UncleEJ
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Yes, please do. At this point, the issue of long term side effects should be more than trumped by the need to keep her comfortable. If she is more able to squat comfortably to defecate she may manage to complete the bowl movement outside and not have it leak out. And/or it may help with any inflammation that is compressing the nerves responsible. Either way, do give her the pain medication.
It never occurred to me that she might not be able to squat easily and therefore isn't eliminating fully! That makes perfect sense, thank you for bringing that up. She has a bum knee and normal arthritis, plus the cold weather. You are right, she does need the pain meds.
I think I am in denial that my first "baby" is so old. She has made it past the normal lifespan for Akitas, 10-12 years. I feel like each day could be the last and we are on borrowed time. 😢
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This same issue was recently asked about on another board I belong to. There is a vet who is the moderator there, and this was his reply (I'm positive he wouldn't mind me posting it here) --
Cholodin is an OTC supplement available from Amazon and probably lots of other places. Anipryl is a prescription medicine, as are the NSAIDS he's referring to (aspirin is an NSAID and of course can be bought OTC, but what he's referring to are prescription pain medicines for dogs like Rimadyl, Metacam, etc.).
I'd talk to your vet, but my first thought is keeping her on an NSAID regularly instead of just giving it occasionally may help. Most dogs are stoic and do their best to hide pain, so by the time you notice the need for something there's a good chance the dog is in quite a lot of pain.
Thank you! The NSAID I have for her is called Novox. I think it is the same as Rimadyl. Her vet said to give it to her as often as I needed to. I think it might be time to go full time. I will look into the Cholodin as well. Thanks again!
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I have a 12 yo female Akita. She has always been VERY good about not going potty in the house. Over the past year or so she has been gradually losing control of her bowels. It started out with her leaving a small "nugget" behind every now and then, usually when she was asleep. The frequency of this happening is increasing and she is leaving larger amounts. So far, she isn't having any issues with holding her bladder. I am pretty much assuming this is just a normal part of aging for her, but I thought I'd ask if anyone has any thoughts about it or advice. It definitely isn't the end of the world, but it isn't pleasant either.
She hasn't changed food in the past five years. And her health is overall great except for joint pain. No medications aside from an occasional anti-inflammitory when she is hurting.
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My pee immediately starts to smell weird. Like Cheerios lol. And the heightened sense of smell.
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To me, chest freezers are great for bulk meat storage, like a side of beef, fish, game. We always had one growing up for moose and salmon (bet ya can't guess where I grew up ;). We have an upright now that is so much easier to organize for day to day use. We will likely be getting a small chest freezer soon to store a side of beef. So, basically, you need both! 😜
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Mine has. And I even wash all my clothes on delicate. I am so ready for a front-load.
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My cats because, duh, cats.
Going over to my new house that is being built each day to see the progress. I guess that isn't a very small thing, it's big!
My kids, even when they drive me crazy most of the day, they still make me smile and my heart melt. ðŸ˜
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I get a lot of canker sores and this stuff helps a lot. It doesn't solve the underlying issue but helps the ones that are there.
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I am so distractible...
that I threw away a large bag full of brand new clothes! 😱 I had bought a bunch of new clothes for DD. I was cutting the tags off of it all and putting the clothes in one bag and the trash in another. I carried the trash bag to the laundry room to wash and threw the clothes away. And didn't realize it for a week, long after trash day. I never told DH.
I also ran over my stroller. It was 8 million degrees and all three kids were freaking out. I loaded them all up, jumped in the truck and backed over my stroller. A very expensive double Chariot. I cried.
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I am one of those who'd love to see it abolished. You're actually the first person I've heard who likes it! I don't begrudge you that :)
I thought I read they are doing away with it up there? Am I losing it?
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Yes. At an appropriate time, you might suggest they begin observing their religion's Day of the Dead, or borrow one from someone else's.
Anniversaries will still be hard, but it can help to have an official day when other people are doing similar because it can help ensure you keep moving through the season.
I like this. Thank you, Rosie.
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Some very dear friends of mine lost their daughter today in a four-wheeling accident. She was nine years old. They have four other children who all witnessed the accident. Could I have prayers or thoughts for the family. Especially the children who had to see their sister die in such a horrible way.
I practically helped raise this little girl during her first year. Of all of their children, I had a special connection with her. I can't even process this. 😖
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I FOUND HIM!!!! He was under the house, where I've checked a hundred times! Yay!!
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can you shut the other cats off and open an outside door? When we've had indoor-only cats get out, they usually panic when they can't get back in and go into hiding, but if a door is just left open, they'll find their way back in fairly soon. (Usually about as soon as there's no sign of movement in the room the door leads into.
Good idea! I'll try that!
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My young (6 months and neutered) kitty escaped last night. He's not ever been outside before and he hasn't come home. :( I'm so sad. How long do I keep up hope he will make his way home? We live on 24 acres and I've searched most of it. We also have a male outdoor cat who is very dominant and may have scared him off or fought with him. I am so scared for him :(
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I am convinced that it isn't true. It was not Glen being eaten and he somehow slips under the dumpster. Yep. He is just fine. Peachy.
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Yes. In fact they told me that it was ok to do that. Put it on, try to fall asleep and keep it on even if it is only for an hour or two at first. Then gradually I slept longer before it would wake me and then eventually it was on all night.
I like this idea. It seems less daunting that way.
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It took me a week to be able to sleep with it all night. It took a bit longer for it to become part of my nighttime face. What mask you can wear depends a bit on facial structure and whether your mouth opens at night or not, but I do best with the nasal pillow type of mask.
I have to have a full face mask because I can't breathe through my nose when I lie down. My sleep center is great, they allow you "rent" different masks to try before buying. Did you take it off part way through the night in the beginning?
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Hugs! It's a learning, adjustment curve, but hang in there!
Getting a mask that works for you is probably the hardest thing. If what you get doesn't work, try a different one. Ask at your service center place about return policies.
My CPAP is so old, it feels like part of my face now. Seriuosly, I can't sleep without it.
CPaptalk.com is a forum you can join and ask questions. There are some snarky folks, but there are others who are dedicated to helping you figure it out. Join!
Thanks! I will!
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How long did it take you to get used to the mask?
I was recently diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and need a CPAP. I have done the second sleep study so the doctor can decide what pressure to use and the mask really bugged me. I tried a few different ones that night, some were better than others, but I know that I am going to have a hard time adjusting. I am sensitive to things on my face. I can't even make it through the night with a Breathe Right strip! I know this is important and I WILL get used to it! I am just curious how long this process might take. I don't have my machine yet but hopefully soon.
Any tips or advice would be welcome!
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Hamburger Soup from Pioneer Woman's new cookbook and cheese biscuits. It is pretty much the first fall-like day we've had and I wanted soup!
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I love our ourbestbites.com. Everything I've tried has been a hit. I even have all three of their cook books. I have liked a lot of food from shutterbean.com. Her site is mostly food and her wonderful photography.
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Pre existing doesn't matter any more.
You should qualify for some help if your husband is out of work. But I know how stressful it is. I am sorry.
I thought this was the case, but I am not 100% sure. My dear step-mom works in accounting for a hospital and she warned me not not let it lapse. So I am conflicted, and with having Crohn's disease I want to be SURE! I have done a bit of googling but everything I have found was sort of hard to understand.
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Sigh. DH stepped off the deck today and sprained his ankle. Which, doesn't sound like that big of a deal, except he very severely sprained his other ankle about two years ago. And by severely, I mean he completely torn all three main ligaments on the outside of his ankle and partially tore the inner ligaments. He was out of work for three months. He was in more pain than I have ever seen a person. While today's sprain is no where near as bad, it is hard to not let my thoughts go back there.
Last week DH was laid off work. He works in the oil industry and it is very fickle. We are in the middle of building a house. We spent nearly all of savings on the down payment. He needs a job.
Yesterday, I was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. So now I need a CPAP. And my insurance runs out with DH's old company at the end of the month. I also have Crohn's disease and am on Humira and methotrexate. My disease is finally under control but the meds are prohibitively expensive without insurance. And then there is the matter of getting insurance ASAP because of the preexisting condition issue.
Sigh. When it rains, it pours. Sorry, to whine, but I needed to get it out. 😒
Muscle relaxers
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Why aren't muscle relaxers an OTC drug? Are they that mind altering? Is there some other reason? I am honestly just very curious!
I apparently have spastic muscles that spasm very frequently. Muscle relaxers are the only thing that helps when that happens. I can't take NSAIDS and Tylenol has never releaved a pain for me. I am just curious why they are as controlled as they are. I don't find them to be mind altering, just make me a bit drowsy. But my Dr acts as if I am asking for opioids. I totally understand the issues with drug abuse as far as opioids go, I'm just curious if muscles relaxers are as big a deal.
On a related note, an non-prescription ideas for severe muscle spasms?