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AllDogBoots · 05-29-2013, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jacquelinebabco

So sorry to hear Cooper has problems. I sure know about the growing broke problem. Hopefully he will pass the stones and the new food will help him to get back to normal. Nothing cheep about owning dogs! I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers!

Thanks. I had the option of just changing his food or doing more testing. I authorized them to do everything necessary to diagnose my dog.

celstu1 · 05-29-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Cooper is at the vet now. He pooped enough over the past couple of days for the vet to clearly see the x-ray. Unfortunately he has stones, but she says they are little and he should be able to pass them. However, some of his bloodwork is out of whack and they are now giving him an ultrasound to check out his pancreas. He's going home with an anti-inflammatory, possible antibiotics and new food. And I'm going home broke. I'll keep everyone posted.

All joking aside, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Cooper. I hope this gets straightened out quickly and he's on the road to mending! Give him a smooch from me!

mimimomo · 05-29-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Thanks. I had the option of just changing his food or doing more testing. I authorized them to do everything necessary to diagnose my dog.

Karen you're such a momma! Hope Coop wil be able to pass the stones on his own. My understanding is that struvites can be dissolved, but oxalate stones do not...so it needs to pass or be removed. Many dogs pass the stones on their own & it's more common in males & Yorkies are prone to get it. It sounds like your vet is on top of things & is very competent in this situation.

AllDogBoots · 05-29-2013, 10:44 AM

Cooper is ok!

The ultra sound came back normal with no masses, growths, etc and his pancreas looked good! His bilirubin is high which could be a result of his stones. We are putting him back on Royal Canin SO, but this time RC Moderate SO which is higher fiber and lower fat. Hopefully he will be able to poop with it. He's also going to be on meloxicam/medicam which will help with his urine and also help him pass his little stones. The vet definitely things his erection problem is either part of the stones issue or he has a secondary infection which is causing him to lick himself, thereby becoming aroused. Ugh.

Repeating what the vet says and posting it here is like playing a game of telephone. I have no idea if I posted what she said!

mimimomo · 05-29-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Cooper is ok!

The ultra sound came back normal with no masses, growths, etc and his pancreas looked good! His bilirubin is high which could be a result of his stones. We are putting him back on Royal Canin SO, but this time RC Moderate SO which is higher fiber and lower fat. Hopefully he will be able to poop with it. He's also going to be on meloxicam/medicam which will help with his urine and also help him pass his little stones. The vet definitely things his erection problem is either part of the stones issue or he has a secondary infection which is causing him to lick himself, thereby becoming aroused. Ugh.

Repeating what the vet says and posting it here is like playing a game of telephone. I have no idea if I posted what she said!

Yay very good news! Loll @ bolded.

AllDogBoots · 05-29-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

Yay very good news! Loll @ bolded.

LOL. That whole scene just kills me!

kjc · 05-29-2013, 05:40 PM

Glad he's okay! WooHoo!

Jenna AK · 05-29-2013, 08:28 PM

So glad to hear Cooper is going to be okay.

I hope the metacam works for him. Jenna had it for her wrenched back but sadly couldn't take it for long, it really messed up her tummy.

Poor little guy though. How do they get stones? It has something to do with the fat content in their food?

Sending vibes and prayers that he will be back to himself and all better soon.

05-29-2013, 10:44 AM	#49
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Cooper is ok! The ultra sound came back normal with no masses, growths, etc and his pancreas looked good! His bilirubin is high which could be a result of his stones. We are putting him back on Royal Canin SO, but this time RC Moderate SO which is higher fiber and lower fat. Hopefully he will be able to poop with it. He's also going to be on meloxicam/medicam which will help with his urine and also help him pass his little stones. The vet definitely things his erection problem is either part of the stones issue or he has a secondary infection which is causing him to lick himself, thereby becoming aroused. Ugh. Repeating what the vet says and posting it here is like playing a game of telephone. I have no idea if I posted what she said! __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com Last edited by AllDogBoots; 05-29-2013 at 10:45 AM.

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kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Glad he's okay! WooHoo! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-29-2013, 08:28 PM	#53
Jenna AK YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southwest Oregon, heart left in Alaska Posts: 371 Blog Entries: 1	So glad to hear Cooper is going to be okay. I hope the metacam works for him. Jenna had it for her wrenched back but sadly couldn't take it for long, it really messed up her tummy. Poor little guy though. How do they get stones? It has something to do with the fat content in their food? Sending vibes and prayers that he will be back to himself and all better soon. __________________ Jenna Bean ~ ~ An angel on four legs Sometimes I wonder who rescued who?