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Aligord
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11-01-2010, 10:19 PM
Originally Posted by Minjoltr View Post
The original test was for liver function, which the steroids would have messed up.

Following a blood test, we now know that the problem is with his kidneys. We don't yet know whether they're failing naturally or because he's eaten something like ethylene glycol (which isn't present in anything he's had contact with) but he's been at the vet's for the last three days on an IV. They're flushing his kidneys and giving him nutrients and he's being syringe fed as well.
We've been told he seems to be improving but we're not sure if that's entirely correct because he made such a nuisance of himself on Friday that they gave him Valium to calm him down. He seems more settled now but that might just be because of the drugs, rather than any actual improvement in his condition.
They've not failed completely yet though so there is some hope.
He had more blood tests done earlier today and they seem to indicate that his kidneys are improving but he's picked up some sort of infection.

At least now we know what's wrong and that we can do something.
It may be that as he feels better he is liking being kenneled and on an IV less. A lot of dogs try chewing through the IV tubes or scrabble to get out of the kennels. In those cases (esp if he is chewing his IV) they will want to calm him down so he can get the fluids and medication he needs.

Just cos he needed some valium doesn't mean he isn't getting better, it could just mean he *is*!

Take care

Ali
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