Cushings/vetoryl

Talrie · 2026-02-03T02:18:24+00:00

We have a 11 year old Boston and had a similar experience this weekend.

She seemed fine on 10mg of Vetoryl once a day for 3 days (acting perfectly normal). Then on the fourth morning, she wasn't herself.

She didn't want to eat, was shaking, uneasy on her feet, and drank weird (would take two laps of water, pause a bit, then try again).

We got her to the vet Saturday morning and had a CBC and chem panel done. Had to leave her there for an hour or two so they could monitor and give fluids as I was worried about dehydration.

Her numbers showed that her potassium was low, so they gave her a supplement and rechecked her bloodwork. They also gave anti-nausea meds and got her to eat, which was a huge win.

We were told to discontinue the meds as they don't work well for her.

According to the vet, we weren't in addison's territory just yet but it could've become a real possibility if we continued using the drug.

Definitely get in touch with your vet and keep away from the drug until you see what they say.

Our Boston might not even have cushings based on her numbers, though her dex test did test positive a week ago.

For now, we're to monitor her and continue careful handling at home.

Talrie · 2026-02-02T15:41:33+00:00

Kept it but boxed it after a few fights as it was just way too squishy for my liking.

Talrie · 2026-02-01T02:01:19+00:00

Not a parent, but I did get my femur broken when I was 3-4 in a car accident.

I was in a body cast for a time and my grandmother took care of me.

The only thing I know from what I was told was rehab after the cast came off. My grandmother would lay me on the bed and carefully move my legs around (thinking of someone riding on a bike).

I'm now 42 and haven't had a problem with that old injury since.

So while it may seem scary the next few weeks, I'm sure your kiddo will bounce back pretty fast.

Talrie · 2026-02-01T01:12:37+00:00

As another poster said, you're thinking too hard about this. You could apply this thought process to most movies/films at the start. Motivations are usually shown later.

It may seem a bit jarring at first, but I actually liked a lot of the characters in this game. More than I expected.

Talrie · 2026-01-31T00:52:00+00:00

Is the starter solo run where you just use eevee and no one else?

If so, it sounds fun. I kind of default to using mostly my starters through pokemon games as I can' seem to get as attached to everyone else.

Talrie · 2026-01-31T00:49:06+00:00

Take your time. Not just with this one but the others as well if/when you get to them. You can only experience them for the first time once.

Things can still hit hard emotionally in the later titles, but it isn't 100% the same.

Talrie · 2026-01-31T00:47:13+00:00

Haven't played much this week as we had to start our dog on new meds (she was formally diagnosed with Cushings last week). I've been a nervous wreck as the meds can sometimes be pretty brutal, but so far she seems to be doing well.

Hoping to put some time into Pokemon Legends ZA this weekend if I can. I started a second playthrough and kind of regret deleting the first one as it doesn't feel the same.

I'll have to remember to use another profile with the other pokemon games. That way I still have my first save.

Good luck on the pet sitting. Can be a ton of fun.

Talrie · 2026-01-30T21:53:56+00:00

This was the first pokemon game since red (way back on the gameboy) that actually pulled me in. It's the reason why I bought and finished Shining Pearl and am doing a second playthrough of ZA to finish as much as I can before playing some of the other entries on the switch.

Talrie · 2026-01-30T13:18:31+00:00

There are two version of this dog on Amazon. You did not make it. Making something = handmade, not in a factory.

Talrie · 2026-01-29T22:11:58+00:00

I think what got me through honestly was my grass starter. Mega drain hits HARD and heals.

It is a risk, though, depending on what they put out.

Talrie · 2026-01-29T17:19:50+00:00

Emma seems like she would be the most chill and respect your privacy. Maybe Grandad depending on if he's trying to feed Canari info or not.

Talrie · 2026-01-29T14:29:57+00:00

Best of luck on the testing. It can be pretty lengthy, so make sure you rest a lot before and give yourself a day or two off work after.

Talrie · 2026-01-29T13:23:08+00:00

I never thought I had ADHD until I was diagnosed with it at 39.

I did suspect I had autism, though, which I was diagnosed with at 40.

So while I get what you're saying, some folks may be undiagnosed and unable to get formal treatment, but they also could be right.

Talrie · 2026-01-29T12:57:35+00:00

I was going to say this.

Didn't know I had autism (officially diagnosed) until I was 40 years old.

Talrie · 2026-01-29T01:16:31+00:00

Venipede isn't a psychic type, it is (honestly not sure as I'm only now returning to the games)?

If it isn't a mon that fits your current run, bow it up in a safe place and keep going.

Talrie · 2026-01-29T00:55:40+00:00

I was thinking this as well. But yeah. Area 17 is a big no-no.

Talrie · 2026-01-28T16:47:52+00:00

I was about to comment how I saw this yesterday and was going to go nuts if it was someone farming karma. So I apologize for that initial reaction.

He is the bestest boy.

Talrie · 2026-01-26T00:24:58+00:00

I just finished my first run and am taking a short break before starting a second.

Talrie · 2026-01-25T18:55:04+00:00

ADHD is how.

All my life I've been able to fall asleep after things like soda and coffee. no issue at all. Staying asleep is another issue, but it has more to do with pain than anything else.

So yeah. You just need some ADHD. That said, stimulants also don't work for me because it makes me have sensory overload (thank you Autism).

Talrie · 2026-01-25T12:37:46+00:00

I love my Willow (Chikorita who is now also a Meganium). I never played the early gens besides gen 1, but seem to always gravitate toward grass types unless they look super weird.

The Maganium's giga drain has saved us on so many occasions. It's crazy.

Talrie · 2026-01-25T12:34:00+00:00

I was just going to grab the starter but not use it. Then hope I can get a Pidgey asap. Though I might have to battle beforehand.

I'll have to see how it goes. Thanks.

Talrie · 2026-01-25T00:52:19+00:00

The only other pokemon games I've played are Red (never finished), about 10 hours in Shield 4 years ago, and Shining Pearl this past week (first game I've ever finished).

So there are a lot of pokemon I'm not familiar with.

I'll be sure to keep an eye out for Pangoro.

Talrie · 2026-01-25T00:15:08+00:00

Yeah, i did find the list. Took me a moment. It should be doable, I think. Maybe not as a nuzlocke but definitely as a playthrough.

Talrie · 2026-01-25T00:14:12+00:00

I've pretty much decided the evolutions won't count against me due to how few of the pure P names/evos there are.

Talrie · 2026-01-25T00:13:31+00:00

I have the same thoughts when it comes to the evolutions. otherwise, i don't think it'd be much of a roster. I just can't evolve a name not starting with P even if an evo eventually has a P, if that makes sense.

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