retiredracers Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) Thirteen months ago on February 24, 2009, I lost my little Mouse to some unknown/undetermined liver disease. Watching her illness and not knowing what was making her sick was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Losing her was almost as bad as losing my Crooked girl 4 years ago. I haven't even been able to post a memorial because it is too hard. Back to Kulee... Kulee is Mouse's littermate. They were as different as night and day. Yesterday, Kulee spit up a little bit of fluid twice, once in the morning, once in the evening. No big deal but I thought I'd have her looked at by my vet today at work and also the visiting acupuncture vet when she was here this morning. While the acupuncture vet was needling her this morning, I happened to flip up Kulee's ear and it had a slight yellow tinge... and her eyes and gums do, too!!!!!!!!!!!! Kulee is a very special girl who probably suffered a head injury based on the lump that was on her head when we got her AND also her attitude/personality/mannerisms. She is just special. She also had a very high titer for Ehrlichia when she came to us and she gets Doxy twice yearly to treat it. PLEASE send good thoughts and prayers that she is yellow because she likes the color and not because her liver is sick!!! Edited to add: I forgot to say that lab work will definitely be done today as well as x-rays. I've already ordered Chinese herbs for liver support and I have milk thistle left from Mouse last year. I'll pick up SAM-E from Costco tomorrow if labwork definitely comes back showing problems. We'll start meds immediately AND I'll also schedule an ultrasound for next week if needed. Unfortunately, I have Mouse's protocol of meds/supplements jammed into my memory!!! UPDATE- 2:20 PM Wednesday: We just did xrays and it looks like her gallbladder could possibly be obstructed (I think that's the right word... my brain is a little frazzled). I've talked to the ultrasound vet and even though he's off on Friday, he said he'd pop up here Friday morning before going out of town to ultrasound her! He's such a nice guy! If it is her gallbladder, that is a good thing (in my mind!). We'll start her on Actigall and hopefully get everything cleaned up. Keep your fingers crossed for her!!!! Thanks for the support, everyone!!!! Thursday morning update: Kulee is doing pretty well so far. No vomiting since Tuesday evening and she's loving her new diet... Royal Canin prescription Low Fat canned food. Her bloodwork came back and it looks like it is her gallbladder but whether it's obstructed or just sludgy we won't know until the ultrasound. I've left a message for that vet letting him know the results. Keeping my fingers crossed that it's just the gallbladder being sludgy and it just needs cleaned out! Thanks again! Friday afternoon update: Well, okay news and not okay news. Ultrasound says not her gallbladder BUT her liver doesn't look like a sick liver. The vet said that if he hadn't seen her labwork, he would think it was a normal liver for a 9 year old dog. I also had bile acids run yesterday on the blood that we sent in on Wednesday and the results were WAY, WAY, WAY high! So we did a liver biopsy (results should be back middle of next week)and we hope that will tell us something but then again maybe we don't want it to tell us anything! I just know that I want her to not be sick!!! Thankfully she is not acting sick at all so that makes me feel better. Sending my thanks out to everyone once more!!!! Keep the prayers and good thoughts coming... maybe they are working!!! Edited March 26, 2010 by retiredracers Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sorry to hear she isn't feeling well. I would get some bloodwork done on her, and hopefully, this is something transient. If it is liver-related, there are a lot of good supplements you can give her, too. Sending love, hugs and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Good thoughts for Kulee! Don't scare your Mamma little girl! Quote Lisa with Finnegan (Nina's Fire Fly) and Sage (Gil's Selma). Always missing Roscoewww.popdogdesigns.net pop art prints, custom portraits and collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 God bless her! Can you possibly give her milk thistle? When Lola was yellow and jaundicey, it worked wonders for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Prayers for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for Kulee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Gentle Hugs and Prayers for Kulee I will be waiting for an Update on Kulee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StridersSis Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 sending prayers! Hopefully something minor you can fix in no time Quote Kim, mom to Reno (Slatex Reno), sister to Daffy (Bally's Flack), Ashley and Sue (racing names unknown), and Bridge kids Strider (7/28/94-4/16/05), RW's Dallas (12/17/98- 06/26/2010), Odd Taylor (aka Lizzie), JC's Curfew (4/6/2005- 4/22/2010), Winnie(Pooh Bear)my heart dog, and Rocky the beagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sending lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers for your special little girl. I hope and pray she is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Prayers for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for Kulee. We are praying for the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Oh man, not Kulee now! Hope you get some answers right away. I'll talk to you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AGirlNamedMe Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I hope your girl is ok xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Prayers coming for Kulee from PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sending prayers for Kulee Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 More prayers for Kulee. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Thanks for the update, Sheila. You've got me worried sick now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the update, Sheila. You've got me worried sick now! So you can imagine how I feel. I think I might look like this... Edited March 24, 2010 by retiredracers Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 UPDATE- 2:20 PM Wednesday: We just did xrays and it looks like her gallbladder could possibly be obstructed (I think that's the right word... my brain is a little frazzled). I've talked to the ultrasound vet and even though he's off on Friday, he said he'd pop up here Friday morning before going out of town to ultrasound her! He's such a nice guy! If it is her gallbladder, that is a good thing (in my mind!). We'll start her on Actigall and hopefully get everything cleaned up. Keep your fingers crossed for her!!!! Thanks for the support, everyone!!!! Oh, that is good news, I think! I'm so happy that you've probably got the diagnosis and a treatment plan! Hugs to both you and sweet Kulee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Yes, sounds like a GREAT vet! Gallbladder, you can deal with. Obstruction is probably what you heard. Happens all the time in humans. Sending love and hugs your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the update, Sheila. You've got me worried sick now! So you can imagine how I feel. I think I might look like this... Yeah, I can only imagine! Hang in there! Edited March 24, 2010 by K9Cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Prays,hugs & paws crossed for you Kulee Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hope it is gall bladder because, as others have said, you can deal with it. I'm sure you'll still give her the liver support things since she's yellow, right? Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I hope the problem is identified (confirmed) and the treatment is easy and quickly successful. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Sending prayers and good thoughts for a quick diagnosis and a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for you both. If you need anything please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluefawn Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Sending hugs and prayers for Kulee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.