Sherman #369 He is gone.

[cyber-sibes]

short update....

New x-rays still show fluid in lungs now spreading, although more diffuse than before, could be that it's breaking up, but the vet was not happy about it at all...all other organs look fine. Some other things regarding bloodwork they did not expect to see, don't want to get into it here.
He's going over the xrays & test results with the senior vet, & still waiting to hear about the fungal panels...We should be getting additional calls from them today with more info.

At this point, we are hoping it is fungal, it would explain the odd assortment of Sherms' symptoms.

I have called our old vet in Ohio to see if he is seeing any animals with similar symptoms showing up there. His receptionist said it sounds like one other dog they are seeing, but who knows. He's calling back later.

[gemini9961]

Still thinking of Sherman and you too Pat. I really hope that these vets can figure it all out. Poor boy, if only he could talk and tell them what's going on.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Pat, I am so sorry this hasn't been sorted out yet. I will continue to keep you and Sherman in my prayers.

[Jadapit]

I'm so sorry Sherman still isn't feeling well. I know how hard it must be on you. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cinder & Smoke]

MORE Tests???

More Tests just means More PRAYERS needed ...

sooo ... We'll be Krossin Pawz & Klaws and askin Bowser to rustle up
summore Good Vibes frum Heaven.

FEEL BETTER, Sherman ~ We'z ALL pullin fur ya!!

[cyber-sibes]

This is so frustrating. Even the fungal tests came back negative. His old vet called back & hasn't seen any recent fungal cases in Findlay. (they had 1 case of it 4 mos. ago)

In spite of his liver & kidney tests all coming back normal (except for one liver reading), Shermans legs are swelling. They are looking into possible explanations why, as he doesnt have any other signs of liver disease or protein leaking into tissues). Sherman is spending the afternoon in the vet hospital, getting intervenous antibiotics & an ultrasound to determine if his lungs are just full of the pnemonia stuff or if he is filling with fluids, which would not be good. I had a frank (friendly) discussion with the vet about alternative hospitals to take him to, including Ocean State, Tufts, & Angell. We are going to give this afternoon's antibiotics a chance to kick in, and they'll send home more aggresive antibiotics, but if this doesn't turn him around, then.....????

(I'm skipping details, but fyi trachial wash, asperate lungs to culture, etc. were all discussed, too)

Bottom line, we still dont know what the heck is going on.

[Cinder & Smoke]

This is so frustrating.

Bottom line, we still dont know what the heck is going on.

But - I'm sure that Sherman appreciates the fact that Mom & Dad aren't about to give up!

Try not to get too discouraged ... there's bound to be a breakthrough soon.
We'll just keep sending Prayers till he gets better!

{{{Hugs}}}

[cassiesmom]

[[[HUGs]]] and thoughts and prayers