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Betty update

Submitted by DSimas on April 21, 2010 - 12:35am

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I am so sorry to keep everyone in suspense. I should have emailed Amy or Elaine from my BBerry, but my mind just hasn't been screwed on properly lately.

I spent the day at the vet and then had to go straight to work at 3pm and dropped Betty off with Mom. I got home from work late and slept until after 9am, very unlike me, but I guess I'm just emotionally exausted.

Here's a video of Betty from when I posted yesterday, with her bone. This is why I went straight to the vet. She is normally aggressive with her chewing and possesive, I could just reach and pick it up. Not right.

That's her bone in front of her face:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XY2MYax6Do

At the vet, I gave her a biscuit for getting on the scale and she winced in pain, squinted her eye, and head tilted when she took it. Like she did earlier with the cheese. She would freak when the vet tried to open her mouth to look in. He pressed on her jaws and face and would never get a response, so it doesn't appear to be a tooth or bone issue. We took head and chest xrays and they looked clear. So, he is suspecting MMM - masticatory muscle myositis. It's an auto-immune problem where her own immune system attacks the muscles that open the mouth. Later they cannot open it at all. A blood test can confirm it, so we drew blood next. It took forever and several techs to get blood. Poor Betty has bad veins and even when they'd get one, it was a trickle. Here she is:

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So, she is on tramadol for pain and an antibiotic. I am waiting for the blood test result this morning to confirm or rule out MMM. If it's not that, then we would need to sedate her to get her mouth open for a better look, maybe a tissue biopsy of the muscle (as the blood test can be a false negative sometimes).

She does still have her appetite, thank goodness. Behavior is normal, I think she's dealing with the discomfort mostly and grieving Raven.

Thank you for the concern and prayers. I must say that yesterday was tough at first as I didn't want to be at the vet's without Raven so soon, just was so difficult since he and I spent so much time there. But I was worried enough for Betty to keep my mind off things... I hope my little snuggle-bug will feel better soon.

Dawn

"Little Miss Betty Cuteface"
Toofie on the left, eyeball on the right.
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Raven (prior to tripawd surgery) and Betty

Poor sweet Betty. I am glad you know what you might be dealing w

Submitted by MaggieMozeOllie on February 4, 2010 - 4:24pm.

for her and her momma to have happy hugs and a good life again Sometimes we are given so much to bear. xxxooo that Betty for us!
Maggie

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we had a similar situation with farcus, he wouldn't take his nig

Submitted by stacibix on February 4, 2010 - 3:55pm.

milkbone.... and he NEVER passes one up. we immediately took him to the er and at first they couldn't find anything wrong. then they realized it was a tooth that had become infected. but he was the same way, you could not open his mouth or he would freak out... i hope the test is negative and it ends up being something simple!

stacibix,ron,farcus&eliza

Aww Betty..

Submitted by CathyandZimmer on February 4, 2010 - 1:44pm.

I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for the update!

Cathy & Zimmer

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MMM........

Submitted by Michelle 'n Tedi on February 4, 2010 - 1:30pm.

Poor Betty. Well, if it comes back that it is MMM, it is treatable. I know two other bullys with this & they that pred. Hope she feels better soon.

http://norcalbulldogrescue.org

Dawn, thanks for the update on Betty

Submitted by Monica-Maude-Gus on February 4, 2010 - 1:25pm.

You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Awwww, Miss Betty...

Submitted by DavRox on February 4, 2010 - 1:16pm.

...feel better soon you sweet thing.

Have a great day, and don't forget to kiss someone you love!

David & Roxy

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We love you Dawn..and miss Betty precious angel....our prayers a

Submitted by Tammy in NC on February 4, 2010 - 1:13pm.

thoughts are with you in your grieving and dealing with all this too....you are not alone!

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hi Dawn...Gracie has that problem and has had it for 3 yrs

Submitted by Deborah and the... on February 4, 2010 - 12:58pm.

its very treatable....she is on predisone which she had to have very high doses for a while because her numbers where very high...they are going down and she seems to be opening her jaw much better...if you have any questions you can email me anytime....

hugs

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Maybull had MMM

Submitted by StephanieDavid (not verified) on February 4, 2010 - 12:53pm.

The vet gave her steriods and some pain meds and within a day, she was getting back to normal. She was on steriods for several weeks during which he was very hungry and drank a lot of water. That was last year and she had not had a re-occurance, possibly because she was on the meds for a long time. I think it's probably good news if it's just MMM. Hope you and she are better very soon.

Whew!

Submitted by Céline and Ange... on February 4, 2010 - 12:45pm.

I am SO glad to hear from you guys. I was just about to e-mail you at home - I was giving you one more hour

If I'm not mistaken, Deb's Gracie had MMM a year or so ago (I recall she couldn't play with her jolly ball). If that's it, sounds like it is totally treatable.

Please give Betty a hug from me and Stella (and take one for yourself too)

Good to hear from you Dawn

Submitted by TamsenNJosie Louise on February 4, 2010 - 12:42pm.

may the blessings be and that you find strength in the love that is always there, the ocean of love and mercy. Good vibes and warm light. tamsen

Dawn, thank you for the update.

Submitted by AmyandSophia on February 4, 2010 - 12:40pm.

I will be praying for Sweet Miss Betty. Is MMM a fast onset? I thought it was a slow onset with pain and indicators? Has Betty had pain in opening and/or chewing in the past? I am really only wondering, not doubting:-) I have a jaw problem myself that has taken years to come about, but it has been painful the whole time. Eventually I will have to have surgery to relieve it.

Anyway, prayers for Betty...and for you my dear friend. I am so sorry all this has happened to you...with your cougar, then Raven, now Miss Betty Cute Face.

On a lighter note. How is that Mustang boy of yours doing? What about your new cow? Any new news? I would love to hear it:-)

Amy and Sophia

I feel so badly about all of this.......

Submitted by Annie Zoey and ... on February 4, 2010 - 12:39pm.

just when you need time to grieve, you have something else to deal with....

I wish I could help in some way other than prayers.

Kisses for Betty and (((((hugs)))))) for you!

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At least it's treatable

Submitted by Jacinda and the... on February 4, 2010 - 12:38pm.

Deb's Sugar had myosotis and I believe it's treated with prednisone. I hope there is nothing else going on. Hugs to you and prayers to Betty.

Thanks for the update

Submitted by onslowsmom on February 4, 2010 - 12:37pm.

you 2 ladies were sure on my mind! I'm glad she's eating - that's really good! I'll be keeping good thoughts that it's not anything serious and will keep looking for more updates. (((Hugs)))

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But my soul ~ Judy Garland
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OH Dawn!

Submitted by Angela and PollyAnna on February 4, 2010 - 12:29pm.

We were worried about you and Betty! Hope it is nothing serious! We will continue praying for you both!

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