houndzrus Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Still thinking of you here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindere528 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Continuing to send lots of positive thoughts for Mal :metoo: How is Mal this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Mal doesn't seem to take too well to the cv247 unfortunately. I think the problem lies in the fact that it needs to be given before a meal. Mal's "meals" these days consist of a couple of spoonfuls Nature's Menu (Nature's Diet is too dry for him, and he doesn't eat it - I think it's the lack of jelly) with some hot water added, which I usually have to start feeding him by hand before he licks the rest of the bowl. This might just not be enough for the cv247, and he brings the lot back up. However, if I give him more food then, providing that he'll eat it in the first place, his stomach can't digest it in time and he throws it back up as well. This morning however, I've given him a few spoonfuls before his walk, with the cv247, and then a few spoonfuls after and, fingers crossed, so far he's kept it down. Other than that Mal has now taken to lying in the yard - in the grottiest patch there is - something he has never done before for any length of time. He's got hs eyes open n all, and he appears really alert, just doesn't seem to have the energy to move ... Houndwoman - or anyone else with cv247 experience - would you know anything about giving prednisolone together with cv247? I know that John Carter wanted the dogs to be drug free, so after talking to my vet I've taken Mal off it, but I think that the prednisolone actually did make a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndwoman Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I know it's not ideal using preds as John Carter used to say but needs must at times so do it if you have to. Jan is on preds still with CV247 as her problem was that her appetite was waning but at least the preds will get them eating again so it is really the only way sometimes. If it gets him eating better Billy then do it. Our vet seems quite happy for Jan to continue as she is for you and Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Billy, I can't offer any advice but just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and routing for Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 no advice but thinking of you and sending a big to you and Mal. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMalc Posted May 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Malcolm seems so very tired. I just about got some cv247 in him and a tiny bit of liver, but that was it. He doesn't want to go out and he seems so very tired right now. I've asked Vashti to do a reading for Mal and I think he's told me that it is time to let go. I don't think he wants me to fight anymore, to think positive and hoping that he'll pull through. I'm in bits and devastated, but if Mal doesn't want to carry on then it's not fair to try and force him to. :mecry: :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple_mog Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 sending much love to Mal and you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billydog Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thinking of you and Mal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 :GroupHug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Billy - whatever decision you need to make for Mal will be made for his sake and made with love. Thinking of you and mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Malcolm seems so very tired. I just about got some cv247 in him and a tiny bit of liver, but that was it. He doesn't want to go out and he seems so very tired right now. I've asked Vashti to do a reading for Mal and I think he's told me that it is time to let go. I don't think he wants me to fight anymore, to think positive and hoping that he'll pull through. I'm in bits and devastated, but if Mal doesn't want to carry on then it's not fair to try and force him to. :mecry: :wub: I'm so sorry. Letting him go gently and quietly is the last loving thing you can do for him. I'll be thinking of you both today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeste Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Heart sorry for you Billy, I've been where you are now, and I know how hard it is Thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I will be thinking of you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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