Welcome Tang, New Beginnings Options

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, thank you for sharing with us how things went with your conversation with Dr. Harris. I hope her recommendations will offer both your little Tang and you encouragement, hope, and -- relief. Benadryl is the standard treatment of choice to begin with, and hopefully it will do the trick. Keep in mind that for whatever reason IF Benadryl isn't sufficient for little Tang's particular situation both Dr. Harris and / or Dr. Mills needs to know so that they can go into their arsenal to find out what WILL work. When it comes to skin irritations there is usually some "trial and error" involved to find what works for each individual's case. Take a DEEP BREATH, Tracy - - let it out slowly - - and hopefully now you feel refreshed for this new round in taking care of your precious little Tang. And please keep us apprised of how things go, Tracy - - whatever you wish to share with us.

As to trying to figure out a specific "trigger" that causes your little boy to go ballistic with scratching - - you may never know. That's one of the things that makes skin irritations in our precious furkids so aggravating - - because - - if we KNEW what was causing it of course we would be able to correct the problem. He was scratching before the ointment - - which influenced the approach to try the ointment - - which seems to be a potential source of additional irritation - - which is why Dr. Harris is having you stop the ointment now. It's now more a matter of finding what will help soothe the irritation and at the very least lessen - - and preferably stop - - the intense sensation of itch that makes your little boy want to rip his ear off.

I hope your afternoon will go quickly for you at work, and that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, 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

True, I may never know what the trigger is, and that's frustrating. He looked better tonight sans the oinment this morning. That was a waste of 20 dollars (sigh) I need to write down the name of the antibotic Dr. Sai RX'd, so I can call it in tomorrow and see if I need something else. I made it pretty clear to both the front desk person and Dr. Harris that while Dr. Sai seems nice enough, I really don't trust him with Tang's care for anything other than the routine. I sensed they agreed, but of course could not say so. I am going in Wednesday by myself to get more Tresiderm, and see if Dr. Harris put anything new on his chart.

Since I got a ride home as well as in, I made it home over an hour earlier than usual, which was met with much delight. I cleaned Tang's ear, but forgot the Tresiderm, and realized I'd cleaned the sink out with bathroom cleaner and didn't want to put him back in there. I'll try to remember later tonight; but more likely will wait for the morning and let him have a minimum of irritation tonight.

Thank you for all your support. I hope that you and Noah are well. TTFN.

TTT

[moon_beam]

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

So glad your ride to and from work yesterday worked out well for you. This is always helpful. I hope when you go to the vet's office tomorrow that you will also be able to inquire about the status of a testing meter for Tang's blood sugars. As you so appropriately mentioned it will be much easier to keep track of how he's doing if you're able to do home testing as well.

Been a busy day here with errands - - very cloudy and humid as well. Noah decided he needed a change of scenery after lunch, so he is upstairs enjoying some private time. Need to get the lunch dishes washed.

I hope today is treating you kindly at work, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, 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

I did ask Dr. Harris on the phone about home testing and she's looking into that for me. She also thanked me for calling about Tang. One of the nurses said she'd asked after him right after the diabetes DX. That was nice.

Day 2 with Tang not showing evidence of scratching while I was at work. He tried a little tonight and, get this, Theresa ran over and started sniffing him so he'd stop. She's a good big sister. Dr. Harris said cut out the ointment for sure, and the antibiotic since it was not the right kind. I fully intend to ask about credit to go towards the tresiderm since Dr. Sai was wrong on both counts. We'll see.

Late getting in because second bus was late. Oh well, at least I'm off tomorrow. Hope you and Noah are well. TTFN

TTT.

[moon_beam]

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

Hope you are able to get the meter soon for your precious little Tang. Seems like your precious Theresa is trying to be "daddy's little helper" with her brother's care. Our companions DO understand what is happening. I hope you will receive a credit for the medications, Tracy.

Today is busy preparing for tomorrow's work with the installation of the generator. I still have some things to do and will get back to the project in a little bit. Needed to take a little break. Noah has his lunch and is upstairs at the moment. He has been thoroughly disgusted with yet another day of cloudy, gloomy, dreary, sometimes rainy weather. According to the long term forecast next week is supposed to bring a break in temperatures and humidity - - promises, promises. I hope so because the front yard needs another mowing.

Hope today is treating you, your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious furkids will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, 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

I hope the istallation of your generator goes well; but that you don't need it any time soon. Cindy at the front counter of Banfield was going to go ahead and just give me the tresiderm, but they were out until the next delivery. She said she'd speak with Dr. Harris about it and that she would probably agree because she was furious that I had been given the wrong medicine. I'm hoping that I have enough in the remnants of the 2 bottles I have to squeak by until then. She also said (but on the QT) that Dr. Mills would be coming there again one day a week for which I'm thrilled.

We are in the midst of a severe thunder storm here, and it's been raining. Soon it will be time to take care of Tang and get him and Theresa their can food. I hope you and Noah are well, and have a great evening. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

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

I am so glad you will be able to get Tang's Tresidern on "credit" and am glad that Dr. Mills will be returning to your location at least once a week for appointments. I think between Dr. Harris and Dr. Mills your precious Tang will get the best medical treatment available.

Yesterday was an incredibly long day - - and I was very, very tired from finishing all the last minute preparation stuff yesterday morning before the contractor arrived. Noah spent most of the day upstairs closed in one of the bedrooms while the contractor was here. I really felt very sorry for him because he had no assistant with him - - he had to manage getting the generator off the truck himself and then put in place which required some lifting onto the pad. I was soooo glad I had bit the bullet and moved the old useless generator out of the way and got it up to the garage end of the house for him. And of course after he left I had all the putting back into place the things that had to be relocated so that he could work freely. So it was a busy, busy day and Noah and I were SOOOOOO GLAD to be back together yesterday evening. He stuck like glue to me, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Today we have played some kick ball together but he still smells the scent of the contractor here and that still has him a little unsettled. But we have the tranquility of our home back, - - YEA!!

I hope today is treating you kindly at work, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, 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

Yes, I confirmed with the vet's that the Tresiderm will be free and they are holding a bottle with my name on it. Which is a good thing as you may have guessed in my email reply about the rent and NSFs.

A cool and wet Caturday here with a lovely walk to work in the rain. Back of my shirt and my feet were drenched. It's supposed to move off by this afternoon and be sunny and 77. Hopefully, I'll be dried off by then. The Goodwill store is open and I may stop in there on the way to my first bus home to kill time.

I hope that you and Noah are well and have a great Caturday! TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, late Caturday afternoon greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in good spirits.

I am so glad the vet office is holding Tang's Tresiderm refill for you. I know this takes a concern off your mind. Sorry you had a sloshy commute to work this morning. Sounds like you might need to get an umbrella and some boots for your shoes. I cannot stand soggy shoes - - particularly since my shoes are specially made expensive orthopedics. Also sorry about your rent NSF woes - - but am glad you were able to get at least one of the fees reconciled.

Today has been focused on computer snafus to correct - - went to update my security program on my desk top and ended up having to call the helpline which resulted in my having to uninstall the security program and then re-install through the link the help desk rep sent to me. That was rather time-consuming but successful. I don't use my desk top a lot now, but I do want to keep the security programs and Windows updates current just in case this lap top whiz gizmo goes whacky. We are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 10 p.m. tonight. A rainburst just finished going through, so I think I need to take advantage of the break to take a trip to the mailbox to pick up whatever has been delivered since yesterday.

Noah is doing fine. He kept me company in the bathroom on his window perch while I took my bath a little earlier, and seems to be more settled again. He is taking a nap on the basement sofa over in the area where the desk top is. He is the light of my life.

I hope today is treating you kindly at work, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, 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

I had an umbrella for all the good it did with the wind and rain. I have a pair of all weather (water proof) boots, but didn't wear them; I hate wearing them all day because they are so clunky. I'm sorry you had desktop security woes, but I'm glad you got it fixed. Never know when you might need it.

Chuckling at Noah keeping you company in the bath, like he does not want you out of sight. Tang used to do that when I first got him, but now only comes in when I'm done in the shower to lick my wet arm or leg. Plus he knows that is time for a handful of the crunchy on the outside/tender on the inside treats. A co-worker gave me this gizmo his cat's didn't like. It's a laser with an oscillating mirror that runs by itself for up to 30 minutes. But, alas I don't have AA batteries. Guess I'll have to wait and see how that plays out; I know Theresa will like it.

Well, getting ready to head out on my major trek home. The skies are clear and it's a cool 74 degress. And my feet have dried out. At least I won't be sweating. Hope you and Noh are well and having a great afternoon. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, very pleasant Sunday afternoon greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds each of you doing well and in good spirits.

Yes, I can understand how an umbrella in wind is very useless - - both from personal experience as well as watching weather news reports of people struggling with their umbrellas in the wind - - or having the wind literally whip it out of their hands and it becomes a flying weapon. I cannot use an umbrella at all because it pulls me off balance when walking, so I have to rely on my heavy raincoat that has a substantial hood on it to protect me when I am out and about in the rain.

Hope you will be able to get some AA batteries for the toy so that your precious Theresa, and perhaps little Tang if he be so inclined, can get some enjoyment out the toy your co-worker gave you.

Today is very pleasant weather-wise and Noah and I are enjoying having the big basement door open and gated so that we can enjoy the songs and conversations of the woodland critters. Can't remember the last time we were able to have the big door open, so today is a very special treat.

Hope today is treating you, your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious furkids will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, 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

Unfortunately, batteries for the toy will have to wait as every penny counts this week which was punctuated by one of the washers in the laundry room "eating" 1.50 in quarters and failing to operate. On the other hand, it was empty and clean for a change; nobody leaving clothes in the machines. Also no drunken partiers coming in; it was all very quiet for a change.

It's been a quiet day, with cuddles and naps. I miss not having my days off back to back. It somehow makes them go by much faster. Back to work tomorrow and the next before being off. I had not planned on going all the way out to Outer Loop, but rather stay in the neighborhood and just go to Save-a-Lot. But I need to get Tang's Tresiderm, so I might as well go to Kroger. I hope today has been treating you and Noah well. TTFN

TTT

**UPDATE**

I managed to scavange some batteries from around the apartment last night and they LOVED the toy

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, very pleasant Monday afternoon greetings to you and your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah anda me. I hope this finds each of you doing well and in good spirits.

So glad you were able to round up batteries for the toy and that your precious furkids enjoyed playing with it. This will be good news you can share with your co-worker. It is truly frustrating when machines take money and then don't work - - hope you will be able to let the management know and get your $1.50 refunded. Hope you were able to get little Tang's Tresiderm as well.

Today is very pleasant and Noah and I are once again enjoying having the big door open and gated listening to the woodland residents. The resident rooster is not crowing this afternoon - - but may later on. As yesterday evening was approaching his throat was beginning to sound a bit weak, so perhaps he's giving his voice a rest today. He always makes me smile when I hear him singing because he really puts all his heart and soul into his cock-a-doodle-doos. It's not just a rooster "thing" for him.

I hope today is treating you kindly at work, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids 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

I've asked about refunds before from the washers/dryers and got nowhere. But after what they did to me with the rent check last week, I'm hardley surprised (sigh)

Thank you for sharing about the rooster. We have one in the sub divison behind me, but I can never seem to locate the house. There is one that I've seen chickens just wandering around the yard; in a residential area, go figure.

I'm glad Theresa and Tang liked the toy too. I no longer have to choose whom to "play" with. They actually tag teamed it. It was a kitty team building exorcize And it has a totally random pattern; not just back and forth. My co-worker was delighted.

Speaking of which, it's time to head on home to them. Sunny sky and 76 out. should be a nice commute if my buses are on time. I hope you and Noah are well. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, very pleasant Tuesday evening greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in good spirits. In a few minutes you will begin your journey home to your precious furkids who are eagerly anticipating your arrival - - their Forever Dad.

Noah and I have enjoyed another delightful day here at the homestead enjoying having the big door opened for fresh air and enjoying the woodland residents. Did a couple loads of laundry today. Just got back in from the trek to the mailbox and tomorrow I will try to summon up the energy to mow the front yard as it really needs it now.

Noah is doing fine. He is adjusting to the later sunrises and earlier sunsets which are indicators of an upcoming change of season come the end of next week when autumn is scheduled to officially arrive. He is at the moment eagerly anticipating a more immediate time of day - - dinner - - but it is still a bit too early for me to get it for him.

I hope today has been treating you kindly at work, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids 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

I'm glad to hear your precious boy Noah is doing well. Today was beautfiul here as well (I wrote about in my thread about Tom in memorials) I managed to catch the 5:45 bus late, although it was crowded and I don't take it all the way down on Tuesday's anyway (errands) But it was still nice to get home sooner.

Off tomorrow and out to pick up Tang's Tresiderm that I verified is on hold today. His ear is looking better even with the mass; even it does not look as bad as it did. Twice daily cleaning and Tresiderm seems to be doing the trick. I have not had to resort to Benadryl yet, and hope I don't. Theresa's been itching at hers ears lately though, so I may have to get her back on the drops too (sigh) All considered, they are both doing well though. They even lay fairly close together in the living room while I watch TV in the evening. They may not be the best of friends, but it's a start. I hope the evening treats you and Noah well. TTFN.

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, pleasant Wednesday afternoon greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from Noah and me. I hope this finds each of you doing well and in good spirits. Hope your trip to get little Tang's meds went smoothly and that you are now back home enjoying the rest of the day with your precious furkids.

Got the front yard mowed. Temps were in the 60's when I started but the humidity was close to 90 percent so it was still a warm chore. Started in the shade at the street and worked my way back through the sun in the middle part of the yard and finished in the shade up close to the house. Only took me 90 minutes today straight through no time outs and no need to refill the mower gas tank. Have had my shower and now am taking some time to rest before getting lunch started. Noah kept watch over me as I was mowing - - he is my precious little guardian angel. Need to start an errand list for tomorrow or Friday. Now that the summer rush is over with the stores won't be quite so busy which is nice.

Hope today is treating you, your precious Theresa and little Tang kindly, my friend, and that you and your precious furkids will have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids are in my thoughts and prayers, 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

I did get the medicine with no problems. One of the orginal staffers was at the front desk, and no other pet parents in sight - in and out. Picked up a few things at Kroger being very frugal (12.00 and change left in the acct until Thursday night)

I'm glad you got your yard work done, but gosh it sure sounds like it was rough. Hope your enjoying the coolness of indoors now with your precious Noah.

Theresa and Tang continue to enjoy evening romps with the wonderful toy provided by my co-worker. I have found I get more range out of it setting it up on the coffee table as opposed to the floor. I use it like our parents used to use TV; for a baby sitter while I do various chores

Hope the day and evening treats you and Noah well. TTFN

TTT

[moon_beam]

Hi, Tracy, greetings to you, your precious Theresa and little Tang from my precious Noah and me. I hope this finds you and your precious furkids doing well and in good spirits. I know you are at work still and have awhile to go before you can begin your trek home to your precious Theresa and little Tang who are eagerly anticipating your arrival.

Glad you were able to get little Tang's meds okay yesterday, and glad both of your precious furkids are enjoying their new toy.

Not doing much today - - still recuperating from the mowing job yesterday. Noah and I are thoroughly enjoying the pleasant temps and being able to have the big basement door open.

I hope today is treating you kindly at work, and that your travels home will be safe and expedient so that you, your precious Theresa and little Tang can have a very peaceful, blissful, and cozy evening. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, Tracy, and of your precious Theresa and little Tang. Please know you and your precious furkids 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

Glad to hear you and your precious Noah are doing well. Nice weather here too. I got home a half hour late as it seems all the #18s (my second bus) were late tonight; I saw them stacked back to back going both ways I got a royal chewing out from both of my kids. But they settled down after can food and "laser tag"

Not much going on in this thread - I've been taking strolls down memory lane with Tom in Memorials. I hope this evening has been kind to you and Noah. TTFN


TTT