Gypsy's latest bloodwork 11-11-11

SheltieChe said:
hmmm, don't see alarming trend. They are pretty much stable. Cr 2.3 2.4 no difference day from day those numbers can be up or down.
Humans go with these numbers for long while, providing treatment and caution.
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It is the protein levels that we are concerned about, they keep going up and she is leaking alot of protein through her urine as well. Everytime we test they go up. We have not been able to get them stable. We are doing fluids daily. Thank you for your homeopathic suggestions. We won't be going the enema route though. She goes through enough with medicated baths everyother day for allergies, Sub q fluids daily, allergy shots weekly. I think there is a point where we have to allow them some dignity. Thanks for all your concerns and suggestions.
 
Dawn, I am more sorry than I can say. I went through this hell with my first Sheltie so reading about kidney disease always provokes the bad memories for me, but at least Skye was almost 15, not young like Gypsy.

I am struck by how self-possessed you seem about this ordeal, all the while still reaching out to help others and other Shelties. You have my deepest admiration.

I truly hope Gypsy has some good time left to enjoy her new home and yard. Hugs to you both.
 
Gypsy is so lucky to have you taking such excellent care of her! I am so sorry to hear that her results are not improving, you both will be in my thoughts.
 
Sharon7 said:
Dawn, I am more sorry than I can say. I went through this hell with my first Sheltie so reading about kidney disease always provokes the bad memories for me, but at least Skye was almost 15, not young like Gypsy.

I am struck by how self-possessed you seem about this ordeal, all the while still reaching out to help others and other Shelties. You have my deepest admiration.

I truly hope Gypsy has some good time left to enjoy her new home and yard. Hugs to you both.
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Sharon what kind words, thank you it means alot to me. I'm so sorry to hear you endured this struggle with Skye.
 
famous seamus said:
Have you ever contacted Dr. Dodds, Dawn?

Today and all days you two our in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
Kate
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Yes Kate I have spoken with her a few times over the past year. She's benn very generous with the info she provides many of here.

Thanks again to all of you who are keeping Gypsy and I in your thoughts and prayers. She's a fighter and I'm right there fighting with her. I take the vets info in, provide her the best care I can and take each day at a time and pray she'll prove him wrong.
 
You and Gypsy remain in my thoughts and prayers, Dawn. Hopefully having a change of scene and a brand new yard to romp in will give you both a real boost.:smile2:
 
your BUN level and creatinine do not correspond well to each other so my take on it you messing up diet a bit much.
Drop to low 20% raw meat protein level, add some crushed eggshells and reduce phosphorus in the diet. At this poin limiting protein to high quality but lower % will give you better results
 
another option to consider is to try transfer factor. There is some evidence, even anecdotal one for now in humans, appear to me it does not harm at least and worth trying.
 
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