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yorkiehugs · 07-16-2009, 05:45 PM

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Sometime last night he had a stroke. Or even a series of strokes.

Vet didn't know how many or when or where in the brain or to what extent. And I don't have the $1500 for the mri

I didn't want them to remove the cancer last week, I didn't want him to go through the pain. Then the night before last he fell down a couple of times. Last night he fell a couple more times, but still went on his walk.

This morning there were no kisses, no drinking water, no wanting food.

So the vet gave him Dexamethasone and Methylprednisolone. Told me that he could have another stroke in a minute or in a year. Or that he could die on the way home.

On the way home,(40min drive) He sat up and was kissing my hand!!!

The vet gave me Hill's a/d, he ate almost a half a can!!!

He's NOT drinking water so I'll have to give that to him by syringe. The vet also told me to give Buddy some "Ensure"

Has anyone used "Ensure on their 15yo Puppy?

What can I expect from...

the stoke?

Ensure?

Any info I can get I would most appreciate

I'll be back in a little bit, have to go cry again

capt_noonie · 07-16-2009, 05:58 PM

I don't have any advice for you , just (((hugs))), I 'm sorry you and Buddy are going through this.

Patti · 07-16-2009, 07:34 PM

I am sorry Buddy is not doing well. I will keep him in my prayers and you too.

jmdt · 07-16-2009, 07:46 PM

Oh dear I am so sorry to hear that Buddy isn't doing well. I do know that ensure is safe. It will just make sure he is getting his proper nutrients. We are keeping you and Buddy in our thoughts and prayers. What a terrible thing to have happen. Bless you little Buddy. Sending out a great big hug from Coco, Pebbles and Trixie.

Mardelin · 07-16-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiehugs

removed.

Sometime last night he had a stroke. Or even a series of strokes.

Vet didn't know how many or when or where in the brain or to what extent. And I don't have the $1500 for the mri

I didn't want them to remove the cancer last week, I didn't want him to go through the pain. Then the night before last he fell down a couple of times. Last night he fell a couple more times, but still went on his walk.

This morning there were no kisses, no drinking water, no wanting food.

So the vet gave him Dexamethasone and Methylprednisolone. Told me that he could have another stroke in a minute or in a year. Or that he could die on the way home.

On the way home,(40min drive) He sat up and was kissing my hand!!!

The vet gave me Hill's a/d, he ate almost a half a can!!!

He's NOT drinking water so I'll have to give that to him by syringe. The vet also told me to give Buddy some "Ensure"

Has anyone used "Ensure on their 15yo Puppy?

What can I expect from...

the stoke?

Ensure?

Any info I can get I would most appreciate

I'll be back in a little bit, have to go cry again

A friend of mine bought her yorkie 2 more years of quality life with Ensure....don't use the Plus on him....to much fat....She did use the Vanilla.

phall1069 · 07-16-2009, 07:55 PM

Im so sorry for you and Buddy. Its so hard to watch a precious family member like our yorkies be sick and not be able to help them.He's in my prayers.

Judy in Waco · 07-16-2009, 07:57 PM

I am keeping you all in my prayers. I am so sorry for all of these challenges you and Buddy are facing. Poor little guy.

mjharpst · 07-16-2009, 10:07 PM

What an awful situation for you both. I am not sure about the Ensure- but our old vet would always say Piadlyte (sp) for nutrients lost. I will be thinking of you both and please keep us updated!

Symph2001 · 07-17-2009, 04:51 AM

My mother started drinking ensure a year ago. The docs told her that she would have to have a certain procedure every 4 months for the rest of her life. After starting the ensure the doc said he didn't understand but she wasn't going to need the procedure the last 2 times she saw him.

She swears by the stuff.

Also we had a little girl on a feeding tube in daycare and what we had to feed her was Pediasure. The kids version of ensure. My yorkie has had some of that before when she was under the weather. She really likes the strawberry flavor.

ARCHIE · 07-17-2009, 04:59 AM

My heart breaks for you and your precious Buddy.
He's at a time in his life we all dread in coming.
I hope the Ensure helps your precious baby.
My daughter drank if for the whole 9mo she carried
my granddaugher because of all the nutrients in it.
She could not keep anything else down and was so
terribly sick during that time. Thank God for such
a product. Prayer's coming for your boy that there
will be no more seizures and he can just live the
remaining time he has in comfort and contentment.

Hugs,

yorkiehugs · 07-17-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks everyone!! Buddy seems to be doing a little better today. He's been eating and has finally found his water bowl. His right back leg keeps going under him, so I try to correct it. Don't know if that will help, we'll see.

Thanks again!

AbbysMom08 · 07-17-2009, 10:26 PM

I am so very sorry that Buddy is sick.
I will keep him and you in my prayers.

smartpuppiepets · 07-17-2009, 10:51 PM

…Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5

blessings

lillymae · 07-18-2009, 12:37 AM

Did you know Carnation instant Breakfast drink is exactly the same as the regular ensure? and costs way less. Ask your Pharmacist about , mine is the one who told me about it. And compare ingredients.

yorkiehugs · 07-18-2009, 07:49 AM

Buddy got his ball today!!!!! I'm soooo happy that he he is doing better! Hopefully he stays on this track!

Lillymae - thanks for the heads up about the carnation

07-16-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	Buddy did NOT have his cancer removed. Sometime last night he had a stroke. Or even a series of strokes. Vet didn't know how many or when or where in the brain or to what extent. And I don't have the $1500 for the mri I didn't want them to remove the cancer last week, I didn't want him to go through the pain. Then the night before last he fell down a couple of times. Last night he fell a couple more times, but still went on his walk. This morning there were no kisses, no drinking water, no wanting food. So the vet gave him Dexamethasone and Methylprednisolone. Told me that he could have another stroke in a minute or in a year. Or that he could die on the way home. On the way home,(40min drive) He sat up and was kissing my hand!!! The vet gave me Hill's a/d, he ate almost a half a can!!! He's NOT drinking water so I'll have to give that to him by syringe. The vet also told me to give Buddy some "Ensure" Has anyone used "Ensure on their 15yo Puppy? What can I expect from... the stoke? Ensure? Any info I can get I would most appreciate I'll be back in a little bit, have to go cry again

07-16-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	I don't have any advice for you , just (((hugs))), I 'm sorry you and Buddy are going through this. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

07-16-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I am sorry Buddy is not doing well. I will keep him in my prayers and you too. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-16-2009, 07:46 PM	#4
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	Oh dear I am so sorry to hear that Buddy isn't doing well. I do know that ensure is safe. It will just make sure he is getting his proper nutrients. We are keeping you and Buddy in our thoughts and prayers. What a terrible thing to have happen. Bless you little Buddy. Sending out a great big hug from Coco, Pebbles and Trixie. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

07-16-2009, 07:57 PM	#7
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I am keeping you all in my prayers. I am so sorry for all of these challenges you and Buddy are facing. Poor little guy. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-16-2009, 07:55 PM	#6
phall1069 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KY Posts: 41	Im so sorry for you and Buddy. Its so hard to watch a precious family member like our yorkies be sick and not be able to help them.He's in my prayers.

07-16-2009, 10:07 PM	#8
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	What an awful situation for you both. I am not sure about the Ensure- but our old vet would always say Piadlyte (sp) for nutrients lost. I will be thinking of you both and please keep us updated! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

07-17-2009, 04:51 AM	#9
Symph2001 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: somewhere,in, us Posts: 258	My mother started drinking ensure a year ago. The docs told her that she would have to have a certain procedure every 4 months for the rest of her life. After starting the ensure the doc said he didn't understand but she wasn't going to need the procedure the last 2 times she saw him. She swears by the stuff. Also we had a little girl on a feeding tube in daycare and what we had to feed her was Pediasure. The kids version of ensure. My yorkie has had some of that before when she was under the weather. She really likes the strawberry flavor.

07-17-2009, 04:59 AM	#10
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	My heart breaks for you and your precious Buddy. He's at a time in his life we all dread in coming. I hope the Ensure helps your precious baby. My daughter drank if for the whole 9mo she carried my granddaugher because of all the nutrients in it. She could not keep anything else down and was so terribly sick during that time. Thank God for such a product. Prayer's coming for your boy that there will be no more seizures and he can just live the remaining time he has in comfort and contentment. Hugs,

07-17-2009, 04:58 PM	#11
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	Thanks everyone!! Buddy seems to be doing a little better today. He's been eating and has finally found his water bowl. His right back leg keeps going under him, so I try to correct it. Don't know if that will help, we'll see. Thanks again!

07-17-2009, 10:26 PM	#12
AbbysMom08 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,268	I am so very sorry that Buddy is sick. I will keep him and you in my prayers. __________________ Jan, Mommy to Abby

07-17-2009, 10:51 PM	#13
smartpuppiepets YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Beverly Posts: 1,042	…Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 blessings __________________ "The reason a dog has many friends is because it wags it's tail instead of it's tong " [I]Smartpuppiepets@yahoo.com /I][

07-18-2009, 12:37 AM	#14
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Ensure Did you know Carnation instant Breakfast drink is exactly the same as the regular ensure? and costs way less. Ask your Pharmacist about , mine is the one who told me about it. And compare ingredients. Last edited by lillymae; 07-18-2009 at 12:39 AM.

07-18-2009, 07:49 AM	#15
yorkiehugs Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 212	Buddy got his ball today!!!!! I'm soooo happy that he he is doing better! Hopefully he stays on this track! Lillymae - thanks for the heads up about the carnation