Lily developed a bleeding ulcer from the Prednisone. She started vomiting one afternoon, and it was all dried blood. We were so scared and didn't know if this was from the "L" or the Prednisone. After the visit to our Vet the next day we found out she did indeed have an ulcer, along with her liver enzymes (ALT) being elevated. She got sent home with a medicine called Carfate to coat her stomach before meals and before her medicine. She also got some antibiotics. Since then she has been back to the Vet and her ALT is within normal range. They also took her down from 10mg a day to 5mg a day. Her weight also stayed the same at 6 lbs. In two weeks her dosage is going to be taken down again.
I'm still in awe over how Lily has adjusted to this disease. Never once since diagnosis has she acted like she was ill. She plays, runs, jumps, and she's all around happy. Which gives me lots of hope that she will pull through.
