From:
cjbandit@aol.com
Date: 2001-11-14 06:22:00 UTC
Subject: Bandit
Hi Guys,
I'm in need of some help with my baby Bandit...
Just a little back drop for those who are unfamiliar
Bandit is a 5yr old male who's had adrenal surgery year 1/2 ago- the
left surgically removed and right frozen with cryo-surgery.
TP showed slightly elevated hormone levels indicating adrenal
disease back-ultra-sound also reveals slightly enlarged right
adrenal gland.
Bandit has been given his first shot of 4month Lupron Depot and is
on .50 pred twice a day because his blood sugar on average is about
(65).
I am not willing to put Bandit through another surgery, in my heart
of hearts I don't think he can with stand it-
Bandit's quality of life is not what it use to be, he sleeps all the
time, basically he wakes to go to the bathroom or feedings (he will
only eat kibble on occassion) and he relys on the feedings of
(babyfood and science diet a/d).
When he wakes he seems lost and looks for places to hide and sleep
(part of this is because he recently or over time has gone blind) so
that's why at times he seems lost. He's a pretty fat boy and has no
qualms with eating probably due to the pred though. The only time I
see excitement in him is when the front door opens and he tries to
run out. When I do let him out he's jumping up and down and
clucking like crazy!!! But in the house no energy,doesn't even
really enjoy being held???
I noticed after Bandit eats (the babyfood and science a/d soup) he
always wipes his mouth on my foot or rubs his chin on newspapers. I
always thought this was his way of cleaning himself up but now I'm
questioning this... because lately I see him digging in the
newspaper after he eats like he's digging and then he wipes his
mouth with his paws. I'm not sure what's going on here?? could the
pred be making him nauseaus?? but his appetite is good and it seems
to happen before or after he's eaten??
One other concern I had is his breathing- I noticed sometimes while
he sleeps it sounds a bit like he's wheezing and he also makes this
noise when he's awake and I pick him up- almost as if he's
uncomfortable???
Not to long ago I had an ultra-sound of the heart and the doctor
said everything looked normal.
I really need some help in how to best care for him and if I'm
missing something here.
Please Help (any ideas or comments welcome)
I love him so much I want him to enjoy his little life
Christina &; Bandit and little Fiefal