Macie is still sick. :-(

[Mommy of Brandi]

I rescued a liver shunt baby, so I don't know much but I do know they shouldn't be eating protein...should she be feeding Macie chicken?

[maggiefromnj]

I think they are leaning toward kidney problem. I think someone here may have suggested liver shunt. I wonder if she got an infection from a cut from the bone fragments, then maybe dehydration led to kidney problem.

Sounds like keeping her hydrated is the important thing right now.

[spruitt7]

She is responsive and walking around. Shes also drinking on her own. Its just sometimes her saliva build up is really bad due to her being sick. I try to keep her cleaned up as much as I can.

[lisaly]

I wish I knew more that could help you. If Macie is having problems with her kidneys, she will need to have more fluids tomorrow. The toxins might build up in system, and that causes nausea. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and your baby.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by spruitt7

She is responsive and walking around. Shes also drinking on her own. Its just sometimes her saliva build up is really bad due to her being sick. I try to keep her cleaned up as much as I can.

You are going thru a very distressing ordeal with your baby, and you are doing the best you can. I think you said you have another appointment at the specialists office today. You just hang in there and remember that baby is loving you thru all this and you are trying your best to get her the help she needs. Be strong, dont get discouraged, and hang in there with her! We are all praying for both of you!

[zowiandnikasmom]

sending prayers for macie! i'm so sorry to hear that you and your baby are going through this. my heart is really breaking for you and it is so hard not knowing for sure what is wrong! i am near chicago (about 30 miles south of city) and there are many options and several specialists to chose from. many of them are 24 hours and do accept emergencies. if this was my baby, i would be looking for another place that could see us right away. here's a link to find specialists in your area.

ACVIM

a friend of mine highly recommends this place. they gave his dog an extra 20 months of quality life after cancer diagnosis. they accept emergencies and are open 24/7/365.
Veterinary Specialties at Chicago Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center

also a friend of mine used this clinic for her kitty and said it is one of the least expensive specialty clinics in the area and she highly recommends them. it is not located in the city, but they also accept ers 24/7/365.
- Veterinary Specialty Center

i wish there was more that i could do to help, but please know that you and your sweet macie will be in my thoughts and prayers. i will be looking for an update so please keep us posted. hugs to you and macie!!!

[spruitt7]

Do you ladies think it'll be ok if I give Macie a bath? Shes really dirty from the fluids they give her and the saliva.

[enchilila]

If she is feeling OK, I don't think it would hurt her. Just keep her warm. I always heat up my bathroom so she will be warm after her bath. This is where I blow my baby dry and fix her hair. Have a warm towel ready to wrap her up in after the bath. I know you want her clean. I would feel the same way.

How is Macie doing today? Did she get into the specialist today?

[spruitt7]

Originally Posted by enchilila

If she is feeling OK, I don't think it would hurt her. Just keep her warm. I always heat up my bathroom so she will be warm after her bath. This is where I blow my baby dry and fix her hair. Have a warm towel ready to wrap her up in after the bath. I know you want her clean. I would feel the same way.

How is Macie doing today? Did she get into the specialist today?

No she didnt. She gets seen Monday. She has 2 more days of getting fluids and then tomorrow, the vet is gonna re-check her blood.

Shes doing ok today. Keeping a steady weight at 2lbs 3oz. Shes eating and drinking. Shes a little more alert this evening.

She seems to be resting more comfortably. She even let out a little bark today when I had a visitor ring my doorbell.

[enchilila]

It sounds like you are doing everything right for her. I'm glad to hear she is doing better today and is eating and drinking. Thanks for the update.

[spruitt7]

Macie is wagging her tail more and is walking a little faster now. YAY!

This makes me so happy, I feel like crying.

[jnsdrexler02]

My prayers are with you and your baby! Please let us know on Monday as soon as possible how she is doing! I'm keeping good thoughts!

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

I have been know to go park my butt in the specialists office and refuse to leave until I am seen with my sick baby....I did not act defiant, but I went the "pitiful Pauline" route....I told them my baby was very ill, it was an emergency, and I was afraid she was going to die if he didnt see her, said I would sit there until closing time, but I was not leaving....I am NOT proud, I will do whatever it takes to get what I need for my child or my babies, SO YES!!! I CRIED LIKE A BABY IN THE WAITING ROOM!!!!! They saw me within an hour!!! Believe me, when the waiting room is full of people, and you start squalling and saying you are afraid your puppy is dying and you are not leaving until you are seen, THEY WILL SEE YOU!!! I AM SORRY BUT I AM WOMAN, SEE ME CRY!!!!!!

This is what I would do today. Keeping you and little Macie in my prayers...

[spruitt7]

Macie's blood work came back the same. Shes a little bit more anemic and her BUN is still around 131.

He did a test on her liver and it came back 120 also. He said its high but hes seen some dogs results come back around 300.

Not sure what that means. He did ask how she acted when she was a puppy. She seemed fine as a puppy. I guess thats why he didnt think it was Liver Shunt.

Now Im not sure. Specialist at 10:30am Monday.

[spruitt7]

Macie has been a really picky eater today. She didnt eat much chicken.

Can I give her pure pumpkin? Im not sure what else to try to get her to eat.