Fluid build-up in stomach- HELP

[agilebasenji]

Sounds very serious and scary. I'll keep you and your pup in my thoughts. I wish I had more input

[MacPack]

You and your girl are in my thoughts tonight! Poor little girl, give her lots of hugs and keep her hydrated. (Maybe some low-salt beef or chicken broth or pedialyte if she will drink it) Hugs

[lvoss]

I am so sorry to hear about Meeka. It sounds far too like what I just went through with my cat Spot except his cancer was in his lungs and that was where his fluid built up in. I really hope you get better news.

[nobarkus]

I'm so sorry Sarah to hear about this with Meeka. In 2007 my red/wht Ringo had a tumor show up on the side of his stomach. He wasn't bloated and didn't have any fluid build up. The tumor was hard and round and just grew and grew and the bigger it got the less he could eat till at the end he couldn't eat or drink, lost a lot of weight and was dehydrated. It was fast about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks. I think the tumor emits a toxin and they can't eat. I used a puppy formula mixed with chicken that I liquefied and used a large syringe to inject it into his mouth.
But let's not freak out as maybe it's not cancer. Let's see what the test shows on Tuesday.

[DiegosMom]

Thanks everyone.. I'm trying to stay positive but I don't have a good feeling about this. 2 weeks ago she was perfectly fine, and now this.

She ate a little this morning, and she is still drinking water. Other than that she is just laying around, she doesnt want to go outside or do anything. I am going to call the emergency vet to see if I should bring her in to get more fluid drained to keep her comfortable until Tuesday. It looks like it all shifted to one side, because one side looks normal and the other is very large.

[Basenjimamma]

Sarah, I just read this thread..I am so sorry to hear about Meeka, you are all in our thoughts and prayers this morning. I will send positive vibes coming your way.
Please keep us updated, I know tuesday can't come fast enough.

[DiegosMom]

I called the vet- they advised not to bring her back today since she is eating/drinking, and not in pain. the side that is larger is the side they drew fluid from yesterday, so she said some fluid may have leaked and formed a pocket on that side. so as long as she is comfortable i will keep her at home with us. i will keep you all updated. thanks for the thoughts and prayers.

[Vicki]

I'm sorry to hear about Meeka not being well.
My prayers are with you.

[thunderbird8588]

So sorry to hear about Meeka, hope she remains comfortable and that the outcome is treatable.

[lukris]

So sorry about poor Meeka, what a worry for you. My thoughts are with you and i hope she makes good progress.

[DiegosMom]

Small update:

I've noticed she is drinking a lot more water than normal, and peeing more as well.. any clue why?

[nomrbddgs]

I wish you the best with Meeka. As for the update, I would probably say kidney function is up.

[tanza]

@nomrbddgs:

I wish you the best with Meeka. As for the update, I would probably say kidney function is up.

I think that would the kidney values would be up (BUN and Creatinine) , not the kidney function, most likely the function is decreasing

[snorky998]

I'm so saddened to read this thread. Hope you find a diagnosis soon and a treatment plan to help your Meeka.

Hydration is important. Let her drink…BUT... intake and out-put could be a key to a diagnosis. Hyper-hydration can be as fatal as dehydration. Please regulate water intake until your vet advises differently.

[Rita Jean]

Our prayers and best to you. In our thoughts hope all goes well.

Rita Jean

[kiroja]

Fingers crossed for poor Meeka, hoping for a positive outcome.

[dwilliams]

My heart goes out to you. I will pray for wisdom and direction for you guys, and that any results from tests are accurate.
I was taught to use a little Olive Oil ® to help with meds. -plus when they do not want to eat due to health. Tablespoon. However, I would suggest speaking with your vet. if you give along with meds. - Suggestion about broth earlier is excellant ... also, I figure you know already, to keep as much energy in your baby to fight and function - giving nutri-cal type product esp. since Meeka is not eating- I've been in this type of fight before.

Will say prayers for you all, D

[nomrbddgs]

@tanza:

I think that would the kidney values would be up (BUN and Creatinine) , not the kidney function, most likely the function is decreasing

Yes, Pat you're right, that's what I meant.

[Basenjimamma]

I am still hoping and praying that Meeka is feeling better and that there will be an answer tomorrow for you and Meeka when you visit your vet.

[DiegosMom]

this is probably a stupid question- but they were throwing so much information at me when we were there Saturday.. I dont remember them saying anything about the kidney.. Does the blood test give them the kidney levels?