Senior Pet Blues!

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Taking the old girl to the vet again tomorrow. Getting a 2nd opinion as she not getting any better!

Hppy

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So the consensus is thatshe will need to be seen by a Canine Eye specialist. No appointments available until mid June

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Pets aren't supposed to get sick. They are supposed to help us feel better. I hope yours gets better soon. Hope the eye specialist can help your beloved.

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On 5/21/2021 at 8:59 PM, NRSKarenRN said:

Pets aren't supposed to get sick. They are supposed to help us feel better. I hope yours gets better soon. Hope the eye specialist can help your beloved.

My husband talked about putting her down but with exception of the eye problem she is still a reasonably happy dog. She eats well, plays in a limited way and elimination pattrerns are good. My dogs always seem to live a long time. My Yorkies lived well into their 20's, but it makes it that much harder when they start to decline.

Hppy?

So an update - The Princess will see (no pun intended) The canine ocular specialist on June 24. Her eyes are looking a bit better since I have been instilling Saline drops twice a day. Lets hope it's something simple like Chronic dry eye!

 

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Just thinking of you today. .... FYI Xidra eye gtts for Humans dry eyes $800 w/$194.00 co-pay on my drug plan!   In case they recommend for your  dog-- preparing u for sticker shock.  Soothease saline gtts better than plan store brand.   Hope it's all minor doggy eye issue. 

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Well I certainly can't pay that much out of pocket for a dog that's the equivilent of a 116 year old person.  But they have Cyclosporine solution for dogs on Chewy.com for $48.00 which I could afford. Human medicines are more expensive because big pharm gets away with it. 

Hppy

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

Well I certainly can't pay that much out of pocket for a dog that's the equivilent of a 116 year old person.  But they have Cyclosporine solution for dogs on Chewy.com for $48.00 which I could afford. Human medicines are more expensive because big pharm gets away with it. 

The next hurdle is her skin - so it's supposed to be over 100 degrees today and I am making up some oatmeal and baking soda wash.

Hppy

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OK so the Princess had her appointment Last Thursday. Thankfully no surgery is recomended. She does have ,s I suspected Chronic Dry Eyes which is common in Older Golden Retreivers. Cost after consult fee was a bit over $100.00 and we are now doing 3 different eye drops 3 to 6 times a day. The most expensive one is $80.00 which is because it's compounded. I made up a doggy MAR and inserviced my son. After just two days of treatment she looks so much better.

Hppy 

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So glad to here this news.  May your son keep good EMR records.

Up 16hrs as Camp started today-- 196 kids arrived and covid screens done, meds reviewed and 23 kids seen for new problems, 1 eye stye, 1 acute Reactive Airway emergency.  Several eye gtts given so must be a thing this week. 

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9 hours ago, NRSKarenRN said:

So glad to here this news.  May your son keep good EMR records.

Up 16hrs as Camp started today-- 196 kids arrived and covid screens done, meds reviewed and 23 kids seen for new problems, 1 eye stye, 1 acute Reactive Airway emergency.  Several eye gtts given so must be a thing this week. 

How does one become a camp nurse?

 

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Have excellent 'MOM" and assessment skills -- psych a plus.  Have a Pediatrican who just happens to own a camp. Like I did or find position on indeed.  Live in want 8wk s, some will consider 2wk sessions.  Pay is ztioed around 1,000 wk  or free camp for child.  See AN's Camp forum.  

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On 6/17/2021 at 9:34 AM, hppygr8ful said:

Well I certainly can't pay that much out of pocket for a dog that's the equivilent of a 116 year old person.  But they have Cyclosporine solution for dogs on Chewy.com for $48.00 which I could afford. Human medicines are more expensive because big pharm gets away with it. 

The next hurdle is her skin - so it's supposed to be over 100 degrees today and I am making up some oatmeal and baking soda wash.

Hppy

What is an oatmeal and baking soda wash?

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