The Kat House

I’ve always followed the vets’ advice when it comes to Molly and Cruella. No matter how expensive the treatment, I have done what the doctors have felt was best for my dogs. And thankfully, things have always turned out well. The consultation with Cruella’s doctor is on Friday, but in the meantime, [...]

I got Cruella’s test results back today.  The tumor causing her Cushing’s Disease is located in the pituitary gland, so surgery is not an option.  The disease has to be managed with a chemotherapy drug called Lysodren.  The induction phase will last from 1-3 weeks and will require daily meds.  After induction, Cruella will go [...]

I think today was one of the worst days of my life.  It all started when I took Cruella to the vet for the repeat of her test that got botched last week.   I always have trouble getting her out of the car when we get to the vet hospital, and I can understand why.  [...]

I just got a call from the vet. Remember the full day of testing Cruella underwent yesterday? It has to be repeated. It turns out that one of the techs forgot to freeze and submit the final blood draw, which basically voids the entire series of samples. Cruella will be going [...]

Many thanks to those of you who have written, called, and commented to pass along your best wishes for Cruella! She spent today at the vet hospital undergoing testing to determine the exact location of the tumor causing her Cushing’s Disease. I should have the results next week. We will then decide [...]

Cruella was diagnosed with Cushing’s Disease today. The doctors have suspected it for some time, but she has always tested negative in the past. The disease is caused by a tumor located in an adrenal gland or the pituitary gland. Depending on the location of the mass, treatment will involve surgery or [...]

I’ve been certified in Adult First Aid and CPR for the last eight years, going through a recertification class each year. Fortunately, I’ve never been in a situation that required me to use my skills on a human, but I was able to save one of my dogs when she choked last year. [...]

It was on March 8th of last year when Cruella went in for surgery to remove this tumor from her abdomen. What followed was the toughest thing I’ve ever gone through.
Cruella seemed to be doing well, but a few days after her surgery, she suddenly got very sick. I rushed her to the [...]

I’ve been feeling a bit sick all night. It could be that nasty flu that has the area school systems shut down.
Or that nasty sweet potato dog treat.
Yeah. Don’t even ask. Let’s just say that it didn’t taste nearly as good as Molly and Cruella said it did.

I took my annual CPR recertification course on Friday. This marks my 8th year of being certified. Fortunately, I’ve never had to use my skills on a person, but it was just over a year ago that I saved one of my dogs from choking. I’ll admit that being certified in Adult [...]