Just got news I needed to hear to start my day!!!! Soooo happy!:D
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Just got news I needed to hear to start my day!!!! Soooo happy!:D
So a question, since now molly has a low specific gravity, where she didn't previously, is this due to the kidney's?
Will the specific gravity get better now that her cortisol is where it should be or if this is kidneys will that rectify? or remain dilute?
This is more a question for those of you who have gone through the kidney problems with your dogs. (Lori! LOL)
I started the cq10 so hopefully that will help bring the creatinine back down. I'm crossing fingers there.
She is still drinking well, so doesn't look like we are at a point of needing intravenous fluids with her, but what should I be looking out for and what can I expect? I'm also wondering if those kidneys can rebound with a more normal cortisol or if this is just our reality now?
She had had several accidents which normally she will only have one now and then, particularly if she is being ignored where now it seems to be more, i have to go Now! (thank god for the little green bissel machine)
When we go on our walks she will have several pees (that is completely normal for her) but they last for a really long time, each pee, that is not normal but has been that way for the last couple months, since maybe mid january.
Just looking for some thoughts on the kidney stuff.
my kidney patient was on ipakitine- a fosfor binder. it really helped her feeling better.
maybe it can help molly too.
I am sorry that I am just now replying, somehow I missed your post :eek::o
Since this is the first time Molly's USG is low it may be a one time thing. However it is concerning that the creatinine is trending upward and the SDMA test results were higher BUT kidney problems are manageable. If this were me, since her cortisol is now controlled I would wait until at least another month or so to have her USG and kidney values checked.
Hugs, Lori
I can't offer any advice but I can give hugs.
Maybe it is just a one time thing and if her cortisol is lower, maybe it will be as Lori said and wait to retest.
How is her skin, any bumps or pimples, little rusty flecks? Is her coat dry, skin thinning out? Maybe ow that she is under 5, her coat will get better.
Thinking of you both.
Her coat has gotten very thin in the last couple months. Drinking, peeing, like with cushings. So weird.
Yes the plan is to check her in 8 weeks for retesting, kidneys etc.
Just a quick note gang. I know I've been missing in action lately, and it's not molly that's keeping me busy for once.
I'm a new grandma as of Saturday. Yep, new grandson has arrived, only a couple weeks late. :) and just late enough to keep us all on pins and needles waiting for the arrival. :)
congratulations on your new grandson!
Ohh, Sharlene, a precious grandson. How wonderful. Brianna
What lovely news, Sharlene!