey day! She's run along the fence with the neighbor's dogs and told everyone how to "Be Sweet"! She's loved her dinner and been eating well! Lots of love and playtime makes Rosie a happy girl :o)
Sam and Riley - here is Laura's note: Once they got the initial potty break out of the way they were very excited to see me. Both spent a few minutes outside and then were anxious for their Thanksgiving dinner, which they both devoured. Sam chose to relax on his bed and Riley spent a little bit more time in the backyard, or next to my side "talking" to me. They both seemed to be enjoying the holiday as well.
Gaylord and Finnegan - the boys are good. We didn't take a walk this morning (our usual walking time b/c there are less people and dogs out and about!) It was raining hard! They were my first visit this morning and I didn't want to go on all of the rest of my visits all wet. Sorry boys!
Jay and Chloe - Jay hadn't finished all of her dinner from last night but she still had plenty of energy to chase the ball.... even in the rain! Chloe had eaten all of her dinner from last night! :)
Sparky - Sparky doesn't seem to mind the rain either. As long as she is outside, she is good!
Sweetie - here is Shannon's note from yesterday: This was Sweetie tonight, tucked in tight :o)! Perhaps the most adorable boxer on earth~ outside of Bean perhaps~ but I'm partial! We've been having fun and she's doing great! Snuggle time tonight on her bed included!
Minnie & Moe - We have the routine down. Moe greets me at the door, I pet him, try to play but usually he just wants to be pet, I feed them and then Minnie comes out to say hi and eat.
Mr Lucky Meow, Ohno, Movin' On and Squeakers - I was so happy today. I had Squeakers, Ohno and Movin' On on the bed. Squeakers was playing and Ohno and Movin' On were thinking about it. I think that is progress!!! Mr Lucky Meow was still downstairs eating I think.
Boston and Sox- Sox was looking pretty comfy sleeping on the back of the pillows on the couch when I came in today. He was pretty funny. I did figure out how to get Sox to come out... open a can of food. :) She came out but she looked surprised when she saw it was me. I put the food down and then gave her some privacy so she could eat in peace!
Baby and Callie - Baby was downstairs when I came in today. She ran upstairs when I opened the door. I fed them both, cleaned out their box and gave them fresh water.
Tiger Lily - guess who came down to see me today? Tiger Lily. When I walked inside, I thought I could hear her running upstairs. Sure enough, a few seconds later she was beside me. She was just a talking and I could tell she wanted my attention. I just pet and pet her. She loved it.
Tater - I think he will be glad when you're home. I think he misses you. I pet and pet on him. I could tell that was what he wanted!
Happy Thanksgiving 2010
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This year I am thankful for my job, my family & friends and all of my clients (2-legged and 4-legged!) Just so you know, I am only updating the blog once / day so I may not have all of the updates from Shannon and Laura by the time I update. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions at all!
Jay and Chloe - Jay and I played last night and this morning. I managed to get to your house in between the rain showers. Chloe had a little bit of food left last night when I got there. I added more which she'd eaten when I got there this morning so I gave her more this morning. I fed Jay too.
Sparky - Sparky was doing just fine last night and this morning. I let her out this morning and she zoomed around the house a couple of times and then she came in and ate her breakfast.
Mr Lucky Meow, Ohno, Movin' On and Squeakers - Squeakers played a little bit today! She has been taking off as soon as she eats so I've just been patient to let her come around when she is ready. Ohno will come around to eat and then he disappears too. Movin' On has been around a little more and Mr Lucky Meow pretty much doesn't leave my side while I'm there. I'm sure you're not surprised!
Minnie & Moe - They are funny! I don't think I've ever seen cats so interested in cat nip. Moe rolls in it and then he rolls around on the floors and just stretches. He looks like he's in heaven. He is very entertaining. Minnie came out, ate, stopped at the cat nip for a few seconds and then she disappeared.
Tater - Tater misses you. He greeted me when I came in and followed me up the stairs when I cleaned out his box. I gave him fresh water and topped off his food. I could tell he'd eaten some but there was still plenty in his bowls.
Boston and Sox - Well, I briefly saw Boston. She was out in the den when I came in but she took off when I opened the door. At least she is out and about. Sox hung out with me and I just rubbed and pet him. He LOVED it! (and he is shedding and your floors are really dark.) I found the broom and dust pan and cleaned it up. I saw the vacuum but I didn't want to scare Boston anymore with the noise from it so I used the broom.
Rosie, Chester & Bailey, and Sweetie - I'm waiting on notes from Shannon. Might not post til Friday am at this point.
Sam and Riley - I'm waiting on a note from Laura. Might not post til Friday.
dog walking and kitty sitting on Wed 11/24
Minnie & Moe - they were very busy yesterday in their litter box! They'd eaten all of their wet food and a good bit of the dry in the bowl on the floor. I have seen Minnie eating out of the bowls on the floor sometimes too. After I fed them and scooped the litter boxes (oh and they used the litter box outside 2x too), I gave them some cat nip. They REALLY like that stuff!
Gaylord & Finnegan - I will post some more pictures (hopefully later today.) They were funny yesterday playing in the back yard. I have a picture of them playing and Finney's ears will make you laugh!
Baby & Callie - They were just fine. Baby met me at the top of the stairs and Callie stayed curled up on the bed.
Mr Lucky Meow, Ohno, Movin' On and Squeakers - I have pictures to post of them too but have to run out now to walk a dog! They're all doing just great, coming around and eating well!
