High Protein & High White Cell Count This morning, my tiny Kia did not get up at her usual time. I get up at 5:30 each morning to get ready for mass, and she usually squeaks and lets me know around 6:45, that she is ready to get up, too. I was in and out of my bedroom, as I was getting dressed and I noticed she was really sleeping. Finally, around 7:20, before I was going to leave, I went in and leaned over her, and asked her if she was ready to get up. She didn't even lift her head. I gently lifted her into my arms, and she was soaked in urine. She never wets the bed. She had lost control of her bladder. I offered her breakfast; her favorite food, she refused it. I called the Vets office at 8:30 and they said my Vet was in surgery, but bring her in and another Vet would examine her, and my Vet would be available for a consult. Kia couldn't put her weight on her front paws. She couldn't walk across the exam table. The Vet observed a head tilt and leaning to one side. She said she suspected it is neurological. She ordered a Geriatric profile since Kia is almost 10 and 1/2 years old. She weighs 4#s. She said it could also be an infection. Her heart rate was normal, so was her temp. The Vet checked her ears, but was unable to get the scope down deep enough to see the eardrum in one ear. She has tiny ear canals. My regular Vet can do it. She offered me two options: hospitalize her and let the Vet observe her, or let her give Kia intravenous fluids to prevent hydration and take her home and observe her myself. I opted to have her give Kia the fluids, and bring her home. She would have been terrified to remain there. As soon as she was given the fluids, Kia was able to follow me back and forth across the exam room 6 times. The Vet prescribed Clavamox and Prednisolone. We brought her home and she immediately gobbled down 3 T's of her favorite food, and around noon, she asked for her cookie. And then she wanted to take a long walk around my property, checking under every tree and bush for bunnies. We took a nap on the couch together, and when we woke, she demanded her dinner and ate it all, and asked for more. The Vet called this evening, and said her protein and white cell counts are high, and wants her to finish the meds and be re-evaluated then. Any thoughts? Thanks, Sheila |
Sheila, I cant give you advise about this but lots of support and prayer. You are such a giving person and a true animal lover. I hope all goes well for you guys....Lissette |
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Your support and prayers are even more important than advice right now. Thank you so much, and thank you for the kind words. Kia seems perfectly fine, but I am skipping morning mass for a few days just to be on the safe side. My DH is retired, and he watches her, but I just feel better, being here with her. Sheila |
Oh Sheila, my gosh. How scary that must've been to see your baby in that condition. The high WBCs could be from infection, did she have a fever at all? Interesting that she bounced back so quickly like that. I mean, it kind of sounds like she became dehydrated and/or hypoglycemic...perhaps due to this possible "infection", but I'm really just guessing here. If she had an ear infection, I'd *think* she would have had nausea, but who knows. Just thinking out loud, mostly. At any rate, I will keep her in my thoughts and please do update us on how she is doing. HUGS to little Kia. :) |
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Believe me, I was terrified. She was so still and limp. No fever at all. Yes, you're right, the Vet did mention an infection. She mentioned brain. I wish my regular Vet had not been in surgery, I would have liked him to look inside the ear canal this Vet couldn't get the scope down inside. I smelled her ears, before I took her in to the Vet, and they smelled good. Thanks for your thoughts. She seems fine this morning; ready to get up this morning; ate her breakfast very well. But I will be skipping mass for awhile. I will definitely keep you updated. Sheila |
Just thought of this...and doubt it's this...but do you think she could've been bitten by anything? Gosh I hope she is okay. My heart was in my throat reading your description, guessing how I would've felt if that happened. It is very hopeful that she may be bouncing back already. Lots of good thoughts coming your way. :) |
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We found the tick immediately after it attached and removed it before it had a chance to feed, but still, they can gt the diseases just from the bite. She seems to be bouncing back, but I won't relax until my regular Vet evaluates her. He has treated her since she was a puppy and he knows her very well. Believe me, if I observe even the smallest change in her, she will be right back at the Vet's. As we drove the 15 minutes the the Vet's office, I was so afraid we we going to lose her. This shows the importance of having a long term relationship wit your Vet's office and never, "waiting it out". Thank you so much for the good thoughts. Sheila |
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I decided to clean Kia's ears, as I was concerned that the Vet was not able to get the scope down, deep enough to visualize the ear drum. Sure enough, when I cleaned that ear, Kia fought to pull her little head away from me. So, I called the Vet, and she agreed, Kia has an ear infection and she said the meds will clear it up. Thanks for your input. That loud noise you hear is my sigh of relief! This baby had me scared half to death! Sheila |
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As soon as I read "ear infection" I let out my own sigh of relief! What a scary experience to go through with your precious baby. I am so glad she is going to be ok. Honestly, I would have completey come unglued if I found my Suzi in that kind of condtion. How heartbreaking. I hope the antibiotics take care of the infection and Kia will be just fine in know time! |
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When she refused food, I knew she had to get to the Vet, NOW. There's never time to hesitate with these babies. But Lord, I've aged 10 years! She's back to barking when my text message rings. :) Sheila |
I'm so happy your baby is doing better! I'll keep her in my prayers. Sending you both healing and peace. Nadezda & Lulu |
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Sheila I am so glad Kia is doing better. I know how scared you must have been. You are so right about having a vet who knows them and you. I will keep her in my prayers. I still have he pictures on my computer she is just beautiful. |
Ok, that would have sent me over the edge! What a horrible feeling to have found her like that. My heart goes out to you. However I am sure knowing that it is an ear infection and that they are treating it gives you a huge sense of relief. Thank goodness!!:thumbup: |
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