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Thanks for the link, Lori. I have been reading up on that and stem cell therapy the last few days. Dr. Nelson does know that she only has part of a spleen (they didn't take all of it with that tumor) but I got the impression he feels it is more connected to the Cushing's than anything else right now. But, like you, I feel recent stress has played a part in things, too.
Keep the info coming!
Hugs and love back attcha!
Hi Leslie,
I'm not quite clear on the sequence of events recently, but did Squirt have an anesthetic (for X-ray) between 7 and 9 July? If so then I'd think that the elevations in liver numbers could well have something to do with that.
My apologies in advance if I've got this totally wrong!
Alison
Hi Alison,
It wasn't anesthesia, they sedated her because she wouldn't be still. And yes, that would have been on the 8th, the day between the two panels.
She saw her old vet, who did the first mini in-house panel with the good #s on the 7th. I took her for a second opinion on the 8th and that is when they sedated her and took X-rays. They kept her that night and did the second panel, full CBC and hematology, the following day, the 9th. Would sedation and anesthesia have the same effect on the liver values? Seems logical they are related chemically....
Does that help clear things up?
Hugs,
Leslie and Squirt
Hi Leslie,
I am so sorry, my feeble mind thought that sweet Squirt had no spleen. And I should have known better in that you would have brought that up to her Dr. that she does in fact have part of her spleen, ain't? Dumb me. :( I am keeping you and Squirt in my thoughts and prayers, at least my feeble mind can do that! ;):)
With much love and big hugs,
Lori
What was used for the sedation?
Alison
I have looked at the papers I got and it doesn't say anything about it at all.... I will have to ask them Mon. what they used to sedate her. But I do know that is why Dr. Nelson recommended leaving her overnight...she was still groggy from sedation and they wanted her to remain still overnight. I hope you are on to something here...:cool:
Ok...well there has been confusion on someones part...maybe mine :p
According to the file, Dr. Nelson didn't sedate her for the xray after all...but that leaves me wondering why he said to let her stay since she was "groggy"....:confused: So, I guess that is not a factor in the liver values...darn! Just knew you had something there, Alison!
The worry over the surgery has taken full focus today; reservations are made for tomorrow thru Fri if needed, her records have arrived at Dr. Dew's office, now to get the truck ready and her things gathered up.
Squirt has been on a mini-food strike the last day & 1/2...but I believe it is because I hid the Tramadol in her food and it is REALLY bitter tasting. No meds added this morning and she ate fine...after nosing around in it and taking "sample bites" :rolleyes: Getting pills in her is becoming more and more difficult but part of that, I think, is because she doesn't have competition any more. All the girls would gather round for "pill time" tho not all got pills. The pups here will eat your hand off giving treats so she doesn't have that competitive thing going on now that helped her just gulp it down. ;) Tried every trick I know of and she still fights so we are gonna have to look into some other measures, I guess. She is still taking the Pedialyte fine. Not very happy about having to stay in a crate but loves being carried everywhere. :D
So, we are off to Russellville tomorrow and will see Dr. Dew Wed. morning. Hope to be able to keep in contact while away but if not, I will update as soon as I can.
Please keep her and Dr. Dew in your prayers and thoughts.
Hugs,
Leslie and Squirt
PS. Some links I have found on thrombocytosis:
https://www.vetconnect.com.au/5min/data/02800282.htm
http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm...e/detail/19204
Good luck and best wishes my friend! Lots of fingers and paws crossed hoping everything turns out okay for you and little Squirt.
Love and many hugs,
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers and wishing you and Squirt the best of luck.
Love and hugs,
Lori
Leslie -
Best of luck to you and Squirt on this latest journey of yours. You're in our thoughts and prayers. All fingers and paws crossed here for you! :)
Tammy, Crash, & Darby