Thursday, August 30, 2012

Ty, August 30, 2012, morning update

He had a very restless night, until about 3am, when he finally seemed to settle down a bit.  Sleep has been punctuated with periods of panting, sneezing, and a lot of nasal gurgling.

48 hours ago, a small crack popped up on his nose leather.  This morning is it much more pronounced, with a lesion seen within the nasal cavity...



These are the kinds of lesions seen throughout his mouth, as well, though I did not open his mouth to shoot photos.  It clearly bothers him.

I'm concerned about the very small cracks beginning to form on the more clear nostril, as I believe that is the only clear passage for air, aside from panting, that he has.

We are on day three on 80 mg. of Prednisone/day, as well as 25 mg. of Azathioprine/day.

In the last 30-40 minutes I can hear a rasp from him when he's panting, and his bark has taken on a raspy-ness, as well.  I know the larynx can be affected, as well, and I suspect that has happened.

I will fight as long as you tell me you want to keep fighting, baby boy.  I won't give up on you.  If you no longer wish to fight on, I trust you will tell me.  Until then, we march on...I love you, with all my heart.  I think it goes without saying that I will never be ready to lose you, but I love you too much to push you to fight if you decide you are no longer able.  I am listening...

8 comments:

  1. Sending lots of love to you and Ty! I wish there were a quick remedy. Hugs and prayers coming your way!

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  2. Stay strong. He knows you are trying to help him.

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  3. Following Ty's story... I'm so sorry you are both going through this.
    I am fighting for my sheltie boy also, so know what you are going through.
    Thoughts and prayers that the meds and herbs begin to work for him. Stay strong for him.

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    1. Thank you. I wish you well with your boy. Is he also suffering from PV, or another disease?

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    2. No, not PV. He is in congestive heart failure, atrial fibrilation and pulmonary hypertension most likely caused from untreated lyme disease as a youngster. He is a rescue who I fostered then adopted when he was about 18 months old. He is now appox 10...Like Ty, waaayy too young for us to be thinking of our lives without them. I continue to read your updates and I cry with you/for you. I pray for your strength and his restored health.

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  4. Just breaks my heart, Dear Leslie. Thank you for sharing your journey, though painful, so that we all are more aware.

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  5. Thank you, everyone. Your encouragement is very uplifting...we are grateful.

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