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Yes, I'm very excited about it. To answer your questions Jane, she has come a long way in a short time. As of our last vet's visit she had lost 4 lbs (down to 36), but maybe by now it is five.
The incontinence got better on her first three days of estrogen but then went back to 'normal'. (The estrogen was to be one a day for three days, then drop back to 1 or 2 per week). Unfortunately, she has figured out how to get out of her tinkle trousers so she stays in the kitchen when we're not home. It is a large kitchen so I don't feel too guilty, but I know she would prefer to have the run of the house even when we're away.
On health issues, the vet is stumped by the persistent bladder infection. She has had 2 cystocenteses to allow for culture & sensitivity tests, and both times nothing grew. The x-rays did not show any stones and the ultrasound did not show a dilated or ectopic ureter. The blood work is all normal, yet after trying 4 antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory, the urinalysis gets worse every time we go in - lots of blood (becoming visible). He is referring us to the University of Florida for a contrast study. Unfortunately this is all very pricey - I estimate she is at about $50/day that we have owned her - eek! Hopefully we will get it resolved and then she can become a normal affordable and healthy dog soon. Otherwise I'm not sure what would come next - does Johns Hopkins have a corgi wing?
In spite of the fact that her urinary health is going in the toilet (ha ha), she gets spunkier each day and seems to be bonding with us.
The extra benefit is this - my 6-year old daughter could NOT sleep by herself. She would end up in my bed sometime in the night every single night, then ruin my sleep by kicking, elbowing and commandeering the entire bed for herself. Since we got the dog, my daughter has not climbed in my bed once! She sleeps in her sleeping bag in her room with Wendy on the cushion right next to her - EVERY NIGHT!! When I go to check on them, they are usually sharing the pillow. Aw, so cute!
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