Jasper (12 yr old Mini Schnauzer) is now at peace

Tina:
Your babies avatar is so cute. I will be praying for you both. Blessings
Patti

Tina, Zoe has had two ultra sounds and did not need to be under anesthesia so I am hoping Jasper will not need to be.

I was terrrified on the last one, wanting to know but not wanting to know, so I totally understand how you feel.

Either way we will all be here thinking of you and sending prayers your way.

Trish - I know, right? They are copying each other AGAIN! I have been reading along on your thread and knew that Flynn was scheduled for his upcoming U/S and that his liver values had gone up. I guess Jasper must have felt that he needed to join him! :rolleyes: I have been trying to keep caught up reading on everyone but just haven't been able to post much lately.

Thanks for the support everyone. The tech just called and they did do some biopsies. :( :( They are monitoring him while he recovers from the anesthesia. She said he did great. She said that when she saw that Jasper was there she asked our vet "what's my boy doing here?" Our vet apparently knew immediately who she was talking about and said he was there for an ultrasound because "his liver values are all over the place again". This tech is my favorite, I'm so glad she was there. She always tells me that Jasper is her favorite boy in the whole world, and then always says "and I mean it". :) I am to go at 5:30 to pick him up and my vet will talk to me then. I am pretty scared.

I will post again when I know more.

Hugs from me and Jasper xo

Oh Tina...so sorry to hear you are going through all this today! Trixie's liver numbers are high too!! They should have gone down as her Cushings numbers were good but the ALP was still up high..I think we were at 1834 or something like that.

I'm glad you can pick Jasper up soon. I'll be sending prayers and positive energy your way!!! Thinking of you and Jasper!!

Barbara

Hugs and don't forget to breathe. It will be ok, Tina.

No need to worry Tina, my Lola just had her ultrasound done yesterday. It was painless and quick. They didn't sedate her or anything, they shaved some of her belly hair:)

Good luck to you and hope to hear good news about your little baby too

Will be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers, sending huge and loving hugs, Lori

Tina, waiting right here to see what the vet had to say. That is great that your fav tech was there. I'm sure Jasper was in good hands and if they say he is coming out from the anethesia just fine, then that's great too. Bugger that they had to do biopsies but maybe it was just a minor precaution.
We'll all be waiting right with you to see what the ultrasound showed and what the vet has to say.

HUGS
Sharlene and Molly muffin

Checking in with a big hug! Xxxx

Thanks everyone for checking on us. After we got home and he ate and got settled, I was so tired I guess I just crashed on the couch. :rolleyes:

His ultrasound results were good overall, and I am so thankful. I don't have any kind of formal report yet, just the verbal report from my vet. She said that there were no overt abnormalities seen. :D :D His liver, gall bladder, kidneys, intestine, bladder and lymph nodes all appeared normal on the scan. (A big YAY!) His adrenals were visualized and were small, which I imagine would be expected since they are pretty much non functional. His spleen is slightly enlarged, which she mentioned she had noticed before from X-rays that he had in the past for various reasons. (I'm not sure I remember that). She said that it is slightly enlarged but has normal architecture, nothing abnormal seen there. She seemed like this is nothing to worry about. It sounds like the only remarkable thing that was seen was an omental cyst. This is a cyst in the connective tissue that surrounds the intestines. She said that they commonly see these and that it doesn't require that anything be done.

The did obtain biopsies from two areas of the liver. These were tru cut biopsies, which apparently involve a larger tissue sample than a regular needle biopsy. They use a larger gauge needle which obtains a larger core type of sample that preserves the architecture of the tissue. This is why he needed anesthesia, as they do not want to chance any type of movement when this larger gauge needle is used. And it was general anesthesia :eek:, however very short acting.

They said he did great. He does have a little bruising around the needle site, and a bald tummy of course. He was given a buprenex injection for pain, which is long acting. She said he would be groggy for the rest of the night, and she wasn't kidding. He is still kind of out of it even now on the middle of the night pit stop. Several times during the evening I saw him just standing there staring, and a couple of times was standing with his chin resting on the couch and eyes closed. He was sleeping standing up, poor baby. Even though he has been groggy, he has also been randomly restless and unsettled. I imagine it is all related to the buprenex. No pain meds were sent home with us, she said he wouldn't need anything else.

She said it will be 5-7 days for the histology report to come back, she will call me then. I will be able to get a copy of the full report once that is all completed. So needless to say I am very happy with the report so far. And so relieved. But there is still the question of what is causing his liver value abnormalities. I will have to see what they determine after the histology is back. I won't be able to completely relax until those results are in.

Thanks so much for all the prayers and positive thoughts, I truly believe in their power. And I knew you all were with me today and I was thinking about that when I was feeling so scared. Even though I am always by myself for everything, I know I am never alone with my family here.

Love and hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

Well overall it seems like a good report.... YAY!!!! :D:D:D

Waiting for the other test results can be frustrating, but here's hoping everything else turns out as well as this last report.

Thinking about you !!

Oh, that sounds so good, Tina! I'm relieved so I can imagine how you feel! :D

That is such a sweet image - Jasper with his chin resting on the couch, asleep on his feet. awwww..... I bet he'll be rearing to go in no time. ;)

No, sweetie, you are never alone. You may not see us, but we are always with you and your sweet boy.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

That sounds pretty good, Tina. Koko was pretty out of it from his anesthesia when he had his dental which scared me since I was only knew Little Miss Nails who never bats an eye over it. I am sure Jasper will be feeling up to his normal speed in a few days.

I am pleased as punch with that report. I think over all it sounds pretty darn good. Hoping that the histology comes back really good too. :)
No idea what made him sick this last time eh?
Get some rest and enjoy the weekend. :) This is a Good day.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Well I would be happy with that Tina! Fingers crossed for biopsy xxxx

:D So happy the ultrasound was all good news! Hoping the biopsy results are normal too!! Those dang liver values, :mad: we have the same issue!

Hoping Japser is getting his energy back after being so groggy from his day at the vet!

Barbara

Hi Tina

Pleased to hear your news, I know that waiting for that call seems to get harder not easier, so thank goodness no abnormalities were seen

Jasper must have felt shattered, bless his little cottons falling asleep standing up, I can just imagine it.

Hope you are both doing well today

Big hug
Mel
Xxx

Thanks everyone. I am still giving thanks for the results that we have so far. I was so wiped out Saturday that I think I just napped off and on most of the day. I had planned to finish up some yard work and leaf raking Sunday, but things were pretty wet till late in the day. Plus I didn't want Jasper running around out in the yard while I worked, and he doesn't like it if he is left inside while I am outside. So I skipped it. It was more important for him to feel calm and get good rest.

No Sharlene, we are not exactly sure what made him sick this time. Other than the liver values being sky high again. I think my vet is thinking possibly mild to moderate pancreatitis. The scan apparently didn't show any abnormality with his pancreas, but maybe that wouldn't show up on the scan unless it was severely inflamed. I don't know. She is waiting to see the results of the histology, and then I will see what she has to say.

Jasper has perked up quite a bit over the weekend, but is still a bit more quiet than normal. I have started mixing his regular food back in with the hamburger and rice and he is eating it just fine and seems to be tolerating it. I am just a little nervous about that, because if it is pancreatitis, I worry that maybe his regular food (Royal Canin Renal MP) could be either triggering it or contributing to it. But my vet said he could go back to his regular food if he will eat it, so that is what I am doing.

I do not want to go to work today, I just want to stay home with him. :(

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

I am praying for Jasper not to get pancreatitis. It seems so miserable for the dogs to get and the owners to deal with. I haven't had that problem thank goodness. Hoping Jasper continues to do well. Blessings
Patti

((((((hugs)))))) Tina. I'm glad that Jasper's tests turned out well!:)

I know that not wanting to go to work thing very well. I wanted so much to be able to stay home with Buddy too.:o

Paws up Jasper boy! :p xxxxx

So far good news Tina! Hoping for more to come.

I feel for you as that is one nice thing I can stay home with Tipper. The only bad thing about it is the money situation. Blessings
Patti

Just checking in on you and Jasper. Hate it that the Protein Pup Band has a member down, praying for Flynny and I hope Jasper is feeling better. I guess I was feeling insecure;)


Hugs to you and our boy. I know how you feel about leaving for work, sometimes it so so dang hard to leave them.

Thanks guys. As of this morning, Jasper will be fully transitioned back to his regular diet and off the bland diet. So far so good, and hoping it will not cause something with his pancreas to flare. I guess we will see. I know Addy, we have to keep a close eye on these Protein Pups of ours! Feeling so relieved now that Flynn is out of surgery and holding his own. :)

No word yet on the histology report from Jasper's biopsies, the vet said it could take 5-7 days but she was hoping we would hear something by the end of the week. I'm not real good at waiting.

Jasper seems to be feeling ok, but just not his usual self or energy. I'm keeping a close eye on him.

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

Hoping for a good histology report and that everything goes good for your boy. Blessings
Patti

Hi Tina,
I hope your report comes back good. I know waiting = worrying at my house. I hate the waiting period too.
It sounds like Jasper's pancreas is doing better. yay!!! I know keeping on top of that is not easy. Good job!

(((((HUGS))))) Tina. You are such a wonderful mom to sweet Jasper. :p I am glad to hear that his food is almost back to normal. Sending wellness thoughts and positive energy your way. All fingers, toes and paws crossed for clear biopsies. Xxxx

shoot no results yet, well still have everything crossed

Waiting is awful...all that time just makes all the bad thoughts multiply! I hope the vet gets back to you soon with all good results!! You and Jasper deserve good news! :p


Barbara

I'm not real good at waiting either, where are Jasper's liver tests? Hopefully you hear soon and get good news Tina. Honestly, these protein pups are having their moments lately aren't they. The band must be due for some smooth sailing right about now!! Including Miss Zoe :)

How's he doing back on his normal food?? Hopefully getting a bit more of his pep back too... looking forward to reading the news.

A big thank you to you as well during our recent week from hell, but looks like we will be out the other side soon and I am joining you waiting for histology reports. xxxx

I'm with everyone else waiting to hear the results. Only good vibes being sent your way.

Just checking in and hoping to hear something good coming from all this. Blessings
Patti

hmm, any results yet from the histology?
How is Jasper doing this week?

It really seems to have been a busy week, what with Flynn's whirlwind surgery, etc.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

hope everything is ok, Tina

Hey Tina

Just hoping you are crazy busy and havent had chance to pop on. Thinking of you.

Big hug, kisses to Jasper

Mel
Xxxxx

We are all getting a little nervous here Tina. We haven't heard from you and hope all is well with you and our boy Jasper. Please update when you can. Xxxxx

Hi Everyone,
Thank you for checking on us. Yes, very busy the past few days with work, and I actually went out with a friend to a concert last night!! (I know, hard to believe!) So grateful that Jasper was feeling good enough that I could go. I was sure concerned about it. These days I never know, it is scary to plan something far in the future, especially if it involves an expensive ticket!

He is hanging in there and is doing ok. Not quite his normal self, still seems to have low energy and not very perky but overall hanging in. He is back on the Renal MP diet and is tolerating it so far. Still no histology results. My vet said it could take 5-7 days so I am hoping maybe Monday. I am trying to be patient and not nervous, but it is not easy. :rolleyes:

I have some things to do today, but hope to be on the forum later. I have a bit of catching up and posting to do! Thanks again for checking on my boy. :)

Hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo

Pleased to hear you went out to the concert Tina, sometimes it does us the world of good to go out and forget about things for a while other than having a good time. So hard to do, but I think it is healthy and can help recharge the batteries!! Hope you enjoyed it :D

Hopefully you get some answers on Monday, otherwise give them a call. Squeaky wheel and all that :D x

Tina:
So good to hear that Jasper was doing well enough for you to have some fun. I hope he continues to improve. Blessings
Patti

Mental Health concert! :) Sometimes you just need a break and they can be hard to come by.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin