Well, bad news.
The vet was not comfortable with lowering Phoebe's dose of medication. Her electrolytes are so good at the dose she is currently at and the fact that this particular dose she is getting is already fairly low for the size of dog she is, the vet said there is a good chance that if they lowered it even a little bit it would mess up Phoebe's electrolytes and that would not be good for her at all.
So basically Phoebe will be a diaper dog for the rest of her life.
I'm okay with that and Phoebe really is a good girl about it.
It will be easier once the weather is nicer and we can spend lots of time outside where she won't need to wear the darn thing.
Plus, she has been diaper free since Thursday, so it looks as though she will need the diapers for about 3 out of the 4 weeks each month. I believe she will be okay over night tonight, but by tomorrow she will probably need the diapers again.
It's not the best news. But heck. A lot of you have seen how well she has done despite the diapers so if this is the worst thing to come from having Addison's disease, I'll take it. After almost losing her in January, this is a small price to pay for this diagnosis. She's otherwise happy, energetic and hungry. I'm willing to have diaper duty for the rest of her life.
In other news:
Sabrina had a great birthday (thanks again for the e-card Wyatt!) When Phoebe and I got back from the vet I made the girls scrambled eggs (Sabrina's favorite!!!!!!!) then we watched Dancing with the Stars with Grandma. Yeah, it was a wild and crazy birthday. :o)
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