Guest Greensleeves Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Arrgggh! We dropped Nelly off this morning for what was *supposed* to be her second day of IV fluid therapy for her kidney disease--but since they couldn't get the catheter in yesterday, they sent her home with sub-cu fluids and said they'd try again this morning. We called about an hour ago, and they STILL can't get a catheter in! So Dr. Linda is taking Nelly to the city's best IV specialist (?) to have her put a jugular catheter in. We have no idea if this will work any better, of course, but they assure me that "she is the best," and if anyone can do it, it will be her. I'm so frustrated! It's been a week since Nelly had her bloodwork done, and in that time we still have not really managed to TREAT her for this condition! How is she going to get any better if they can't even start the treatments?! I know this isn't anybody's fault, and they really are trying, but sheesh! Can't this poor girl catch a break, already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm sorry. As a "difficult draw" myself, I can attest that sometimes the patient just has challenging veins. Too small, too "roll-y" etc. If she's a bit dehydrated, that can also add to the problem. I usually go through most of my limbs and several nurses before they get a proper stick on me. I hope Nelly gets the treatment she needs soon. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Poor Nelly and poor you for having to see your girl go through this. Sending prayers that all will be resolved today and she can start her treatments and will be well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Might suggest that they give her a good blob of sub-q first thing, then try to get a vein when that's absorbed. Sending hugs. Can imagine how frustrated you must feel. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 poor baby...I hope she gets fixed up soon :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Sending good thoughts for Nelly. Hopefully the specialist will be able to get a line going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Well, the jugular catheter is in (which is good). Less good is that instead of getting fluids during the day and coming home at night, Nelly's now back at the specialist for round-the-clock fluids for the next 48 hours at least. (whimper) Our clinic only has the gravity-based IV systems (not the electronic ones that monitor flow rate drop-by-drop and are adjustable), plus there's nobody there constantly overnight to monitor her--so they'd have to cap off the jugular catheter overnight. Because Nelly's such a big dog, the catheter is also quite large--the end of it is "very near" the heart, which means if she accidentally dislodged the cap of the catheter (when not hooked up to the IV), she could "suck air into the catheter" and suffer an embolism. But... if she stays at the specialist, she can get the IV constantly, instead of just during the day, so they won't have to cap off the catheter, and that risk disappears (whew). Still, this isn't what we wanted... and if it was what we wanted, I wish we'd have done it 5 days ago. Ugh. I'm just heartsick about leaving her there. I know the situations aren't analogous at all, but the last time we transferred a dog from our clinic to this specialty clinic... he never came home again. :weep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Keeping Nelly in my prayers. {{{{{{{{{{Stephanie}}}}}}}}}} Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Sending lots of prayers for Nelly and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Stephanie, sending prayers that Nelly gets all the fluids she needs and the treatment also so she can come home to you and her siblings. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Well, we got to go see Nelly tonight, and they "unplugged" her so she could come out and visit with us! She howled and danced around and huggled and gobbled up some cookies, and cuddled some more, and then she was done. She could not have been more herself. I'm still sad that she's there, but DH said, "There is no question that this was the right move," over bringing her home every night, etc. So... keep your paws crossed that this works as well as it possibly can. I'll try and keep everyone updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I am so glad that you got to visit. Sending more prayers. Quote 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...
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