While you're praying, remember Molly G

[Logan]

Our good friend, Bea (Iditarod Fan), who hasn't been on Pet Talk in a while, needs our prayers for her precious Molly G. Here is what she wrote on Jackie's community.

am so sad to report Molly G. has a kidney disease. Because she started to drink excessively, eat little, and once peed on the carpet, right in front of me, and never ever had she peed inside before, we visited her regular vet ( Dr. J. ) thinking she had diabetes. She tested her for diabetes and no that wasn't it. So, she drew 2 vials of blood and sent Molly and I outside to get a urine sample. She said, "Well, she go pee for you." I said, "Yes, but not on command." LOL So I easily held the cup under her as she releaved herself. Then Dr. J. sent the blood & the urine into the lab. That was Tuesday of last week. Friday, I learned she has kidney failure! Most of the Protein she is getting is washing out in her urine. And she has a low serum (?) count of 1.9..... with 2.5 being normal and 1.5 critical. Scarey!!! Then Dr. J. consulted with Molly's opthomalogist who said the amount of topical Prednisolone and Demarcarium she is getting in her good eye for glaucoma would NOT damage her kidney. So it seems that is more than likely she has one of two kinds of kidney desease: (1) Glomerulonet Phritis or (2) Amyloidosis.

So what do we do? We can have a Internal specialist do a renal biopsy for $1000+ or a Abdominal Ultrasound for $475 to $575 which neither will change the outcome or treatment! So Dr. J. suggested we start her on a diet for dogs with kidney problems. As of today we are feeding her commercialized K/D Prescription, canned dog food. And some kind of dry dog food which Dr. J. gave me a sample of and I don't know the name of it, because she gave it to me in a coffee tin. LOL If Molly G. turns her pretty, little nose up at the commercialized food I will have to Make her Dog Food! (Shanlee, oh Shanlee, where are thee?) The recipes are found in Dr. Donald R. Strombeck's (DVM PHD) book: Home Preparation -Dog and Cat Diet, published through the Iowa State University Press. If anyone is interested you can order it through WWW,ISUPRESS.EDU or by calling 1-800-862-6657. I hear it is expensive.

Well, skin pals and furbabies that is all the emotion I have left tonight. I am drained! But before I go to hug Molly goodnight I have to tell you what she did earlier in the evening. My son came in and so I went into the kitchen to talk with him. Bad me, I left a chocolate, junkfood, Ding Dong, lying on the couch. When I returned Molly was lapping up the last yummy crumbs. Oh well, if she dies tonight at least she will die happy. What a little sneak!

THE GREAT WATER SPANIEL: MOLLY G. MCGRUDER!

[mugsy]

I will keep my name sake in my prayers too. God, there is just too much sickness and tragedy lately.

[anna_66]

Your right way too much sickness lately. What's going on? Molly G. will be in our thoughts and prayers. I hope everything turns out ok with the little sweetheart.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Molly G. we are praying for you! Be a good girl and eat the new food so mom doesn't have to worry about you more! And tell her you want a ride in Big Blue Bertha!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Prayers are on the way for Molly G and her entire family.

[kobieeli]

...that her new diet will keep those kidneys working. *sigh* So many sick puppers on Pet Talk lately is getting me down.

[lizbud]

All paws & fingers crossed at our house for Molly G.!!!
Best of luck with the new food, but better lay off the ding-dongs.
LOL Good Luck to you Bea !!! Liz & Buddy.

[Albea]

Prayers and get well wishes for Molly G. on their way from Carina and Alicia

[tatsxxx11]

We love you precious Molly G and are praying for you and your Mommy, who is very sad right now. Paws and fingers are crossed and are eyes are raised to heaven with great hope in our hearts. Love and hugs to you Molly and your family.

[AdoreMyDogs]

Molly G, my favorite Spokane puppy, PLEASE be OK. You eat up all those krunchies and that squishy can food like a good girl and you get yourself better, you hear? We all love you SOOOO much and your mom also. I was real sad to hear the news this morning when I read my email, but I think you will be OK. I am sure thinking positive and sending good health vibes your way.

We love you, Molly and Bea and we hope for the best.

Love,

Leslie, Graham & Kersey

[Sudilar]

Oh, Bea, I sure can empathize with you!! Poor Molly G! We went so far as the ultrasound with Killian (liver disease) and found that nothing could be done, either. My heart goes out to you. Even if you have to cook for Molly G, it isn't soooo bad. When I cook for Killi, the rest of the family moans because I don't cook for them!! LOL Since the food is "people food" I do offer it to them, too. They don't appreciate that.

I will keep Molly in my prayers. Hug her and love her every day. That's all you can do.

Sue

[Gio]

I will add Molly G to my prayers too!

[mugsy]

Logan, have you heard anything more about MollyG? Please keep us updated.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Logan is away for the Memorial Day weekend. This is the update that Bea posted on Jackie's community.

Thanks all for your prayers and concern. I feel better all ready. This morning you would never know there was something wrong with Ms. Molly G. We have 3 new baby gray squirrels and she is busy stalking and chasing them back up the pine! The little guys are oh soooooooo cute! They're about 1/2 the size of their parents, with tails as long as their slim, little bodies. There reactions are slower than mom & pop squirrel. They need "Life Experience.!" lol

We need to continue to pray that Molly G. continues to not realize something is wrong.

[Sudilar]

Continued prayers are coming her way!!