duncan41 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Wish it were........................the internist said that he wouldn't even consider doing a kidney biopsy unless her platelets were at least 50,000, so no, they really were 9,000. She had NO platelets on Saturday. "Kidney values good, good, good. Kidney values good, good, good. Kidney values good, good, good." Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 *lighting candle and chanting kidney values good good good* *repeating as necessary* Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Prayers for good kidney values..... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 ohmygosh I'm just seeing this. Sending lots of *kidney values good good good* thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Oh my ... I'm so sorry. Poor Suze! Is she on antibiotics? I'm sure they're doing all they can for her, if she's seeing an internist - I assume that means a specialist? Sending more good and positive thoughts for Suze to rally and start to produce more platelets and better kidney values. :hope Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Wish it were........................the internist said that he wouldn't even consider doing a kidney biopsy unless her platelets were at least 50,000, so no, they really were 9,000. She had NO platelets on Saturday. "Kidney values good, good, good. Kidney values good, good, good. Kidney values good, good, good." I was hoping it was a typo. I t HAS to get better, it just HAS to. Nothing less is acceptable. Kidney values good!!!!!!!!! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Egad. Where the heck did her platelets go????! Has she been tested for tick diseases? Haven't gone thru a kidney biopsy. Would they be doing an ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirate? That's usuallly pretty low key in terms of pain, side effects, etc., altho pup may need to be sedated for it. Sending continued prayers. 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...
Burpdog Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 have they given her a shot of doxy? Done a TBD panel? Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 What will the biopsy tell them, and how will her treatment change based on the results? The treatment for kidney failure is the same regardless of cause, right? Supportive fluid therapy and diet. I would concentrate on stabilizing her (is she on IV fluids?) before considering an invasive test. They opted not to do a biopsy of Nelly's kidneys, because it wouldn't have told us anything that could have helped her. Hugs and prayers for your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Is she on antibiotics? I'm sure they're doing all they can for her, if she's seeing an internist - I assume that means a specialist? Sending more good and positive thoughts for Suze to rally and start to produce more platelets and better kidney values. Yes, she has been on two different antibiotics and fluids since Saturday noon at a Specialty Hospital. This hospital only sees referrals for specific issues and provides after-hours emergency medicine. She is receiving excellent 24 hour care. Has she been tested for tick diseases? Haven't gone thru a kidney biopsy. Would they be doing an ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirate? That's usuallly pretty low key in terms of pain, side effects, etc., altho pup may need to be sedated for it. TBD is on the list for tomorrow's conference. There have been conversations about biopsy and fine needle aspirate. Until this afternoon, biopsy was preferred only if we "had to know EXACTLY what caused this." Fine needle aspirate may not have picked up enough "material" to provide an adequate diagnosis. However, this afternoon her kidney values improved by 30%! (See, I knew you guys could do it! Those chants really do work!!) If I told you what they are now, you would be horrified, but the improvement was so encouraging that Dr. L (the internal medicine specialist) started talking about doing a titer for Lepto in "3 to 4 weeks"! Yippee! At least he's indicating that she's going to be leaving the hospital under her own power! So, the plan now is to do a fine needle aspirate in the next day or two, depending on platelet count, to "get lymphoma off the table" as Dr. L put it. Another ultrasound was done this afternoon and her kidneys still look the same, but there is a lymph node that is a concern. What will the biopsy tell them, and how will her treatment change based on the results? The treatment for kidney failure is the same regardless of cause, right? Supportive fluid therapy and diet. I would concentrate on stabilizing her (is she on IV fluids?) before considering an invasive test. They opted not to do a biopsy of Nelly's kidneys, because it wouldn't have told us anything that could have helped her. The purpose of the biopsy was to refine the diagnosis should there be little or no movement in kidney values in the next 48 to 72 hours; basically a last ditch effort at targeted treatment. We are just a little over 48 since total renal failure and there has been significant improvement, so the focus is now toward identifying what's in the lymph node. I now have to learn about kidney diets. Anyone care to dive in? You guys are amazing! I have read about the power of GT, I have tried to provide a little measure of comfort to others because I would have loved to have had some of that GT comfort and support when we sent Nikki on ahead of us to The Bridge 3 years ago. Thank you very much. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 There are a lot of different opinions on kidney diets, prescription vs home cooked. I can tell you that the Hills KD both canned and dry have worked for Misty for 3 years who was dx with kidney disease Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Sending prayers and love. 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...
RaineysMom Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 sending more prayers to your Suze for her to continue to improve and that you can get to the bottom of what's causing this!!!! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Our Mama Rollo had kidney disease at the age of 14 and I had to learn quickly how to deal with it for her diet and other items. I found the following links very helpful, if in fact Suze does have kidney disease. Good luck and our thoughts and prayers are with you. For the record, we used the Purina NF and had great success with it. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.p...2&SourceID= http://www.dogaware.com/kidney.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 How's she doing this am? We're praying very hard for improvement Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 When Kona was in kidney failure, we had a consult with a nutritionist at Angell Memorial. She provided a homemade diet recipe for her. If you PM me your e-mail address, I'll send you a copy of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 How is Suze doing this morning? How is Suze's human doing? Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Guess who walked out without the catheter this morning??? Guess who was allowed to go OUTSIDE for a walk??? You guessed it - Miss Suze in all her gorgeous self with the swollen leg and shaved belly! And for the first time since Saturday at noon she didn't want to go back to the treatment room! She wanted to go with Mom and Dad! Whoo-hoo! We're waiting for today's blood values, but Dr. L is talking discharge in two to three days! I don't know whether to laugh or cry! We talked about TBD and narrowed the possibilities to Lyme or Erlichia. At this point, her response to the treatment is still pointing to infection, but the origination point is still unknown. Depending on test results to be determined, we may visit TBD in the next month or so. Re zero platelets: She was septic upon admission which affects the bone marrow's ability to produce platelets. Please keep in mind, that everyone connected with this case remains totally baffled by the absense of the usual symptoms prior to total renal failure - she ate, peed, pooped, played, barked, took walks, all with enthusiams until Friday at noon. She has never had a fever and has continued to eat through everything! I had a urine culture done in December and a urinalysis last Wednesday - both negative. Now for the banana peel. There is still the enlarged lymph node to deal with. We have pretty much decided that when her platelets get back in line, Dr. L will do the fine needle aspiration of the kidney and lymph node. If we get really lucky with the kidney sample, we'll get a diagnosis. After all she has been through, we certainly don't want to hear, read, see the work "lymphoma". Ssssooo............................... We need to change the chant. "No cooties in the lymph node. No cooties in the lymph node. No cooties in the lymph node." Thanks all for your continued support. Just knowing that there are people out there pulling for her has given me much comfort. From the bottom of my very weary heart, thank you, thank you, thank you. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 What a roller coaster! I'm glad your sweet girl is feeling better. Hopefully, positive updates will follow. We will keep her in our prayers. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 This is great!! All sounding promising. Okay, next post will be to say she's home Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'll take up the chant: No cooties in the lymph node! We're all pulling for you, sweet Suze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ok, we need to chant, chant, chant! Dr. L is doing the fine needle aspiration this afternoon! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 NO COOTIES!!! NO COOTIES!!! NO COOTIES!!!!! sending more prayers and hugs to your girl!!! :hope :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Ok, we need to chant, chant, chant! Dr. L is doing the fine needle aspiration this afternoon! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! Chanting here in MA, No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! No cooties in the lymph node! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Adding more prayers for a clear finding. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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