Micki - Good update!

**k9krazee** · 08-05-2006, 08:22 AM

Thanks again everybody, it really means a lot to me.

We just dropped him off for another round of fluids this morning and got a chance to talk to the doctor a bit more. His kidney failure could be from a bacterial source or genetic, from trauma, poisoning, and theres probably more. If its just bacterial he can be on antibiotics and have a chance of recovery...if its something else the options really aren't that great. He'd have to go in every couple days for fluids for the rest of his life, and if he'll be as miserable as he is now, I really don't want to put him through that

We still can't get him to eat anything, I tried even force feeding him last night and the would immediately spit it out. I think I'm going to try making a canned food drink that I can syringe in him later when he gets home, or else he's slowly going to starve himself to death

So pleeeease pray its curable and a bacterial thing! We should know by Monday.

**chocolatepuppy** · 08-05-2006, 09:32 AM

I'm praying oh so hard for your Micki. You're not a bad mom. We often don't realize symtoms and blame them on something else at first. {hugs}

**Karen** · 08-05-2006, 10:32 AM

Hope it is just a bacterial - or some other easily curable - thing. Prayers are on the way, of course.

**Alysser** · 08-05-2006, 11:22 AM

I hope it's easily cureable! Poor Micki, and (((HUGS))) to you.

**dragondawg** · 08-05-2006, 12:11 PM

Ask the Vet to give your dog a shot of Zofran shortly before returning him to you. Or get the shot now. Wait an hr and try offering the can food. If that restores appetite then ask for a precription of Zofran pills. It is expensive, but will suppress all nausea. Also ask for a referral to a specialist for a second opinion as to treatment.

**k9krazee** · 08-05-2006, 01:50 PM

I didn't see your post before we went dragondawg :/ but I'll ask him about it, thanks!

Well, they said that Micki's bloodwork today came back "exceptionally well" so the possibility of being poisoned is quite unlikely at this point. He's also feeling better, which is a good sign. Today while he was at the vets he chewed through his IV, barked constantly and rubbed his nose raw trying to get out

BUT, those are very good signs! Yesterday he layed there all morning, so today was an improvement. They gave him a shot of antibiotics and some pills to restore appetite. He'll go back Monday (or Tuesday) for additional bloodwork and see if he'll need another round of fluids. He said that if Micki returns to normal within the first week of treatment, the outlook is very good for him...so for now its just a wait and see with check ups throughout the week.

**Dorothy39** · 08-05-2006, 02:05 PM

Oh JOY, That is good news about your Micki.!!!!!! Thank-YOu for up dating.

**Alysser** · 08-05-2006, 07:59 PM

That's great news!!

I hope Micki continues to improve.

**Vela** · 08-05-2006, 08:33 PM

I missed this before now, I really really hope he has nothing serious and that he recovers completely. How scary that must be. Lots of prayers for you and Mickey!