Welcome Tang, New Beginnings Options

[Tom's Dad]

This morning I woke up with a start to the sound of my alarm. The start came from the fact that it had being going off for 15 minutes! That's never happened before. The adrenaline of running late got me out the door on time. But, since then I feel sluggish and slow. The the birds and squirrels outside the office don't bring their usual joy. I feel down and out. I know this is probably a delayed reaction to the news about Tang. I looked at my bank account with dismay this morning. Between the vet visit and various things related to it I managed to spend the better part of the loan

I'm feeling in my gut I'm going to lose him just like Tom. I am profoundly sad.......

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, stopping by to check in to see how you're doing, and to send greetings to your precious Theresa and little Tang as well from Noah and me.

Tracy, I can certainly understand your feelings of profound sadness and feeling like the universe being "against" you. I have felt this same way more than once in my lifetime. It's partly because of the "adrenalin crash" from oversleeping this morning in addition to the concerns you have had for your little Tang's health - - only to have them confirmed, and your concerns and fears about your employment and financial stability.

I truly wish I could change little Tang's diagnosis - - take away the diabetes and the tumor - - and the heartworms. I firmly believe that Sir Thomas led your paths together because he knows that only YOU, Tracy, will love this little boy who has multiple health issues with your whole heart - - regardless of how much time you have together in your earthly journey. Had anyone else adopted him this precious little boy could now find himself abandoned at a dumpster - - or having his life ended prematurely discarded at a shelter that is overwhelmed with other unwanted "expendable" lives.

Tracy, I know times are challenging right now, but please hang in here. Your precious Theresa and little Tang need you very much, and you, my friend, are valued here with us. I hope your day at work is going well, and that your travels home to your precious furkids will be safe and uneventful so that you and your precious fur tribe can enjoy a peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. Thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious fur tribe. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas. And please try to have faith that your precious little Tang will be okay - - for he has your love, - - at all times and all circumstances.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam.

I suppose there something to what you say about what would have happened to Tang if I had not intervened. But he could also have easily been "adopted" by the staff like their "house cat" Miss Kitty. Still , I would not trade one minute with him for the world. I have grown to love him too much. I know about diabetes, and what needs to be done. The new staff vet is aware of not putting him under for any reason when his counts are off. If that had not happened to Tom, he may very well still be with me. As it was, he held on for over 4 years. And Tang is younger than Tom when he was DX. So these are things in his favor.

I appreciate that I am valued here. That feels better then you know. I went to Kroger on my lunch hour with the RX. They had Lantis on hand, but said it would take an hour to get ready. What? She had the package in her hand. Anyway, I have about a 1/2 hour after work before my bus. I guess I can walk down there and get it, then hop my first bus home. Poor Tang. He has to have insulin and Clavimox 2X a day. Tresiderm in the morning (2X a day if it's really bad) and a cleaning at night. He's going to think I hate him or something. But the nice thing about him is he always comes around soon after for some love. Thanks again for the support. Hope you and Noah are well. TTFN


TTT

[Tom's Dad]

Well, the Kroger had the Lantis but it was 140.00!!!!!! I can't afford that, especially after all I just laid out I know that they had Tom on Humulin and he did very well with it. Kroger sells that for about 60.00 - though I used to buy it at Walmart for half that, but that's not an option anymore. So, I will have to call the vet tomorrow and see if thet can call in a substitution. If all goes well, I should be able to start dosing tomorrow night. It's probably best to have these few days to let him get through the antibiotics. It's just one thing after another.... At least he's got the Tresiderm, and the special food. So, it's a start.

[DannysMom]

Tom's Dad, from what I read the Humulin is being discontinued. Apparently it's still available in some places though as you found it at Kroger. Please read this article: http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Substitu...Humulin_U_and_L

[Tom's Dad]

Tom's Dad, from what I read the Humulin is being discontinued. Apparently it's still available in some places though as you found it at Kroger. Please read this article: http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Substitu...Humulin_U_and_L

Why is that no matter how hard I try, no matter what do it's always wrong? Apparently Tang would better off anywhere but with me.

[DannysMom]

Why is that no matter how hard I try, no matter what do it's always wrong? Apparently Tang would better off anywhere but with me.

It's not your fault. Please don't give up. I'm sure there's a solution. I'm sure your vet can help.

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, stopping by to say hello to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang on this Friday morning. Some drug companies offer financial assistance to people who cannot afford their medications. Ask the veterinary staff if they can assist you with the application - - or contact the drug company directly. They may even have a division that specializes in veterinary care. So please do not lose hope. And please let us know what you find out, okay?

Today is a low key one here. Worked some more on the shred box until the shredder shut down as the motor overheats. Slowly but surely that project over the next several days will be finished - - just in time to begin the process all over again with the ongoing junk mail that still makes its way into te mailbox.

My friend, I hope your day at work is going well, and that your travels home to your precious furkids will be safe and uneventful so that you and your precious fur tribe can enjoy a peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. Thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious fur tribe. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas. And please try to have faith that your precious little Tang will be okay - - for he has your love, - - at all times and all circumstances. And although love cannot take away the health issues, it is still the best medicine he will have - - for it is eternal.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you DannysMom and moon_beam

I called my Banfield and Dr. Harris was on her way out of town. But they did get hold of her. She said Humulin N would be fine, but she could not run the calculations for doasge since she waas not in the office. They had me call over to the other location to reach Dr. Mills. One of the vet techs came on the line and stated Dr. Mills said the Humulin would be fine and the dosage would be the same. Two units twice a day. Then two weeks to the next check. Kroger had the Humulin N on hand, and it only cost about 1/2 of the Lantis. I'm glad I finally got all this squared away. All that phone tag, and walking back and forth from work to Kroger and back. But now I can start Tang on his insulin. I hope he starts to feel better. Thanks for all the support. TTFN

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[LoveMyMickey]

Hi Tracy,

Just stopping by to say hello and that I am so sorry about Tang's diabetes. I know you have had a rough time, but that just shows how much you love your furbabies and you take good care of them.

You all are in my thoughts and prayers....God Bless...

LoveMyMickey

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you LoveMyMickey

Yes, I do love them and try my best to care for them. They are, afterall, all I have. I don't mean that to sound pathetic. I'm actually OK with it. But that's also why I come here to interact with people who feel the same way. I hope Blackie is doing well. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, sending good Caturday afternoon greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in good spirits - - hopefully MUCH better spirits now that you have your precious little Tang's insulin okay. I know you are at work at the moment, but I know you are counting the minutes to the time when you can begin your journey home to your precious furkids who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their Forever Dad.

I am sooooo very glad you were able to get the insulin change approved by Dr. Mills. I know you are doing everything in your power to give your precious Theresa and little Tang a happy and healthy earthly journey, my friend. Please let us know how your precious little boy does with his insulin and food. From my beloved Samson forward all of my furkids have had Science Diet foods - - both off the shelf as well as prescription - - and I know your precious little Tang will do well with the special food.

Got the last of the shred box emptied yesterday evening -- can't believe I was able to finish that job yesterday. It's nice to be looking at an empty box, though, and am so glad the shredder survived the job - - and was still working when I turned it off last night. Today has been paying a couple of bills online and printing off the monthly bank statement in preparation for the old "balance the checkbook" - a - thon next week. Did a little mending job on a blouse - - sewing on a couple of buttons - - , and changed the blankets on the bed today so now I have laundry waiting to be done as well. Never a dull moment with projects to do.

My friend, I hope your day at work is going well, and that your travels home to your precious furkids will be safe and uneventful so that you and your precious fur tribe can enjoy a peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. Thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious fur tribe. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

It is a relief to have the insulin. Still pricey, but better than the 140.00 for Lantis. Of course I used to be able to get Humulin N @ Wal-Mart for around 30.00 - But my neighborhood Wal-Mart closed a few years ago (sigh)

Last night was his first dose, and I thought I could just do like I did with Tom. While he was distracted eating a bit of can food, I grabbed the loose skin around his neck to inject. But he got startled and freaked. I actually had to get him on the second try as it was not in long enough to empty the syringe. From now on, he gets that an any other "procedures" in the bathroom sink when I either do the cleaning or apply the Tresiderm. He did pretty well with that this morning. He gets grumpy about it at first, but is always back minutes later "talking" to me and nuzzling my legs.

Glad you are getting your home projects done and on track. It's been even more slow than usual today at work, for which I am grateful. Less than an hour and I begin my nearly 3 hour trek to get from here to my door. Been raining and I hope it stops by then. I hope you and Noah are well. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, thank you so much for sharing with us how you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are doing. I am so chuckling about little Tang's reaction to your "sneak" injection. I can just hear him: "Woooooe, dad - - what the heck was THAT??!!! I thought I only had to have shots at the doc place!!!! - - Don't you know it's not nice to try to trick me, dad?" And I can hear you comfortingly say: "Hey, my son, I am sooooo sorry for startling you like that. I thought giving you your insulin while you were focused on something nice would make the shot less stressful. My baby boy - - I won't do that again to you, I promise. Please forgive me." And so he does - - as he comes back to you with rubs of comforting reassurance that you are still - - and always - - his Forever Dad.

I truly am very sorry your trip home on Saturdays is 3 hours. I hope and pray with all my heart that this will not be a "permanent" routine for you - - that someday sooner than later your schedule can be arranged to better accommodate your transportation.

It's close to getting my precious little Noah his dinner. He has already begun the "empty tummy" notices. He is so precious - - and so funny. Once again, my friend, I hope your travels home to your precious furkids will be safe and uneventful so that you and your precious fur tribe can enjoy a peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious fur tribe. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

Your assessment of Tang's reaction to being "stuck" is about right. It's much easier to get it out of the way while I have him in the sink for all the other stuff. He seems to be doing better. His breath is better, coat is shinier, and the dandruff is abating. All good signs. Here lately, Theresa wants to sniff his ear after it's been cleaned or had the Tresiderm. Weird. Doing laundry now and so very tired. Hope you and Noah are well, TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, sending sunny Sunday greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in good spirits.

I am sooooo glad to know that your precious little boy is already showing benefits to the antibiotics and insulin. I know your heart is soaring with joy and relief. This truly is an answer to prayer, my friend.

I am chuckling at your precious Theresa's checking out her brother's ear - - giving it her sisterly approval. Noah would do the same thing with his beautiful baby sister, and if he thought she hadn't cleaned her ears enough he would "finish" the job - - which didn't always meet with a welcome reception. I can hear her say, "Okay, dad, inspection completed and satisfactory. Good job."

Not much going on here today. The temperature is on it's way up, the AC unit to the upstairs is running regularly now, and my precious Noah is contentedly stretched out next to me taking a nap as I'm writing to you. Life doesn't get much better than this.

Hope you have the laundry done, and are now enjoying a very pleasant day with your precious furkids, and will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious fur tribe. Please know you, your precious Theresa and little Tang are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to sharing your news and your treasured memories of your beloved Sir Thomas. And once again, my dear friend, I am sooooooo happy your precious little Tang is doing so much better.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you moon_beam

It's funny, but Theresa did look up at me from the floor after "inspecting" Tang's ear as if to say something. Laundry was more of a struggle today as I was even more tired than the last 2 Sundays. But, my second bus was over 20 minutes late going home last night, so it threw everything off. Probably all the downtown traffic for the My Morning Jacket concert.

So many rude 20 somethings who don't normally ride the bus, but park far away and bus it the rest of the way. Obnoxious concert goers without a real care in the world. I hate them. It was no better by where I live as the hotel was hosting a convention of Ford Falcon enthusiests. Now I have seen everything

It was a restful day otherwise. Long naps all around for us. Soon I will have to do Tang's evening regimine and feeding for both. I hope you and Noah have a great evening. TTFN

TTT

[DannysMom]

Tom's Dad, I'm glad to hear that Tang's is doing better. It is never fun when we have to stick them with needles or give them pills, but I'm sure he knows that this is helping him. I hope he continues to improve. It's been quiet day here with my girls. Mindy grooms "sister" Shelley every chance she gets, and Shelley is basking in getting so much kitty loving. Today when Shelley started grooming herself Mindy laid down beside her and started grooming Shelley's back and her tail. Shelley gave her an odd look as if to say:"Hey, I can take care of that!" I guess Miss Mindy has some mothering instincts which is really odd since Shelley is the one who had kittens not too long ago. But it sure is fun watching them!

[xxForeverxx]

Hi Tom's Dad

I am glad to hear that Tang is getting the help needed. You keep doing so much for him and when you say he nuzzles your leg afterwards this is his way of showing you he is grateful for everything you do and he loves you. They keep you going too. Stay strong. I am thinking of you.

xxForeverxx

[Tom's Dad]

Thank you xxForeverxx and DannysMom (Always a pleasure to hear about the girls)

Tang is getting used to the injections, Clavimox, and Tresiderm in addition to the daily cleanings. At least the Clavimox will be gone in a couple days, so he won't have that to contend with. He's been so good about all of it too. Since we started back on the Tresiderm, the cleanings have gotten easier; it think it has helped greatly with his discomfort. He is maintaining a good weight and devours the RX low carb food. I want to thank everybody who has been so supportive in this difficult time for us. Have a great day! TTFN


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