Tilly is very ill

[Crazy Cocker Gang]

awww Nic 

I so hope Tilly responds to the treatment 

[Jenna]

Well at least now you have an action plan... The waiting and wondering is over. Still sending good vibes your way that she responds well to the meds. ;-)

[JaspersMum]

awww Nic 

I so hope Tilly responds to the treatment 

Same here -at least you know what you're dealing with now  

[Sheryl]

Sort of bittersweet eh?  I am sure the drugs will help and as for prognosis.....well, our babies have their own agendas!!  She could defy you all and keep going.  Chloe's prognosis was a few months if at all.....7 years later!!

I was telling Mr Sheryl about Tilly and he said to send you this.  Chloe 3 years into her Prednisilone/Azathioprine regime.  I truly believe that over and above the drugs, the love you pour into them and the vigilance you maintain helps just as much as any drug and if that is the case......she will be here for a long time yet xx



Over halfway up Ben Lawers

[maggieann]

Sending good thoughts to Tilly. Hope she responds well to the treatment.

[Nicola]

Thanks everyone, Sheryl I've been thinking about Chloe a lot with all this, she's going to be Tilly's inspiration I really hope Tills responds as well as she did to that drug combination, thank you for that photo

It is better to know though definitely, it's weird, getting a diagnosis even if it's not fabulous news is still better than not knowing for sure.

[bracken]

I'm sure the meds will work wonders   she has a caring mummy that loves her what better medicine can see have

jo x

[Helen]

I know it's not unexpected but it must be a shock getting that news... now knowing will help you and Tilly move forward though.

Thinking of you both, and hoping that this week will be the start if you getting your old Tilly back again  

[supaspaniel]

It is better to know though definitely, it's weird, getting a diagnosis even if it's not fabulous news is still better than not knowing for sure.

I think so , you tend to just deal with it, adjust and cope then 

Sorry it wasn't slightly better news tho Nic, but fingers crossed Tilly responds well to the meds 

[BabyB]

Sort of bittersweet eh?  I am sure the drugs will help and as for prognosis.....well, our babies have their own agendas!!  She could defy you all and keep going.  Chloe's prognosis was a few months if at all.....7 years later!!

I was telling Mr Sheryl about Tilly and he said to send you this.  Chloe 3 years into her Prednisilone/Azathioprine regime.  I truly believe that over and above the drugs, the love you pour into them and the vigilance you maintain helps just as much as any drug and if that is the case......she will be here for a long time yet xx



Over halfway up Ben Lawers

What a nice post 

[Sheryl]

Thanks everyone, Sheryl I've been thinking about Chloe a lot with all this, she's going to be Tilly's inspiration I really hope Tills responds as well as she did to that drug combination, thank you for that photo

It is better to know though definitely, it's weird, getting a diagnosis even if it's not fabulous news is still better than not knowing for sure.

I think that when you know what you are fighting things become a little easier.  You can plan and make informed choices instead of grasping at anything and everything.

I am sure Chloe would have loved nothing better than to be an inspiration!  Albeit a barrel shaped one    Cannot really say why Chloe did so well.  I know that I loved her to within an inch of her life every day (much to her disgust) and that I treated her as if every day was her last.  That was a lot of days by the way   If I can help, please just shout.

Are they giving some sort of antacid whilst the steroid dose is so high?  Sorry, random question I know! 

[SkyeSue]

Sort of bittersweet eh?  I am sure the drugs will help and as for prognosis.....well, our babies have their own agendas!!  She could defy you all and keep going.  Chloe's prognosis was a few months if at all.....7 years later!!

I was telling Mr Sheryl about Tilly and he said to send you this.  Chloe 3 years into her Prednisilone/Azathioprine regime.  I truly believe that over and above the drugs, the love you pour into them and the vigilance you maintain helps just as much as any drug and if that is the case......she will be here for a long time yet xx



Over halfway up Ben Lawers

What a nice post 

Just what I was thinking.

[Nicola]

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Are they giving some sort of antacid whilst the steroid dose is so high?  Sorry, random question I know!  

Not random at all! Yes, she's been on Zantac for nearly 2 weeks already as she's had awful acid reflux as well as the vomiting and she's going to have to continue with them. They've helped a bit so far but she's still got it, especially during the night, it sounds like she's choking and she gets quite distressed with it

[Colin]

I was hoping the vet's early diagnosis would be proved wrong.  It's been small steps of progress for you Nic but it must be some relief to have a plan of action now. Fingers crossed the meds do the trick and can get Tilly up and about soon.

[Sheryl]

Not random at all! Yes, she's been on Zantac for nearly 2 weeks already as she's had awful acid reflux as well as the vomiting and she's going to have to continue with them. They've helped a bit so far but she's still got it, especially during the night, it sounds like she's choking and she gets quite distressed with it

Maybe that part of it will settle when she starts her drug regime as well as the antacids.  I think as with Chloe, everything is trial and error until you strike just the right balance.  She is lucky that you know her inside out and back to front because that knowledge is a great help.  The ability to spot things going pear shaped before even the vet can is invaluable!

You will be her greatest asset so keep yourself healthy too mate