Trees are Blooming and making Missy sick

[princess]

   aww so sorry to hear that Missy is so unwell  


its so scary when they are sick    and even more so in the middle of the night  


Have you ever tried homeopathic remedies  

My youngest daugher Ruby had huge problems with her throat and ears and having gone down the modern medicine route to end up with her having to have life long antibiotics    in desperation i took her to a homeopath and within months she was healthier than she had ever been    we bought a home kit of 60 remedies and without fail they have helped with everything from croup to conjunctivitis    All the remedies are safe to use of pets .

I hope she and you have a good night tonight  

[marilyn]

Susan have you seen this site?I  was looking at it the other day,I use a UK company Dorwood

http://www.dog-health-care-information.com/brewersyeast

Marilyn

[Susan J]

Have you ever tried homeopathic remedies 

Hi Annmarie    I had such a terrible reaction when I tried homeopathic remedies for my allergies that I would be adverse to go that route with Missy.     I am glad that they worked so well for your daughter and think that it just shows that with humans as with fluffs, something can work wonders for one and have no effect or worse on another.   

Susan have you seen this site?I  was looking at it the other day,I use a UK company Dorwood
 

Interesting.  I think that there definitely are things that can strengthen the immune system, the difficulty is finding the right blend.  I've been concentrating on not weakening her system anymore by excess vaccines. 

She is so miserable when she is throwing up but since her food is mostly digested by the time it hits her, she is not losing any weight.  It's supposed to rain this weekend and that may keep some of the pollen from blowing around so much.

[Princess Lucy Loulou (Tina)]

Oh Missy you poor baby,   I can sympathise with you sweetie as I have recurring sinus infections since I broke my nose a few years ago   and it's not nice when it runs into your tummy and makes you sick.   Ive just had a rather nasty bout and no matter what I do I can never get it out.   Sending you big gentle cuddle   and kisses   hope your feeling better soon  

[Susan J]

I'll give her that hug and kiss , Tina.     That's exactly what she is suffering.      I know that it is my own diagnosis but then I am her mom and have an edge in trying to figure out her ailment.  She has never gotten sick from anything but those miserable allergies. 

[Andrea]

I am so sorry for poor little Missy.  I did not know that you were having  back problems, but glad that they are better.- Noah has not been through a whole spring here as he was born the last of May.  We have terrible pollen here as you do in Texas.  Everything takes on a yellow hue and the pine trees are the worst for allergies.  I hope that the benadryl will help get Missy throught this pollen season and keep her comfortable.  they are so pitiful when they are sick.  Give her lots of hugs from Noah and I.  OUr weather is still a little cold so no pollen yet, but not long.

[Susan J]

Well she just threw up another pile of yellow mucus and it's not even 5PM.  She just went out for a little walk (potty call and to get the mail).  The pollen is blowing all over the place.

I hope that Noah will not be as susceptible to it. 

[Angels_ Mom_ Ann-Marie]

Awww, Missy, sweetie, we're SOOOO sorry you feel yucky.      My mom has real bad allergies, worse in the Spring and Fall, tho it never goes away the rest of the year either. 

We both have great success with Eastern Medicine, so here's a website that will give you and your Mom info about a Chinese herb that might help..   http://www.wellvet.com/perimine.html   We know your mom is a super  nurse, so we're sure she's doing everything she can to make you feel better, hang tough bff, she'll get it solved!!  Til then, we send our 

 
  and am

p.s.  Susan, have you tried Accupuncture?  I had to do it for my first love, Frizzy.  I swear she was allergic to her own hair!!!  It made a difference for her....

[Princess Lucy Loulou (Tina)]

I'll give her that hug and kiss , Tina.     That's exactly what she is suffering.      I know that it is my own diagnosis but then I am her mom and have an edge in trying to figure out her ailment.  She has never gotten sick from anything but those miserable allergies. 

Susan no one knows their fluff better than their mum  and I think your definatly right with Missy,  these allergies are a pain  I have to take allergy tablets when mine is bad but if it gets too bad I end up with an infection and need anit biotics,  I dont know if you get them over in the USA but we can get non drowsy benidryl or non drowsy Piriton.  Mine are non drosy but the are prescription drugs,  worth a look if you worry about the others making Missy sleepy. 

[Susan J]

We both have great success with Eastern Medicine, so here's a website that will give you and your Mom info about a Chinese herb that might help.. 

Thanks Ann-Marie.  The Perimine looks very interesting.  I woke up this morning with a severe sinus headache and congestion.  This is really a terrible year here for allergies.  The pollen is all over and there is no escaping it.

I can't imagine Missy and acupuncture though one of the vets at our practice apparently does it. 

Mine are non drosy but the are prescription drugs,  worth a look if you worry about the others making Missy sleepy. 

Thanks Tina,

Missy threw up at 3AM and again at 4:30.   I made an appointment with her regular vet for Monday afternoon.  Their practice does have regular hours today and tomorrow as well as 24 hour coverage which is the main reason I switched practices.

Missy doesn't seem to be having any problems with her food/water intake and output so I am not worrying about her becoming dehydrated.  She is also in very good spirits, not lethargic at all.  So I will wait until Monday when her regular vet can see her.

Adding to the sleeplessness, one of the smoke alarm back up batteries started beeping the "change me" signal every hour starting at 2:30 AM.      It was easier to put a pillow over my head than to get up on a step ladder and change it then.    Ted fixed it first thing this morning. 

Now , if we could only fix the pollen situation as easily.  Rain isn't forecast until Monday and I think that is probably the only thing that will help.

[Alison]

I posted early,but its gone.A lot of people say putting Vasaline around their noses helps as it catches the pollen before it goes in.Might be worth a go if she'll let you and it won't do any harm.Alison

[Susan J]

Alison,

That is a very interesting suggestion.     I might try it on me first since I know that I won't lick it off.   

[lorraine]

I am amazed how much pollen you have and that you can actually see it covering things.
I hope the visit to the vet can offer some solutions to help Missy. 

[Angels_ Mom_ Ann-Marie]

Awwww Susan, we're sorry that you're feeling yucky too.    I so know what you're going through, I almost daily have sinus pain and congestion (which triggers migraines).  I'm heading to TX a month from now and am already packing extra meds to make the trip less painful for me.

Alison's suggestion is also a good one.  I use that to coat the inside of my nostrils so that the offending allergen stays OFF.  Maybe if you were to try it on a q-tip to put on Missy, it will help minimize the inhilation of it.  Also, I had a thought, do you wash Missy's face, esp. eyes/nose when you bring her in from a walk?  I'd hate to think that you need to wash her down after every outside trip, however, maybe just washing her face will help?!  

Doing a rain dance in your honor to hopefully settle it down so you both can heal.  

  and am

[Susan J]

I am amazed how much pollen you have and that you can actually see it covering things.

Yes, it is very heavy right now Lorraine.

I'm heading to TX a month from now and am already packing extra meds to make the trip less painful for me.

Alison's suggestion is also a good one.  I use that to coat the inside of my nostrils so that the offending allergen stays OFF.  Maybe if you were to try it on a q-tip to put on Missy, it will help minimize the inhilation of it.  Also, I had a thought, do you wash Missy's face, esp. eyes/nose when you bring her in from a walk?  I'd hate to think that you need to wash her down after every outside trip, however, maybe just washing her face will help?! 

Hopefully, by next month the worst will be over Ann-Marie.  What part of TX are you heading to?  The weather varies greatly depending upon the part of the state. 

I do wash Missy's face, paws and bottom every time she come back indoors.  Thanks for the qtip tip, I guess I'm just not thinking clearly today.