Very Sick Grey...advice Needed Not Sure How To Proceed Or If To Procee

[XTRAWLD]

This is wonderful and heartwarming.

 

Sure fire things that work here is rice with some stock, helps keep the dehydration down too, since they are just lapping up the liquid. Pasta always works as well. Have you tried Satin Balls? I think that might be too much, too fast, too soon for that, but it's something different and if you make it smelly enough might be of interest? There are several different recipies around but they all involve ground meat, cereal, oatmeal, wheat germ, eggs etc. and it's fed raw.

 

Continuing the prayers over here.....

[NeylasMom]

Oh, random thought, but if you need to keep up hydration or possibly for mixing into food to entice him, my dogs loooove coconut water. We stock the VitaCoco pineapple, but I am guessing any would work.

[Remolacha]

Glad to hear things are slowly improving! I can't remember if you have tried these already, but if he likes bread & starch, oatmeal and pasta might be two more things to try!

[greyhead]

We had to limit protein sources in our IBD situation. But for extra calories we used vanilla Ensure, original formula (so it's not too rich). We started with 1/3 bottle per day, went to 1/2, and then 1/2 twice a day, going slow to make sure we didn't induce diarrhea. It's about 220 calories/bottle, 9 grams protein. That would help with the hydration too.

[Charlies_Dad]

That is great news your boy is improving. Continued good thoughts!

[Guest alannamac]

Well he's back in the hospital today for more hetastarch IV to keep his blood vessels working properly til his albumin levels come back.....His fluid buildup began again yesterday and was pretty pronounced by evening. He's still ok and moving in positive direction just needs hetastarch to keep his blood volume and components where they should be rather than in his belly and legs.

 

Just in case anyone in the Tidewater VA area is looking for a good vet, Seaford Veterinary Hospital in Yorktown VA absolutely ROCKS! The docs and technicians and staff are caring, compassionate, dedicated and absolutely fabulous in all ways!

 

He's still eating cookies and his spirit and attitude are there so things are still looking good!

Thanks again for your good thoughts and food suggestions!

Edited June 4, 2014 by alannamac

[carronstar]

Moving in a positive direction is great!

[XTRAWLD]

I caught a glimmer of info in another thread. Can you please update us on Red?!

[Guest alannamac]

Red passed last Saturday morning. His recoveries were only temporary and he tanked again twice. He was losing protein through his bowels and kidneys and everything we transfused in, came right back out again. He would not eat anything for days, ..even Vanilla wafers, was swollen with edema so badly he could not walk, was weak and clearly suffering so I made the difficult decision.

My vet said she would have done the same thing so I feel better at least about it but I miss my baby terribly and feel like my going on vacation was the cause of his death it all happened so quickly. Trying to find answers.

I am sorry I was hoping to keep the thread open to post Red's autopsy results before it was locked, but I guess I can do that in another post once I hear the final results.

 

Thank you all for your good wishes and advice. It was hopeful there for a while but whatever happened was severe and unrecoverable. Your kind words, support and thoughtful advice helped me so much and I am grateful. It was nice to know that I was not alone by times trying to help him.

[45MPHK9]

Oh my God. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. You tried so hard to help him.

 

Godspeed, Red.

[msnikkerdoodle]

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Run free sweet Red.

[carronstar]

I am just so very sorry. You did every possible thing you could for Red. Please believe in your love for him.

[MP_the4pack]

He was too young. I'm so sorry.

 

I too lost a 5 yr old. I brought her in with protein losing enteropathy. Turned out her liver was non-functioning. Her liver enzyme test were always ok, it wasn't until we did a liver function test that the values went flying thru the roof.

I took her to U of Penn for a second opinion. She never made it home.

 

[IansMom]

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Red was very fortunate to have a mom like you.

[greymomnc]

I am so sorry! I just read through the entire thread and thought for sure he had turned the corner. My heart sank when I read your last post. I know you are missing him right now. Sending prayers for your heart to heal. This one makes my heart hurt for you.

Edited June 12, 2014 by greymomnc

[4My2Greys]

[deboosh]

Oh, what a shock to read this terrible news. We were all praying that Red would pull through. I am heartbroken for you, but hope that you take comfort in knowing that you did your very best for Red. I am so sorry.

[Batmom]

You and your vets tried so hard .

 

Godspeed, Red.

[Gryffenne]

I am so, so sorry

[Neighsayer]

Hugs!

[FiveRoooooers]

My words seem so inadequate. I am so very sorry for your broken heart.

 

Godspeed Red.

[NeylasMom]

I'm so sorry. There really aren't any words. I hope the autopsy will give you some answers so you have a little closure at least.

[Guest MnMDogs]

I'm so sorry to see this

[Neighsayer]

I'm so sorry.

[tbhounds]

IBD is an unforgiving disease. I'm so sorry for your loss--I had hoped so hard that he would be able to find remission. I know you tried so very hard for him--deepest condolences.