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10 YEARS in 6 MOnTHS
THE MISSION TO DO 100 NEW THINGS WITH CY
Almost Time
When we first embarked on this adventure with Cy, I never thought it would be difficult to share our journey… even in the best of times.
That’s My Guy, His Name Is Cy
It’s been so hard to think about everything that’s happened in the past month let alone write about it.
Cy took a turn for the worst towards the end of a four-day road trip. And our greatest fear is coming true: We might even get six months with our little guy.
What is Addison’s Disease And Why Am I Asking?
I look over his labs daily. I read about everything hourly. And I’m lost every minute. My latest thoughts have been towards Addison’s Disease or Hypoadrenocorticism, often described as the opposite of Cushings syndrome or Hyperadrenocorticism.
A Little Help From Cy’s Friends
Just a few of Cy’s BFFs that he loved running around with this past month.
Idyling A While
There’s going to be good days and bad days. That’s all anyone could say. It’s a horrible thing when our bodies betray us. But if you look at life as vast as an ocean, as the Buddhist analogy goes, things or life happens in waves.
Keeping Up With The Ford/WisneskiEs
I barely remember the first day I met Jessica. We both were interning at an indie music magazine in Los Angeles. We used to go to lunch together. We had bonded over sorting through and cataloging giant mail crates in the office and exchanging CDs at Amoeba Records.
We’re Not Influencers
I’ve never had a dog that watched TV. And to be fair, Cy doesn’t always watch TV unless there are animals involved. He can’t really be bothered with our human stories. So I thought it might be fun to have a movie party.
First Stabilizing Labs
Cy returned after a week of declining numbers to find his first stabilizing lab results. His new norm. While there is still some work to be done particularly with his high phosphorus levels, we’re a little relieved that creatinine and BUN are better.
150 ml Twice a Day
We are now into week two of at home sub q fluids and we’ve ramped up to twice a day. I have to say, this time last week I was still reeling off of crying all morning the previous Sunday when I could not even stick him.
A Smart Doggo
Cy graduated his first obedience class! I put Cy into PetSmart’s beginner obedience class to start his training with us. It was one of few classes that I was able to find on a last-minute notice that allowed multiple dogs in one class during quarantine.
Self Diagnosis
At this point, I’m starting to believe this is the root of Cy’s diagnosis, that it isn’t congenital. That what a lot of people say about a congenital diagnosis as a go-to for instances where medical history is blurry is true.
Labs: First Follow-Up
A week after his 72-hour IV treatment and a week on 150 ml sub q fluids a day plus anti nausea meds and antacids, Cy’s lab show elevated levels of creatinine, phosphorous and potassium.
15 Seconds of Fame
Cy’s been my little helper in the studio before, but he’s never been the star of the show… and frankly, I’m not sure if it’s his thing.
Out of Stock
When I first learned of Cy’s diagnosis, a million things and a million emotions flooded through me. It was so overwhelming that there was a calmness about it, like a wave of bullshit was washing over me and giving me only one focus: Cy.
Long Walks On The… Anywhere
It’s late. It’s so late. But we just got home and we can’t just go to bed.
I strap on Cy’s beacon, a clip on light with flashing options, take him off lead and open the door.
Cy’s First Escalator
After paddling Cy hit another milestone… riding his first escalator. It was almost a disaster. His method was to put his two front paws on the moving step… as they moved upwards he let them stretch him out to get his back paws on then he would be in a laying position until the steps moved upward and he regained a sitting position.
The First Paddle
I can hear Carah and AJ in the distance, laughing as they paddle away. It’s just Cy and I now, floating on the water. Cy’s laying down in the middle of the kayak, nuzzled up against my legs. He’s both scared and curious… as am I.
Grocery Shopping With Cy
He like’s bread.
Labs: Post-IV Treatment
He responded well to his treatment. His BUN and creatinine levels decreased significantly. His phosphorous levels are on the high-end but within normal range.
Cy Cy’s Day Off
There’s this weird balancing game that I’m playing now between maintaining Cy’s health and just going crazy with adventures. I constantly have to remind myself that I have to be the mindful one, aware of his well being. He can’t tell me when he’s in pain and he can’t tell me what he’s feeling. I have to keep looking for the signs, the symptoms.
I look over his labs daily. I read about everything hourly. And I’m lost every minute. My latest thoughts have been towards Addison’s Disease or Hypoadrenocorticism, often described as the opposite of Cushings syndrome or Hyperadrenocorticism.