macoduck Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) I fear Miss Pudge le mutt will not be with us for much longer. We have been dealing with chronic kidney failure. She is 10 and had no symptoms. It was caught on routine lab tests and urinalysis. She has been on a specialty food for kidneys, enalapril, baby aspirin, and fish oil. Her results from 6 months ago have changed drastically: BUN 42 (normal 27) Creatinine 3.6 (normal <1.8) urine c/p ratio 5.3 (last time 3.6) albumin 2.2 (normal 2.5-4) Treatment plan has changed to increase her enalapril form 10mg to 20mg. Adding Azodyl, a probiotic that will help process food to make it easier for her kidneys.Retest labs in 2 weeks. Complicating things is a sudden onset nasal infection with green discharge. Now taking cephalexin for that. A dental is scheduled in a little over 2 weeks. She has one badly inflamed area and mild tartar. Complicating things is a probable tumor under her lower front teeth causing them to protrude. Depending on how she does between now and that dental appt, the plan is my vet to xray Pudge's mouth to see the extent of the tumor. From there we will decide whether or not to proceed with the biopsy and dental. She explained that Pudge will need extra hydration during this because of the kidney issue. My normally happy girl with a good appetite can no longer keep her food down, probably because of the cephalexin. Since she is still drinking OK and will eat some cookies, I'm going to try spacing out the dose (rx'd at 2 in AM, 2 in PM). Vomiting was happening at 2 hours post-meal. She is very tired. My shadow girl prefers to nap than follow me room to room. Regular vet won't be open again until the 26th. Emergency vet is only 5 minutes away but I don't see indications that we need to go there now. Question: Is there something over-the-counter besides Pepcid that will help soothe her tummy enough to tolerate the cephalexin? Edited December 31, 2012 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 No advice.... only for your Pudge Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Oh Ducky, I'm sorry your girl isn't doing well. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I'm sorry - no advise - no experience. But I'm really good at smooching and hugging on mutt pups (just ask my Sam). So many are sent along with some prayers. 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...
gazehund Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Not that I can think of Ducky. I am sorry your sweet girl is not feeling well. I hope you have much more time with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Does she not tolerate Pepcid? There are some other OTC meds but you'd want to consult with the vet about them. Pepcid is one of the few that doesn't interact with much. You could also ask for a meds change. There are dogs who do not tolerate cephalexin. Sending gentle scritchies for your sweet girl, and hugs for yourself. 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...
4My2Greys Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm sorry to hear Pudge is not doing well . She looks like such a sweet girl. I know the timing is terrible with the holidays, but if she's getting really sick with the cephalexin if possible I would try to get it changed for another antibiotic she tolerates better. I know that's easier said than done right now. Nadir got extremely sick when put on cephalexin. I make a point now to make sure he doesn't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 No advice,just feeling sorry for your sweet girl. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm so sorry about your sweet Pudge. I just went through the kidney failure ordeal with my galgo, Cruz. I had a really difficult time getting him to eat. Sometime the herb Slippery Elm is helpful if you want to try an herbal. http://www.anniesherbals.com/Getting%20started.html Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Nothing to add to the above Ducky. Hope a change of abx may help. Gentle hugs and smooches to your sweet Pudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Sending best wishes for you and Pudge from a fellow mutt-lover in the frozen north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Sending prayers your way for Pudge & you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Oh, not Pudge! A couple of thoughts, Ducky: I agree wholeheartedly with the pepcid (either famotadine or ranitidine), even when she's off the abx. Also, ask your vet about perhaps adding some subQ fluids, if you're comfortable doing that at home. It should reduce her BUN/creatinine and probably get her feeling a bit better. If she's not drinking it might actually benefit her to get IV fluids... I'm going to give you a call now -- much faster than typing! Hugs, sweetie girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Ducky I am so sorry Pudge is not doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) Oh Ducky ... I'm sorry about Pudge! Cephalexan does NOTHING for my Riley, but when he was on it (before we found out), I needed to make sure that he always took his meds with food AND had something (non-dairy) coating his tummy. So ... out came the Ensure and the Marrow Bones dog treats (for my little boy, Marrow Bones always seem to work like saltine crackers for his chronic tummy upset). So, if Pudge doesn't have her own version of Marrow Bones, I might try a bit of liquid pepto bismol (note that her poop will probably be black for the next few days ... didn't want to freak you out with that). any Manuka honey in the house? that can't hurt, but if you don't have it, you won't find it at Jewel or Krogers. Edited December 23, 2012 by juliemac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Lots of Gentle Hugs for Miss Pudge . Prayers are on the way to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 no advice but gentle hugs. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear this. FWIW, we're using Zantac (ranitidine) 3X / day for Jessie. She also gets sub-q fluids, as well as the standard kidney support meds. 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...
jamngrey Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I'm sorry Pudge is not doing well I wish you both the best & sending prayers Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mld Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Sorry to hear that Miss Pudge isn't doing well! Sending prayers to Pudge and you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Pepcid has to be renally dosed in humans so you may want to check with your vet about the right dose for Miss Pudge. Sorry she is feeling so poorly. Hugs to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 sorry she isn't feeling well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 You might want to try cerenia for a few days. Also, with a UPC that high are you also giving low dose aspirin? Might want to get that blood pressure checked regularly (I know you mentioned he's taking enalapril already but, I would still monitor). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 (edited) It's a bit early . How is Miss Pudge doing this Morning???? Again, lots of Hugs for that Girl . Edited December 23, 2012 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Many hugs, smooches, & prayers for Miss Pudge. What a beautiful girl, even when she's not feeling well. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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