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Originally Posted by valerieam

Good morning!!!

I had a few hours of sleep and life is great this morning. Pippin's level of pain must be lower because he is resting more comfortably and isn't making moaning sounds. He had about a teaspoon of food mashed with water at 2am, and 9am. The vet wants his food thin like liquid, and very small quantities. Pip has always had a healthy appetite, and almost licked the finish off the bowl trying to get every last drop.

I read up on Addison's disease. The adrenal gland doesn't produce enough cortisol. Symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, lack of appetite, tremors or shaking, muscle weakness & pain in hind quarters. Pippin never had the last 3 symptoms. I guess its better to run the test to eliminate it from the possibilities.

I don't think I'm going to get much done around the house today, unless I can accomplish it with a yorkie in one arm. I guess we'll just have to be couch potatoes. Actually, laying on a couch with a yorkie on my stomach, watching tv, sounds like a wonderful way to spend the day.

I'm glad Pippin is getting better. I agree, a day on the couch with a yorkie in your lap sounds heavenly! I'm doing pretty much the same thing with Toby today so he will stay off his feet so his LP leg continues to get better.