Peek A Boo's Day at the Vet!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by kjc

The bloodwork came back... all is good! Even his kidney values... which I don't get bc he was diagnosed earlier in the year as having early stage renal failure? He's on 1/2 K/D and regular food (won't eat the K/D alone) and baby food and I always add water to his food. Do the kidney BW values return to normal with diet change if the kidneys are not 100% functioning?

He was up and about fine this morning, so I made sure to feed him first before giving him his meds. He's sleeping now, but is quicker to respond to stimuli, either noises or me touching him, so this is good, better than he was doing yesterday. His breathing is good and hardly any coughing at all.

That's great, Kathy. I have maintained pups for years with renal failure on prescription foods. I used K/D in the past but most of the pups who had to be on the RX foods liked Purina N/F better. If he gets finicky with the K/D ask for the N/F. Yes, their lab values DO improve on those foods!

[dawn27]

Great news Kathy !!


"A bite a day keeps the doctor Away" LOL

[ShowGirlLola]

My poodle had CHF and took lasix and enapril. I think she was started on 2.5mg of enapril but I'm really not sure, she was 12lbs.
The meds made her tired and she lost control of her bladder, she had to start wearing diapers. She also got pickier with food, but I'm not sure what caused it.

I hope he starts acting more like himself soon, it would be amazing if he makes it to 20!

Originally Posted by mimimomo

Poor Peek, hope the meds help. You're such a good Mommy to him!
This is a very strange request, but if you get a chance, could you possibly get Peek's coughing on video? Just the sound will be fine! I want to know what a cough caused by heart issues sound like. Momo has an enlarged heart (1 side bigger than the other) but no murmur & he does these weird expression coughs once in awhile, esp after he's been running around. Planning to take another xray & maybe an EKG soon.

With my poodle the cough sounded like any other cough but she'd gag at the end.

[wemple2]

It's such a relief to hear Peek is beginning to come around, also happy the blood test came back good. He's such a little love muffin...I just want him to continue to improve and hold his own.

[kjc]

I've been on Death Watch with Peek for a few days now. On Wednesday (Christmas evening) he couldn't hold down anything. He would try to drink water and it would come right back out. He also has diarrhea. He has had no interest in food at all. I started to force feed him through a syringe Friday and Saturday, Saturday the vomiting stopped and he started to show interest in water and a tiny bit of baby food. No BMs or pee for 3 days, and can't get up on his own. Today he's drinking more (I offer him food and water every 1-2 hours).

He has started to try to get up when he has to pee, but he still can't stand or walk. I don't know if the vomiting was from the meds or if he caught a bug at the vet's that has made him so ill. I'm giving him supportive care at home, bc he is drinking well at this point and as long as the vomiting doesn't start up and I can get him to eat, I feel there's a chance he may regain his strength. I'll be calling his vet in the morning. I didn't think he would make it through today, but he does seem slightly improved.

[mimimomo]

Originally Posted by kjc

I've been on Death Watch with Peek for a few days now. On Wednesday (Christmas evening) he couldn't hold down anything. He would try to drink water and it would come right back out. He also has diarrhea. He has had no interest in food at all. I started to force feed him through a syringe Friday and Saturday, Saturday the vomiting stopped and he started to show interest in water and a tiny bit of baby food. No BMs or pee for 3 days, and can't get up on his own. Today he's drinking more (I offer him food and water every 1-2 hours).

He has started to try to get up when he has to pee, but he still can't stand or walk. I don't know if the vomiting was from the meds or if he caught a bug at the vet's that has made him so ill. I'm giving him supportive care at home, bc he is drinking well at this point and as long as the vomiting doesn't start up and I can get him to eat, I feel there's a chance he may regain his strength. I'll be calling his vet in the morning. I didn't think he would make it through today, but he does seem slightly improved.

Poor Peek, I hope he'll be ok. This must be so stressful for you Kat!

Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

My poodle had CHF and took lasix and enapril. I think she was started on 2.5mg of enapril but I'm really not sure, she was 12lbs.
The meds made her tired and she lost control of her bladder, she had to start wearing diapers. She also got pickier with food, but I'm not sure what caused it.

I hope he starts acting more like himself soon, it would be amazing if he makes it to 20!


With my poodle the cough sounded like any other cough but she'd gag at the end.

Momo's cough is more like if he's trying to cough out something that's stuck on his throat...maybe it's got nothing to do w/his heart & I'm getting paranoid for nothing! I'll try to get it on vid, good thing to show the vet too, Thanks.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

Poor Peek, I hope he'll be ok. This must be so stressful for you Kat!

Momo's cough is more like if he's trying to cough out something that's stuck on his throat...maybe it's got nothing to do w/his heart & I'm getting paranoid for nothing! I'll try to get it on vid, good thing to show the vet too, Thanks.

Sorry I couldn't get him on video, he hasn't coughed since his vet visit. It was a dry cough with a hack at the end. I'll try to find a similar video for you.

[lisaly]

I'm very sorry. My Kiwi had CHF, and we didn't think she'd survive it. With a great deal of care from us and our wonderful vet, we were able to save her. Unfortunately, she was too weakened by medications that were bad for her kidneys and after going so long without eating. Although she got much better, she went back into heart failure a few weeks later. I know how much you love your baby and how difficult this must be for you. I am praying for both of you.

[bailie]

Thinking of you both x

[enchilila]

I'm so sorry Peek A Boo is sick. Prayers being said for your precious baby.

[jeane]

praying for Peek A Boo

[ladyjane]

Prayers for Peek A Boo...so sorry to hear he has had a setback.

[dollydoodle]

I'm so sorry to hear about Peek's current problems. Oh, Sweetie, you have friends worldwide praying for the best for you. Take care Peek. We love you.

[JuliannaB]

Just read this thread. Sorry to read about the roller coaster of health probs with Peek a Boo. I sure hope that he will turn around again and start recovering. So glad that you got him the to the vets, which can be difficult during the holidays. Sending positive thoughts to you and yours... and of course Peek a Boo! Rooting for you all to have a healthy and happy 2014.

[kjc]

We were up very late last night, and today I fell asleep at the computer for maybe 20-30 minutes. The first thing I checked when I awoke was Peek... he was gone! Not gone gone... gone out of his bed (at my side)... he was up and about... trying to find a place to pee! He's still a bit wobbly, but he can now get up on his own and walk around... about 4-5 feet before he gets tired and sits down. He's drinking better and eating a little bit more each time. So well in fact, I let him have too much and he did vomit some up, but not all of it. I'm so excited and hopeful that maybe this will turn around... I know he's not out of the woods yet.

I didn't take him to the ER bc he was just so weak I didn't think he could handle the stress of the ride and new people handling him, also, if these are his final days, no more poking and prodding. He gave me a 'look' during his last appointment as the tech was carrying him out of the room that I can still see in my mind, bc he's never done that. Like he's had enough, IDK. We're taking it day by day, hour by hour. As long as he's trying, I'll (hopefully awake) be by his side to help him.

Thanks for thinking of him and me during these busy Holidays. We truly appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.