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A quick video update showing the progression of Mushroom’s disability

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Anonymous

So sorry that everything stressful is happen all at once Jessika. Are you having any luck getting any interviews for new staff members? We can help you spread the word!

Anonymous

Also, we are carefully watching our baby to let him go when he needs it. She, like him, seems pretty happy other than the disability and age. You will know.

Anonymous

I agree with the commenter who mentioned Metacam, which is great for a small animal with issues that can be painful. I am with you though, she is not at all ready to be put down - she is doing all of the things, especially the bathroom! Maybe some exercises? Did the doctor mention some kind of laser therapy maybe or just doing some exercises with her to get her legs moving?

Anonymous

Poor Mush. Has she lost weight? Her eyes aren’t as “crossed” as they usually are. Also, how can you tell if she’s in pain? Does she whine or cry? I know when my dogs are in pain but I never thought about noises possums make when they are hurt. ❤️

Anonymous

Mushroom looks like she still has so much life in her. I know this is difficult and I'm sending you both all my love.

Anonymous

I have had similar events with Corgis I have owned. I remember I thought I needed to put my corgi down when a vet tech came to advocate for him. I listened to her- gave him a few weeks and the neuro event passed. He was elderly about 15 yrs but he recovered and died 2 years later of something unrelated.

Anonymous

I just started Vet School last week. There's a paper I litterally just read tonight for an assignment that had a dog doing something similar. I'll link the paper here. The condition the dog displayed was called Acquired myasthenia gravis. It's a neurological condition where the nerves essentially aren't communicating with the muscles. The paper indicates a treatment that worked for the dog, but I'm not sure if it would work for Mushroom. I'm so sorry! I hope things get better for her! https://rbmv.org/BJVM/article/download/1063/987/5094

Anonymous

Lots of love to you and Mush, Jess!!! Sending you lots and lots of love! (and support!!!)

Anonymous

I feel that as long as she’s able to explore her room and is still going potty away from her bed, then she’s clearly not mentally deteriorated. I see others suggested wheels for her and that was my thought too. Though it’s hard to watch her shuffle, I feel as long and she’s mentally there and still eating her bloobs then she doesn’t need to be put down. I’m sorry all of this is happening at once for you. I hope that you find new employees soon. I know your employee that works with your animals is the one that was hardest for you to fill and you waited a long time to find her. Sending you happy thoughts and good vibes. 💜

Anonymous

I can see that she is mentally there and aware. She is eating and going potty somewhere else. So long as she keeps this up she will be good. I know the shuffling is hard!

Anonymous

I’m so sorry you and she are going through this. So hard. And everything together sounds very difficult. Make sure to take care of yourself too 💜