7/15 Doodle could use some snowflakes (Update)

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WCF and Meowzi said:
jess, would switching him to rx renal food help for the time being? it being lower in sodium and higher in potassium? if he'd eat it, that is. or would it not make a difference? i know you say that in this case, hypernatremia doesn't have to do with intake, but gee. he's literally being pickled. would any little bit help? or would it not even make a dent?
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Hi CF:

I think that a lower sodium diet is generally good for renal kitties, which Doodle also is; maybe it would help to decrease his intake, if his intake is very high, but I think he has had some apptite issues so I'd be loathe to try to force an rx food. Really, the situation is very complex; it's likely (given the history) that Doodle has HA; it's possible, though less likely, that this is due to his kidneys being unable to retain water. He'd need to have a full electrolyte/renal panel and urinalysis done at the same time, for starters, and have urine osmolality status assessed, etc. Another look at those adrenal glands (one or both should look abnormal by now, if he's got HA) would also help. I know Michelle's hands are half-tied here though so we're crossing fingers that providing good access to free water and starting spironolactone will save the day, here.

Again, I'm sorry Michelle -- I know how tired and frustrated you are.
 
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(((Michelle and Doodle))) Sending lots of snowflakes and healing vines to Doodle. I will keep you both in my prayers. I hope that his medical problem can be treated asap and that our little Doodlebug will be back to his old self SOON!
 
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More snowflakes--blankets of snowflakes--heading your way this evening. Doodle, we want you to feel better, and you, too, Michelle. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ella & Stu
 
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Jess & Earl said:
... so we're crossing fingers that providing good access to free water and starting spironolactone will save the day, here.
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Just wanted to add to the comment on free water - it's Dr Lisa's preferred method of hydration too. The "pickled kitty" comment came up in our consult (Meowzi was at the high end of sodium ref range, on her way to being pickled), and Dr L cautioned us about over-relying on SQ fluids for hydration. Her view was, encourage kitty to drink as much as he/she will; SQ fluids (which contain sodium) are to supplement what kitty cannot take in orally to keep up with hydration, not replace free water.
 
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Doodlebug has to get better b/c I say so. B/c I can't handle any more sadness today.

((DOODLE)) ((MICHELLE))
 
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I hope Doodle is able to find the help he needs, and you are able to stay in good health yourself. I will be thinking of you both!
 
update

I know I should start another thread and update - but honestly, I just don't want to.
I want it to be yesterday... :(

We're doing okay. Thank you everyone for all the goodness you've been sending.
Doodle ate about 3 oz today - all by himself - and I managed to syringe another ounce in him. We won't talk about the potassium or the fact that the food was probably too high in protein and phos - because, well, he ate.
He seems to be doing okay with the new med and he even raised his head all the way up tonight and stood proud and beautiful with his tail up :smile: which he hasn't done in a couple of days - I 'm taking that as a very positive sign that he is feeling better.

Jess and Choy-foong, as always, I so so appreciate your help.
The labwork was in-house. I know that's not as reliable... but we just wanted to know what was going on asap.
But maybe that means it's not accurate. ?? (of course I always hope that, when i don't like the numbers.) I am positive though that 190 is what I was told as far as sodium. The vet even made a point at saying it was scary high and told our favorite tech that he was "off the chart"
I AM giving sub-q fluids but only 50-75ml a day and I can pretty easily add more water to his food (as long as he'll eat) I'll start that tomorrow.
I also plan to have more labwork done next week and another ultrasound done as soon as I can. And of course the aldosterone level needs to be rechecked.
I'll update as I get those results.

As for me, I'm okay. I'm having some problems with numbness in my legs and some other odd things... and my doctor thinks I may have MS. - which is the reason for the MRIs and xrays. (to help rule it in or out) It's not good...but it could be way worse.
No one needs to worry I'll be fine - I'm just tired and whiny. :)
 
(((( michelle )))) so very sorry to read that Doodle is not doing well.
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You know.....there are no *right* decisions/answers for Doodle only the *best* ones. And I have absolutely no doubt that is exactly what you are doing. You know Doodle best. You love that handsome furriness of love. So please give yourself a break says the woman who has been beating herself up about decisions for her own furred love--- sigh -- i know what that trip is like. and it is hard not to go down that road 'cause you love him so much and that's what the human heart seems to lead us to do. so even though I say don't do that. I know it is hard not to. Michelle, what I wrote about you making the best decisions for him is absolutely true. ok?

As for ((( Doodle ))). Sounds like that you are being wonderfully proactive to help him and Jess has some good info for you. Sending healing wishes and vines and zillions of snowflakes ( hey I live near Buffalo. I have lots to send :)

Take care of you too. Sending gentle hugs for both you and the doodlebug.
 
I know what you mean - it's so difficult to let our furry companions stay away from us at night - especially if no one would be there - a very wise choice that you made.

I'm hoping that Doodle is getting better - I realize I'm a little late seeing this but have been MIA for awhile. Just know that I will keep the healing prayers and vibes and thoughts headed your way and hope that your baby feels better very soon.

Hang in there - sorry you aren't feeling so good either. Take care of yourself also.

Emmy & Dude (& Mittsi too)
 
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