Any wisdom, help or advice?Mula - 11-6-2012 at 07:19 PM
A good vet.
Google: Renal Failure Rottweilers - lots of sites and info.Keri - 11-6-2012 at 07:52 PM
Dr Pena 646-178-3993 or Dr Rico 646 176 4270 Both great Dr.s Both in Ensenada. Good luck,kMulegena - 11-6-2012 at 09:41 PM
Immediately, change the dog's diet to a kidney-supportive diet, Science Diet for Dogs Kidney Formula.
A good veterinarian can do evaluative blood work and give supportive medicine if indicated.
They will most likely prescribe fluid supplementation, too, and will train the owner how to give it.
UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, Davis California can be consulted as well. They can discuss the possibility of more aggressive treatment options such as
a feeding tube and/or kidney transplant.
Good luck with your precious companion, friend.
UC davis
captkw - 11-6-2012 at 10:16 PM
The best !! Wishing good on your dog Jan...
[Edited on 11-7-2012 by captkw]mcfez - 11-7-2012 at 07:16 AM
ABSOLUTELY!
You get around Capt!
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Originally posted by captkw
The best !! Wishing good on your dog Jan...
[Edited on 11-7-2012 by captkw]
larryC - 11-7-2012 at 07:42 AM
I went through what you are going through a few years ago with my black Lab. I was able to make the dog a little more comfortable by giving him twice
daily fluid injections of lactated wringers. I think it was 250 cc's each injection. Hope your outcome is better than mine was. I still tear up when I
think of that dog.
Larryjeans - 11-7-2012 at 09:26 AM
Good luck....Sounds like you've got a rough road ahead
JAN...ck your u2u
captkw - 11-7-2012 at 09:34 AM
LarryC...what is lacated wringers ????? I thought cussing was banned here !!!!! K&T
[Edited on 11-7-2012 by captkw]Mulegena - 11-7-2012 at 10:04 AM
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Originally posted by captkw
LarryC...what is lacated wringers ????? I thought cussing was banned here !!!!! K&T
" Lactated Ringer’s is a sterile solution that is used to replace fluid lost by the body...
Why Is it Called Lactated Ringer’s?
...a physician named Sydney Ringer developed a solution that contained calcium, potassium, sodium and chloride in water. The solution was referred to
as “Ringer’s,” after its inventor.
...a physician named Alexis Hartmann determined that adding lactate to the solution made it more suitable for pediatric patients. With the addition of
lactate, the solution became known as “Lactated Ringer’s.”
Why Is Lactated Ringer’s Used?
Lactated Ringer’s is typically used to replace lost fluid, blood, or both...used when large volumes of fluid must be given, known as fluid
resuscitation.
Small amounts of Lactated Ringer’s may be given as a maintenance IV, providing necessary fluids when a patient is unable to drink enough fluid to
support their normal body functions."
edit to say that tears, swearing and other displays of deep, deep emotion are absolutely a positive and essential part of the process in caring for a
treasured family pet
[Edited on 11-7-2012 by Mulegena]DavidE - 11-8-2012 at 03:48 AM
How does a person describe it...
I had a buddy, a malamute who died 24 years ago. My pal. When it was summer and warm in the mountains I used to put a chunk of ice from the freezer
into his water dish. It must have been heaven-on-earth to him. He would finish slurping the bowl, then come over and give me "a kiss" with a cold
tongue. The same when I went for monthly prime rib. The restaurant owner would wrap up the prime rib bones and I would take them home. The 100 lb bozo
would be jumping up and down in the bed of my pickup. I could hear him cracking bones outside my window all night. To him it was like a 3 martini
lunch. In the morning he would wobble over and offer a greasy tongue. I couldn't handle the pain of losing another dog. Best of fortune to you and
your devoted mascota (sigh).
Heartfelt Thanks for All Your Responses
Gypsy Jan - 11-8-2012 at 08:58 PM
Diego (named for San Juan Diego, since he came to us on the same day the saint was sanctified) is doing OK.
He is eating OK because I keep trying things new to interest him. He is getting subcutaneous saline liquid injections. He is a bit shaky when he
stands up, but then he gets his mojo together to walk around and go outside to pee and poop.
Getting old is a b-tch; hopefully we all will have friends and family who will support us.
