Tucker is getting worse - Update below

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  1. tuckers mom

    tuckers mom Well-Known Member

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    He's at the vet now. Potassium is down from 4.1 a month ago to 3.5. He's losing weight again. Down from 15.8 three weeks ago to 14.3 pounds.

    Will be increasing his potassium to 2 pills BID from 1.5 BID and increasing prednisolone from 2.5MG BID to 5MG BID.

    I knew he was tired this morning, but didn't realize his potassium was starting to crash again. It had been steadily going up since March.
     
    tuckers mom, Aug 19, 2010
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  2. PeterDevonMocha

    PeterDevonMocha Well-Known Member

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    Re: Tucker is getting worse again

    I'm sorry to hear this .. but at least you got him into the vet and this time you know what to watch for, right?
     
    PeterDevonMocha, Aug 19, 2010
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  3. Jen and Oreo (GA)

    Jen and Oreo (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Sending Tucker healing vines...

    (((Jenn)))
     
    Jen and Oreo (GA), Aug 19, 2010
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  4. Becky and AJ (GA)

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    Oh dear. I'm sorry to hear about Tucker. Keeping my fingers crossed that he pulls through.
     
    Becky and AJ (GA), Aug 19, 2010
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  5. Venita

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    Tucker, get well soon Buddy!!
     
    Venita, Aug 19, 2010
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    (((Jennifer)))
    sending strong vibes mr tucker will be back to good health soon.
     
    chriscleo, Aug 19, 2010
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  7. dian and wheezer

    dian and wheezer Well-Known Member

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    oh crap. sorry to hear this Jen but tucker is in good hands with you. come on tuck boy. do your thing
     
    dian and wheezer, Aug 19, 2010
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  8. Gail & Houdini (GA)

    Gail & Houdini (GA) Well-Known Member

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    Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way......Be a good boy Tucker and quit worrying you mom so much!
     
    Gail & Houdini (GA), Aug 19, 2010
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  9. Laurie and Mr Tinkles

    Laurie and Mr Tinkles Well-Known Member

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    I'm sorry to hear this. Tucker's in great hands with you, it sounds like you caught it quickly and hopefully he will bounce back quickly. Sending healing vines for Tucker!
     
    Laurie and Mr Tinkles, Aug 19, 2010
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  10. Cheryl and Winnie

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    Hoping Tucker perks up w/ his new K++ dose.
    (((( Jen ))))
     
    Cheryl and Winnie, Aug 19, 2010
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  11. Lisa and Merlyn (GA)

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    Sending many many cyber hugs and get well fast vibes. Tucker is a fighter!
     
    Lisa and Merlyn (GA), Aug 20, 2010
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  12. tuckers mom

    tuckers mom Well-Known Member

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    Tucker's potassium is back up to 4.0; no weight gain but it's only been a week. I could tell on Monday he started to feel more energetic.

    Now that his potassium supplement is so much higher than before I will have to research the signs of too much potassium. I believe too much can lead to heart problems and there are signs to watch out for. That will be today's project.

    Thank you all for your well wishes for my dear sweet little man.
     
    tuckers mom, Aug 26, 2010
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  13. Melanie and Smokey

    Melanie and Smokey Well-Known Member

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    So good to see Tucker is feeling better.
     
    Melanie and Smokey, Aug 26, 2010
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