Pet
Anonymous18 d
Dog19 yo19 years old
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Stage 3 (last checked)Chronic diarrhea / loose stoolsIntestinal issues (unspecified)Chronic diarrhea and loose stools with limited response to diet and steroidsIntermittent vomiting requiring anti‑nausea medicationStage 3 chronic kidney disease with increased thirst and urinationSometimes‑present pain or discomfort affecting activityEpisodes of anxiety, restlessness, and night‑time unsettlednessSlowly worsening overall pattern of symptoms despite some remaining good daysLoose stoolsDiarrhea that improves only when on an antibioticOccasional vomitingVomiting more than once in a day at times (managed with cerenia)Reduced appetite compared to previouslySleeps a good bitStill interested in going outside to watch birdsStill enjoys taking stroller ridesDiet influenced by intestinal issuesDrinks water frequently throughout the dayUrinates frequently / accordingly to increased drinkingDietary adjustments have had no impact on diarrheaPrevious steroid treatments have had no impact on diarrhea
The survey helped me focus on aspects of our daily lives that have become routine to me and thus undervalued their significance, both good and bad.
I needed this exercise to help me sort out my worries and understand what is in my control. There is never an easy time for managing a pet’s chronic illness, but this survey helped me realize that my intuition is better than I think.