Veruca's friend Coco is having kidney problems :-( - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Trndewendy · 04-25-2011, 12:02 PM

My yorkie Veruca Salt (~1.5yo) has two yorkie friends in our building who she LOVES to play with.... sister and brother, Sadie (3yo) and Coco (17yo). Anyway, Coco is having major kidney problems and trouble urinating, so I just want everyone to send him a little extra love and prayers. He has had every illness under the sun in his lifetime, and he's a trooper. We hope he gets better soon!

Patti · 04-25-2011, 12:14 PM

I will keep Coco in my prayers. My Nikki is 17 and starting with kidney problems.

Trndewendy · 04-26-2011, 11:23 AM

He usually is so excited to see Veruca and he didn't even wag his tail. From what his owner tells me it sounds like kidney failure with metabolic acidosis. he's lethargic and not acting normally. They are giving him fluids at home right now and some other drugs to try and make his blood more alkaline. Does anyone know what's normally done for a yorkie with chronic kidney failure?

kjc · 04-26-2011, 01:11 PM

I'll keep Coco in my prayers...

Usually fluids and meds are prescribed... the fluids will make him feel better.

Sammy Mommy · 04-26-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Trndewendy

He usually is so excited to see Veruca and he didn't even wag his tail. From what his owner tells me it sounds like kidney failure with metabolic acidosis. he's lethargic and not acting normally. They are giving him fluids at home right now and some other drugs to try and make his blood more alkaline. Does anyone know what's normally done for a yorkie with chronic kidney failure?

My Sammy (he will be 13 in June) has chronic kidney failure. The vet put him on k/d dog food, also vitamins, and 1/4 Pepcid. So far, so good. He goes back in June for more blood work. I will say a prayer for Coco. Sending hugs.

Trndewendy · 04-29-2011, 11:16 AM

I just wanted to let everyone know that Coco came home from the hospital after 2 days on fluids/meds and is feeling better. We saw him on our walk and he wagged his tail excited to see Veruca (but he has to stay quiet and calm for a few days so they couldn't play). He now will be on a kidney diet and hopefully stay stable for years to come. He is amazing at 17yo.

Sammy Mommy · 04-29-2011, 11:50 AM

I'm glad Coco is doing better and was happy to see Veruca!!

04-25-2011, 12:02 PM	#1
Trndewendy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Posts: 48	Veruca's friend Coco is having kidney problems :-( My yorkie Veruca Salt (~1.5yo) has two yorkie friends in our building who she LOVES to play with.... sister and brother, Sadie (3yo) and Coco (17yo). Anyway, Coco is having major kidney problems and trouble urinating, so I just want everyone to send him a little extra love and prayers. He has had every illness under the sun in his lifetime, and he's a trooper. We hope he gets better soon!

04-25-2011, 12:14 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I will keep Coco in my prayers. My Nikki is 17 and starting with kidney problems. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

04-26-2011, 11:23 AM	#3
Trndewendy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Posts: 48	Chronic Kidney Failure He usually is so excited to see Veruca and he didn't even wag his tail. From what his owner tells me it sounds like kidney failure with metabolic acidosis. he's lethargic and not acting normally. They are giving him fluids at home right now and some other drugs to try and make his blood more alkaline. Does anyone know what's normally done for a yorkie with chronic kidney failure?

04-26-2011, 01:11 PM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I'll keep Coco in my prayers... Usually fluids and meds are prescribed... the fluids will make him feel better. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

04-29-2011, 11:16 AM	#6
Trndewendy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA Posts: 48	I just wanted to let everyone know that Coco came home from the hospital after 2 days on fluids/meds and is feeling better. We saw him on our walk and he wagged his tail excited to see Veruca (but he has to stay quiet and calm for a few days so they couldn't play). He now will be on a kidney diet and hopefully stay stable for years to come. He is amazing at 17yo.

04-29-2011, 11:50 AM	#7
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I'm glad Coco is doing better and was happy to see Veruca!!