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

Thanks Julie and Sharlene

Might be flare of pancreas, he also thinks could be due to antibiotics. It was his last dose today, he said not to give it. He has had Cerenia and taken bloods, so I have him back home and await results.

Oh my gosh Trish! That poor baby. Is he eating now? And did the vet recommend any diet changes? It is so stressful when they won't eat. I sure hope it isn't anything more than the antibiotics.

Hugs,

Tina and Jasper

Oh Trish,

Even though I have not been writing to you, I have followed every step of Flynn's journey. I am heartsick to hear of this new setback, and will be hoping that there is nothing seriously wrong. I am keeping you in my thoughts, and will be so anxious to hear better news soon.

Sending healing thoughts across the miles to you and your brave boy,
Marianne

Sending love from across the pond where it is 12 degrees before the wind factor...:D


Hoping it's the meds but do keep us posted as we are vested in Flynn and you. Don't hesitate to call on the specialists as I know you won't. Praying it's just the meds. Give our guy a hug. Kim

He has eaten some food, but still listless and not keen on drinking. It is very hot here, but I have kept him inside in the air conditioning. Maybe it is just all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and him still recovering. I don't like giving him the Previcox when he is not drinking well.

I have txt vet to tell him he has eaten, still waiting for blood results. I emailed the surgeon this morning and he has replied and wants local vet to let him know what happening. Arggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ok thats better....

Oh Trish, ((((hugs)))). I am glad you heard back from the surgeon so he knows what is happening. Maybe he will be more readily available by email or phone even though he will be on vacation, now that he knows what is going on.

Vet phoned, blood results are ok, apart from LFTs which have been high all along. No formal spec cpl test done, but amylase which had been high on his in house testing previously is down. Renal function fine, white cells etc good. He will email me results so I can scrutinise them more fully :eek::eek: Gosh vets must pull their hair out over people like us!!!

He recommended I try half a cup of milk with a beaten egg and Flynny lapped it up like it was his last meal, polishing the bowl with his tongue to finish! So that was a winner, he said if the dog is not used to drinking milk not to give too much as it can give them diarrhea.

He still thinks likely due to antibiotics which should be out of his system later tonight, tomorrow so hopefully we will see improvement then.

He has emailed his clinical findings from today to surgeon, who is now driving to his remote beach with intermittent internet/phone access... just great :mad: Local vet on his way out of town tomorrow I think, but he wants me to contact him if any problems and between them they will manage Flynn from afar in consultation with his colleague in the practice, I do not know this new vet. So I guess that is reassuring to still have their support, poor guys cannot even go on holiday without me pestering them and yes Kim if I need to... pester them I will! :eek: I must say it is very good of them, not to just hand me over to the covering vet and offering to keep in touch.

I am back at work tomorrow...stink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My parents while being lovely and loving Flynn dearly, think I overtreat things, if he was sleeping all day they would not think to go check he is actually conscious and drinking etc... they would be like.. awwww look he catching up on his sleep, he's so cute!! :eek::eek:

Hi Trish,

I'm sorry Flynn is feeling a little punky. As you mentioned, it could be his pancreas acting up, the antibiotics, or something else, a little bug. Who knows with these pups?

I remember clearly, it took Shiloh a long time to fully recover from her surgery. She was better 2 months post-op than she was at 1 month. And she was definitely stronger and healthier 3 months after her surgery than she was at 6 weeks. Fortunately, we didn't have to deal with any pancreas issues. Also, after two weeks Shiloh was on absolutely no medication, which I appreciated.

I certainly think you are right to stay right on top of things but I hope you don't worry yourself too much. I'll bet one month from now, Flynn is going to be a consistently happy and healthy boy!

Ken

I sure hope Flynn is just a bit under the weather from the antibiotics.
Maybe it is some good days and bad days until he gets all his strength back. We are all here praying and cheering you both on.

Will keep checking in on you both.

Loved your pictures of Flynn. You and he look pretty happy. Hope he is feeling better today.
I know it is never wrecking to have to be at work when you want to just stay home with Flynn. I'm sure your parents will keep an eye on him.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin