Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy- Good Bye Flynny We will miss you

I'm here too! Love the picture of Elle!

Hi everyone

Well we have had an awesome fun weekend here celebrating my Mum's 80th birthday!! Lovely dinner out last night, Mum loved her cake... she has a green thumb for sure so we had a gardening cake made for her... it had a wheelbarrow, bird bath, tree with birds nest included, plants etc and even a wee Elle and Flynn on it... http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/albu...pictureid=7275

It was such a good night, with all the family there. Oh ADDY, ADDY, ADDY... we have a new favourite All Black!!! We going to have change Flynn's jersey to No 9 for next season! Some of us carried on after the dinner and went to the pub by the marina AND my Uncle went to the loo and came out and told us... you may not believe this but Aaron Smith is in there (he is the All Black half back!!!) We like ohhhhh yeah right Uncle, you had too many beers :rolleyes:!! THEN there he was our All Black at the bar, so we surreptitiously (or so we thought) walked past him... thinking hmmmmmmm not sure LOL. Anyway we went back outside where we were sitting then he came out and so we just asked him as he went past... and YUP was him, OMG I am so embarrassing when had a wine or two... told him I was still not quite sure it was him and he whipped out his drivers licence and showed me LOL :eek:... Lauren my niece had googled him on her phone and held the picture up next to him and we checked them both out he was cracking up.. and oh yes sirreeeee we had an All Black!! He said he never had anyone google him like that before! AND THEN... he kissed me ***swoon*** http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/albu...pictureid=7274 He was in town as one of the other All Blacks got married this weekend! He sure was a super nice guy, having fun with tipsy fans like us.... great ending to the night!! :D:D:D So I hope that story makes your head feel a little better today!!

OK, better put some doggie related news in here. Flynn is having his bloods and UPC, BP done tomorrow so we have results for IMS on our visit to Auckland on Wednesday. His tummy is totally settled back down, think he a bit tired after the weekend of festivities... so early night tonight xxx

***SWOON*** Indeed!!!! What a handsome lad!! :) :) :) :)

And what a great story and celebration. Please tell your mom Happy Belated Birthday! from all her cyber-nieces and nephews here on K9C. :D :D

And hopng you and Flynny have a good rest and very good results from the lab tomorrow. ;)

What great pics! I love the cake and the sister's hands together over it. Did you do the decorating? Nice job whoever did it!

Kissin' strangers in a bar, huh? I think we're gonna have to pay more attention to the news from NZ! :p

LOL- this bump on my head does funny things to my thinking. I was trying to read your post on my cell phone in the tiny print and I thought you wrote Aaron Rogers (our Green Bay Packers football quarterback) was in the bathroom:o:o:o:o I was like what the hey!!!!!. Then I reread it and that made sense he is the new number 9 all Black -Aaron Smith!!!! So I will have to look for our new jerseys too then!!!!

Love the party for your Mom. Those moments are so special. May she have many more special birthdays!!!

For some reason I thought your appointment was the 17th. I'll check in to see what is happening. I am so pleased his tummy is better and I wonder if that pill with the metronidazole helped. Maybe Dr. Mike could give you a script for metronidazole/flagyll to have on hand like Barbara has for Trixie and I used to have for Zoe. That way you could nip things in the bud so to speak as soon as you have any inkling of things going off, may be easier to control that way. Does that may sense?

Wishing you only good vibes for the upcoming scan and bloods.

for me- concussion syndrome or something like that- ease back into things, do what I think I can without making symptoms worse; if headaches don't improve or get worse see neurologist but I should give things another week and thoughts are I will be fine.:):):)

So i kept my date last night and we loaded my mom in the car and we all went, including Koko to Pewaukee to see the Country Christmas Inn light display, over a million lights, it was really nice and we all were packed in the car and had a good time with a pizza party back at Mom's room. Mom is getting harder and harder to move around but my daughter and I got her in and out of the car with no mishaps. Koko loved all the lights.

Hopefully Mom will have no repercussions from sitting in the car for 2 hours:o:o:confused: But she sure had a good time looking at all the lights!! And it seemed to perk her up from her down hill slide since Thanksgiving. Talk about roller coasters:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

love ya

Hi Trish,
So happy to read all of those huge milestones for Flynn. He certainly is a wonder dog!! It just warms my heart to read all of those anniversaries and how well he has done with all of those big surgeries. And I love the picture of the Elle, that is hilarious. She really is a pretty cat, even if she is devil like. :)

I've been thinking about you guys all day, because I know it's your Monday. Wishing all the best for Flynn's UPC and blood work today. So glad to hear his tummy is better. And I agree with Addy, I bet the metronidazole was a huge help. I know that it's always a miracle drug for Jasper when he gets diarrhea or colitis. We do keep some on hand for emergencies here, and I have used it on several occasions. Sure is nice to have it on hand so I can get it started right away if need be.

Your Mom's birthday celebration sounds lovely, and the cake is gorgeous. So glad you had a good weekend, it sounds like she really enjoyed herself. Please wish her happy birthday for me. :) And that is great about running into that All Blacks player in the pub. And even a smooch for you, how fun! Love that pic too, he is quite handsome. :cool:

I am looking forward to seeing the results of Flynn's tests from today and will be watching for your post. Jasper's UPC wasn't that great, so I am counting on Flynn for a good report!

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

Hi all

Well I am only just recovering from the weekend of festivities, it was such a fun time!!! I have put up a pic of Mum with all us girls, she sure looks great for 80!!! http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/albu...pictureid=7276

Well we were meant to be just arriving in Auckland about now for Flynn's scan, but we are still at home!! The IMS we see also has a clinic in Hamilton Thurs/Fri... figured out they can do the ultrasound there so we are going to see him there tomorrow, it is about 1.5hrs closer to us than Auckland so only 3.5hr drive to get there. Downside is if we do need surgeon then back to Auckland we have to go. But I have fingers crossed we won't be needing that! So Tina, get your good vibes flowing for 11.30am tomorrow!!

Got his bloods back, ALP up 60 to 1510, but ALT down 70 to 241. Ca back to normal. Cholesterol, lipase, albumin high. Urinalysis 2+ protein, awaiting UPC still. So bit of a mixed bag but nothing too alarming right off.

I have bit of a head cold, so have kept my day off today that I had booked to go to Auckland and sitting home relaxing! Yay xxxxxxxx

We are the good vibe squad around the joint! Definitely sending good ones yours and Flynns way. No surgery! rather beat that drum enough I think.

Drive safe!! Can't wait to hear the results. All pins and needles here till we hear!

hugs

Hey Tina! Got Fynn's UPC this afternoon, it has gone up a tad too.
23/6 1.28
15/12 1.41 (same normal range as you <0.5)

I have said this before, this test confuses the heck out of me. Despite all of the explanations I read about it!! His protein level in the urine this week is the lowest it has ever been (bar one) but this time the Cr is the lowest it has ever been also and his blood Cr is low too, which is a good thing as far as kidney progression. But his blood Cr is below the low normal level. Blood Cr 50 (53-123). It just seems weird he can have a much higher protein reading in the urine and end up with a lower ratio because that Cr is low too. I will discuss with IMS when we see him tomorrow and see if I can get my head around it. Because it seems to me that the lower total protein in the urine has to be a good thing?!?!

Hi Trish!
That darn UPC! These boys, still following each other! :rolleyes: I know what you mean, I get confused too. The separate values for Jasper's urine protein and creatinine go up and down also, and sometimes when I look at them individually I don't understand why it impacts the ratio the way it does. I understand the principle, I guess I just get confused on the specifics? I'm like you Trish, and even though I read that the concentration of the urine should not affect the values, I wonder about it. In Jasper's case, his urine is always very dilute. The specific gravity for his last sample was only 0.006. So I'm not sure I always understand. I do so much reading, sometimes I find I feel like I get it pretty well and then I'll read another article where I don't feel like I have a very good grasp.

I don't have the separate protein and creatinine values from Jasper's last test right now, only the ratio. I'll have to get the print out to see those individual values and look at that a little bit more closely compared to his previous tests. If I remember correctly the individual values seem to always fluctuate quite a bit from test to test. And I have never understood that. As far as Jasper's serum creatinine level, his last chemistry profile was done 10/04/14. The serum creatinine was 0.74 (0.50-1.50). I believe it has always been within the normal range previously, thankfully, but I'm pretty sure it has been higher than this before. So it's a puzzle to me also. I'm going to have to do a little bit more reading and do some specific comparisons on Jasper's current and previous test results. Of course, I will be very interested to hear what your IMS has to say about it when you ask for a further explanation. When I get a chance, I will ask my vet about it too.

So according to my synchronized iPad clock, we are about 12 hours away from Flynn's scan. 11:30 AM your time puts it at 4:30 PM Central time for me. Nothing but good vibes being sent your way. And I will be concentrating right at that time, I'll still be at work but I will be thinking of you guys for sure. Go Flynny boy! :)

Safe travels, and I will be waiting patiently for the results.

Big hugs from me and Jasper xo

Hey Trish, perhaps this explanation helps make better sense of the reason why you cannot draw conclusions from comparing the urinary protein levels in isolation. This comes from IDEXX Lab's FAQs about the value and interpretation of their UPC testing.

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Q: What are the reference ranges for the individual urine chemistries—urine protein and urine creatinine?

A: We don’t have reference ranges for urine protein and urine creatinine. The individual urine protein and urine creatinine results should not be evaluated on their own since the individual measurements (UPRO and UCRE) can change significantly within a short time frame, and are sensitive to urine volume and concentration. The benefit of the urine protein:creatinine ratio is that it automatically corrects for variations in urine volume and concentration.

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So even though on the face of it, it seems as though you ought to be able to compare the protein levels from test to test, you are really comparing apples to oranges unless the creatinine is also factored in as a control.

https://www.idexx.com/equine/in-hous...-pc-ratio.html

Thinking of you and our Flynn. Hope all goes well and Auckland stays out of the picture.:):)

Paws up Flynn! Feel the good vibrations!!!!

Sending good vibes from Kaibo and I!

Thanks everyone, we are up! Leaving home in an hour or so. No breakfast for the boy, he not too happy about that!

No doubt that urine concentration does affect it Marianne, he has Sp Gr of 1.024. Which sounds good compared to our usual cush pups levels, but for him that is 2nd lowest ever so goes to explaining how even though the lower protein that is taken into account. It really does swing a lot. Wish there was any easy way to put a graph in here of all his UPC with the TP and TCr but have tried that before and had trouble!!! :)

All good vibes winging their way from here to you and flynn, but I'm sure he won't need them :)


PAWS UP FLYNNY

Yes indeedy, paws up boy, he is in having his scan right now!!!!

He'll breeze right through it like he always does.;) Paws up Flynny boy! xxxxoooo

Hmmmm no news yet
Ok I'll check back
No news could be good news:)

Standing by with Addy;)

Okay who has the chocolate box. Pass it over gf's.

Just heard from Trish that she is having somee problems getting into forum. Just giving a not found when she tries but she said to let everyone know that the lesion has not grown!!!! No trip to Auckland needed. Whoop hoooo pull out your party hats the curse is broken! Liver adrenals. All is fine.

Good news!

Yep it went all good, sorry did post before then when I clicked send I got locked out again!!

No change in stomach tumour, liver nodules or adrenal nodule YAY! no sign of any lymph nodes. He is more convinced the stomach one is benign, if it had been carcinoma or lymphoma he would have expected it to double in size and lymph nodes up and there are none showing. We had benign histology on the fine needle biopsy but easy to get false negative on those if you miss the tumour with the needle.

So good news!! We are doubling his ace inhibitor Tina. Try and get him as low as we can. As Marianne said it is all to do with dilution but he was not too concerned about his small rise in 6 months.

He was a good dog on the ride, got a bit over it on the last leg but we stopped for a picnic and a walk in a nice park I found! But was sure better getting it done a bit closer to home, only 7 hrs drive!!! We will get a recheck in six weeks, so end of January. Hopefully it will keep behaving, still wondering whether it is anything to do with that fish he ate, he got so sick with that then this lump shows up?? May be a red herring (haha did you get that?!:D) but I like that idea better. IMS thinks it is most likely benign tumour of the muscle layer in the stomach.

Thanks for checking in on us!!! I know a few are watching adrenal nodules, Flynn's has been there over two years now and not grown at all, so that is reassuring!!
xx

YAAAAAAAAAY! Fantastic news for our little man. :):):p:p:D:D

So it's back home to see grandma, grandpa and devil cat and to chase those nasty critters out of the yard. Then maybe a wee nap, followed by a run on the beach. You keep your mom on her toes Flynny boy! :D xxxxoooo

What a great "good morning" report to greet me!!! ;) :D :D

Hurrah!!!!!! Cant think of better news,

Merry Christmas Flynny Boy:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

whew!!!!

Wonderful news, Trish! WOOHOO Flynny!

Great news Flynn and Trish! Happy Christmas to you :)

Yes, that's such a good report. Keep up the good work you and Flynn.:)

Thanks everyone, Flynn is doing great this week and is all ready to open his presents, I gave him a practice run yesterday!!! Well it is already Christmas Ever here, where has the year... slow down I want to get off :D Presents are wrapped, food preparation is underway, family is either here or on their way so looking forward to a lovely day tomorrow!!

Thanks again for all your support this year, your all lovely :D:):D:)

MERRY CHRISTMAS K9C!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TRISH AND FLYNNY BOY!! Be sure to steal devil cat's presents Flynny! Lol xxxooo

Have the best Christmas ever:D

Merry Christmas Flynnman and Trish!

Cheers to another good year ahead of us all.

hugs

Merry Christmas, Trish and Flynn! Keep them paws up!

Merry Christmas Flynn and Trish hope you have a fab day

Morning everyone.... well it is here!! Christmas that is, so it is making its way around the world to all of you :D:D Lauren my niece put up this pic of Flynny which she photoshopped for the season!! She has done all the family pets :D

The hogget is in the oven slow roasting and I will be heading out to the festivities in a couple of hours. Flynn still doing good, oh Kathy, he will be after Elle's presents... whats her's is his LOL!! Funny but Dad went out and bought her a present, a scratching post... boy she loves it. But it has a dangly yellow floofy thing hanging off the top of it and Flynn has decided it is his!!! We watching him like a hawk as he goes for it and boy is he quick when he wants to be!!!

He will able to have a wee taste of this roast as he is on lamb and well hogget is just a bit older haha so he can have a share of Christmas Lunch with vegies too!! Don't worry I will be careful not to overdo it!!! Hot day here in the Southern Hemisphere, hopefully some of you will have pics of a white Christmas, but for us it is tshirts and shorts, cool drinks and salads and pavlova with loads of berries! YUM! :eek:

Merry Christmas Trish and Flynny. :)

Merry Christmas to you and Flynn.

Well Christmas is over for another year, my nephew Luke came dressed as Santa!! So we had to get Elle and Flynn and him in a photo with their Christmas finery on... Elle was not a very willing participant as you can see, she did not like her little antler hat and it was only on as long as it took to click a few pics... Flynny was much better behaved wearing his Santa hat and collar! The idea was we were going to have them both sitting on Luke's lap but he ended up needing two hands to wrangle the devil cat so Flynn had to stay on the floor!!!
http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/albu...pictureid=7339

Everyone has gone home so spending the day trying to recover some energy, have had a nasty cold/flu for 10 days... bah humbug so resting up now that I can to try and shake it before NY! xxxx

Aww, so cute. What a good boy Flynn is, he stayed right there for the picture. No way mine would have stayed, they HATE to have their picture taken. I love the flip flops with the Santa outfit. You won't see that at Christmas time in North America! Lol.

Gosh, you have had that cold for a long time, that just wipes you out. Hope you start feeling better. xo