ladyjane: Yes, thank you. I received Lisa's message.
After reading different posts here, I am contemplating putting him back on the Prednisone and Pentoxy. The vet dermatologist doesn't like giving him steroids because it causes him to get bladder infections and bacterial infections on his ears and paws. I'll have to discuss this with her.
Yes, it is very difficult getting him to eat. I have tried people food, along with all sorts of dog foods. I've even tried giving him not the best choices in dog food, just to get him to eat. He seems more willing to eat the junk, but I need him to eat better quality. I feel that probably plays a role because his immune system is weak.
I stayed up all hours of the night just to try and continue his meds as directed(every 12 hours). I was up at 1am, 2am and 3am trying to be consistent, but he did not make it easy. By nature he is a very picky eater and doesn't eat much as it is, so imagine trying to feed him while he is not feeling well. It breaks my heart because he doesn't understand that I NEED him to eat so all these meds don't upset his stomach. There is no point in giving them to him if he is just going to throw it up.
It's been 5-6 months of this and I am starting to feel defeated and helpless. It is not cheap and seeing him now as to how he used to be, is breaking my heart. |