zowi has trace amounts of blood / protein in urine :(

[nancyf007]

I am very sorry to hear about your baby girl. I hope she gets better very soon. I will keep bolth of you in my prayers tonight i wish the best luck for you and her. I'm sure she is fine just a little thing that is going on.

[zowiandnikasmom]

so i am pretty sure that i got positive news today. zowi's urinalysis results came back normal! (other than trace amounts of blood and protein) the dr said in order to be concerned there would need to be around a count of 20, but zowi only has 2. thats the good news... but i am still worried.
so i asked what would possibly be causing the trace amounts of blood and protein??? she said that kidney problems can go undetected until they have lost most of their function. she also said that her urine has been very diluted so that could be early signs of cushings and to keep an eye on it to see if it continues to be clear.
i can't see why zowi would pee in the middle of my kitchen floor right in front of me (this has happened 3 times in the past week) if she wasn't trying to tell me something.
the dr said the next step is to do an ultrasound to rule out the possibility of any masses. she said that she would not expect to find any though. our regular vet is on vacation as of friday, i wish i had her opinion. but as of right now we are planning on going ahead with the ultrasound asap.
thanks so much everyone for your prayers and support on here. we greatly appreciate it! hugs to you all!

[shodanusmc]

Good Luck Connie. Glad you got some good news, but still a lot to make you worry. The Ultrasound will really help detect any problems in that area. I know how important it is to have your own Vet available when you need him/her. Since Carlo's Illness, we have worked with several Specialists, Internal Medicine and Sorgeon. If you ever need a referal, let me know. Hope it gets better for you guys as all need to healthy for the Boat Ride down the Chicago River this summer.

[Maximo]

I will keep Zowi in my prayers that the US will return clean results and that the problem is not a serious one. Keep those updates coming.

[Sammy Mommy]

I'm keeping you and Zowi in my prayers. Sending good thoughts and hugs to you both.

[zowiandnikasmom]

Originally Posted by nancyf007

I am very sorry to hear about your baby girl. I hope she gets better very soon. I will keep bolth of you in my prayers tonight i wish the best luck for you and her. I'm sure she is fine just a little thing that is going on.

thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers, they are greatly appreciated!

[zowiandnikasmom]

Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Good Luck Connie. Glad you got some good news, but still a lot to make you worry. The Ultrasound will really help detect any problems in that area. I know how important it is to have your own Vet available when you need him/her. Since Carlo's Illness, we have worked with several Specialists, Internal Medicine and Sorgeon. If you ever need a referal, let me know. Hope it gets better for you guys as all need to healthy for the Boat Ride down the Chicago River this summer.

steve thank you very much. i know you have taken such great care and been through so much with carlo so i am sure that you have got to know some great specialists and i'm sure some day i will be taking you up on that. hopefully a very long time from now. i really appreciate it! we are all really excited for the boat cruise and hope she's all better by then too! hugs to you and marge and the furkids!

[zowiandnikasmom]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I will keep Zowi in my prayers that the US will return clean results and that the problem is not a serious one. Keep those updates coming.

thank you! i definitely will!

[zowiandnikasmom]

Originally Posted by Sammy Mommy

I'm keeping you and Zowi in my prayers. Sending good thoughts and hugs to you both.

thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers! they are greatly appreciated!

[zowiandnikasmom]

looks like zowi will be having the US on thursday afternoon. our own dr will be back in the office that day, and i would much rather have her than just anyone. zowi did have another potty accident last night, but aside from that she is doing great. thanks so much everyone, i will update with results...

[lisaly]

I always keep you, Zowi, and Pixie in my thoughts, heart, and prayers. I have grown to care about your family and your happiness. When I first read about Zowi my heart dropped, and I hope you can find the answers to what is causing her problems. I am praying for great news from the ultrasound.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by zowiandnikasmom

looks like zowi will be having the US on thursday afternoon. our own dr will be back in the office that day, and i would much rather have her than just anyone. zowi did have another potty accident last night, but aside from that she is doing great. thanks so much everyone, i will update with results...

You and Zowi are in my prayers. I'll be thinking about her Thursday and praying you get a positive outcome on the test.

[shodanusmc]

Glad to hear she is better, and hopefully on Thursday you will have some answer that will help her. Stay Cool!

[zowiandnikasmom]

Originally Posted by lisaly

I always keep you, Zowi, and Pixie in my thoughts, heart, and prayers. I have grown to care about your family and your happiness. When I first read about Zowi my heart dropped, and I hope you can find the answers to what is causing her problems. I am praying for great news from the ultrasound.

lisa, you are such a sweet person. we are so lucky to have you here on this site. thank you for your constant thoughts and prayers. i say them for you as well and cannot wait for the day i read that a new little baby (or 2) is lucky enough to have you for a mommy! hugs to you! i am about to update with US results and think i will be starting a new thread as well...

[zowiandnikasmom]

Originally Posted by BonBon

You and Zowi are in my prayers. I'll be thinking about her Thursday and praying you get a positive outcome on the test.

thank you!