Snoopy is Having Testing Done - Prayers Needed

We have been treating Snoopy the last week for a Pancreatic episode. Today I took him in for a check on his phenobarbitol level and to have the vet see him as he does not seem to be getting better. The news is not good although we are not yet sure what we are dealing with. Today he took blood to check his phenobarbital level and to check for liver or kidney damage. He took a urine sample which was almost pure water which means there is very likely something wrong with his kidneys or liver or possibly diabetes. He also has a pouch of liquid around his stomach area. The tests he wants to run are quite expensive so he he is checking with the lab because he thinks we can get a better deal if we do a group of tests rather than each individually.

Tomorrow he may run x-rays, drain off the liquid to see what it is - he is pretty confident it isn't blood or he would have already done the draining and testing of the liquid. There could be a tumor but he isn't feeling one. But then again with Snoopy's girth and the liquid retention, he might not have been able to. Snoopy hasn't ate much this past week and he had gained almost 4 lbs - which is another thing telling the vet something is wrong. He told me to let Snoopy have anything he wants to eat tonight as long as it is not too salty or fatty.

So he will be calling me as soon as the tests come back tomorrow hopefully by noon and we can get a plan going. Please pray for my sick buddy!

Diana, Snoopy is in my prayers and so are you. As always I hate hearing this kind of news. I just adore Snoopy. Wish there was something I could do to help. You guys are in my thoughts.

Kay said she will be praying for you also. I know her and Anna will be posting also.

Ah Diana, you and that poor boy have been through so much. You can count on my prayers that you will have some answers, and that it will be easy to fix.

I'm so sorry to hear this. We will all wait anxiously for the report and hope it is something that can be treated. (((hugs))))

I am sorry to hear about Snoopy. Prayers & positive thoughts going out
for your fella Snoopy. I will hope for better news from the Vet.

I wish the news had been better for Dear Snoopes :( Lots of thoughts and prayers for our favorite spotty "uncle"

big time prayers....is he on milk thistle?

Snoopy, Spotty Boy - you have my prayers darlin .....{{{{hugs}}}}

I will be praying for Snoopy.

{{Prayers are on the way.}}

As Robin said, he certainly is in my thoughts. Hoping for better news, keep us updated. {HUGS}

Poor Snoopy. Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

{{hugs}} and prayers for Snoopy and you all.

Oh I hate to hear that Snoopy isn't doing well:( I hope the tests turn out to be good.
Please keep us updated.

Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
(((HUGS)))
Anna

How are you doing Snoopy?

My thoughts and prayers are with you & Snoopy. Sending good vibes out to Snoopy!

aawww poor Snoopy.
gentle hugs on the way and LOTS of prayers!

Hi God ~

Did'Ja get to see our Buddy Snoopy inna White Coat's Lab?

We're all Prayin that You can help wiffa di-a-no-sis and then come up wiffa *fix*
fur whatever ails poor Snoop.

He's succha NICE lil pup - ebberbuddie likes him atta Dawg Park -
We're Prayin he'll bounce back and be Happie, Healthy, Tail-Wagger in no time.

And how 'bout a BIG {{{God'sHug}}} fur Momma Diana and Daddy Carl -
give them strength to help the Lil PupKid through this difficult time.

We'll *chat* again at Purrayer Tyme tanite.
THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

Any news on Snoopy?

Thinking of you guys...

The news on Snoopy is not good. We will be heading down to Ohio State vet lab sometime tonight - they are open until midnight. All the blood tests show there is something wrong in the area of the front part of the stomach. It could be gall bladder stones, gall bladder sludge, a tumor or a lot of other things. The only way to tell is an ultra sound - they may possibly also have to do a tap on that fluid and then depending on what it shows, he may have surgery tomorrow. Best case - it is the sludge and we treat it with expensive meds. I won't get into worse case. We need prayers and prayers and prayers. My Snoopy is a very special guy. Until he got sick with the seizures, he was so filled with joy, you see it coming out of him every time he moved.

alex has had at least 2 ultrasounds done. they did tell you they would have to shave his belly so the u/s transducer can be on the skin right? so, praying for the best, he'll need a shirt to keep his belly warm for the trip home. do you have my home number, call me if you need ANYTHING
and the students and residents there are great , they have always been very kind to me when i was stressed when alex was in osu with pneumonia 4 years ago

Herrow, Motor Pool - Tubby talkin.

HI, Tubby ~
You an Peanutter available for a late-nite flight onna Silvur Klowd?

Sure, Pups - da Klowd's all *gassed* to go - where's we headed?
Oh, YSU Vet Skewel - we know da place! Don't even need a MapQuest ta find it!

OK ... we'll dust off God's seat --- but ya know He'll wanna be Pilot!
Yeah, we know it's HIS Klowd ... NUTZ!

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<dials God>

HI God ~

Need You fur a late-nite Hoppsbittle Run fur Snoopy ... da Klowd will be over ta pick You up
'bout six a-klok ... better wear Your *skrubbies*.

Please guide ta Snoop's Fambly Bus down to YSU -
then Help out wiffa tests on poor Snoopy.

We're all hopin he won't need any Sir Jury - but iffin he does, kan you bring along
da Big Book fur reference? Please hold his paw whilst this is goin on ...
he duzint really unnerstand what's been happnin to him lately.

OH ... and Mom & Dad will need sum Komfort onna way down - and
whilst they're *waitin* fur what we all Pray is good newz ...
Give 'em some BIG {{{God'sHugs}}}, please.

Thanks, God!
/s/ the Prayer Pups

Wishing you all a Safe Trip and a Positive Outcome.
***Skritches*** to Snoopy!!

/s/ Phred

Many, Many prayers for Snoopy are on their way!!

Bless your heart Snoopy! You and Snoopy will be in my thoughts and prayers.

oh my heart is heavy.
sending up lots of prayers...

Oh Diana, I am so sorry to hear what the Dr. says. :( Powerful prayers
for Snoopy & for you & Carl as well.I do hope the more they learn, the
better he can be helped to recovery. I'll be thinking of Snoopy & waiting
to hear better news. (((Hugs)))

Carl is not going - Amy is going down with me. I am just waiting for her now. I am a little anxious to get going. Snoopy is very quiet tonight. He is just laying around although still drinking alot and peeing a lot. I am sure he will be okay but it is all very scary. Keep those prayers a coming.

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Originally Posted by 4 Dog Mother

Amy is going down with me.
I am just waiting for her now.
I am a little anxious to get going.
Snoopy is very quiet tonight.

I am sure he will be okay but it is all very scary.
Keep those prayers a coming.

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;)
Prayer Kandilz are *lighted* ...
Pawz are *krossed* ...
Hands are folded in prayer.

Drive Carefully - We'll Pray.

{{{Hugs}}}

Keeping Snoopy in my thoughts.

Thinking of Snoopy and keeping him in my prayers.

I know that Joyce is close, but I just wanted to let you know that I am an hour away so if you need anything tonite just give me a call.

{{{HUGS}}}

This is Amy. Mom had typed up a long report, but then the page couldn't be found, so we'll try this again.

WE got down here a little after 8 and got Snoopy checked in. They admitted him to the ICU tonight, where he will be monitored overnight. THey will also begin some testing...rechecking his phenobarb and potassium levels, and running a bio-enzyme test on the liver to check function. They will also start IV fluids, and do a tap to look at the fluid in his abdomen.

Tommorow the day crew will take over, when the specialist return. He will be transferred to internal medicine, where they will do an ultrasound and other neccesary tests. It may be late to mid-morning before we hear anything, but they also told us to feel free to call if we get anxious waiting.

We are camped out at a hotel nearby the hospital. Mom warned the vet and techs of Snoopy's escape tactics and insistance of chewing through IV lines, leashes, collars, and anything else they may be using to keep him there. I'm sure he will keep them on their toes tonight!

Please keep the prayers coming. Snoopy sure can use them.

Amy, we're praying for Snoopy from the east coast, too. Snoopy is in good hands there. We'll be thinking of him non-stop, he's one of our favorite spotties in the whole wide world. (((hugs))) to you & your mom, too.

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Originally Posted by 4 Dog Mother

They admitted him to the ICU tonight, where he will be monitored overnight.

We are camped out at a hotel nearby the hospital.

Mom warned the vet and techs of Snoopy's escape tactics and insistance of chewing
through IV lines, leashes, collars, and anything else they may be using to keep him there.
I'm sure he will keep them on their toes tonight! :D

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I had Mom figgered for the cage next to Snoopy's - if not a "larger" one with twin pillows.
"No Mom's" allowed to bunk in, huh? ... How unfriendly of them! :p

Hope The Lad manages to get some rest -
OR -
Has *phunn* keeping the night staff entertained.

We're all **Prayin** up a storm for the Snoop - {{{HUGS}}} to You Guys!

*Prayerfully* /s/ Phred & the Prayer Pups

Hugs and prayers going out to all. Waiting anxiously for vet reports. I'm glad Snoopy is at a wonderful hospital.

Prayers on the way for Snoopy!

when alex was in ICU they had an area where i could hang out with him during visiting hours...can you go thee while waiting? and call me if you need anyting at all, even kleenex. praying for all of you

Prayers, prayers and more prayers for Snoopy.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

thoughts and prayers on the way...

More prayers for Snoopy.

I was just wondering if there were any updates yet.

Still keeping you all in my prayers.
(((HUGS)))
Anna