Gypsy's blood tests are back

I am so sorry, tests are a good start to find the problem. My very best with positive thoughts, and prayers.
 
Dawn, I don't have anything to add except that I agree with everyone and do push your vet for more testing and working with her diet will help too. I am here to support you.
 
Dawn I am so sorry to hear this. All I have to offer is my prayers and a shoulder if you need it. Gypsy is in good hands with you and she knows it. ((Hugs)) from me and the girls.
 
My Buddy, I also know nothing about this, but like Laurie, My shoulder is always here and you know Boo & I send every prayer and hug we have in us. It will be ok...remember that!
 
As all here I am very sorry to see you go through this with a young dog, and certainly hope your veterinarian pursues all avenues to help Gypsy.

That having been said...

Those are hardly terrible numbers. Yes they are elevations and should be dealt with appropriately, but they are not as alarming as the sense of the thread indicates.

At our practice we really dislike the terms 'kidney failure' and 'heart failure.' In most cases they are way too alarmist , as if you suggest to an owner that there pet has 'congestive heart failure' they are shocked, thinking that the heart isn't working. This is not what the terms mean - renal insufficiency would be a much better term. They mean that the organ is not performing as well as it should, and the cause of that needs to be addressed.

So by all means work with your veterinarian to deal with the situation, but , although obviously we don't have all the answers here and anything is possible, there is no reason for pessimism from those numbers alone that Gypsy will not be able live a long and happy life. - Dr. Mac
 
So young to have that diagnose, like most other's have said, I have two shelties which were diagnosed at 7 and 8 years and now are 11 and 12 with the the kidney failure, They are getting meds. and dog food with lower protein and no grains, ( we did have a real problem with some of the diets that was recommended, like they got the diarhea a lot) but now that we have them on this natural diet they are doing well) not drinking gallons of water either")Now" is the name of the food we are using with great success. Other than that they are holding their own. We did lose our first girl to kidney disease, but she did'nt get diagnosed to much later like 9 plus unfortunately she did'nt do as well as the two boys are doing now.
Being that Gypsy has been diagnosed early and with your care, she hopefully with live a long full life. We will keep her in our thoughts.
Lets know how she is doing from time to time.
Syliva & our 4 shelties
 
The Quahog said:
As all here I am very sorry to see you go through this with a young dog, and certainly hope your veterinarian pursues all avenues to help Gypsy.

That having been said...

Those are hardly terrible numbers. Yes they are elevations and should be dealt with appropriately, but they are not as alarming as the sense of the thread indicates.

At our practice we really dislike the terms 'kidney failure' and 'heart failure.' In most cases they are way too alarmist , as if you suggest to an owner that there pet has 'congestive heart failure' they are shocked, thinking that the heart isn't working. This is not what the terms mean - renal insufficiency would be a much better term. They mean that the organ is not performing as well as it should, and the cause of that needs to be addressed.

So by all means work with your veterinarian to deal with the situation, but , although obviously we don't have all the answers here and anything is possible, there is no reason for pessimism from those numbers alone that Gypsy will not be able live a long and happy life. - Dr. Mac
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Thanks so much Dr. Mac that does make me feel much better. I also was in touch with Dr. Shelly and she recommended a few things. We are so lucky to have the 2 of you here to give us your knowledgeable advice.
 
sylvia said:
So young to have that diagnose, like most other's have said, I have two shelties which were diagnosed at 7 and 8 years and now are 11 and 12 with the the kidney failure, They are getting meds. and dog food with lower protein and no grains, ( we did have a real problem with some of the diets that was recommended, like they got the diarhea a lot) but now that we have them on this natural diet they are doing well) not drinking gallons of water either")Now" is the name of the food we are using with great success. Other than that they are holding their own. We did lose our first girl to kidney disease, but she did'nt get diagnosed to much later like 9 plus unfortunately she did'nt do as well as the two boys are doing now.
Being that Gypsy has been diagnosed early and with your care, she hopefully with live a long full life. We will keep her in our thoughts.
Lets know how she is doing from time to time.
Syliva & our 4 shelties
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Sylvia which Now are you feeding them. I've heard of it but never tried it. Also thanks for your input and concern
 
So sorry you have to go through this with Gypsy, you've been through so much already, it hardly seems fair.

Hopefully with some more testing and a specialized diet you can get things under control and she'll be feeling better soon.

Hoping and praying that you'll find a solution soon. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
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