Gypsy has had enough with the fluids.

Sometimes we have to stop and look at the big picture. You are doing that now. No matter what you decide I know it will be the right decision, not taken lightly and done with all the love and respect that Gypsy deserves. What more can our little friends ask of us?
 
Am so sorry to hear Gypsy having rough time. My only thought was if she is feeling more uncomfortable from touching? Renal failure will often cause uric acid elevation just like gout and joints become very sensitive to touch. When uric acid levels become significantly elevated, urate crystals are deposited in joints and may cause severe pain. Human patients sometimes have that and need either allopurinol or analgetics to deal with joint pain.
 
I am so sorry to read that things are not going well with Gypsy's illness! The decisions we sometimes have to make are never easy! God bless you all in the days ahead!
 
SheltieChe said:
Am so sorry to hear Gypsy having rough time. My only thought was if she is feeling more uncomfortable from touching? Renal failure will often cause uric acid elevation just like gout and joints become very sensitive to touch. When uric acid levels become significantly elevated, urate crystals are deposited in joints and may cause severe pain. Human patients sometimes have that and need either allopurinol or analgetics to deal with joint pain.
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Dogs don't get high enough uric acid levels to get gout. Even in Dalmation which have purine metabolism issues usually only get uric acid crystals and urate stones. It would be truly rare.
 
Dawn I was so very saddened for you and for Gypsy. You were there for me when my Seamus was feeling good and when he was feeling badly. You gave great words of encouragement to me when you had truly lost your best friend, Chandler.

All the words in this forum are for you and Gypsy, all of us are here for you now. All you have to do is reach out, there are a lot of takers. Know that you are not alone and never will be as long as there is a sheltie breath among us.

You know Gypsy best, Gypsy knows herself through you, you are the defining moment in her life. You will make the best decision for her as you always have.

You have my most heartfelt prayers tonight as I know that you are struggling. Perhaps tomorrow will be better after you talk to the vet.

There is always a chance Dawn, I know you will take whatever that chance might be and go with it and I also know that you will allow little Gypsy her dignity and quality of life.

Love and support, for a better day,

Kate
 
Big hugs to you and Gypsy (and your husband). I'm not to the point of giving fluids yet, but I always wondered what happened if the dog hated it. Sigh. I hope it's just something strange going on and not a normal thing. I know she needs the fluids.

A couple of things. Is she more sensitive (to touch)? Or do you think she just doesn't want to get poked anymore (I know you said that you can't even get the needle in before she starts to bite). I noticed Miko is much more sensitive, physically, than before. I can't even give him a rub down, it's like it hurts him. So, just wondering if that's where she is.

Is there any other way to get fluids into her? I mean, like water, flavoring it, etc? That won't affect her kidney's much?

I am grateful for all the advice and support you have given me. I'm sure I'll be in the same place you are one day (as we know k/d isn't curable). I wish I could help you and give you more advice, but I haven't had to deal with any of what you had.

So, just sending you more hugs. Gypsy, let them give you the shots. I know it may hurt and isn't comfortable, but it'll help you have a quality life.
 
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