Morgan Jayne
09-30-2013, 07:30 AM
Hi all,
I joined this group the day my staffy Morgan Jayne (aka Piglet) was diagnosed with Cushings Disease at the age of 14.
Having trolled through the posts I found some comfort in the fact that Morgan Jayne didn’t have any pre-existing conditions such as diabetes that could obstruct and or hinder her Cushing’s medication. I felt confident that we could manage this every step of the way with support from my awesome Vet and through this forum.
Morgan Jayne was a happy, slightly arthritic 14 year old, still running around, eating well and being harassed by my cats until recently. She started to display hair loss on the back of her legs and tail together with an occasional pot belly appearance and in sympathy, muscle wastage along her top line.
The first week of her medication saw a massive improvement. Morgan Jayne’s belly had shrunk and she was actually happier in herself (she even took on the cat for a play). The second week wasn’t as rewarding and saw some negative changes in her - she became very stiff, lame and was stumbling around like she was tipsy but still eating well - her medication was increased to morning and night.
Unfortunately, Morgan Jayne’s belly doubled in size in two days, it was so large that she couldn’t walk properly and would fall over and be stuck on her back unable to get up . Tests/Xrays etc confirmed that she also had an aggressive tumour on her liver.
Sadly my beautiful Morgan Jayne was put to sleep in my arms that day. I am gutted at the loss of my old girl having only said goodbye to her epileptic best friend 4 weeks earlier to heart failure at the age of 15. Both these girls I have had since they were wee pups, and knew Morgan from when she was born. My remaining furkid is 6 years old and only knows life in a pack. She is struggling with being on her own which is to be expected I guess, and hope that with time and extra love she will be ok. She has turned to the cat for companionship and ‘couch’ comfort and he seems to understand her needs which is nice
Although my stay here was short, I want to wish you all the best with your furkids, thank you for setting up such a wonderful network for cushings first timers, and for the support that you all openly show to everyone through the highs and their lows of their experiences.
Gone from my arms, forever in my heart
…less than a week after Morgan Jayne, my heart suffered another blow with the loss of my two elderly horses of 28 and 33 years. The younger one had colitis and as she was my older boys eyes, I had to let them go together - he was to be tested for equine cushings….
Take care
Morgan Jayne’s Mum
I joined this group the day my staffy Morgan Jayne (aka Piglet) was diagnosed with Cushings Disease at the age of 14.
Having trolled through the posts I found some comfort in the fact that Morgan Jayne didn’t have any pre-existing conditions such as diabetes that could obstruct and or hinder her Cushing’s medication. I felt confident that we could manage this every step of the way with support from my awesome Vet and through this forum.
Morgan Jayne was a happy, slightly arthritic 14 year old, still running around, eating well and being harassed by my cats until recently. She started to display hair loss on the back of her legs and tail together with an occasional pot belly appearance and in sympathy, muscle wastage along her top line.
The first week of her medication saw a massive improvement. Morgan Jayne’s belly had shrunk and she was actually happier in herself (she even took on the cat for a play). The second week wasn’t as rewarding and saw some negative changes in her - she became very stiff, lame and was stumbling around like she was tipsy but still eating well - her medication was increased to morning and night.
Unfortunately, Morgan Jayne’s belly doubled in size in two days, it was so large that she couldn’t walk properly and would fall over and be stuck on her back unable to get up . Tests/Xrays etc confirmed that she also had an aggressive tumour on her liver.
Sadly my beautiful Morgan Jayne was put to sleep in my arms that day. I am gutted at the loss of my old girl having only said goodbye to her epileptic best friend 4 weeks earlier to heart failure at the age of 15. Both these girls I have had since they were wee pups, and knew Morgan from when she was born. My remaining furkid is 6 years old and only knows life in a pack. She is struggling with being on her own which is to be expected I guess, and hope that with time and extra love she will be ok. She has turned to the cat for companionship and ‘couch’ comfort and he seems to understand her needs which is nice
Although my stay here was short, I want to wish you all the best with your furkids, thank you for setting up such a wonderful network for cushings first timers, and for the support that you all openly show to everyone through the highs and their lows of their experiences.
Gone from my arms, forever in my heart
…less than a week after Morgan Jayne, my heart suffered another blow with the loss of my two elderly horses of 28 and 33 years. The younger one had colitis and as she was my older boys eyes, I had to let them go together - he was to be tested for equine cushings….
Take care
Morgan Jayne’s Mum