Originally Posted by Judy in Waco (Post 3168639)

I'm so glad that she's doing better! :D That's fantastic news!

Does she need more treatment for the Lime Disease (sp?) since she can't take Doxyclycline now?

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3168398)

we called the vet this morning and she said that Daisy is on milk thistle and fluids. She kept her food down last night and and she ate really well this morning and kept that down too.
She said that when she examined Daisy she did not act like she was in pain anymore. She also said that Daisy was alert and acting like she was feeling better:D

She wants me to call this afternoon bc they are going to test her lvls again and if they start to go down then that will rule out cancer. If they continue to drop she can home on Sunday!!!

Please pray that her lvls drop, I want my her home, I miss her so much.

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3168617)

you are so right we just talked to the vet and her lvls went down
ALT 1300
ALP1500

The vet said that she was looking over all Daisy's medical records and came across where When Daisy had a bad reaction to the leptospirosis vaccination and thought that maybe the Doxycycline gave Daisy this reaction. She said that Daisy probably should of not go on this knowing her sensitivity. OMG!!!
She said that she wrote across Daisy File already NO DOXYCYCLINE!!!!
This I found very interesting.

She said that she wasn't ruling out cancer but the fact that all her symptoms have improved since the fluids and milk thistle is a good sign.

My husband asked her if she thought that it was necessary to have Daisy on 100mg when she only weighs 21 lbs considering that is the max for her size. She replied that she has NEVER had a dog react this way and it is a very rare case but considering all Daisy's past history probably should of not been put on this..

So basically it could of killed Daisy............I am so UPSET!!!
Shouldn't they have viewed her history BEFORE prescribing?

Well we are at now is if Daisy's lvls continue to drop then tomorrow afternoon she can come home.

Please pray for her lvls to continue to drop. I want her home we miss her so much it is so quiet with out her barking;)
I think I will NEVER complain about her barking again:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Connie (Post 3168781)

Hi Joyce! I just got home and able to check for updates! I'm so thankful her ivis went down and will pray that it continues to go down. This isn't the first time I've heard of a med nearly killing a dog. I'm so glad they have figured that out and she can be on the road to recovery. Gosh, Joyce...you really need a break one of these days! Hugs to you! Get well wishes to Daisy!

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3168617)

you are so right we just talked to the vet and her lvls went down
ALT 1300
ALP1500

The vet said that she was looking over all Daisy's medical records and came across where When Daisy had a bad reaction to the leptospirosis vaccination and thought that maybe the Doxycycline gave Daisy this reaction. She said that Daisy probably should of not go on this knowing her sensitivity. OMG!!!
She said that she wrote across Daisy File already NO DOXYCYCLINE!!!!
This I found very interesting.

She said that she wasn't ruling out cancer but the fact that all her symptoms have improved since the fluids and milk thistle is a good sign.

My husband asked her if she thought that it was necessary to have Daisy on 100mg when she only weighs 21 lbs considering that is the max for her size. She replied that she has NEVER had a dog react this way and it is a very rare case but considering all Daisy's past history probably should of not been put on this..

So basically it could of killed Daisy............I am so UPSET!!!
Shouldn't they have viewed her history BEFORE prescribing?

Well we are at now is if Daisy's lvls continue to drop then tomorrow afternoon she can come home.

Please pray for her lvls to continue to drop. I want her home we miss her so much it is so quiet with out her barking;)
I think I will NEVER complain about her barking again:rolleyes:

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3169336)

Daisy is not doing well this morning, she can't keep food down. They want to call in a specialist and frankly I don't know how I am going to afford this. They are taking her lvs today to see if they shot back up. I am a wreck and my heart is broken:(

yes ladyjane they said if she had a reaction to lepto vaccination than she should not of gone on doxycycline. I am not sure why but I guess bc Daisy has a sensitive stomach issue all her life. maybe that is why?

Right now I am so upset!! confused and worried, I can't lose her:(

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3169336)

Daisy is not doing well this morning, she can't keep food down. They want to call in a specialist and frankly I don't know how I am going to afford this. They are taking her lvs today to see if they shot back up. I am a wreck and my heart is broken:(

yes ladyjane they said if she had a reaction to lepto vaccination than she should not of gone on doxycycline. I am not sure why but I guess bc Daisy has a sensitive stomach issue all her life. maybe that is why?

Right now I am so upset!! confused and worried, I can't lose her:(

Originally Posted by dwerten (Post 3169366)

If you do the cod then add some of the zucchini juice i told you about as zucchini cleanses the liver - just juice it and put pulp in with the cod. and pour a little juice over it and see if she can keep this down. Make sure organic

My friend did it with her bull mastiffs that had toxic plant poison and were on iv fluids and the levels dropped rapidly. She did the zucchini juicing and milk thistle

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3169393)

just juice not the zucchini itself? I need a juicer or do they sell zucchini juice in the store?

Originally Posted by dwerten (Post 3169357)

just treat her then maybe you can discuss with vet after about cost since they should have READ THEIR FILES.

Ask about the plasma as that does wonders in some situations. Hang in there once she gets back on track the liver will repair. What is going on with the kidneys are they ok?

I am so sorry you are going through this :(

do you have www.carecredit.com ?

what are they feeding her? Maybe you could cook up some cod as it is highly digestible and try to feed her that as she needs low protein right now with liver being off so what they are trying to feed is important.

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3169336)

Daisy is not doing well this morning, she can't keep food down. They want to call in a specialist and frankly I don't know how I am going to afford this. They are taking her lvs today to see if they shot back up. I am a wreck and my heart is broken:(

yes ladyjane they said if she had a reaction to lepto vaccination than she should not of gone on doxycycline. I am not sure why but I guess bc Daisy has a sensitive stomach issue all her life. maybe that is why?

Right now I am so upset!! confused and worried, I can't lose her:(

Originally Posted by ladyjane (Post 3169411)

I remain confused about this thing with Doxycycline. I have used that antibiotic many times and never had an issue. Now, I am NOT saying that there are no side effects with it....just am not sure about this link with the lepto vaccine reaction. I have looked for this information and found that Doxycycline is actually used for Lepto so I am SO confused.

I really would like more information if anyone has any.

As for blaming the vet, I highly doubt that is going to go anywhere; but I don't know. If the vet does really believe another vet was wrong to give Doxycycline, then perhaps that would work.

I would definitely look into Care Credit. Often the interest rate is zero...or at least very low. Depends upon the vet you use and whether they accept Care Credit or not....and if they do, what their terms are.

You also could let your vet know your circumstances and perhaps they can do a telephone consult with a specialist rather than you going there because, yes, they are costly.

Originally Posted by dwerten (Post 3169422)

I think she is in the ER which is expensive too :( But I do know in our area all the vets are part owner in the ER so they get a cut as it is an LLC. She could find out if that is the case in her area and then maybe her vet can help with cost if the med should not have been given. Her dog is 21lbs and they gave the highest dose of antibiotic to treat the lyme disease. I do not know alot about this drug as never used it and do not know alot about lyme disease but did see it is used for lyme on many websites. I just do not understand why the highest dose why not the middle or low end of dose.

Daisy already has health issues so any med can go wrong when a dog is not real healthy to begin with as did with mine. She has a sensitive stomach and antibiotics can make them sick to their tummy as well.

I will keep searching too - just feel so bad for her :(

I just saw where tylan powder affects liver enzymes so figured this would too since an antibiotic as well.

I just wish she was home already :(

It could just be she had a reaction to lepto so she is susceptible to reactions to other things like stronger meds who knows :(

Originally Posted by spiritwings1202 (Post 3169552)

You are right Deb.
She is in the emergency but the vets are part owners. Bolton veterinary hospital has many vets and they do have to call in an ultrasound specialist if her lvls went up.
Daisy has had stomach issues ever since I got her at 10 weeks. Daisy has had many health issues.
The first two years of her life in and out of the hospital almost dieing 2 times. I home cooked a special diet bc she could not handle dog food.

Sadly Daisy was bought by my daughter at a pet store bf we even knew about puppy mills. When I researched where she came from I found out that she was a puppy mill dog.

When we first got her she would not even let you pet her she would scower and hide. I worked with her and gained her trust. She is such a sweet dog and very loving now.

As for the doxycycline they already wrote across her files NO DOYCYCLINE!!
The vet said after view Daisy's history she realized that she should not of been given this drug especially bc she had a bad reaction to the lepto vaccination. Also daisy was given the Max for her size and now I am really upset to find out it is not FDA approved for dogs!!! OMG!!

I am praying that her lvls didn't go back up bc that could mean something more serious.