Houndtime Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just saw this and have all good thoughts coming your way for Venus. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just seeing this. My goodness, lots of good healing thoughts for Venus! 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...
kudzu Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Why are things so complicated?! [rhetorical question] Good news - We have platelets!! Up to 22,000 as of this morning. Vet checked a blood smear slide herself to help confirm that. The blood is clearing from her eyes & she can see!! Ultrasound showed no masses or signs of possible cause of platelets prob. She's drinking on her own & urinating appropriate amounts. She appears comfortable & very relaxed in her ICU kennel. I visited with her inside her kennel. She has foam mat plus fleece blankies. It's comfy! She appeared to thoroughly enjoy her ear rubs. Bad news - PCV down a little more. Now solidly anemic but not hemolytic, no spherocytosis. Kidney values getting worse. Creatinine, BUN & phosphorus are higher. Cre value over 8. Urinalysis showed a few bacteria so running urine culture. Protein was 8+. Her urine is very dilute, more than expected. She's not eating. Refused dry & canned dog food, also her favorite human foods that I brought. Ultrasound showed inflammation in kidneys, like nephritis. Looks like something acute. Vets are suspicious of lepto now. Was already getting steroids, injectible doxy & twice maintenance amount of IV fluids. Now adding injectible version of Clavamox & increasing IV fluids even more. So now we wait another day to see how things go. Thanks to all for the good thoughts. Those are very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks for the update! Hope she improves tomorrow! Hang in there! More hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Keeping all fingers, toes, hands, elbows, knees, paws, more toes firmly crossed! 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...
tbhounds Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Don't rule out Lyme nephritis. Sorry if I missed it-did they run a snap 4dx or other vector borne test?? Also, with that much proteinuria ask them if they should start aspirin to prevent thrombus. I assume the antibiotic you mentioned is ampicillin? Check her BP;-) Fingers crossed she will respond to the treatment quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Sending more prayers for continued recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Don't rule out Lyme nephritis. Sorry if I missed it-did they run a snap 4dx or other vector borne test?? Also, with that much proteinuria ask them if they should start aspirin to prevent thrombus. I assume the antibiotic you mentioned is ampicillin? Check her BP;-) Fingers crossed she will respond to the treatment quickly. Snap 4dx run at local e-vet Thurs night was negative. UGA started doxycycline Friday morning anyway. They mentioned concerns about ehrlichia then but that was before they had V's prior blood work from Oct 4 & before the kidneys number climbed even higher. Hopefully the doxy & new anti-b would help with any possible Lyme. My notes show vet added Unasyn, describing it as being like an injectable Clavamox. Just looked it up & that is a combo of ampicillin and sulbactam. From the conversation that was because of leptospirosis suspicions. She said they don't wait for lepto test results before starting anti-b treatment. Forgot to mention that her BP was high when admitted but they said it wasn't worrisome at that time considering all the stress of what was going on. Will ask tomorrow what latest reading is. Thanks for reminding me. Will ask about aspirin tomorrow. Thanks for that, also. PS Do you think current treatment would be different if this was Lyme nephritis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Still holding good thoughts for you and Venus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) We use unasyn too-ampicillin is the drug of choice for lepto--the "cylcines" are preferred for Lyme. If the 4dx was neg it's not Lyme.--that test is very accurate. Glad they started abs--I have found the lepto results can take a few days to return. How's her liver holding up? Edited December 1, 2013 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Even though the test was already run for Lyme - consider running it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Liver enzymes good so far. Hope I didn't jinx her by writing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hope she keeps fighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 You must be worried sick......more prayers coming. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Sending lots of prayrs! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Oh Laura, just seeing this and I's so sorry Ms. V is having such a difficult time. Please give me a shout if I can help in any way. I can pop over and take care of the other pups, or anything else. Prayers and hugs for ya'll and Venus. Get better sweet V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 My girl is running free now. Her kidneys were going into shut down & she entered nephrotic syndrome. I wanted to keep fighting for her but her eyes told me that wasn't what she wanted. The prognosis was too poor. Goodbye, beautiful Venus. You were my first Greyhound. You were perfect & I will always love you. Thank you everyone for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cometdust1 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Sooo sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Giselle Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 She's sleeping peacefully after a lifetime of incredible love and care. Our thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss. No matter how long they stay, they never stay long enough. 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...
dante2zoe Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I am so very sorry that your beautiful Venus wasn't able to beat this. My thoughts are with you. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'm so sorry. 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...
tbhounds Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Oh no-I'm so sorry to hear this. I would love to see a picture of her when you are ready to share. Hugs :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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