I am still here!
9 February 2025
Hey everyone, its me Big Red!
I just wanted to give you all a little update on how I'm doing. I'm still my happy self, I love going to the park, the beach, and having playtime but things have been tough. The medication I was on for three months didn't work, so the specialist vet decided to start tapering me off it because it could do more harm than good. If my symptoms get worse, I might have to try something new.
My dog mum is working closely with the vets to try and figure out what is going on. They have suggested a swallow study ($1500) and a muscle biopsy (up to $4200) but for now, we are watching my symptoms to see if we can get more clues. Since the medication didn't help, we might need to look in a different direction.
One of the hardest things for me is eating. I have to be fed one teaspoon at a time because swallowing is tricky. I also have a special food that costs $28.80 per day and that adds up fast! My vet bills have already reached around $6000 and things are again getting a bit overwhelming. My dog mum has been thinking about opening another page to help with my care.
Thank-you so much to everyone who has supported me so far, it means the world to both of us! I'm still a happy pup, and I'm still fighting. I am only 3 and I have so much more life to live! I just may need a little extra help along the way.
Lots of love, Big Red.
