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Jun 2009
5:52 PM EDT
   

JUNE 26, 2009 Dr marty Goldstein Smith Ridge Veterinary Salem NY

Hi I had mu initial visit with "Dr Marty" on June 26.� He took bloods and my parents put me down to walk but all i would do is stand in his office to which he replied " We have a lot to do"�

We went over my history and my current complaints of arthritis that was affecting my BM possibly due to increasing lack of strength in my hind legs which is age related but also a side affect of the steroids I have been on for over 3 years now.

The plan is to get me walking comfortably and improve my vision and general quality of life, by one resolving the chronic inflammation evident from the mast cell history and the muscle atrophy and poor eye health attributed to poor liver function as a result of the steroid use.

The doctor prescribed

Bethathyne which is a natural/homepath steroid 1 tab per day

DGP (natural arthritis medicine) 1/2 tab 2 x per day

Muscle Joint drops 1/3 dropper 2 x per day (orally alone)

He gave me a b12 shot, a shot to support my eye health and a shot of tramadel

the next day I was about the same but the following day I was a bit perkier and have since been walking more comfortably.� where as before the visit I was unable to stand for more than 30 seconds without starting to collapse and hold my arms out at weird angles.

I was also un able to stand to eat.

I was doing fine except for loose stool which ended up being too much fish oil in my diet (my mom) was giving me only salmon so that caused me to have a little tummy upset.

She is now giving me salmon every other day for just 1 meal so i am feeling better gastrically.

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  • Username: casperTHEpug
  • Gender / Age: Female, 30
  • Location: USA - New York
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    About Me: I am a 14 and a half year old rescue pug. I have been with my mom for 13 years. I'm currently dealing with progressive eye deterioration and arthritis and cushings disease from a 3 year history of taking steroids for my arthritis. I also have had a long history of mast cell which luckily have never been positive for cancer.

    Interests: I love to eat and maybe live to eat. I love being out doors and going on adventures with my parents. They love me and do everything to include me in their daily activities. My favorite days are the weekends where we often go out of town or hang out the whole weekend as a family.

    Favorite Music: pop

    Favorite Movies: otis and milo

    Favorite Books: All I know I learned from my dog.