fifi Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Shmoo, has the vet mentioned Cushings disease ? it fits with the symptoms and the pred history. hugs, fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) I know its hard but I'd not be going.. it will stress him out when you leave.I had a big howl at my vets not long ago when Darce had his back issues.. they understand Yup I don't want to cause him any more stress or worry. I really just want him to get all the rest he can. My vet said he is happy and not upset. I've been there before and seen other peoples dogs crying and howling, but my boy is happy when he is around people, even if its not always me. I completely trust my vet too and the nurses are really lovely. Seeing him would only be for my benefit and thats just being selfish, besides, it will only make me more upset that I can't take him home!! I think it depends on how long you can stay and what you can do. I remember when Flora was at the vets at Sydney University, I used to get a taxi over in the lunch break and take her on avery very slow walk carrying her drip. I used to do the same when she was at my then vet and just lie on a blanket on the grass out in the sun. Edited July 11, 2009 by _Cynthia_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I know with Darcy I was told not to come as exciting him could make him worse. I saw him a couple of times though as I was falling apart without my heart dog. In regards to money I borrowed off my parents and paid them back. My vet would have let me pay it off to him anyway - he'd do anything for Doog. Plus I got a massive discount which helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Sorry to hear Sweep is unwell, Schmoo.. What about an acute attack of pancreatitis? Pred can bring on pancreatitis, and pancreatitis can also bring on symptoms of diabetes, seeing the other role of the pancreas is to secrete the insulin. If the pancreas is inflamed, you can also sometimes have a subsequent inflamed liver. But, a dog on pred can also have an enlarged liver just from the pred. Diabetic animals are also more prone to infections, so its possible he has diabetes (it can come on in a matter of weeks) and now has a secondary infection in his liver or somewhere else, causing the pain. Blood results should give you an idea whether he has pancreatitis or not, or if he's ketoacidotic (advanced diabetes), or if the liver is involved and inflamed. With or without these results. an ultrasound woud be useful too... Sending lots of good vibes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Shmoo, has the vet mentioned Cushings disease ?it fits with the symptoms and the pred history. hugs, fifi No she hasn't but I was thinking that too. Will talk to her more about it tomorrow. I know Sweep will get really excited if I go see him, and he isn't out of danger yet, so I don't want to do anything that could jeopardize his health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Sorry to hear Sweep is unwell, Schmoo..What about an acute attack of pancreatitis? Pred can bring on pancreatitis, and pancreatitis can also bring on symptoms of diabetes, seeing the other role of the pancreas is to secrete the insulin. If the pancreas is inflamed, you can also sometimes have a subsequent inflamed liver. But, a dog on pred can also have an enlarged liver just from the pred. Diabetic animals are also more prone to infections, so its possible he has diabetes (it can come on in a matter of weeks) and now has a secondary infection in his liver or somewhere else, causing the pain. Blood results should give you an idea whether he has pancreatitis or not, or if he's ketoacidotic (advanced diabetes), or if the liver is involved and inflamed. With or without these results. an ultrasound woud be useful too... Sending lots of good vibes These are all possibilities that my vet has mentioned, but right now I can't afford to shoot him straight off to the specialist. So we are going to try the insulin first and if that doesn't help then he will go to the specialist (and I will sell my soul ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Obviously I don't know the full ins and outs of your case, Schmoo, but we often refer clients to the specialists for an ultrasound and I'm pretty sure it's under $500. But that's just for the US and not with them taking over the case and doing their own work up. Hopefully you get some positive results with insulin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 My vet said I am welcome to go in if I want to. She is busy but I have been out the back of her practice several times before so she would just let me go on through, I wouldn't need to see her as such. But we both agreed that seeing him might excite him or he might think I am there to take him home. I would rather he rested continuously.... even though I wanna go give him big cuddles and kisses!! I know I will burst into tears too - I keep crying at home.. my vet doesn't need to deal with that on a busy Sat morn! How very hard for you not to see your boy But what a wonderful, loving owner you are to put your pups needs above your own... it must be killing you though. Hugs to you for knowing your dog and knowing what is best for him . He's in good hands by the sounds of things. So glad that your OH is able to help you with the $$. It's obvious that you would do anything for your little Sweep. Hugs to you during this awful time, and sending blessings and healing vibes to your brave little man. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Obviously I don't know the full ins and outs of your case, Schmoo, but we often refer clients to the specialists for an ultrasound and I'm pretty sure it's under $500. But that's just for the US and not with them taking over the case and doing their own work up. Hopefully you get some positive results with insulin Ulstrasound by specialist for my old boy was $400. earlier this year. I am not sure where your vet is getting the $2k from? A specialist consult is usually around the $100 - $200 mark and then go from there with treatment and tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristina_m Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Hugs to you Shmoo and Sweep, Keeping everything crossed that he gets better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Obviously I don't know the full ins and outs of your case, Schmoo, but we often refer clients to the specialists for an ultrasound and I'm pretty sure it's under $500. But that's just for the US and not with them taking over the case and doing their own work up. Hopefully you get some positive results with insulin Ulstrasound by specialist for my old boy was $400. earlier this year. I am not sure where your vet is getting the $2k from? A specialist consult is usually around the $100 - $200 mark and then go from there with treatment and tests. Maybe she was thinking at the end of all the treatment he could end up needing...? Thanks for all the well wishes, I can't stop thinking about him, but I am trying to keep myself occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Obviously I don't know the full ins and outs of your case, Schmoo, but we often refer clients to the specialists for an ultrasound and I'm pretty sure it's under $500. But that's just for the US and not with them taking over the case and doing their own work up. Hopefully you get some positive results with insulin Ulstrasound by specialist for my old boy was $400. earlier this year. I am not sure where your vet is getting the $2k from? A specialist consult is usually around the $100 - $200 mark and then go from there with treatment and tests. Maybe she was thinking at the end of all the treatment he could end up needing...? Thanks for all the well wishes, I can't stop thinking about him, but I am trying to keep myself occupied. I hope that he recovers quickly Shmoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi Shmoo, How is little Sweep this morning Shmoo ? thinking of you both. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 How's the little man doing today? any news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hope he's doing okay Shmoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomez the Norfolk Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 what they said above... hope he is better today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi Guys Sorry got on DOL a bit late today! Spoke to this vet this morning and Sweep stopped vomiting when she gave him an injection for this, but once the injection wore off he started vomiting again Also, where the IV is in his vein, the drip was blocked with fat. She is going to do another blood test to find out how much fat is in his blood. Why would he have fat in his blood? He is a little over weight, but I wouldn't say he was dangerously over weight and my vet has never mentioned that he is overweight and should go on a diet. Aside from those two things he is doing well, perked up even a tiny bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 Here is another pic of him where you can see more of his body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 He is a dear little fellow, Shmoo, and I do hope he makes a quick recovery. Can't help you with any veterinary queries, just sending you all good vibes. Is he playful usually? If so, when he is better, I'm sending you Mundy who spends half his day trying to make my dogs, any of them play with him. :p . I'm going to buy a long rope toy so I can play with him because with the ones I have at the moment, I have to bend down (oh my poor back) or sit on the floor and then I have six dogs all on top of me all aiming for my face . So, tell Sweep that Mundy is waiting for a play date and that will perk him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 He is very particular about who he plays with, but if he likes the dog, he does get into some play! Sometimes that may turn into a humping fest if the two dogs get too excited Ricko and Sweep are best buddies and do everything together. Ricko has been a bit low since Sweep has been at the vets. The night before I took Sweep to the vet, Ricko lay by him and kept looking at him and licking in his direction. Ricko is the whitish one. Ricko and Sweep having a nap Another shot of Sweep showing more body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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