Liam: Kidney disease or just a kidney/bladder infection

Sorry - no hubby to help. The vet tech tried - no go. The vet said the bladder didn't have a lot in it. I am going to try first thing in the morning, when it is dark and he has a FULL bladder. I have been practicing putting the dish I am going to use under him. He doesn't like the soup ladle. I am going to try giving him a small treat while sticking the dish under him - distraction may work.

On a side note - Dad is off to the stroke clinic next week. I need to get the dogs better so I can concentrate on him. It sucks when you are alone and doing everything.
 
Sorry you have so many issues going on all at the same time. I know what is like to have to try to do everything by yourself and it can seem overwelming. Your vet will get to the bottom of what is going on and I'm sure your have been giving your dad the best care he can get. Sounds like you could use a little break from it all...what is it that relaxes you ? Sitting in the morning sun listening to the birds or digging in the dirt or shopping or cooking...or just doing nothing. And you are not alone, we will always listen to you and give many kinds of suggestions.Oh and say your prayers,that always helps !:hugs
 
I asked the vet for a collection tray and specimen bottle. The tray is designed to help with "splash back" as you collect and isn't as noisy. It is plastic with 1/2" cones all over it.
Having a specimen bottle is just helpful. I never have something that I can sterilize when I need it that can be thrown out after use.
I remember you had problems getting a sample from Liam before. Come on Liam, give your mom a break!
 
Praying for good news with Liam's UA. He might have been just dehydrated or if he just ate, the crea levels could be up from that.

You really need good news here, please Liam give your mom a break.
 
Managed to get a sample from Liam this morning, not as difficult as it was from Natalie. I had a tray we used to store stuff in in the cupboard, just a small tray. Washed it up good and practiced with it each time Liam went near the door. 5:00 this morning, he really had to go and let me stick the tray under him as I held a cookie in front of his nose. Have you ever seen a dog trying to pee, balance on three legs, and reach for a cookie? That was my laugh for the day.

The bloodwork should be back today. He had had no breakfast yesterday and when the original panel was run, he had had only a small biscuit a couple of hours before that.
 
That's a goooood boy Liam. Whew, eh Ronna? That's exactly how I feel when we get through vaccinations on Thomas, our gelding. He hates the smell of alcohol and acts like we are trying to put acid on him.
 
Just spoke with the vet. CK level is significantly high. He is waiting for the urinalysis tomorrow to comment further on this.

All other bloodwork is great. Thyroid normal. BUN and Creatinine in mid-range of normal.

Will update further tomorrow.

Thanks for the prayers.
 
OntarioSheltie said:
What can a high CK level indicate?

Prayers the urinalysis results shed some light on what's up with him!
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CK elevation is most commonly seen with muscle damage. Hopefully it is just part of healing for his surgery. I thought it with his creatinine levels-which can be kidneys. So thats good.
 
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