Fluid build-up in stomach- HELP
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wrote on 6 Sept 2009, 22:27 last edited by
Small update:
I've noticed she is drinking a lot more water than normal, and peeing more as well.. any clue why?
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wrote on 6 Sept 2009, 22:37 last edited by
I wish you the best with Meeka. As for the update, I would probably say kidney function is up.
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wrote on 6 Sept 2009, 23:01 last edited by
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
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wrote on 6 Sept 2009, 23:25 last edited by
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.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 00:14 last edited by
Our prayers and best to you. In our thoughts hope all goes well.
Rita Jean
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 01:24 last edited by
Fingers crossed for poor Meeka, hoping for a positive outcome.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 02:37 last edited by
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
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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.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 13:37 last edited by
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?
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 13:55 last edited by
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?
Yes, it does give the kidney value levels in a blood test. They might have been in the normal range at that time, but could have gone off since then if she is drinking and peeing more now. Good sometimes to get a copy of the results.. then you can look at it at home… most will show what the normal ranges should be.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 15:25 last edited by
How's Meeka doing today? Better I hope.
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 19:11 last edited by
I called to get the results of the fluid sample (not back yet) and told them about the increase drinking/peeing..
She is doing the same today.. it looks like there is more fluid build up in the stomach, one side is still hanging very low, but today its more "filled" than it was yesterday. I'm just happy to get back to the vet tomorrow..
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wrote on 7 Sept 2009, 21:58 last edited by
Sarah,
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wrote on 8 Sept 2009, 00:13 last edited by
Wish all the best on Tuesday. Extra prayers go your way tonight. Please try to rest this night.
Rita Jean
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wrote on 8 Sept 2009, 13:42 last edited by
Sarah, I am so sorry to hear about Meeka. Our thoughts and hugs are with you.
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wrote on 8 Sept 2009, 18:05 last edited by
I have a though just having gone through something similar to this with my dog. How about a blockage in the upper GI track. Cody had foreign matter he ingested stuck in the 1st section of the small intestines. The vet had to drain off a large amount of fluid from his stomach during surgery to remove the object. Nothing could pass from the stomach to his intestines. They had given him several bags of IV fluids so he continued to urinate. It took a week to discover the blockage and we had been force feeding food and liquids and it just stayed in his stomach. The blockage was discovered after multiple x-rays from several angles over a period of days and comparison of the x-rays.
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wrote on 8 Sept 2009, 18:06 last edited by
I hope they discover what the problem is soon and Meeka gets better.
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wrote on 8 Sept 2009, 20:25 last edited by
Small update- I took her in this morning and the oncologist was a little more concerned than the emergency vet about some of the results from the blood. Her platelet level was low, and there were a couple other levels that were low, I don’t have the results in front of me so I’m not sure what they are. I have only talked to them over the phone after the ultrasound, I had to leave her there because it was hours after our appointment that they could get her in for the ultrasound. The doctor called and said he spleen was irregular, there were “lumps and bumps” on the spleen, so know they will use a needle to sample from the spleen and send it to the lab. I don't know if this ruled out cancer, if it could still be cancer, or what. I need to talk to the vet sace to face, he has a heavy accent so its harder to do over the phone. Results for spleen won’t be for 1-2 days. I feel like this is all taking a very long time, I just want to know what’s wrong with her so we can start treating her. When I pick her up I’m hoping to get a little more info. He said he could go over the images with me, and I’m going to ask for a copy of the blood results.
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wrote on 8 Sept 2009, 21:34 last edited by
Thanks for the update, hope you get some answers soon and that the problem is something treatable
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