I talked to Mark yesterday and we have received the third result, which is T3. This is normal. We are now waiting for one more result and that's the T3 antibodies.
Mark might still talk to Jean Dodds, however, the T4 and antibodies are so clear, I am not sure it is necessary. It might still be interesting to hear though what her opinion is.
We should have the last result on Monday when I will talk to Mark again. I haven't got the tablets yet either as they are not ready... will sort them out on Monday as well when Mark is back in the surgery.
Friday, 31 October 2008
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Jesse is hypo-thyroid
Mark called today as the first part of the results are back! It turns out that Jesse is indeed hypo-thyroid... I will talk to Mark again on Thursday, and then take Jesse in on Friday to pick up his medication!
T4 is really low (15.4... right at the bottom of the normal range... as Jesse is young it should be in the higher half which would be around 25 to 40). The T4 antibodies are really high.
It looks at the moment that Jesse has autoimmune thyroiditis...
T4 is really low (15.4... right at the bottom of the normal range... as Jesse is young it should be in the higher half which would be around 25 to 40). The T4 antibodies are really high.
It looks at the moment that Jesse has autoimmune thyroiditis...
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Thyroid Test
This morning, I took Jesse and Troy to see Mark yet again.
Although Jesse's skin has cleared up, he is still itching quite badly. To relief the symptoms immediately, Mark gave him a steroid shot just for the short term. At the same time, we took some blood (which Jesse was not impressed with at all...) for a thyroid test. We are getting a comprehensive test done here in the UK and then Mark will get in touch with Jean Dodds in the States to get her interpretation (based on breed, age, activity level etc) to give us an answer.
If of course Jesse is hypo-thyroid, then simple medication should do the trick. If he is not, then at least I can put that to one side and concentrate on another path to solve the issue (e.g. homeopathy).
We will know the results next week. I have sent Mark all the info about Jean Dodds and her articles that he needs.
Although Jesse's skin has cleared up, he is still itching quite badly. To relief the symptoms immediately, Mark gave him a steroid shot just for the short term. At the same time, we took some blood (which Jesse was not impressed with at all...) for a thyroid test. We are getting a comprehensive test done here in the UK and then Mark will get in touch with Jean Dodds in the States to get her interpretation (based on breed, age, activity level etc) to give us an answer.
If of course Jesse is hypo-thyroid, then simple medication should do the trick. If he is not, then at least I can put that to one side and concentrate on another path to solve the issue (e.g. homeopathy).
We will know the results next week. I have sent Mark all the info about Jean Dodds and her articles that he needs.
Sunday, 12 October 2008
Another trip to the vet...
Well, Thursday was another trip to the vet as it was two weeks since the antibiotics injection. Jesse's skin has cleared up nicely, though he has started itching again after the week-end. Mark has given him another antibiotics injection and also a shampoo, as he said that his skin and coat are very dry. Mark wasn't too pleased I don't think when I told him that Jesse gets a bath every one or two weeks... But unfortunately there is no other option if I want to keep him in a long coat! I don't think either that the bathing has anything to do with the dry skin and coat... But I will use the shampoo that Mark gave me and then I will use an oatmeal shampoo which is supposed to be good for skin and coat.
Sunday, 5 October 2008
First Novice Round - Thurrock Obedience Show
The weather was absolutely atrocious... it was raining almost non-stop and it was very windy! Neither Jesse nor I enjoyed it at all.
We did the Beginners first as we had running order 4. Jesse's heelwork was nice, but he anticipated both the recall and the retrieve! What a shame, he would have done well otherwise. I think I must have walked off with the wrong foot, as he didn't anticipate anything in Novice.
When Jesse did the Novice stays ok despite the rain(first time with my back towards him which I have never practiced), we did the round. Unfortunately his heelwork was a bit dodgy as - as the judge told me - I kept looking back! Stupid me! I still do it eventhough I get corrected all the time! I must do something about this.
Both judges loved Jesse's attitude and the Novice judge said that he was the happiest dog in the ring they had had so far. That's quite good enough for me! As long as Jesse is enjoying himself, that's fine with me.
Well, no rosettes today, but we have all winter to practice now and should be ready for next summer! Can't wait.
Well, as Novice didn't go so well point wise either, we left early at around 11. Jesse was wet, I was cold and I didn't want Jesse having to wait around all wet all day! So we spent the rest of the day indoors in the warmth.
We did the Beginners first as we had running order 4. Jesse's heelwork was nice, but he anticipated both the recall and the retrieve! What a shame, he would have done well otherwise. I think I must have walked off with the wrong foot, as he didn't anticipate anything in Novice.
When Jesse did the Novice stays ok despite the rain(first time with my back towards him which I have never practiced), we did the round. Unfortunately his heelwork was a bit dodgy as - as the judge told me - I kept looking back! Stupid me! I still do it eventhough I get corrected all the time! I must do something about this.
Both judges loved Jesse's attitude and the Novice judge said that he was the happiest dog in the ring they had had so far. That's quite good enough for me! As long as Jesse is enjoying himself, that's fine with me.
Well, no rosettes today, but we have all winter to practice now and should be ready for next summer! Can't wait.
Well, as Novice didn't go so well point wise either, we left early at around 11. Jesse was wet, I was cold and I didn't want Jesse having to wait around all wet all day! So we spent the rest of the day indoors in the warmth.
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Jesse and Flash attacked on walk home
Last night, Patricia did not come to training, so it was just Jesse, Flash and me. Because of that, I decided to walk home along Portland Road and not through the green.
As we were walking along Portland Road, suddenly a staffie appeared out of a driveway and went straight for Jesse. I tried to get the dog off, but couldn't gain control because I had to hold on to the two leads to prevent Flash and Jesse from running out into the busy road. I tried everything to get Jesse away from the dog and Flash tried to get away too. Flash eventually slipped the harness and ran out into the road, but because Jesse was still being attacked and trying to get away too, I couldn't go after him and just called him. By then, the dog went after him and chased him around in the road... Cars had to break and stop to avoid an accident.
I eventually managed to pick up Jesse when I couldn't get hold of the other dog. Flash tried to come back to me a couple of times, but every time the dog chased him back into the road. I was terrified that Flash might get hit or would bolt... luckily he didn't and kept coming back onto the pavement.
After what seemed an eternity of chaos and me trying to get control of the situation without success, a door opened and some people came out and called the dog. By then Flash was back on the drive way, the dog came after him again and Flash finally turned around and growled at him, with that the dog went straight indoors.
They told me that their fence had a gap that was to be mended the next day... I told them that their dog went for mine and that they both ended up on the road with cars having to stop because of it. She appologised and asked whether my dogs were allright, which they were - at least physically. Perhaps Jesse's long coat saved him, I don't know.
I was shaking and crying on the way home, it was terrifying! I am still really tense inside because of it becaue of what could have happend. Flash could so easily have got hurt on that road or worse, killed; and I am so glad that he was confident enough to stay near me and not bolt! He was however worried on the way home too and walked with his tail tucked under.
This morning, they both seemed fine on their walk with other dogs, but time will tell. It really isn't what I needed with Jesse, that already has a problem with some dogs when he is on lead!
As we were walking along Portland Road, suddenly a staffie appeared out of a driveway and went straight for Jesse. I tried to get the dog off, but couldn't gain control because I had to hold on to the two leads to prevent Flash and Jesse from running out into the busy road. I tried everything to get Jesse away from the dog and Flash tried to get away too. Flash eventually slipped the harness and ran out into the road, but because Jesse was still being attacked and trying to get away too, I couldn't go after him and just called him. By then, the dog went after him and chased him around in the road... Cars had to break and stop to avoid an accident.
I eventually managed to pick up Jesse when I couldn't get hold of the other dog. Flash tried to come back to me a couple of times, but every time the dog chased him back into the road. I was terrified that Flash might get hit or would bolt... luckily he didn't and kept coming back onto the pavement.
After what seemed an eternity of chaos and me trying to get control of the situation without success, a door opened and some people came out and called the dog. By then Flash was back on the drive way, the dog came after him again and Flash finally turned around and growled at him, with that the dog went straight indoors.
They told me that their fence had a gap that was to be mended the next day... I told them that their dog went for mine and that they both ended up on the road with cars having to stop because of it. She appologised and asked whether my dogs were allright, which they were - at least physically. Perhaps Jesse's long coat saved him, I don't know.
I was shaking and crying on the way home, it was terrifying! I am still really tense inside because of it becaue of what could have happend. Flash could so easily have got hurt on that road or worse, killed; and I am so glad that he was confident enough to stay near me and not bolt! He was however worried on the way home too and walked with his tail tucked under.
This morning, they both seemed fine on their walk with other dogs, but time will tell. It really isn't what I needed with Jesse, that already has a problem with some dogs when he is on lead!
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