Lucy ~ where to start I took Lucy to the Vet today because she has been favoring her right hind leg for a couple of weeks since her and Ringo were playing on the hardwood floor. We already know that she has LP in both knees. But they did x rays to make sure she didn't have a hairline fracture, etc. She did not and he rated the LP and Grade 3. Right now she is on total crate rest for 7 days with an anti-inflammatory (Carprofen). He wants to let the leg rest but doesn't think she will need surgery; just a chance to rest and heal. Here's the biggie - when they did the leg x rays ~ he found five large stones in her bladder which I could clearly see on the x ray. They were big. He wants to do the crate rest, then bloodwork and redo her bile acids to check her liver function ~ then go in and take the bladder stones out. He will have to send the stones away to see what they are made of to try and prevent this from happening again. My head is just spinning. I feel like I should have had her bile acids re-done last year but she was doing so well and her vet at the time didn't recommend it because her liver enzymes were fine. I'm just sick about it. I'm also worried about the trial of Carprofen due to her liver issues. I'll have to check the anesthesia protocol on the sticky here; I know he uses Propofol and does have a second person doing constant monitoring. Lucy sure could use some good thoughts right now. |
So sorry for all her troubles. I will be Praying for Lucy. |
Sending prayers and hugs for Lucy and you. |
Daisy has MVD and is high risk for anesthesia.....she does fine with propofol for induction and maintenance on isoflurane. They get her in and out fast too. As for carprofen......I've used it in Barney, but NOT in Daisy. I won't use, and my vets won't prescribe, anything but Tramadol for her. So that is what I would use, along w/ strict crate rest. She has a grade 4 LP and this has worked for her when it has been inflamed. Regarding the BATs, I have seen wide swings over small dietary indiscretions. It only tells some of the story. I'd do it because the fact that she has stones is concerning and so you can consider an appropriate dietary change if warranted following the surgery. |
Sending prayers for little Lucy. |
sending prayers for lucy and you |
Sending prayers for Lucy and you |
Keeping Lucy in my prayers. Cali has mild MVD and has been put under. Her vet uses the protocol for dogs with liver issues and she did fine. I'm pretty sure it was propofol and close monitoring. Cali has also tolerated Tramadol fine. I don't have any experience with the carprofen. |
I'm sorry Lucy's is having a rough time. Praying for her (and her person). |
I am so sorry and hope she gets some relief soon |
Sending prayers for blessings upon Lucy and you. |
Sending prayers for Lucy and hugs for mommy((hugs)) |
I'll keep sweet Lucy in my thoughts and prayers. |
So sorry to here Lucy is having these problems... Amonium urate (the kind common to LS) stones do not appear on xrays. I would ask your vet about Denamarin, as this can protect her liver from ill effects of the pain medication. |
I will keep Lucy and you in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that she is going through all of this. |
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