As you may know, we have 2 dogs and a cat. They are all considered "senior" at 9 and 10 years old.
Kaly, our female Akita, is my sweet little bear.
She was diagnosed with Cushing's Disease about 2 years ago and we knew the lifespan after diagnosis was approximately 2-3 years.
For the most part, she's been doing great. I noticed she was a little lethargic and sporadically vomiting ever since we picked them up from the kennel after vacation. She was treated for giardia (a common worm) about 2 months ago and the symptoms seemed to be mimicking that again so I totally expected to take her in, get some medicine and she'd be good as new.
The vet, Dr. B., didn't seem to suspect anything - thought it might be gastroenteritis but took some blood "just to see if anything was going on".
On Saturday, we got a call from Dr. V. saying the protein levels in her blood were "alarmingly high" and she requested we bring Kaly in STAT.
We're still trying to figure out exactly what is going on but it's looking more and more like Kaly has kidney failure.
We've been doing fluid therapy for the last 2 days during the day and we get to bring her home at night and she does seem to be responding but we know we have to face the reality. She can't function without her kidneys.
The last 2 days have truly sucked. For those of you who have pets, I'm sure you completely understand. My DH and I are prepared for the worst and the decision that we'll most likely have to make.
We've already spent close to $1500 and if we were rich, I'd say "Do whatever you have to". Unfortunately, we're not and finances do come into play.
So, for now, we're continuing with the fluid therapy and we'll see where we are on Friday. If we can get her levels down to where she is stable, the concern becomes whether she has enough function to maintain her blood levels.
With all of this going on, the FET cycle has sort of moved to second stage. I'm still doing my shots and taking my pills. My first lining check isn't until 9/20 so I don't have any news anyway.
4 comments:
You are in my prayers. My dog I had growing up had Cushing's so I'm right there with you and fully understand what you're going through right now. Take care.
I'm so sorry. She is so beautiful and I know how much she means to you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Huge hugs.
ooohh, this really does suck big time. Pets, especially dogs are so beautiful, loving, happy, playful & protective.
You're doing the very best you can for her --hope it's enough to pull her through.
You and your Kaly need a huge hug!
*HUG*
Still sending best wishes with an extra wish for Kaly.
God Bless,
Anna
This would just break my heart :(
Our pets are our babies, I don't want them to get old. :( :(
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