Guest PetersDad Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I don't know if they have ruled anything with the kidneys "in" or "out" at this point - I think the kidney issues are a new issue, as his liver has been the predominant problem up to now. Would kidney stones have showed up on a sonogram? I've told Peter's vet and the Dr. at OSU that I wanted to move on this as fast as possible... we want to give the doctors time to look at everything without interruption, but the wait is torture... The only solace we have is that he has been resting and seems comfortable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 OSU should get back to you fairly quickly.....sometime today I would think you would see any stones if the equipment that was used was accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PetersDad Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 The Sonographer (sp?) was not from this clinic, she is a specialist and is board certified for sonography (or whatever it's called), so I can only hope that she knows what she is doing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigonie Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 (edited) I don't know if they have ruled anything with the kidneys "in" or "out" at this point - I think the kidney issues are a new issue, as his liver has been the predominant problem up to now. Would kidney stones have showed up on a sonogram? They should be able to see kidney stones on the sonogram. They should also be able to see and estimate the amount of kidney damage. When Emma had a sonogram (a.k.a. ultrasound) for her kidneys, they were looking for changes in the size of the kidneys, kidney stones, other tumors in the surrounding area, etc. I would suppose in your dog's case they also looked at the liver in the ultrasound. Edited September 10, 2007 by Tigonie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Sending more prayers. Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PetersDad Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Correct - they did look at his liver. The sonographer did not feel that his liver was enlarged, and there was no evidence of an obstruction of any sort, which is why surgery was ruled out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am so sorry that the answers aren't being found more quickly When Skittle became so ill and I was referred on to a 24 hour facility, they did xrays and a sonogram both. They were thinking maybe a blocked bile duct or stones, but nothing showed up other than a slightly enlarged liver What was so puzzling is even though her bilirubin was off the charts, her labs on kidney function were good. I'll never know what the answers were for her, but am praying for your boy so hard! :hope :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PetersDad Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 That sounds exactly like Peter, except his bilirubin is coming down, and his kidney enzymes are going up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Really hoping you get some answers from OSU. We're all pulling for Peter! :hope Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 That sounds exactly like Peter, except his bilirubin is coming down, and his kidney enzymes are going up... :grouphug :grouphug Unfortunately Skittle's bilirubin just kept climbing, despite IV fluids, antibiotics, liver meds, etc. She was also too ill to even consider a liver biopsy I wish I could do more than just pray for Peter :hope :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Watching this thread closely and with hope you get answers that will help your boy soon. Sending more prayers and white light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hope you get some answers so he can get started on the correct treatment soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spider9174 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 been checking and thinking about you all all day. sending many good thoughts to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest needlenosemom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Still checking in on your precious boy & sending prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PetersDad Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Where we live, it hasn't rained for weeks. Today when we woke up it was raining, and my wife said that even the sky was crying for Peter. I told her that maybe it was all the doggie angels crying for him. Peter's kidneys failed this afternoon and he passed away this evening while we were visiting him. When we were through saying our good-byes, the rain had stopped; and I thought to myself "Of course it stopped - now he is up there making all the doggie angels laugh with his too-long tongue, his silly run, and his curly tail!" We love you Peter... so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 oh no so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveagrey Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss.. Run free sweet Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 So sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy and is now running free at the bridge with all the other angels. Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest SoulsMom Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm so sorry. Run free sweet Peter. I can't imagine what you must be going through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Words seem so inadequate right now :cry1 Please know that you did everything that you could for him, and my heart hurts along with yours :grouphug Peter, please say hello to Skittle and Lori Ann for me. You will be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am so very, very sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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