Linda and Bear Man
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Bear Man developed a cough over the last few days. It has just been one or two sporadic episodes per day, but I was worried going into a long weekend with the vet being closed for three days, so I took him in Thursday night. His heart and lungs sounded normal, temp was normal, and his X-ray looked normal. The vet would like me to videotape it if possible. I guess at this point I will just be monitoring the situation. I wonder if he may have picked up Teddy's upper respiratory infection.
Jojo suggested to me last week that I get an X-ray of the kidneys and bladder to rule out anything obvious causing the blood in his urine. They were X-rayed on Thursday and looked normal. Jojo also suggested something like Cosequin for bladder health, which I am considering. I'm not sure I can buy it here. The vet said she thinks the blood comes from his kidneys, not his bladder, however. We also discussed his increasing back leg weakness, which could be due to neuropathy, renal issues, muscle wasting, or arthritis. So, I am also looking into trying methylcobalamin. I just wonder how much stuff I want to throw at him, and how many more pills he can tolerate.
His BG numbers lately have not been that good. He's vomiting and not eating much today, which accounts for some blues. Also he runs much higher when I go to work.
Yesterday was a very warm sunny day, and Bear got his first visit of the season to the back yard. Not to be melodramatic, but I am always surprised when he makes it to another spring. He used to love being out there, but yesterday he seemed a bit agitated and lost, and went into his circling routine. He did relax in his sunbeam long enough for me to take his photo:
Link to question about coughing on Health: viewtopic.php?f=29&t=10899&p=107548#p107548
Bear Man developed a cough over the last few days. It has just been one or two sporadic episodes per day, but I was worried going into a long weekend with the vet being closed for three days, so I took him in Thursday night. His heart and lungs sounded normal, temp was normal, and his X-ray looked normal. The vet would like me to videotape it if possible. I guess at this point I will just be monitoring the situation. I wonder if he may have picked up Teddy's upper respiratory infection.
Jojo suggested to me last week that I get an X-ray of the kidneys and bladder to rule out anything obvious causing the blood in his urine. They were X-rayed on Thursday and looked normal. Jojo also suggested something like Cosequin for bladder health, which I am considering. I'm not sure I can buy it here. The vet said she thinks the blood comes from his kidneys, not his bladder, however. We also discussed his increasing back leg weakness, which could be due to neuropathy, renal issues, muscle wasting, or arthritis. So, I am also looking into trying methylcobalamin. I just wonder how much stuff I want to throw at him, and how many more pills he can tolerate.
His BG numbers lately have not been that good. He's vomiting and not eating much today, which accounts for some blues. Also he runs much higher when I go to work.
Yesterday was a very warm sunny day, and Bear got his first visit of the season to the back yard. Not to be melodramatic, but I am always surprised when he makes it to another spring. He used to love being out there, but yesterday he seemed a bit agitated and lost, and went into his circling routine. He did relax in his sunbeam long enough for me to take his photo:
You do such a good job with him Linda :YMHUG:
does he enjoy his outdoor excursions? meowzi always seems to perk up after.