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01-13-2005, 01:11 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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| I'm so worried!!! Today was the day that 6.5-month-old Lexi was scheduled for spaying and teeth removal. I emotionally worked myself into the right frame of mind, asked the vet all the right questions (and received the right answers), loving said "I'll see you later, I love you, be strong", and courageously drove myself to work (instead of staying at home and worrying all day). The vet called an hour later to inform me that the pre-anesthetic blood work showed high blood sugar and he is concerned with her kidneys, hence he didn't feel comfortable with doing the surgery today. He mentioned the number 11.8 and told me that the normal high is 10.3 (blood sugar, or something to do with her kidneys...I'm not sure since I was shocked by what he was telling me). They took more blood to be analyzed overnight and as I'm typing this I'm waiting to follow her around the yard with a little tray - for the third time - to get a urine sample. I'm so worried...I'm beside myself. Thanks for listening. I just had to get it off my chest. Here's to another sleepless night. |
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01-13-2005, 01:28 PM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland
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| I'm so sorry, I can imagine how worried you must be! Does Lexi act like anything is wrong with her?? Good luck! |
01-13-2005, 01:34 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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| No, she acts like the psycho she's always been. She doesn't drink excessively or potty excessively. I keep praying that there's nothing wrong and it was just a "fluke". |
01-13-2005, 04:42 PM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland
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| Well I wish you and Lexi luck. Be sure to let me know what the vet ends up saying. Brandi |
01-13-2005, 05:42 PM | #5 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida
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| Gentle hugs to you and Lexi. I know you must be worried sick.......Higgins and I are thinking of you and saying a little prayer..... |
01-13-2005, 06:57 PM | #6 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx
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| we will be thinking about you both and add a little night prayer.
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01-13-2005, 08:29 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Redmond, WA
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| I'm sorry to hear that. Do you know if it was her BUN level? When Bentley got fix 2 months ago, his preliminary bloodwork showed a high BUN level that sometimes can signal a kidney problem. They were able to do more extensive testing to find that it was not a kidney problem and was likely from too much fat in his diet. They suggested we switch to adult food as puppy has a lot of fat and cut down on the treats (he was getting a lot of treats in puppy class). I'm hoping Lexi's is something similar and she will pull through just fine. |
01-14-2005, 02:51 AM | #8 |
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| So sorry Lexi, Toto sends you lots of puppy kisses! Hope today brings good news! We will keep you in our prayers!
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01-14-2005, 06:21 AM | #9 |
Owned by Gyps and Gizz Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wales
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| All I can say is that the fact that she isn't drinking excesively is GOOD! It may have be a one off - keep us informed - I sympathise as you'd geared yourself up to having her spayed but good that your vet didn't do it! |
01-14-2005, 06:26 AM | #10 |
Mom loves Gucci Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York City
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| Im so sorry to hear that Lexi is not doing well. Please keep us posted. I hope she is better soon. Marie and Gucci |
01-14-2005, 01:21 PM | #11 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004
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| Oh! I hope everything comes out okay! Please let us know as soon as you know. Now I see why they asked me if I wanted the extra blood work done. Of course, I said yes. We are all hoping that Lexi will be okay! Good Luck! Say Bentley's Mom! Do you think it is time for my dog to go on adult food? She will be a year the 28th of this month. Can I mix the puppy food with adult food? I have over a half a bag of Science Diet yet. Don't like the thought of throwing it out! Pat |
01-14-2005, 07:59 PM | #12 |
YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Redmond, WA
Posts: 299
| I believe a year is normally the right time to do the switch, but you might want to call and check with your vet just to be sure. I wouldn't switch right over, but would gradually switch by mixing the two types of food. Start with 1/4 new food, then 1/2, then 3/4, until you are completely switched over. This will be better for their stomach and reduce the chances of diarreah. |
01-15-2005, 10:18 AM | #13 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004
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| Thanks! Will ask my vet and probably start the switch. She isn't fat by a long shot, she is too active, I think to gain weight. |
01-15-2005, 10:56 AM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tuscaloosa
Posts: 199
| Lexi's mom: hope everything turns out okay for your baby! I am really glad you got the bloodwork done ... a lot of people try to skip it thinking it's no big deal. I hope Lexi's just fine -- puppy kisses from our pack! |
01-15-2005, 08:11 PM | #15 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan
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| Not sure if I did this right Hi....hope I did this right, newbie here.....hope your little one is ok. Have you gotten any results? Good luck, |
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