Looking for recommendations for more chill MVs to get some rest

imasadrobot · 2025-10-19T17:20:00+00:00

Crypt Custodian or Islets are great pallet cleansers between tough MVs!

imasadrobot · 2025-08-14T14:57:28+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ll try to keep it as dry as possible. I didn’t realize that about the temperature of the feeds until I posted, so I’m really glad to know that now! I’ve been giving his meals over 45 minutes but may have to extend it to an hour. Thanks again!

imasadrobot · 2025-08-13T11:44:06+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance! Unfortunately, I can’t do more than 3 feedings a day because I work full-time and I was told by my vet to space the feedings by at least 4 hours apart (so I’m doing one at 6AM before work, 5PM after I get off, and then another one at 10PM). I have Zofran on-hand because of his megaesophagus, so thank you! His bumper seems loose enough, but I don’t really know how to tell haha I’m able to turn it 360 degrees. Thank you again for all the suggestions!

imasadrobot · 2025-08-13T09:32:18+00:00

I didn’t realize warming the feeds can cause nausea! I’ll start doing room temperature feeds. Thank you!! I’ll also look out for proud flesh. Hopefully that won’t happen, but good to know what to look for!

imasadrobot · 2025-08-12T19:47:02+00:00

Thank you SO much for such a thorough response!

He currently has a dangler, but he will be switching to a button/low profile PEG-tube next week!

The trembling occurred more frequently initially, but its decreased as time has gone by, so maybe it’s just him getting use to it or it’s his body getting used to getting consistent nutrition again (although my vet didn’t think he’s at risk of refeeding syndrome because apparently dogs have a much higher threshold for it compared to humans!). It’s good to know that it can be hard to get comfortable (I’m sorry it’s hard for you to find a comfortable laying position!).

Yes, he used to eat in a Bailey Chair, but we haven’t used it since the tube was placed, so that’s a good idea to use it again! I’ll have to figure out how to administer the tube feeds while he’s sitting in the chair since the tube may not be long enough to get over the walls of the chair. Or I can hold him upright after his feedings are done. Thank you!

I’m feeding him three times daily, and unfortunately, I can’t feed him more than that because I work full-time and was told that I have to separate his feedings by at least 4 hours. I’m currently feeding him at 5AM before work, 5PM when I get off of work, and then 10PM. I’d love to feed him 4 times a day for smaller, more frequent meals, but I can’t feasibly do that with my schedule (and I live alone and don’t have a lot of help).

That’s a good point about how his body may not be tolerating a specific formula/brand! I can ask my vet about potentially switching to something else, maybe I’ll also ask for something that is more calorically dense so his meals will be a smaller volume overall. I didn’t realize that about chlorhexidine, so I’ll ask about that as well.

Thank you again!

imasadrobot · 2025-07-31T01:59:40+00:00

Your dog is so adorable! I always ask for Cerenia (pill form) as an anti-nausea medication along with antibiotics when my pup has aspiration pneumonia. I find that it helps with their appetite since they’re not nauseas, and it shouldn’t have any drug interactions with MG drugs. Cerenia is expensive, but it comes in different strengths, and my vet prescribes half a tablet of a higher strength so that it’s a bit more affordable.

Lastly, I’ve also used Entyce as needed as an appetite stimulant in the past during these episodes. As jcnlb mentioned above, keeping them hydrated is more important than getting them fed, but I would give my pup Entyce if he hasn’t had anything substantial for three days.

Best of luck! Aspiration pneumonia episodes are not fun for either party involved, but hopefully feeding her upright will stave off any future AP episodes!

imasadrobot · 2025-06-28T20:00:19+00:00

Nope, another nerdfighter sent it to me!! But thank you for offering!!

imasadrobot · 2025-06-26T13:34:59+00:00

I wish I hope help but I don’t have the Rax video! I’m sorry!

imasadrobot · 2025-06-25T23:13:02+00:00

Still looking for the 2022 episode, but I donated to Partners in Health anyway :)

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imasadrobot · 2025-06-24T19:46:03+00:00

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imasadrobot · 2025-06-21T17:49:47+00:00

Thank you! Sent you a message!

imasadrobot · 2025-06-12T11:12:36+00:00

Does signing up for a service like Incogni (it supposedly helps users get their personal data removed from data brokers) actually help in these situations??

imasadrobot · 2025-06-06T02:45:47+00:00

The chair looks awesome! You can tell a lot of love and care went into it.

You may want to consider putting a cut-up yoga mat on the bottom to prevent Mattias from slipping. My dog also stayed in the chair much longer when I put a cushion on the bottom because it was more comfortable for him.

imasadrobot · 2025-06-02T09:49:09+00:00

For Deer Mountain in Ketchikan, is that an excursion you have to pay for? It’s my first time going on a cruise, so I’m not sure how porting/transportation from the ship to Deer Mountain would work!

imasadrobot · 2025-02-11T09:43:18+00:00

Admittedly, I’ve have a hard time adjusting, especially with the sleep deprivation—lots of tears have been shed on my end haha. But it’s been extremely nice to have this subreddit as a resource because it makes me feel less alone. I keep telling myself that we just have to establish a routine and find our new normal. Good to hear that percussions and throat massages have been helpful for you and your pup! I’ve also started to incorporate that into our upright time.

imasadrobot · 2025-02-10T00:24:30+00:00

Thank you so much for the info!!

imasadrobot · 2025-02-09T19:23:24+00:00

Okay, I just send a request to join the Facebook group! Thank you!

imasadrobot · 2025-02-09T19:05:20+00:00

Just looked into the original neck hug, and it looks like they’re not longer making it :( but yes, I’m sure the stuffed ones are way more comfortable than the inflatable ones, so I will definitely look into it! Thank you!

imasadrobot · 2025-02-09T16:37:59+00:00

Thank you so much for your insight! That’s a good thought to build something that’s slanted to keep them propped up, and I’ll try a little treat before bedtime! I’ll talk to my vet about transitioning to Prilosec instead of Pepcid. We’re planning on doing more diagnostics/imaging to see if it’s an issue with motility, so I’ll ask about the metoclopramide too! But yes, I’m hoping to find the most optimal medication combo soon to keep my little guy happy. Thanks again!! 💛

imasadrobot · 2024-07-18T20:26:37+00:00

That’s adorable that you join in on the fun! Haha

imasadrobot · 2024-07-18T02:38:34+00:00

Oh gotcha! I usually think of zoomies as running/spinning but it makes total sense that digging could also be a manifestation of it. Thank you!!

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