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Brandi is getting an ultrasound My poor baby has to get an ultrasound tomorrow. Here's a link that I posted under sick and injured. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ue-brandi.html It seems it's getting worse and the vets can't figured out whats going on. I am so hoping the ultrasound reveals what could be causing her issues. I am keeping my fingers crossed. I can't stand seeing her in so much discomfort. The vet gave me some buprenex to help with the pain in the short term but I hate giving it to her. I will give her less than .5 ml because it is so powerful but when she goes through these episodes, they can last for hours and it is the only thing that can calm her down. So I am praying the ultrasound will finally give us a diagnosis. |
Oh my goodness:( I hope it's nothing serious! Poor baby! Sending good thoughts your way:love: |
I didn't see your post in Sick & Injured until now. I am sorry your Brandi is going through this...and especially since the vet has not been able to find anything. I glanced at your first post from the link you included and the first thing that popped into my mind from the description of her discomfort is that it sounds like what DH does with kidney stones. Then I saw that she has recurrent UTI's. I am not certain about kidney stones in dogs, but I know of other dogs that have recently had bladder stones removed...all of whom had recurrent UTI's but some of them had no symptoms. Did the vet check for stones? Have you heard of the benefits of coconut oil? |
I didn't see it either until now. I'm sorry for sweet Brandi is going through this, hope they can find what's going on and get her feeling much better. Sending prayers for Brandi. |
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That's actually what the vet is hoping the ultrasound will find out. Thankfully the ultrasound is non invasive and painless but it is expensive. We are hoping it reveals bladder stones...she's getting a bladder ultrasound. |
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Thank you. I hate seeing her like this. I feel so helpless and I don't know what to do when she is going through these "episdoes". Other than the episodes, she displays no other symptons.....that is what is so frustrating. Everything else is okay. Eating, pottying, and pooping are all normal. Bloodwork, urine, poop all came back okay. Even the xrays came back okay. I have a video that I will show the vet tomorrow. Maybe seeing her behavior can help in the diagnosis. |
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Poor baby...poor you. The worry is horrid!!! I hope she is better soon! {{Hugs}}} to you and Brandi for me and the gang! |
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X-rays do not show all stones, especially if there is no calcium in the stones. There are 5 kinds of bladder stones...in humans, there are at least 3 kinds of kidney stones, if I correctly recall (from 8-10 years ago...lol) and only 1 type has calcium. DH's stones were not revealed in x-rays...he had an MRI...also $$$$...lol, I think, but the x-rays were clean. |
Sending up prayers that you get an answer for Brandi ... |
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Poor Brandi! I hope the ultrasound will tell you guys what the issue is. I will keep you and Brandi in my prayers! Hope it goes well! |
sending prayers that you find the cause and she can get better |
I hope you will find out what is wrong with her. Im keeping her in my prayers |
I hope the ultrasound reveals the problem. Best wishes. |
Thanks everyone. I'll keep ya posted. |
I hope the ultrasound gives you some answers and Brandi can feel better. |
Keeping Brandi in my prayers... |
Hoping for an update...fingers still tightly crossed for answers...hugs for health and painlessness for Brandi. |
Hoping for an update,, |
Well I just heard from the vet and Brandi is doing fine. They didn't find anything like bladder stones or any cancer. However she did notice that she had an infection in her kidney which could be responsible for her recurring uti's and it maybe causing the discomfort. She wants to put Brandi on a 3 month course of anti biotic to help get rid of the infection. She also wants to do regular cultures while she is on the antibiotics. She also said that her uterus could also be the cause because when I first got Brandi, she had her spayed done at the humane association. The vet said they only take out part of the uterus which she noticed some swelling (I think that's what she said). It may be necessary to take out the rest of the uterus. For now she wants to start Brandi on the anti biotics. She didn't seem to concern about the uterus though not sure why. She believes its the infection in the kidneys that be causing the discomfort. Anyway, I will be picking Brandi up after work along with some metcam (for the discomfort)and more anti biotics. |
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Well, that's good news...I guess it's kind of a wait-and-see now. If the antibiotics completely eliminate the episodes, it'll save Brandi from possible surgery. I hope this is the problem...a recurrent infection is a cause of worry anyway, so taking care of it is undoubtedly a good thing. I am certain Brandi will be thrilled to be back home again. {{{Hugs}}} to you and Brandi...thanks for the update! |
Yes, I'm glad you got some answers. I hope Brandi feels better soon. |
So glad that you got some answers... |
Hopefully you can give her some probiotics to keep from killing off the good flora in her gut when she has to have so much antibiotics.:eek: |
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Poor baby...... I know the issues she is having now are probably the direct result of her previous owners who neglected her physical needs. They used her for breeding, she's had multiple c sections and she didn't get spayed until I got her at 7 yrs old. I've had to get all of teeth pulled and am now dealing with recurring uti. They neglected her so much and now I'm cleaning up the mess. |
So glad you got some answers for your precious Brandi. I really hope she is feeling better soon! |
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"Poor baby...... I know the issues she is having now are probably the direct result of her previous owners who neglected her physical needs. They used her for breeding, she's had multiple c sections and she didn't get spayed until I got her at 7 yrs old. I've had to get all of teeth pulled and am now dealing with recurring uti. They neglected her so much and now I'm cleaning up the mess. " We thank God that you have her now!! |
I'm hoping and praying that this treatment plan will get Brandi feeling well...the sooner the better! Poor baby. Hugs to you! |
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