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Ladymom · 08-05-2010, 05:33 AM

Brodie was on my mind all day yesterday. I hope everything goes well today. Keep us posted!

107barney · 08-05-2010, 03:44 PM

Hoping for an update on Brodie soon...

Ladymom · 08-05-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Hoping for an update on Brodie soon...

Me, too.

Brodies Mommy · 08-05-2010, 04:29 PM

Hi guys! Sorry it took so long, but they didn't discharge Brodie until 2pm and we had to drive back! They did a Protein C test and his results were 44%. This is far from ideal, but they said typical of a shunt dog. After his CT scan it showed a single external shunt connecting the vena cava to the portal artery. They said they will try to ligate complete and about 50% of dogs with Brodie's Protein C are able to have a complete ligation but if pressure it too high then they will do a partial ligation to what he can handle.
I can't say enough great things about Cornell. ALL of the staff treated Brodie and I extremely well and made us feel very comfortable. Your pet is assigned a 4th year as well as a resident which see him through the entire process. The two guys I am working with are incredible. I really couldn't have asked them for anymore. Brodie's surgery is going to hopefully be sometime in the last 2 weeks of August. I will keep everyone updated!!

Ladymom · 08-05-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy

Hi guys! Sorry it took so long, but they didn't discharge Brodie until 2pm and we had to drive back! They did a Protein C test and his results were 44%. This is far from ideal, but they said typical of a shunt dog. After his CT scan it showed a single external shunt connecting the vena cava to the portal artery. They said they will try to ligate complete and about 50% of dogs with Brodie's Protein C are able to have a complete ligation but if pressure it too high then they will do a partial ligation to what he can handle.
I can't say enough great things about Cornell. ALL of the staff treated Brodie and I extremely well and made us feel very comfortable. Your pet is assigned a 4th year as well as a resident which see him through the entire process. The two guys I am working with are incredible. I really couldn't have asked them for anymore. Brodie's surgery is going to hopefully be sometime in the last 2 weeks of August. I will keep everyone updated!!

I am so glad you finally have a diagnosis and that it is operable!

Aren't vet schools wonderful? I love the fact that your pet gets an entire team who stay with them during the whole process.

Ringo1 · 08-05-2010, 04:55 PM

I'm so glad you got definitive news about Brodie and you seem really pleased with the care he received. That means so much.

Please keep us posted and you will be in our thoughts.

Lizzie07 · 08-05-2010, 04:56 PM

So glad to hear you have a definitive diagnosis and that Brodie will be well soon. I know this has been tough on you and for you. I'm glad you've hung in there and done everything you could for Brodie. It speaks of your love for him. He's a lucky little puppy.

kjc · 08-07-2010, 03:30 AM

So glad to hear you got a diagnosis! And that it is operable! Yay! Sounds too like you had a wonderful experience at Cornell. Very glad all went well. I'll be keeping you both in my prayers...

Brodies Mommy · 08-28-2010, 05:27 PM

So frustrated...

Bad news - Brodie has an underdeveloped portal vein so they may not be able to ligate the shunt at all. They said if they can't they will perform a scrotal urethrostomy so that he is able to pass the stones that he makes. Brodie currently has a stone that was in his urethra. It was moving like a ballbearing but today it blocked him. I had to bring him to his local vet to have a catheter put in to push the stone back into the bladder. Unfortunately Cornell has been insanely busy and they can't fit Brodie in until Sept 15th. My local vet is concerned that the stone is going to block his urethra again - and so am I. This is so frustrating for Brodie and I both. I just wish I could make him healthy

Ringo1 · 08-28-2010, 06:43 PM

Oh, you poor things. I hope they can make things better for Brodie.

kjc · 08-28-2010, 06:44 PM

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this news. Poor little guy. Does Cornell know he became blocked today? Maybe he'll get moved up on their list... Keeping you both in my prayers...

Brodies Mommy · 08-28-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kjc

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this news. Poor little guy. Does Cornell know he became blocked today? Maybe he'll get moved up on their list... Keeping you both in my prayers...

Yes, I spoke with his internal medicine doctor there and he is trying everything to get Brodie moved up. I guess surgery is really slammed. Brodie and I are both just so sick of running to the vets with emergencies and being sick!! I should hear on Monday if they can move the little guy to an earlier date.

Lizzie07 · 08-28-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy

So frustrated...

Bad news - Brodie has an underdeveloped portal vein so they may not be able to ligate the shunt at all. They said if they can't they will perform a scrotal urethrostomy so that he is able to pass the stones that he makes. Brodie currently has a stone that was in his urethra. It was moving like a ballbearing but today it blocked him. I had to bring him to his local vet to have a catheter put in to push the stone back into the bladder. Unfortunately Cornell has been insanely busy and they can't fit Brodie in until Sept 15th. My local vet is concerned that the stone is going to block his urethra again - and so am I. This is so frustrating for Brodie and I both. I just wish I could make him healthy

Oh gosh, I am so sorry to hear this. We all know you've tried your hardest to get him healthy. Hang in there. With your persistence and love, I am sure you will get him there. I just feel so bad for you right now, I am sure this was a heartbreaking and depressing setback. I know you just want him to feel good and get past all these procedures.

Brodie and you will be in my thoughts, you are such a good dog mommy to Brodie.

kjc · 08-28-2010, 07:28 PM

Well that's good! Just keep in mind how bored you'll be when all is done!

Keeping our fingers and paws crossed for ya!

Brodies Mommy · 08-31-2010, 03:30 PM

Brodie got an appointment for tomorrow! I am so scared I will lose my baby

I feel like vomiting. As much as I want to have this surgery, I don't want to lose my puppy! Please pray everything goes well and they are able to make him better. I won't even know what surgery is performed until all is done

UGH.

08-05-2010, 05:33 AM	#136
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08-05-2010, 04:55 PM	#141
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	I'm so glad you got definitive news about Brodie and you seem really pleased with the care he received. That means so much. Please keep us posted and you will be in our thoughts. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

08-05-2010, 04:56 PM	#142
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	So glad to hear you have a definitive diagnosis and that Brodie will be well soon. I know this has been tough on you and for you. I'm glad you've hung in there and done everything you could for Brodie. It speaks of your love for him. He's a lucky little puppy. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

08-07-2010, 03:30 AM	#143
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	So glad to hear you got a diagnosis! And that it is operable! Yay! Sounds too like you had a wonderful experience at Cornell. Very glad all went well. I'll be keeping you both in my prayers... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-05-2010, 04:29 PM	#139
Brodies Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westbury, NY, USA Posts: 79	Hi guys! Sorry it took so long, but they didn't discharge Brodie until 2pm and we had to drive back! They did a Protein C test and his results were 44%. This is far from ideal, but they said typical of a shunt dog. After his CT scan it showed a single external shunt connecting the vena cava to the portal artery. They said they will try to ligate complete and about 50% of dogs with Brodie's Protein C are able to have a complete ligation but if pressure it too high then they will do a partial ligation to what he can handle. I can't say enough great things about Cornell. ALL of the staff treated Brodie and I extremely well and made us feel very comfortable. Your pet is assigned a 4th year as well as a resident which see him through the entire process. The two guys I am working with are incredible. I really couldn't have asked them for anymore. Brodie's surgery is going to hopefully be sometime in the last 2 weeks of August. I will keep everyone updated!!

08-28-2010, 05:27 PM	#144
Brodies Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westbury, NY, USA Posts: 79	So frustrated... Bad news - Brodie has an underdeveloped portal vein so they may not be able to ligate the shunt at all. They said if they can't they will perform a scrotal urethrostomy so that he is able to pass the stones that he makes. Brodie currently has a stone that was in his urethra. It was moving like a ballbearing but today it blocked him. I had to bring him to his local vet to have a catheter put in to push the stone back into the bladder. Unfortunately Cornell has been insanely busy and they can't fit Brodie in until Sept 15th. My local vet is concerned that the stone is going to block his urethra again - and so am I. This is so frustrating for Brodie and I both. I just wish I could make him healthy

08-28-2010, 06:43 PM	#145
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Oh, you poor things. I hope they can make things better for Brodie. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

08-28-2010, 06:44 PM	#146
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this news. Poor little guy. Does Cornell know he became blocked today? Maybe he'll get moved up on their list... Keeping you both in my prayers... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-28-2010, 07:28 PM	#149
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Well that's good! Just keep in mind how bored you'll be when all is done! Keeping our fingers and paws crossed for ya! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

08-31-2010, 03:30 PM	#150
Brodies Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westbury, NY, USA Posts: 79	Brodie got an appointment for tomorrow! I am so scared I will lose my baby I feel like vomiting. As much as I want to have this surgery, I don't want to lose my puppy! Please pray everything goes well and they are able to make him better. I won't even know what surgery is performed until all is done UGH.