Fizz is not coming home today

[mzw00dy]

I want mu Fizz-Gig home!!!!! Sigh

BUN 88 mg/dl
Creatine 2.5 mg/dl
Phosphorus 7.3 mg/dl
Amylase 2311 u/l
[COLOR=green !important][COLOR=green !important]cholesterol[/COLOR][/COLOR] 386 mg/dl
These were the readings when he was addmitted

Now
BUN is 63
Creatine 2.4
Phos 7.8
Amylase only down a bit.
Cholesterol in normal numbers now
This is after three days of IV with antibiotics

Vet said we could take him home and home treat with antibiotic/ smoething you put on the food for the Phosphorus
and sub-q liquids. Or leave him three more days.
The vet gives him round the clock care so I am leaving him. They will also x-ray the kidneys and see if there are stones or cysts. The sad part is there were no other signs of anything wrong. If the next three days bring no big change then a specialist...I will have to figure out how to pay for that. The vet will work out a payment plan with me as I have been going for many years. I miss him so much, and want him home, but don't/won't give up on him! He believes his teeth are the culprit but can't put him under til he levels the readings...big catch 22...teeth need fixed, but can't fix them yet, but if we don't could get worse...sigh...

[dwerten]

so sorry

wow seems odd teeth would be doing this as my girl lost 27 teeth so hers were pretty bad and she was 4 when that happened and her values were not high. She only had high globulin and bun was a little high which caused bun/creatinine ratio to be high.

Is he going to consult a nephrologist for kidneys?

was there anything else like a medication that could have triggered this or a high protein or high sodium diet?

have you joined K9KIDNEYS : for owners of dogs with Kidney Disease
as they maybe can shed some light on this more.

[saphire]

Sending prayers for your little one.
I hope he is well enough to be home with you soon

[mzw00dy]

Originally Posted by dwerten

so sorry

wow seems odd teeth would be doing this as my girl lost 27 teeth so hers were pretty bad and she was 4 when that happened and her values were not high. She only had high globulin and bun was a little high which caused bun/creatinine ratio to be high.

Is he going to consult a nephrologist for kidneys?

was there anything else like a medication that could have triggered this or a high protein or high sodium diet?

have you joined K9KIDNEYS : for owners of dogs with Kidney Disease
as they maybe can shed some light on this more.

I will get the information to the K(Kidneys tomorrow they are running copies for me. Fizz is probably closer to 7 and it looks as if his teeth have never been cleaned. The vet had a full blood chart with the readings...and he still suspects bacterial. But he will give me a copy to send to them at K9Kidneys to look at as well. The x-rays show nothing at all they just called. I will visit with them tomorrow and get more info.

[kjc]

We'll keep him in our prayers....

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by mzw00dy

I will get the information to the K(Kidneys tomorrow they are running copies for me. Fizz is probably closer to 7 and it looks as if his teeth have never been cleaned. The vet had a full blood chart with the readings...and he still suspects bacterial. But he will give me a copy to send to them at K9Kidneys to look at as well. The x-rays show nothing at all they just called. I will visit with them tomorrow and get more info.

what percentage of protein is he on?

here is the nephrologist my friend sees for her yorkie as he only has 25% use of his kidneys. She really likes her so maybe your vet can do a phone consult with her

Nephrology | Animal Medical Center

[mzw00dy]

Here he is at the vet today....man I miss him. Just don't look at me

[mzw00dy]

Originally Posted by dwerten

what percentage of protein is he on?

here is the nephrologist my friend sees for her yorkie as he only has 25% use of his kidneys. She really likes her so maybe your vet can do a phone consult with her

Nephrology | Animal Medical Center

Don't know that yet....I apologize I am so new to all this with yorkies. That is why the vet is going to give me copies of everything in the AM. I am so new I am still learning what to as. I will take the Nephrology info with me in the morning... Thanks again for caring it helps to know there are so many wonderful folks here. Will scan and send the papers to the K9Kidneys folks then too.

[dwerten]

OMG he is so cute

I was baptized by fire too welcome to the yorkie world lolllll

[kjc]

He's such a cutie pie! Happy to be in your arms.


PS: You don't look any worst then many of us on YT! (and probably better than some!)

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by dwerten

so sorry

wow seems odd teeth would be doing this as my girl lost 27 teeth so hers were pretty bad and she was 4 when that happened and her values were not high. She only had high globulin and bun was a little high which caused bun/creatinine ratio to be high.

Is he going to consult a nephrologist for kidneys?

was there anything else like a medication that could have triggered this or a high protein or high sodium diet?

have you joined K9KIDNEYS : for owners of dogs with Kidney Disease
as they maybe can shed some light on this more.

Actually, one of the leading causes of renal issues in pups is dental disease.

Yorkie owners need to be reminded about this because yorkies have tiny mouths and must have dentals in order to prevent dental disease. I have never seen a yorkie that did not need a dental and one of the things I look for in people who apply to adopt from me is if they have done full vetting on their pups which includes dentals.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mzw00dy

Here he is at the vet today....man I miss him. Just don't look at me

He is adorable!!

[yorkieusa]

I'm sorry you can't take him home yet. I believe he should be where he is though. They sure are easy to love, huh? He's so precious! I'll say a special prayer just for Fizz tonight.

Ladyjane, I just went nuts over him the first time I saw a picture of him. I think he is adorable. He has the cutest little face.

[mzw00dy]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Actually, one of the leading causes of renal issues in pups is dental disease.

Yorkie owners need to be reminded about this because yorkies have tiny mouths and must have dentals in order to prevent dental disease. I have never seen a yorkie that did not need a dental and one of the things I look for in people who apply to adopt from me is if they have done full vetting on their pups which includes dentals.

When we found him 7 weeks ago. I took him to my vet the next day. The first thing the vet said was we gotta clean the teeth ASAP. Then he looked at his ears and was stunned at how bad they were. Actually suprised he could hear at all. So we cleared up the ear infection which made the gums look a little better and, looked for the owner and gave him all the care we could. Once we decided it was okay to keep him (no collar, no micro-chip) We scheduled his nueter and teeth cleaning. He had finally started feeling better so his personality began showing. Took him in for the pre-op and found the kidney issues. The goal now is to get him healthy enough to get his teeth done so we can continue to make him well. I am so gratful for him...he is so cute with my big mutt and I love seeing them cuddle. So keep praying for the little guy and I will keep doing what I can. DWERTEN has been great and given me some great encoragement. I will give this guy the love and care I can. I would like to see him feel better so he can be happy and content. Thanks again for the help.

[mzw00dy]

Forgot to say that my hubby who has always made fun of little dogs, loves his sweet face too. Didn't even blink when I told him the costs, just said we will make him well...I love my hubby alot!!!