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09-15-2010, 05:37 AM | #61 | |
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They have a little schnauzer that has been on it for a while with good results. He had the same symptoms...wandering aimlessly, etc. She has also seen it work in others in the past. She said it usually takes about 30 days to start seeing results...and 60 days for the full results. One of my fosters had been misdiagnosed with cushings before I got him and Anipryl was sent with him. He ended up with pseudo cushings and does not need this medication. There are 17 pills left...if your vet thinks you should try it, I will be happy to send what I have to you.
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09-15-2010, 05:45 AM | #62 | |
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I'm glad to hear your vet has had success with this medication. I don't want to get too hopeful but it's hard not to. I'm anxious for Saturday's appointment to get here now.
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09-15-2010, 05:53 AM | #63 |
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| Keep us posted....I will keep your little Alex in my thoughts and prayers. And, you as well, Bonny.
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09-15-2010, 05:59 AM | #64 |
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| I'm just seeing this and I'm so sorry Alex is having problems......I understand the fear you must be feeling......I will be wishing you both well and I hope you get some encouraging news........
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09-15-2010, 11:10 AM | #65 | |
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I'm really glad you started this thread too! The advice about talking you your vet about anipryl is great, as well as some of the other tips. I don't think it would have occurred to me to get bedrails, but I am, I think I NEED to. I wish there were a geriatric section on YT. Their needs really are different, IMO.
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09-15-2010, 11:21 AM | #66 | |
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Seniors are very special. We have been wanting to do a senior page on our site, but things just get hectic and it has not gotten done. Perhaps one day. I totally love senior pups...and have taken many in as fosters over the years.
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09-15-2010, 11:32 AM | #67 | |
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09-15-2010, 11:34 AM | #68 |
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| Yes, they are! The senior page for YHR sounds like a terrific idea. I'm not very computer literate, but let me know if there's anything I can do to help set it up.
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09-15-2010, 11:48 AM | #69 |
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| Thank you! I may just take you up on that one!!
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09-15-2010, 11:51 AM | #70 | |
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When he was agitated often times the nursing home would call me, and after visiting hours I would visit, massage him, and then off to sleep he would go. In terms of the knees or legs, take your soft palm, exhale, and then just run your palm about two or so inches down the leg and out the paw. See how that works. Don't over analze it, just do it. Take the ear, between your index finger and thumb, a very gentle pincer grasp. hold at just above where the ear meets the lower head. On the bottom of the ear near the pinnae. Hold for 10-15 seconds release. Repeat anywhere from 3-6 times.
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09-15-2010, 12:33 PM | #71 |
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| Please do. I'm serious about the offer - I'd like to help if I can.
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09-15-2010, 12:44 PM | #72 | |
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Alexander does not like water at all...he doesn't even like to walk in the dew and get his little toesies wet. Since the confusion has gotten stronger, bath time is much worse. He seems to be afraid of water anywhere near his head, neck or chest now. But, I've only had him around water for bath time - I haven't tried putting him in the tub for exercise or play. And I hesitate to introduce him to something new just now, but I do like this idea for if/when the Anipryl starts working. That is a wonderful suggestion. Thank you! I'm going to try what you've described for the ear tonight. What does that do? Is it to help relax, or is it a pressure point to ease pain elsewhere? Either way, I'm going to try it!
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09-15-2010, 12:59 PM | #73 | |
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with no generic and my vet said for large dogs it is very expensive. Maya did improve quickly with both conditions. I hope Alexander will have great results.
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09-15-2010, 02:01 PM | #74 | |
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Just want to offer hugs for you friend!!! I understand so well what you are going through...
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09-15-2010, 02:44 PM | #75 |
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| Bonny, if your vet is suggesting that you try Anipryl, I would love to at least help you with that. Just to give you an idea, Ashley's dosage was 1/2 of a 5 mg pill each day and she was 4 pounds. I don't understand why my vet was only charging me $7.50 for 15 pills. When I could only get the capsules from him due to the national shortage and it was difficult to get her to take the powder from the capsules, I paid $30 for 15 pills of the generic at the supermarket pharmacy. The only place I ended up being able to find it after a while was Dr. Foster's and Smith for the brand, and still I paid $2.00 for each pill. If Alexander's doctor feels it will help him, just let me know.
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