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Started by gschellinger, September 23, 2012, 12:44:19 AM

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gschellinger

Hello group,

I'm afraid that Lola's hereditary cerebellar ataxia is getting much worse. This evening when she got up from her day bed I notice that it is soaking wet. This is a terrible signal, as it is now affecting the contol of her bladder. This is very upsetting to me at the moment. But I have been looking for signals and may indicate that the ataxia is getting the best of her. I'm going to continue to watch her. She will be allowed to go with some dignity when/if it is clear that it is time. I hope this is just a bleep of some sort.

I can't believe how hard this is.
I thought I had prepared myself but I guess it is never easy, no matter the prep time you think you have put in. This disease tops all of her AI issues. Such a long downhill ride.
g.
gail and Lola (SLE, hereditary cerebellar ataxia, chronic undiagnosed nasal congestion) usa

Shannon

I'm so sorry Lola's having more trouble. Will keep fingers, paws and hooves crossed here that this is just a little blip and that it will resolve. Could she possibly have a UTI that could cause her to be a little incontinent?

I don't think we can ever be prepared to lose them. No matter how long we've known the end would come, there is still a part of us that is in total shock when the time finally arrives. I pray that her time is a long way off and that you will have many more happy times with your precious girl.

Penel CIMDA moderator

Gail, I'm really sorry to log in and read that Lola has a urinary issue as well now.  As Shannon has said, could it be a UTI? worth taking a sample in to check. 
I've had the most awful week with my Lola, I'm hoping we are just about going to get her through it - but on Tues/Weds I thought we were going to lose her.
It's never ever easy.
Penel
(SLE, Surrey - UK)
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gschellinger

I'm sorry Penel, about your Lola. What is happening? 

I washed blankets and put clean down and there has been no more leaking. So not sure what that was all about. She was fine through the night too, dry bed. But two nights in a row I have had to get up with her to help her clear the snot.

Her vet asked me last time if there were bladder or bowel issues yet, so I guess that is a possibility with ataxia. Anyway, now I am not ruling out the little dog as having peed in Lola's bed. She has not peed in the house for years but the last time she did, it was in MY bed.

I'll have a sample checked if I see any more problems.
Thanks Shannon and Penel.

Thinking of you and your Lola, Penel.
gail.
gail and Lola (SLE, hereditary cerebellar ataxia, chronic undiagnosed nasal congestion) usa

Shannon

Hoping its a little doggy accident rather than Lola, Gail :)

So sorry to hear that your Lola's having a tough time, Penel. I hope she's on the mend soon. 

shawkyelisabeth

hi gail, we havent been around for some time..how is lola doing.. i hope you have had good days with her, always think of you when times get tough, you are an inspriation..hugs from elisabeth and stella

gschellinger

Hi Elisabeth,
Lola is not so good. But she is still so full of herself, wanting to take a walk (laid down in the yard before we even left) chasing her ball as best she can in the hall. Today she threw up twice. Don't know what that was about. I guess we are at the point where if something else goes wrong and she needs treatment, we would probably call it quits instead. We are taking each day as it comes. My husband is traveling to Europe on Thurs. I hope she doesn't come up with anything new while he is away.
Thanks for thinking of Lola :)
gail.
gail and Lola (SLE, hereditary cerebellar ataxia, chronic undiagnosed nasal congestion) usa

Penel CIMDA moderator

Sorry to hear that Lola has been sick today, it's so difficult to manage when you don't know what's causing the sickness.  Hoping that she improves a bit tomorrow x
Penel
(SLE, Surrey - UK)
Forum Owner
CIMDA

gschellinger

gail and Lola (SLE, hereditary cerebellar ataxia, chronic undiagnosed nasal congestion) usa

shawkyelisabeth

Wishing you a good day with lola....elisabeth

Anita

What is it with all the Lolas this last week?   

Gail, Penel, so sorry to hear that your Lola's are poorly, fingers and paws crossed here.    You two are so good at giving help and advice to others even when you're going through the mill yourselves x

Penel CIMDA moderator

I know!  no more sick Lola's this week please folks  ;)
Penel
(SLE, Surrey - UK)
Forum Owner
CIMDA