Doctors Report

Well I was right, Paris' breathing was a bit worse. The vet prescribed theophylline (Theophylline is used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases. It relaxes and opens air passages in the lungs, making it easier to breathe.) A bronchiodialator. I am giving him a small dose two times a day. This med and the regular hycodan dosages should help with the coughing and wheezing he heard. Luckily it isn't too expensive because it can be taken the rest of his life if it helps. I am trying it twice a day for two weeks and then I can go to once a day and see if that is good.
Paris also has a small cyst on his head but the doctor said that isn't a big deal, and for an old blind, collapsing trachea dog, he is doing great! Yippee!

Hanging out

Just hanging out together, Paris' favorite spot when I'm on the computer.
Going to the doctor tomorrow to check out his cough and some breathing changes.

Checking in

So...Paris is doing pretty well lately. I have reduced his cough medicine during the day and only give the larger dose at night. This seems to be working well. Maybe the little bit cooler air helps also.
He is still a happy, playful blind dog! More pictures next time I promise.

Hide and Seek

Yesterday I was looking all over the house for Paris. The usual places, behind the doors, under the dresser, places he gets stuck. I searched every room. I couldn't find him. I even looked outside. Here is where I finally found him. He hasn't been up there in a year and couldn't get down.

I didn't see him because I was looking on the floor!

Cough update

Paris' doctor gave the ok to up his cough medicine twice a day. Today I am starting to do that so I can see how it helps while I am home.
I don't want to dope him up, just keep him from coughing all day.

Hurricane Irene passed us by with just a few bands of showers.
Good luck to anyone in her path!

Paris

Paris seems to be doing ok with me back at work. He has his squeaky sock and comes running into the kitchen when he hears us come home. He is taking his cough medicine both morning and night but he still is coughing alot. I think it's time for a vet call about the dosage.
So far so good!

Back to School Thoughts

I have to go back to work soon. I am a preschool teacher. I don't really like the idea of leaving Paris alone, although I know he will probably sleep. I have always left him so thats not different, what's different this time is his blindness. He gets around ok, but still gets lost in places. I have thought of blocking off more of the house but I think that would just confuse him more.
I suppose I will have to give him his cough medicine just in case he should get a cough fit. Right now I only give it if he needs it.
Maybe I am being overly concerned. I'm not gone that long and he does fine if I'm out for the day.
I have even thought of leaving the radio on for him to have noise. but it's not on now so that could disturb him.
So you see where my thoughts are going with this. I probably will just see how he does and watch for depression. In him because he is lonely and in me because I have to go back to work!
It's been a good summer.