TheFullHouse Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Bullitt has been diagnosed with an inherited form of kidney disease. Apparently the first sign of this is a drop in protein detected in a urinalysis. Unfortunately most vet's don't do a urinalysis as a routine part of an annual exam so you don't know about it until the dog starts having symptoms, which is what happened in Bullitt's case. Even if found early I'm not sure there is anything you can do, it can't be cured, just managed. During his weekly check up this week we found that his protein levels have improved even more over last week and his kidney values have improved also. Unfortunately, his blood pressure is still not normal, it's better but not normal so we are adjusting his medication this week. All in all, even though he doesn't physically look any better, he actually is doing better. She loved the recipe for the home cooked kidney diet I've been giving and provided me with several more in case he gets tired of the one I've been fixing. Hopefully next week we will see a major improvement in his blood pressure but in the mean time he will get his special daily walk with Kevin, which he loves. We will manage this for as long as he is feeling good. It's all about quality of life from here on out. When Pistol, JoeyB and Sammie have their regular physical this year we will have their protein levels checked. None show any signs of this disease yet but I want a baseline reading in case any of them start showing symptoms. I have also informed all of the owners of the boys siblings so that they can have their babies checked if they choose to do so. 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...
KF_in_Georgia Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ask your vet if they have any sort of "senior pet" promotions. Occasionally, my vet has had this (I think November is Senior Dog Month), and there's been a discount on lab work for a senior dog. To get me the discount, my vet once pretended my 6-year-old was a senior. At my vet's, what they call the senior lab panel has always included a urinalysis, and my guys wind up getting it once a year for one reason or another (as a pre-surgical/-dental work-up or to check the output of The Peeing Wonder or to get baseline readings before someone starts new drugs). Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) Judy , you are doing everything right . Good News for Bullitt. Keep it up Big Boy . Edited February 15, 2013 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 glad he's improving! 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...
heartdogs Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 At least now you know what's wrong. Hugs to all Baby's bouys & you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Bullitt couldn't ask for a more caring mom to look after him. Hope he keeps improving and then stays well for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 So glad he is doing better! Scritchies to your good boy. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 That is good he is doing better! Way to go Bullitt - keep it up buddy! Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Glad he's doing better. Hope he continues to improve and then stays stable for a long long time. 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...
Guest FrankieWylie Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I'm so glad to hear his levels are better! And, I am also thankful that you reached out to his littermates to give them a heads up! Here's to next week.....and better blood pressure!!! <3 you, Bullitt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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