I asked SEVERAL times about the liver and kidneys of my baby. My vet ran blood tests on him 3 times. The first time they both had elevated enzyme levels (immediately after I had brought him in with the inflamed bladder and kidneys), the 2nd and 3d times they were perfectly normal. He tested before and after food intake to see if there were any fluctuations. He wouldn't move forward with surgery unless he got good blood test results both times he told me. He explained if the results pointed to any complications with liver or kidney (which he had originally feared was the issue), he would not touch my baby but would give me the name of a specialist. He has assured me Brodie has a genetic predisposition to kidney stones and while we were going to have to surgically remove them this time due to their size he was sure that they could be controlled with a strict diet.
The specialist that looked at the ultrasound agreed that the kidney was enlarged due to the blockage being there so long before I had gotten Brodie to the vet. He is a tough little puppy so I guess he didn't "complain" of his issue until it was completely unbearable for him.
Does it sound like my vet has done everything right? I very much trust the vets I send him too and the specialist. My vet had a pacemaker and battery pack put in her dog by the specialist and she personally recommends him. They seem to be very thorough and careful. They showed me all of the equipment and room that they would be performing the surgery in. They have also explained each and every test to me and showed me each result. I have even seen 2 of the LARGE kidney stones the poor little dear has passed.
I really hope everything goes okay for him tomorrow! PLEASE let me know if there is anything else I should do?! |