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On a drip for 48 hours ,for kidneys..pls help

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Vegansnake · 08/03/2017 18:15

My dog is having his second night at the vets on a drip in a pen...they have done many bloods...kidney readings were off the scale ..now readable by the machine,but to high to be allowed home..he was scanned today.liver is huge and purity glands huge...pancreas,liver,kidneys,all having problems,vet doesn't know why,but won't let him home...help..

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carefreeeee · 09/03/2017 18:39

Hope you are ok. Have they given a diagnosis yet? Is there any improvement today?

It depends on the skills of the vets in your practice - but if they don't have a medicine specialist and there is still no diagnosis, you may be best with referral, if you can afford it. Alternatively have a proper discussion with the vet about the plans and prognosis. Try and stay calm and if possible take someone along to discuss it with. Euthanasia is often the kindest option so don't feel bad if that ends up being the outcome.

Violetcharlotte · 09/03/2017 18:49

Hi Vegan just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and your poor old boy Flowers

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Vegansnake · 09/03/2017 19:13

Hi carefree and violet....so yesterday they insisted he needed a scan.i said I didn't want him messed with,he's been in a cage on a drip 3 days and nights now..I said I want to let him go...the scan didn't show anything.but the vet and I agreed we would pts if he worsened.so they phoned me this morning to say some things were slightly better,one thing much worse.and could I come in to discuss.i assumed this meant pts,got myself in a right state ,spoke to mum pil and bf.all said let him go,he's suffered enough..so I went to the vets asked to see my dog and held him and said my good byes..then waited for a free vet...however vet says no to pts.and he must have 2 more days on the drip ,then come home to see if kidneys can function,then go back in for more tests. Then he has to start treatment for Cushing disease,but that is steroids and can't be given to a dog in renal failure...so how can he ever be well with two illnesses,where the medication for one ,makes the other worse.vet says no guarantees and I must wait till Saturday..now I'm furious with myself for listening to friends ,in laws and mum,and feel like a shit,for trying to pts ..we have full insurance of up to £4000 for every illness.we have 3 claims in and on going for 3 different illnesses...I can't see how this is going to end other than pts..but vet wants to keep trying.

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ChardonnayKnickertonSmythe · 09/03/2017 19:50

Oh Snake! My heart goes out to you.

Don't feel bad. It's your and only your decision. Don't feel bad for trying to PTS a dog in this condition, it really can be the best for them.

Violetcharlotte · 09/03/2017 20:17

Ah this is all so sad, my heart goes out to you as you must be feeling absolutely awful. There's nothing anyone can say that will make you feel better, but I think you have to trust your gut and do what you think is right. I'm so sorry x

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Vegansnake · 09/03/2017 20:23

Thanks both of you..just waiting for Saturday now...maybe he will recover as the vet hopes ,and he can come home..the vet said hes not had a dog with renal failure and Cushing before..so it's all a bit up in the air..

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carefreeeee · 10/03/2017 10:06

Wishing you and your dog all the best. Hopefully you will see an improvement on saturday and can at least have him home for a bit Flowers

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Vegansnake · 10/03/2017 15:43

He had a very bad night,vomiting and bloods all up...so they said there is nothing more they can do.told me I can take him home and wait and see ,or have him put down ....he's home now,we may have a couple of days with him..I have the number ready to hand to call the vets if he shows signs of any pain or discomfort...

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carefreeeee · 10/03/2017 17:44

Sorry to hear that Sad

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Vegansnake · 10/03/2017 17:50

Thanks carefree...the mad thing is he dosnt look ill...obviously he is ,but he's eating fresh cooked chicken,drinking,been out sniffing the garden..I could tell he was happy to be home

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Violetcharlotte · 10/03/2017 20:11

So sorry to hear there's nothing they can for him Vegan but pleased for you that you've got him at home and hopefully will get to spend a couple of precious last days with him x

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Vegansnake · 10/03/2017 20:22

I hope I've done the right thing...he's sleeping a lot,and the drugs they gave him upset his tummy...got to be better than in a cage thou

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ChardonnayKnickertonSmythe · 10/03/2017 20:24

Give him a hug and hopefully he'll be comfortable over the next few days.

Violetcharlotte · 10/03/2017 20:24

I think you have, I'm sure he's happier at home with you x

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Vegansnake · 10/03/2017 20:32

Thankyou xx both of you xx

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Vegansnake · 11/03/2017 12:20

He had a very bad night,vomiting bile and diarrhoea every hour and a half...I knew it was time to let him go...he was put to sleep at 11 this morning.thanks everyone for your support x

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Floralnomad · 11/03/2017 12:24

I'm sure he appreciated having his last hours home with you , take care of yourself in the knowledge that you did your best for your boy xx

witwootoodleoo · 11/03/2017 12:40

I'm so sorry for your loss Flowers. I'm so glad that he was able to spend some time at home with you before you had to say goodbye. What a lucky boy to have been loved so much and had an owner that put him first to the end.

Violetcharlotte · 11/03/2017 12:46

So sorry Vegan this must have been so hard for you. Take good care of yourself x

Apocalyptichorsewoman · 11/03/2017 12:52

I am so sorry you have lost your doggy - my heart goes out to you. Your love for each other really shines through - you did well by him xxFlowers

LunaFortuna · 11/03/2017 13:01

I'm so sorry you lost your lovely dog - it's a devastating thing to go through but I hope you can take comfort in the fact he had a fab and well-loved life with you. Take care x Flowers

ChardonnayKnickertonSmythe · 11/03/2017 13:06

Sorry about your doggie, Snake.

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Vegansnake · 11/03/2017 14:23

Thankyou everyone..not had a dog as an adult before,I had to make the decision to book the appointment and take him..big responsibility taking that decision..it was very quick.it was hard for the vet to find a vain,as he had started shutting down..he was ready to go...I just wasn't ready to let him go xthanks for all yr kind words x

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Shambolical1 · 13/03/2017 13:04

So sorry to read you have lost him. One of the hardest decisions we have to make. My thoughts are with you.

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Vegansnake · 13/03/2017 13:41

Thankyou shambolica,I keep crying all the time,all sorts of things remind me of him..he was nearly ,10 the day I brought him home as a puppy was just like each time I brought a child home from hospital,he was wrapped in a blanket all skinny and small on my lap.how quick he learnt that hurry up meant to wee,not once did we see an ounce of aggression in him.he was the best family pet a family could wish for...rest in peace my boy x

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