Urinalysis results pg2 #33 Coping with FLOODS!

**cassiesmom** · 08-01-2011, 04:13 PM

Big HUG for Darlin Marlin! And hug, hug, hug, hug for Willy, Lacey, Tasha and Sugar, too

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**robinh** · 08-01-2011, 07:35 PM

Just checking in to see if you'd heard anything.

**Freedom** · 08-02-2011, 04:47 PM

Three white fluffies went to see the vet today.

Lacey hopped up on a chair and patiently waited her turn.

Marlin was the usual Drama King.

Willy wanted petting and tummy rubs.

Some things don't change!

Lacey: needs to lose 2 pounds. Vet agrees with me she "may" be having hypoglycemic episodes, next time it happens I am to rush her in instead of pulling her through it myself. See if we can get a confirmation via blood glucose test. If so, this is quite rare in an adult bichon. She didn't go into what it means. Heartworm test was negative. Lacey got her rabies and distemper shots and is good for 3 years.

Willy has a right ear infection (got antibiotic drops for that) and a right eye infection which looks like he had an eye ulcer, that is clearing up. In addition to his multiple eye drops daily, he will need antibiotic drops for that to. I just hope I don't confuse the ear and eye stuff! Heartworm test negative. He got his 3 year distemper shot (last year was a 1 year as we had no info on him every having one before).

Marlin won the Drama King award AGAIN. It takes me plus 2 vet techs to hold him so the vet can do her thing. Overall he is in very good health! Blood work is in process, will get the results on Thursday. Kidney disease is not suspected (whew! ) as he has such a good appetite. Thyroid issues, diabetes or Cushings all still in the running. This will be the 3rd set of blood tests since he started having issues last November / December.

Getting the blood sample was . . . not fun. Tried the front leg, the jugular, and the rear leg (which finally worked). In the end there was red blood over all 4 of us, the exam table, the wall, and of course Marlin. We all got cleaned up before leaving the room.

Heart worm test negative, and he had his 3 year distemper shot.

We were there an hour and a half, came home and I took a half hour nap!

**Pinot's Mom** · 08-02-2011, 05:24 PM

Aww, poor babies! I hope the vet can clear up Marlin's troubles easily with a blood test.

Keep us posted.

**robinh** · 08-02-2011, 06:22 PM

Poor babies.....and Mom. I took two to the vet and thought I should be shot. You are my hero to take three.

Will keep my fingers crossed for Marlin.

**chocolatepuppy** · 08-03-2011, 06:03 AM

Still hoping nothing serious for Marlin. Three to the vet at once??? No way would I even try to take my two pups at the same time!

RB Lacey and RB Mandy,
I might have managed, but not these two goofballs!

**Freedom** · 08-03-2011, 07:37 AM

Lol, I usually take in 3 or more pets at a time, as my vet gives a good discount on the office exam fee for 3 or more.

**pomtzu** · 08-03-2011, 08:39 AM

Prayers for Darlin' Marlin - hoping that nothing really serious is going on. Please deliver a big smoochie from me, and of course to the rest of the flock too.

When I had my 3 Lhasas, I took all 3 to the vet at one time if it was for routine visits. It was a real circus - each one wanting to go in a different direction! Now when I take the 2 Fuzzbuttz in at the same time, I carry Myndi and let Sparky stay on the leash. Can't even count the number of times they tripped me when I let both walk!!!

**Freedom** · 08-03-2011, 04:20 PM

Got Marlin's blood lab report today. ALL IS FINE! In fact, PERFECT! Not a thing amiss. HOORAY!

Most likely, this is part of his doggie dementia - he forgets he had a drink and drinks some more. I am going to take in a urine sample, for a double check on some things. After that checks out OK, we move to plan C, which is not going to be easy in this household: lift the water bowl at 8 PM nightly. The vet did say, "this is what we do in a one-dog-no-other-pets home."

There is an eye drop we can use which will increase one of the (hormones? enzymes? I forget) which tells his body it needs water, so that will 'shut off' the need to drink. We may get to that in time, too. Drinking as he is, once we finally rule out medical issues, is also going to overwork his organs.

**Pinot's Mom** · 08-03-2011, 06:19 PM

So glad the blood results are OK! Good luck with the water thing! Keep us posted.

**robinh** · 08-03-2011, 08:23 PM

Phew! That's good news. He's just a senior guy with some memory issues. Seems like I know a lot of those.

**chocolatepuppy** · 08-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Great news! Hoping all goes well with your plans for getting Marlin back on track!

**Freedom** · 08-03-2011, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by robinh

He's just a senior guy with some memory issues. Seems like I know a lot of those.

Now THIS made me laugh out loud! Of course, I've got my Dad here w/ dementia . . . and now Marlin.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 08-04-2011, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by chocolatepuppy

Great news! Hoping all goes well with your plans for getting Marlin back on track!

What she said. I hope everything will go well.

**robinh** · 08-04-2011, 05:17 AM

I've got at least one male human and one dog here (and me, of course) who seemed to be confused some days. I look at it this way......I've earned the right to be confused.

My Max before he went had days where he looked so lost when he'd walk into a room. You could see his little brain trying to figure out "why did I come in here?".

As long as Marlin has you, he'll be OK. He trusts you to take care of him during his "senior moments".