Bullygirl

[motzie]

Did you get pictures taken with Santa at Lollypop? Tomorrow is the last day. I'm going to try to make it work but not sure if I can wrangle both dogs and the baby solo.

[bullygirl979]

I haven't! I don't know if you have been on SO at all but Nora was diagnosed with a potentially fatal immune disorder. While we are getting it under control the vet doesn't want me to take her anywhere unless absolutely necessary. She is essentially on puppy quarantine.

FYI, Tails of Success is having their holiday party on the 15th and doing them. The proceeds benefit Pitty Love. I can share it on your FB page if you want the details.

[motzie]

Oh, yes, please share.

I'm so sorry about Nora. I haven't seen your updates and didn't realize how serious it was. Is there treatment and a chance for success with it?

[bullygirl979]

Shared! I like Tails a lot and would go if Nora was allowed to be around other dogs.

There is treatment and the success rate is about 50%. Basically her immune system is attacking and destroying her red blood cells. So they have her on steroids and immunosuppressants to try and trick the immune system into settling down and not being in overdrive. She is making gains and has been fairly stable thus far. As soon as her blood counts get in the normal range again they will start tapering the meds to see if she can handle being off of them. She will have this forever so she will need routine bloodwork for the rest of her life and can't get any more vaccinations. It's been a little stressful!

How are the pups liking baby A?

[motzie]

Poor Nora, and poor you! This has to be so stressful for you.

The pups are great, jealous and protective at the same time, if that makes sense. They love her, just so long as it doesn't interfere with their snuggle time.

[bullygirl979]

Haha! Yes, I can understand how Ru and Maybe still want their time for affection. I saw your post about A sleeping 6 hours; that is great! How are you feeling/doing?

[motzie]

I think that was totally a fluke. A little ray of hope to know she can go that long, but a fluke. Last night was a disaster. We're both a bit sick and she was up every two hours or so. Fingers crossed for tonight though.