Laryngeal Paralysis/Collapsed Trachea Anyone?

[bigears]

That Babydex avatar always makes me smile!

We had a good night tonight. With promises of treats, Mugsy came to the kitchen and then hung out by the toy basket for a while, enjoying some turkey and rice Nylabones. He actually went back and forth across the room to alternate between his bone and Shadow's. I am bracing for a few rainy days here, which always seem to punk him out more. It is always comforting to see him enjoying things like chewies--gives him more reasons to stay happy. On Saturday and Sunday mornings I brought the dogramp for the car into the bedroom so Mugsy could spend some time with us in the "big bed". He can't make the jump and doesn't like to be picked up, so the ramp enables him to come up on his own terms--with some assistance. He used to sleep with us every night, so getting into our bed is special to him. As for now, I got this awesome jumbo dog bed at Target that both boys share. It's on my side of the bed and piled with throw pillows for added comfort. As for supplements, methylcobalamin B12, fish oil, lecithin and alpha lipoic acid have been added to the regime. I am following a supplement schedule for someone with MS. Our vet said that it couldn't hurt to try and would have less side effects than prednisone. It has been one week so far--we'll see.

As always--thanks a million guys! Hope you are all doing great!

Allison, Mugs and Shadow

 

[babydex]

Still King of the bed!

You are such a good Momma...bringing the ramp into the bedroom, at least then maybe both you and Mugs can get a good nights sleep!
Sounds like he's starting to perk up at least a little, that makes my heart smile inside....also to hear about him enjoying treats again.
How did the carpet install go?
Don't worry about those rainy blustery days...yes they suck but allow a lot of cuddle time!!! Which is my fav with Dexter....I'm glad to hear his pic makes you smile....show Mugs maybe he will too! :p
Have a great night and write when you have time and energy!
Lots of slobbery smiles!
Jodi, Dean, Madi and Dexter!

 

[Dawn Jeffers]

I have recently joined BW and just found this section .. i have just read through all the posts on Mugsy and found it hard not too cry.. i can't even start to imagine what you must be going through. I will be thinking of you all and will stay in contact to hear how everything goes.. all my thoughts and prayers will be with you.. although Mugsy seems to be a strong fellow and won't be beaten .
I sure hope that miracle finds it's way to you soon
xxxDawn

 

[bigears]

Hey everybody and welcome Dawn! Well...the walking still looks awful, but the spunk meter has gone way up. Even yesterday when it was super-nasty out, Mugsy was Mr. Crazy when Matt and I got in from work. He has been in a great mood and as active as he can possibly be. Hopefully we'll see some physical improvements soon, too. All in all, we're still trucking along--hoping for the best, and thankful it's not worse!

Allison

 

[Dawn Jeffers]

Thank you for the welcome and i am glad to hear that Mugsy seems to have perked up a little even if he still is walking kinda crazy.. and as they say no news is good news right?... sending all our love and that miracle will come.. we just gotta be patient.. (easier said than done i know :p )
Hoping to hear news soon.

xxxxDawn

 

[bigears]

Hi all. Hope everyone who celebrates had a good Thanksgiving. Mugsy is going to start acupuncture on 12/8. It seems he may be getting weaker and the neurologist said that the treatment may help with his strength. He is 2 weeks into new supplements. Every time it seems something hopeful is happening, the signs go away as fast as they appeared. The roller coaster is starting to make me sick (Stop the world, I want to get off!). I guess now that we are entering our 5th month, I had such great hopes that true signs of healing would have surfaced by now. Of course, I also knew that healing may never come. I hate to admit that I feel so hopeless and discouraged. I know that is selfish because Mugsy is trying SO hard. I don't know why I suddenly feel this way, but it stinks!
On the sunny side, Matt built a wagon from a convertible handtruck so we could all start going for walks again and that has been really great. We are trying to do all we can. I just wish that at least one of those things would make a difference...in a physiological sense.
Wish I had better news, but also glad I don't have the worst of all possible news.

Allison

 

[Layla's Mom]

Allison, don't be so hard on yourself--you are allowed to have "one of those days"--it is unbelievable what you have been going thru with Mugsy--what great parents he has. It seems like he knows it too! I wish you all the luck in the world with his new treatments and hope you find the strength you need to continue to take such wonderful care of him. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.


Taryn and Layla

 

[Ashe]

Aillison
Just to let you know that I'm Thinking of you
Healing Hugs coming your way ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Take Care
Jen

 

[Cindy Creel]

I had a bad day too the other day. I think it is the holidays. Sometimes I just break down. So do not feel bad. Mugsey is so lucky to have a mom like you. I think of you and Mugsy everyday.

I am still praying for you and Mugsey. Pray for a miracle. If you believe and have faith, it will happen. I am counting on you to have a miracle. You hang in there and give Mugsey a great big hug for me.

Cindy

 

[bigears]

Thanks guys. It's 3 am, and I am really scared. Mugsy went out before bed, came in and drank too much water and then projectile vomited all over the bedroom. He has thrown up a few times, mostly foamy spit and water, over the past 4 hours. I tried to get some Pepto into him, but he threw that up, as well. I can tell he is uncomfortable because he has not slept at all and is taking shorter than normal breaths. I'm not sure if I should call or go to the hospital. He has had many a stomach ill in the past and, at this point, I'm not sure if I am overreacting or not. I'm going to poke around here a bit and see if I can ease my own nausea.