1 yr old with Kidney Problems - Page 8 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

bonitalou · 09-07-2009, 07:08 PM

$13.39 at Amazon? You pay $20 plus at Vitamin Shoppe? Looks like the same item.

NO,we don't have a "Whole Foods".

You must live in a bigger city where you have more options.

One more question tonite, what kind of treats do you give yours? Autumn loves treats and hasn't had any for WEEKS.

dwerten · 09-07-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bonitalou

$13.39 at Amazon? You pay $20 plus at Vitamin Shoppe? Looks like the same item.

NO,we don't have a "Whole Foods".

You must live in a bigger city where you have more options.

One more question tonite, what kind of treats do you give yours? Autumn loves treats and hasn't had any for WEEKS.

i use their kibble for treats and they get just as excited and with all the probs you are having i would do that as well until you get to the bottom of what is going on

dwerten · 09-07-2009, 07:17 PM

are you doing wet or kibble? wet is probably better if they think kidney issue or soak the kibble so more moisture

bonitalou · 09-07-2009, 07:26 PM

KIbble? You're speaking to a "rookie" here remember. lol

I presume you mean her hard food.......as a treat she would not be and IS NOT excited about that! Was hoping for something else I could give her.

Today I tried soaking it........she ate it that way, so that's good. Tonite before bed she nibbled on it hard. I always have food available for her to snack on. She doesn't eat much at one time.

As far as the water, I know I asked my vet this. We have a culligan water softener. The water outside from the hose is well water. I haven't given her that for months on end. I heard it's not a good thing to drink water from a hose.

dwerten · 09-07-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bonitalou

KIbble? You're speaking to a "rookie" here remember. lol

I presume you mean her hard food.......as a treat she would not be and IS NOT excited about that! Was hoping for something else I could give her.

Today I tried soaking it........she ate it that way, so that's good. Tonite before bed she nibbled on it hard. I always have food available for her to snack on. She doesn't eat much at one time.

As far as the water, I know I asked my vet this. We have a culligan water softener. The water outside from the hose is well water. I haven't given her that for months on end. I heard it's not a good thing to drink water from a hose.

lol yes kibble is hard food -- well she will get use to eating it hard or no treats right now until you get her health under control for now she needs to have limited diet

bonitalou · 09-07-2009, 07:51 PM

Thanks for all the time you are spending with me. It's much appreciated!

dwerten · 09-07-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bonitalou

Thanks for all the time you are spending with me. It's much appreciated!

you are welcome hopefully it will help you and your pup- welcome to the yorkie breed now you will be a part time vet lol

salshine · 09-08-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bonitalou

My dear puppy just turned 1 on 8/10 and just this week was diagnosed with Kidney problems. She was not born with this. It all started a month or so ago when she started vomiting. Recently she has had bouts of diarrhea. I took her to the vet and they put her on meds (anti-inflamatory for intestine issues and meds for parasites (which they thought could be giardia). No stool sample was requested. Kept her on meds for 10 days and a bland diet (ID). As soon as her meds ended and I put her back on her regular dog food., she got the same thing back. I took her in Monday and they ran tests and found her kidney level to be 38 (normals are 10-24). Needless to say, I'm devastated and can't believe that she acquired this disease in the past 8 months. She was tested 8 months ago before surgery for a hernia and she was fine. She is now on a rice/hamburger diet for two weeks and then will be put on kidney food. The vet says she's probably got more than one thing going on. He believes she DOES have some intestonal issues, but also has kidney issues. She's VERY playful and not at all lithargic.

Has anyone ever had this problem with such a young dog?

No, but my older Yorkie (15 yo) was diagnosed with K.D. 2 years ago. Has the Vet started your dog on Hills Prescription Diet K/D? That's what Chewy has been eating for 2 yrs (K/D canned food) and not only does the vet think he got over the K.D., but Chewy just loves the taste of the food. Now my new pup is wanting me to feed him K/D...he loves the taste too (so I give him a little taste occasionally). I highly recommend that food - it saved Chewy's life 2 yrs ago. Good luck.

dogbert · 09-08-2009, 02:33 PM

Our last dog had to eat K/D and loved it room temp but hated it cold out of the fridge.

bonitalou · 09-08-2009, 02:53 PM

That's fantastic!!!!!!!!

My vet does carry a lot of varieties, so I have not heard of that. Autumn was on ID for a short period of time., then I switched her to hamb/rice.

bonitalou · 09-13-2009, 11:25 AM

Thought I would touch base regarding Autumn. I started her on the organic pumpkin and DDS plus Pro-Biotic last week. She has only vomited once since and no diarrhea. No blood in poo either that I can see. Before there was no question that there was a lot of blood there. I ALSO noticed she is NOT scratching as much.....ONCE in a while, but nothing like before. I don't know if it's because of the kidney food or what. She's still on the baytril and will be until the 20th, so it should be a true test what happens once she's off for a few days. Vet wanted blood work done on the 16th......I thought that was "nuts", so I cancelled that appt and re-scheduled for the later part of the month. Told them I didn't want her blood work tested while still on meds.......WHYwould I want to do that? Anyway, things seem better. I just hope the next urine test won't have crystals and I HOPE the Bun will be normal.

Thanks for listening!!

lynnb · 09-13-2009, 12:28 PM

My 2 year old 3lb yorkie is having trouble with her pacreas and was put on antiboitics and enzmes and w/d food. She has had trouble in the past and as soon as I put her back on regular yorkie food, it comes back. I finally took her to a holistic vet and he gave her homepatics,probotics and DGL. he said she will have to be on raw food which I will have to learn to fix (I will do anything to help my Sissie). Has anyone had to do this also??? She is doing better so far, but still on the w/d for now.
thanks for cooking tips anyone has.
lynn

jp4m2 · 09-13-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bonitalou

Thought I would touch base regarding Autumn. I started her on the organic pumpkin and DDS plus Pro-Biotic last week. She has only vomited once since and no diarrhea. No blood in poo either that I can see. Before there was no question that there was a lot of blood there. I ALSO noticed she is NOT scratching as much.....ONCE in a while, but nothing like before. I don't know if it's because of the kidney food or what. She's still on the baytril and will be until the 20th, so it should be a true test what happens once she's off for a few days. Vet wanted blood work done on the 16th......I thought that was "nuts", so I cancelled that appt and re-scheduled for the later part of the month. Told them I didn't want her blood work tested while still on meds.......WHYwould I want to do that? Anyway, things seem better. I just hope the next urine test won't have crystals and I HOPE the Bun will be normal.

Thanks for listening!!

My!....I just read this whole thread and I just wanted to say I hope you are able to find out what is ailing your Autumn soon ....Your frustration is certainly understandable.....

It looks like your getting a lot of helpful advise, I hope you continue to update us, I wish you and Autumn well, hang in there and give Autumn hugs and kisses.....

bonitalou · 09-13-2009, 05:50 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!! This certainly has been an ongoing experience for me/us. Just taking it a day at a time and yes some really good advice. I'm still debating on whether or not to give her enzymes.......(plant enzymes I guess. I'll see how she does in the next week.

THANKS AGAIN!!!!!! Really appreciate hearing from you.
PS. Your puppies are just DARLING!

Ellie May · 09-13-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lynnb

My 2 year old 3lb yorkie is having trouble with her pacreas and was put on antiboitics and enzmes and w/d food. She has had trouble in the past and as soon as I put her back on regular yorkie food, it comes back. I finally took her to a holistic vet and he gave her homepatics,probotics and DGL. he said she will have to be on raw food which I will have to learn to fix (I will do anything to help my Sissie). Has anyone had to do this also??? She is doing better so far, but still on the w/d for now.
thanks for cooking tips anyone has.
lynn

If you click "forums" at the top left of your screen, go to the emergency section or health and diet, click "new thread" and post, more people will see your question and be able to help.

Do you mean pancreatitis? We do have experience with that.

09-08-2009, 02:33 PM	#114
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	Our last dog had to eat K/D and loved it room temp but hated it cold out of the fridge. __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

09-13-2009, 11:25 AM	#116
bonitalou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 419	Autumn Update Thought I would touch base regarding Autumn. I started her on the organic pumpkin and DDS plus Pro-Biotic last week. She has only vomited once since and no diarrhea. No blood in poo either that I can see. Before there was no question that there was a lot of blood there. I ALSO noticed she is NOT scratching as much.....ONCE in a while, but nothing like before. I don't know if it's because of the kidney food or what. She's still on the baytril and will be until the 20th, so it should be a true test what happens once she's off for a few days. Vet wanted blood work done on the 16th......I thought that was "nuts", so I cancelled that appt and re-scheduled for the later part of the month. Told them I didn't want her blood work tested while still on meds.......WHYwould I want to do that? Anyway, things seem better. I just hope the next urine test won't have crystals and I HOPE the Bun will be normal. Thanks for listening!!

09-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#106
bonitalou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 419	$13.39 at Amazon? You pay $20 plus at Vitamin Shoppe? Looks like the same item. NO,we don't have a "Whole Foods". You must live in a bigger city where you have more options. One more question tonite, what kind of treats do you give yours? Autumn loves treats and hasn't had any for WEEKS.

09-07-2009, 07:17 PM	#108
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	are you doing wet or kibble? wet is probably better if they think kidney issue or soak the kibble so more moisture

09-07-2009, 07:26 PM	#109
bonitalou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 419	KIbble? You're speaking to a "rookie" here remember. lol I presume you mean her hard food.......as a treat she would not be and IS NOT excited about that! Was hoping for something else I could give her. Today I tried soaking it........she ate it that way, so that's good. Tonite before bed she nibbled on it hard. I always have food available for her to snack on. She doesn't eat much at one time. As far as the water, I know I asked my vet this. We have a culligan water softener. The water outside from the hose is well water. I haven't given her that for months on end. I heard it's not a good thing to drink water from a hose.

09-07-2009, 07:51 PM	#111
bonitalou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 419	Thanks for all the time you are spending with me. It's much appreciated!

09-08-2009, 02:53 PM	#115
bonitalou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 419	That's fantastic!!!!!!!! My vet does carry a lot of varieties, so I have not heard of that. Autumn was on ID for a short period of time., then I switched her to hamb/rice.

09-13-2009, 12:28 PM	#117
lynnb YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marysville,Wa. Posts: 2	My 2 year old 3lb yorkie is having trouble with her pacreas and was put on antiboitics and enzmes and w/d food. She has had trouble in the past and as soon as I put her back on regular yorkie food, it comes back. I finally took her to a holistic vet and he gave her homepatics,probotics and DGL. he said she will have to be on raw food which I will have to learn to fix (I will do anything to help my Sissie). Has anyone had to do this also??? She is doing better so far, but still on the w/d for now. thanks for cooking tips anyone has. lynn

09-13-2009, 05:50 PM	#119
bonitalou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 419	THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!! This certainly has been an ongoing experience for me/us. Just taking it a day at a time and yes some really good advice. I'm still debating on whether or not to give her enzymes.......(plant enzymes I guess. I'll see how she does in the next week. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!! Really appreciate hearing from you. PS. Your puppies are just DARLING!