First let me say that I am sorry you and your pup are going through all of this. Lymes is tough , my 8yr. little girl who is 4.5lbs has it.
She also went through the 28 day cycle of antibiotics(doxy as well), which lowered her count significantly. I use many of the same products that you do, with the exception of TF defense.
I cannot understand why a licensed vet would give an already Lymes diagnosed pup another Lymes shot? This mistake alone is why you should seek another vet. This procedure is simply not done on an already infected pup, this vaccine contains proteins meant to excite the immune system; and on an already immunocompromised pup this is dangerous.
Long term kidney disease does occur with both Lymes and Lepto due to the antibodies that are released by the immune system to attack the infection. Unfortunately, these same antibodies that are released, in massive doses during infection, get caught within the glomeruli, the tiny framework that does the actually filtering within the kidneys: causing the glomeruli to become clogged, scarred and to essentially cease functioning. The body being the miracle that it is, creates a way for the animal to continue to function by increasing water intake. The increase in water forces the glomeruli which are functioning to work overtime.
Whatever the cause, your pup needs to see a qualified vet who is educated in Lymes as CRF and CRI are long-term possibilities with this disease. I would also check into the ERD test to see if it would also be applicable. Kidney Ultrasound could also eliminate the possiblity that stones may also be in the mix.
Also, I would definitely check into his diet, newer research contradicts the old as far as lowering the complete protein content. Homemade with added fluids offer the best results from what I have read.
Good luck and please keep us updated..... |