Great News! - Kia needs some good vibes - UPDATE post #62

[caseysmom]

Hope its nothing serious Kia will be in my thoughts.

[ramanth]

Well, I wish I had better news.

Dr. Kuschel looked at the sample I brought under the microscope and discerned that the mucus came from her nose.

She took a look at Kia's nose (something Kia did not like ) and confirmed that the left nasal passage is irritated.

She's real concerned with the amount of blood Kia sneezed out.

Dr. Kuschel mentioned the possibility of cancer. She did not want to take this lightly and recommended I have the sample sent to MSU for a cytology report. They will be able to tell if there is bacteria, or infection, or abnormal cells.

They also drew blood for a full panel to check Kia's kidneys and other organs.

Her appetite has not been great this winter and she's been sneezing quite a bit.

The blood test results will be ready tomorrow morning. The cytology report will be back in 7-10 days.

Just a waiting game at this point. Dr. Kuschel said to keep my chin up and try not to worry. Easier said than done.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well, I wish I had better news.



The blood test results will be ready tomorrow morning.
The cytology report will be back in 7-10 days.


Just a waiting game at this point.
Dr. Kuschel said to keep my chin up and try not to worry.
Easier said than done.

Well, it's not bad news - so there's a lot of room for hope & optimism.

We'll keep the Prayers flowing upward; You try to follow Doc's orders and keep
your spirits up - that will help Kia to feel better, too.

I'll have the Prayer Pups add Kia to the Prayer Card under the candles.

{{{HUGS}}}

[4 Dog Mother]

Thinking and praying for Kia and you and Andy!

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers headed out for Kia.

[CountryWolf07]

Good thoughts & prayers sending out to Kia & you!

[ramanth]

Thanks guys. Came home from work to find more bloody snot in the crate and on Kia. Poor girl.

She didn't really want to eat. I coaxed her and then she slowly picked at with Chipper hovering over her. He finished it off.

[caseysmom]

I have never heard of anything like this, I sure hope its nothing serious. How old is Kia? I wonder if it could be some type of kennel cough? Has she coughed at all?

[ramanth]

She'll be 10 in June. She hasn't coughed at all. It's so bizarre.

[mugsy]

Kia is in my thoughts and prayers! Come on girl! You can do it!

[cyber-sibes]

good news so far.... praying you get more good news. Maybe the blood is just from the dry winter air? Sometimes my nose gets that way in winter.

[Cookiebaker]

Yay for good results!!!! But, we're still waiting with you for the rest.....

[lizbud]

Does the Dr say it's an infection? Could it be just a broken bloodvessel?

We 'll pray for a good test outcome for Kia. I'm sorry she's feeling punky.

[ramanth]

Does the Dr say it's an infection? Could it be just a broken bloodvessel?

They don't have the resources to check for an infection there at the office, which is why they sent the sample to MSU.

She looked up her nose and didn't mention a broken bloodvessel. I think she would if she saw something to that effect.

[lizbud]

They don't have the resources to check for an infection there at the office, which is why they sent the sample to MSU.

My Vet doesn't either but, I think he/she guesses after taking their temp.

I hope you hear good news ASAP. It's hard not to worry.