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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Awww, Flynn is pretty definite about that Tramadol, horrid, horrid stuff and how could You do this to him!
Well, never hurts to get the liver checked out more thoroughly, although I am not thinking liver disease, still better to know these things in case an action plan is required.
We do rather do well with action plans don't we. Seems to make the world seem more settled when we have them. Not that there isn't something to be said for spontaneity, it has no place in health care, including canine health care. LOL
This week has been a whirlwind and I think I need some recovery time from it.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Sharlene
You sound like you are glad its the weekend too! Gorgeous sunny morning here, just ripping through the laundry and then have an appointment at 11.30 then out to a lovely garden café to meet a friend, she is housesitting and is in charge of a doggie who is a whippet called Belle. So Flynn and Belle are coming along and we will take them for a walk together afterwards!
I do think it is his liver playing up, hopefully not from any tumour recurrence. His last ultrasound showed "The right liver contains a 1.9 cm ovoid hypoechoic nodule. Additionally, within the right liver, 2, 0.8–1.5 cm ill-defined hyperechoic nodules are present. Similar the prior date, adjacent to the left caudal margin of the liver, a 1.4 cm irregularly ovoid echogenic nodule is present" They were biopsied during the ultrasound and results
Liver Nodule: Hepatocytes showing disorganisation. No overt signs of malignancy
Cranial Abdominal Mass: Epithelial cells with cytological features suggesting hepatocytes. No overt signs of malignancy
Comment: cells from both sites are not markedly abnormal in appearance. However, they are more variable in size and shape than usually seen in aspirates from normal liver, and they are arranged in disorganised patterns. The latter can be a collection and spreading artifact. The features noted in these aspirates can be seen in nodular hyperplasia, ectopic liver tissue, hepatomas and well differentiated carcinoma. Cytologically, we cannot differentiate these.
So hopefully, the next scan will show they are unchanged but smaller would be better but I doubt it :)
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
I am always so impressed as to how detailed your ultra sound reports are, Zoe's never are that detailed.
We are not going to think bad thoughts about Flynn's liver or Zoe's, banish them from your mind, not allowed.
The tramadol can be weird. I stop and start it with Zoe. I take her off of it and it seems like there is no difference and then her legs will go through a really bad flare up and I put her back on it and then I can see the difference, though it takes awhile for me to notice. So I usually do 3 days on, three days off, etc, sometimes, stopping it for weeks and restarting it. I let her be my guide.
Have a wonderful weekend!:):):):):)
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
I Hope that there hasn't been any real changes with the liver nodules. Eternally optimistic here you know. :)
If there is, then I know that you will put together a good plan with your vet and IMS.
Your Saturday sounds just perfect, garden cafe and doggy play date all rolled into one. :)
It's sort of bleary here. Looks like it could rain and I think get colder. Some days it feels like winter and then we'll have a nice cool fall day sneak in, which is good. We really need to clean up the yard for winter, but my motivation factor hasn't kicked in yet. Maybe it will show up later. LOL
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Addy and Sharlene
Yes we will have fingers crossed! He does not have quite as much spring in his step, a little itchier, slight mucous on poop this morning. Will see how the day pans out, he was super hungry and those jerky twitches are gone, have not seen them since early in the week.
Today is his 11th month anniversary from adrenalectomy!!! Keep going Flynny boy!! Love him lots :)
Lazy day planned today, getting ready for my trip on Wednesday. I got a pirate costume yesterday complete with eye patch, skull jewellery, ratty looking wig and knee high boots! xx
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Ohh, I did a pirate a couple years ago for Halloween. Okay, add on a belt that you can attach a sword too. Do you have a pirate hat or a scarf you can tie around the wig? I want pictures!!!
Enjoying lazy day, think I found my motivation though. Hubby is going to clean up the back yard and I am go to rearrange my pan drawer and clean out bathroom drawers of junk. Maybe clean up my closet even, unless I need a nap or a book reading break. Spent the morning on the phone with a friend playing catch up. (that take a bit of time you know and required 2 cups of coffee!!) I'm wired now. LOL oops, guess that is the motivational factor right there.
oh my, where did his pep go?! We need to get that back. Does he need to take a poop? Molly always finds her pep After the poop stop. It's pretty slow walking until that happens, then she is running down the sidewalk pulling me along afterwards. hehehe (just kidding you, I know his pep is a sign with Flynn of maybe not feeling 100%) Dogs, gawd, they are hilarious sometimes though.
Your trip is going to be fun! No crisis allowed, just good times and productive meetings.
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Yep I got a belt, a red one to match the red pirate scarf to go on the wig... I have no sword though, told the lady at the shop I would most likely lose it!! Now Sharlene, there are no pockets, I can't take my usual bag as that would spoil the look, hmmm what to do.. maybe find a little sack to store all my bits like lippy etc
He seems OK resting on couch, quite still though so that is great. Only 8am here and I am only on 2nd cup of tea so will take him for walk soonish! He has pooped. I just want him really good for tomorrows testing.
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Have you see those little draw string bags, with the long cross body strap? That would work and fit right in with the outfit. Black or red or anything, could look like a small pirate booty bag. Maybe have something in your closet that would work? hmmm... even if you have a small bag without the long strap, but a way to tie onto the ends, some long string, I'd braid 3 strands to give it some strength, long enough to cross body, could work. Not too hard to make or do. Use that cooking string, it's real strong. I have a huge roll usually somewhere in the house that I use for everything from cooking to gardening and whatever else I can think of. Handy dandy.
hmm, no twitching, sleeping peacefully. Since the tramadol perhaps?
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hmmm I have one of those string bags, but it is pink.. not very pirateish!! Will dig deeper :)
I do think stopping the Tramadol has helped with his twitches. Today is the first day that I have thought he was a little slow but he might just be tired as he was pretty full on yesterday :)
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Trish, I don't know much about all the technical stuff, but I'm not allowing my boy Flynny to have any difficulties that might interfere with his explorations or joy for life. ;)
I know that you're on top of things and are doing all that you can for our wonder boy.
Sending you both tons of love. Xxxxx
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Thanks Kathy, He has had a great day, perked up really well so think he was just a bit tired after a big day yesterday. Barking like a banshee tonight at a couple of dogs walking in the park and having a ball kicked for them. He had a big romp with a Staffy Terrier up the beach and was running fast! He has had his dinner and now NBM, not even water allowed. I even gave him a couple of whitebait that I was having as a treat :) His latest mix is chicken and vegie and they must grind up quite a lot of bone in it as his poops were rock hard today :eek: But other than that he has been perfect :D:D
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Trish,
Darn, looks like I missed you tonight/morning. I haven't been able to be on the forum much lately unfortunately, and am trying desperately to get caught up on everyone. I have scanned all the latest info on Flynn, and I'm sure happy to see the improvement in his most recent UPC! Going in the right direction for sure. I don't think the fact that his urine was more dilute than usual is a problem because it's my understanding that the UPC is not affected by urine concentration. And I remember my vet saying that you can't look at the urine protein and creatine values separately as any indicator, I think maybe they fluctuate throughout the day. My lab reports don't give a normal range for them separately.
I'm so glad you are getting the liver values repeated sooner rather than later and am hoping for big improvement. I know Jasper's ALP fluctuates all over the place, and during that whole Addison's crisis in September it shot up to over 4000. :eek: But he takes dexamethasone which accounts for some of that, I know his issues are different than Flynn's. When his ALT went up, I know my vet was much more concerned, so glad to see that value has gone down for Flynn, and hope it is down even more tomorrow. Jasper had the bile acid test way back when we were doing all the diagnostic tests to rule out things before he was diagnosed with Cushings. I remember my vet saying it was a test that was more specific for liver function. Has Flynn had it done before? And has your vet said anything more about the calcium level or low serum creatinine? I know you mentioned you were concerned about those.
We have all fingers and paws crossed here and are hoping for improvement with tomorrow's tests. So happy to read that he had a great day and is overall feeling good. I hope to get an update posted on Jasper one of these days. I just don't seem to have enough hours in the day! :rolleyes:
Hugs,
Tina and Jasper
PS Your pirate costume sounds great! I'm with Sharlene, I expect some pics!! :D
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
How funny. I just said molly was carrying on like a banshee on her thread, come over here and read that Flynn was carrying on like a banshee on his thread. Cracked me up! Banshee wailing dogs. Do the Irish proud!
LOL Sounds like Flynn had a pretty good day, out and about and running and having a great time. He probably needs some recovery time after that kind of day. Plus, stopping the tramadol, so he might feel it a bit morning after stiffening up over night while sleeping. Still if it is working itself out as the day goes on, then that is a good thing and he can do it without the tramadol. Save that for those times when he seems to need it more perhaps.
Hey Tina, great to see you popping in!
hugs
Sharlene and Molly
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Tina and Sharlene
I have read heaps about the UPC test and agree that it is not meant to impact, but when I have more time tonight I will post you the results over the last year or so Tina and you can see the trends with the decreasing Creatinine. Protein level is best ever, Creatinine lowest ever so it does seem to make a difference.
I am quite keen to get these results, as he seems a lot better than before with that jerky twitching gone, eyes not looking pink at times, more energy, better poops and less itching!! So I have the fingers crossed too, he keeps looking hopeful every time I go to the kitchen wanting his breakfast to materialise! Least he won't have to wait long :)
Better get myself organised as nearly time to leave, bah humbug Monday mornings suck!
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Yes, Monday mornings do suck!:o i'm glad it's Sunday morning here!:D Rub Flynny's ears for me and try to have a good day.:p xxxx
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Uck, Mondays. I guess I'll have to pull myself out of bed and go to work, can't seem to find a good enough reason not to. LOL I forgot that we changed our clocks here in North America today. Wasn't till I was at a store and someone said it was 2:18pm and I'm looking at my watch wondering how come it was off, that it occurred to me. Duh.
I am going to try to get a start on my Xmas shopping I think. My hubby said his is almost done and my youngest step daughter said the same thing and I'm like, hello, haven't even started, who Are you people.
Molly has finally settled down with a tooth chewy bone and seems to be happy. She has been a bundle of energy all day. This morning though, she crawled into bed with me and said, nope, we aren't getting up Yet mom, just stay right where you are. LOL I did. Good thing she she has been on a rampage ever since she decided it was time to get up.
Well, I'll be interested to see those liver test results too. I am still hoping for good numbers. :)
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Trish, hope your Monday went well and Flynn did ok at the vets. I will check in later for the other UPC's and in the meantime I am going to hunt up all of Jasper's, (I think he has had just 3) and compare the protein vs creatinine values also and see what's what.
Hugs,
Tina and Jasper
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Man, I have had trouble posting this as a table, basically I couldn't and if I put them in a row the spacing went whacko!! Anyway, I have had to resort to listing it... Date first, then next row Total urinary protein g/L, then Urinary Creatinine umol/l, bottom row ratio
6 April 12
Protein 1.84
Creatinine 13521
Ratio 1.21
22 Nov 12
3.1
18566
1.48
26 Jan 13
Ratio only 1.5
22 Feb 13
6
18194
2.92
5 March 13
3
13954
1.9
9 April 13 Started Benzapril 2.5mg daily
5
12411
3.57
2 May 13
Ratio only 1.49
22 May 13
2.45
11781
1.84
10 July 13
2.27
10380
1.93
30 Aug 13 Benzapril increased to 5mg daily
4
9124
3.88
22 Oct
1.71 lowest protein ever!
7955 but lowest creatinine ever too and if this was bit higher it would bring the ratio down according to the formula
1.91
He was fine today, perhaps little quiet tonight. Our vet emailed before and there are no results as yet. He said no need to do ammonia etc as as bile acids are the indicator of hepatic Nitrogen clearance.
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hey Trish, if you know that Flynn's urine was dilute at the time of this testing, wouldn't that be explanation in and of itself for this lowest urinary creatinine? As far as there being a trend towards lower urinary creatinine levels, do you have any reason to believe his urine has been getting more dilute over time?
It seems to me that is a different question than the validity of the UPC testing. Since we're told the UPC automatically corrects for variations in urine volume and concentration, those results should remain trustworthy, regardless.
Marianne
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hey Trish,
I have absolutely no idea what is going on with UPC and associated tests, just wanted to let you know I am here riding along and hoping all goes well.
Hope you enjoy Pahia at Christmas too, it's a great spot (I've actually been there!) and if you're into boat trips, I thoroughly recommend a day on the bay for a relaxing cruise and possible swim with the dolphins. Take care, and just remember I wanna see the pics too! :p
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
HI
Thanks for comments Marianne. His urine is not usually dilute, up until this latest one his specific gravity has ranged between 1.036 - 1.055 with no trending down at all, apart from the latest one which was 1.019 but it was not a first catch and was after he had eaten and drunk.
My concern is just the downward trending of the urinary creatinine coupled with consistent low serum creatinine. It seems weird we are concerned about too low creatinine when too high is usually the concern with pups with renal problems!
But it never seems to be as simple as that with Flynn and his liver has also been a concern as you know and low creatinine values can be an indicator of worsening liver function which is where these numbers concern me. My vet is not too bothered by it at this stage and was very pleased with the low protein. Will see what these latest liver tests turn up. Thx :)
Naomi, glad you like Pahia, I am quite looking forward to it. The pirate dinner starts off with a harbour cruise and they drop us off at a restaurant for dinner. So that I what I will be doing Thursday night!!
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Trish,
Catching up on posts here...just wanted to say hi to you and Flynn. Don't think I have a grasp on the tests involving the creatinine but I'll just say I hope Flynn is doing fine!! ;)
Barbara:D
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Well it's Guy Fawkes night here... Nov 5th, it is in memory of Mr Fawkes trying to blow up the British Parliament a few centuries back! Fireworks are the go, it is just getting dark and it sounds like we are under a bomb attack with explosions every few seconds :eek::eek: Anyone can buy them for a short 3 day period but we are assured of plenty of bangs and crashes for the next few weeks in the back yards of the neighbourhood. I hate to think how much money is going up in smoke out there! Living close to the beach means there are a ton of people up there lighting bonfires and letting off their crackers.. it is bedlam!! Poor pets will be traumatised up and down the country so hope they are all inside with the TV up loud and the curtains drawn like we are :) They do not bother Flynn, he takes it in his stride and had a bit of a bark at them before but is now tucked up on the couch. Poor Emergency Services will be out in force and the ED will be seeing the results of burns etc. Every year there is talk of banning it, but they have just succeeding in shortening the time period they are allowed to be on sale. They are pretty though!
What has upset Flynny tonight is that I have just taken out my bag to pack for my trip, I always leave it to the last minute as he knows what that means! So now he is in a funk :( I have spent some time tonight going over his meds with Mum and I drop him off at 7am. So fingers crossed all goes well there! The weather is meant to be atrocious for the time I am up there which sucks, the pirate cruise might be a bit of a washout! Mum said she heard there might even be thunderstorms/tornados... I just thought "blardy typical conference time is here, so there is bound to be some sort of disaster!" We do not get severe tornados like those in US but get the occasional little one. Mum also said if my boat goes down, best I take off the pirate boots quick smart as they will suck me under... always full of good advice is my Mum!! :D
No results yet, taking my ipad so hopefully he will email me them tomorrow although I think he is coming up to days off... he works 10 then 4 off usually. Flynny is good though so maybe if there is bad news best to wait till I get back as nothing much I can do up there. xxxx
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
ROFL Your mom cracks me up all the time with the things she comes up with to say. What a hoot!!
Well, drat, was hoping you'd get the results today from those tests.
Have a good trip, try not to get sucked under any water or sucked Up in any tornados while you are there. Sorry to say but your track record..... things just sort of happen. LOL Might need a quickee up date while you are there from the ipad, something like, feet still on the ground should do it.
Seriously, have fun, rain, thunderstorms, whatever, just have a blast.
hugs,
sharlene and molly muffin
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Alp worse now 2224, bile acid test was normal
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Sorry on phone and at conference dinner! Waiting yo hear plan from vet
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hope everything is ok and you get to enjoy your trip.
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
I think the ultrasound needs to be done. Check the liver gall bladder and other organs.
Hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Oh, Trish! I am looking at some photos of vanishing tribes from around the world and the Maori of New Zealand are pictured. They are beautiful!
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
The link to the vanishing tribes photos. I was in tears by the time I finished looking at them and totally understand the emotion depicted in the final photo.
http://www.boredpanda.org/vanishing-...-jimmy-nelson/
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hey Trish
Just wondering if you are back now and if you had a good break?
Did the vet get back to you? Hope you didn't get too much stink eye from Flynn for going away :D
Big hug
Mel
Xxxxxx
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi everyone
I am back! The conference was great fun, exhausting though burning the candle at both ends. The pirate party was the best conference dinner ever, they picked us up on a boat and everyone had made a great effort dressing up. We sailed around the bay of islands and large pod of dolphins with babies came over to check us out, it was magical :)
Flynny is doing OK, no problems while I was away so I may have broken the conference curse! We were pleased to see normal bile acid fasting tests. Although not so happy to see higher ALP as I briefly posted.
He is due his 6 monthly ultrasound so we are proceeding with that. The trouble is his IMS is not in the office until after Christmas. The pet hospital wants Flynn to see a resident who is supervised by a locum who is covering for IMS. I am not happy with that. My vet has been in touch with them and received an answer from original IMS and that is the why it is to be :mad: So, I have decided if Flynn has to be seen by someone new I want it to be an IMS. Mike, our vet is recommending a private practice that ONLY has highly qualified specialists and we think a new set of eyes is the way to go. I am disappointed that the pet hospital is not being too helpful, but there you go. Only problem is this new practice is up in Auckland which is a 6 hr drive away. So it looks like that is where we will be going next week, Mike is in the midst of referrals and getting his imaging from the pet hospital sent to them and I spent several hours typing it all out myself so I have all the info at my fingertips plus my trusty folder! I am hopeful by the end of today I will have a date and then I get you lot on board for the long road trip!! I have friends up there I can stay with as most likely need to stay a couple of nights.
Hope your all good, will get on tonight to check out all your threads but know I am sending big hugs to you all xxxxxx
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
You know we all love road trips and certainly don't mind long ones.
Glad to hear the boat did not sink nor did you have to shed your boots:D:D
Party time can be energizing so burning the candle at both ends can be a good thing:D:D:D
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Trish,
Ahoy their Matey!:D so glad you had a nice break and great time at your conference. I am jealous, Dolphin babies!!!;)
Regarding the road trip...That is a loooong way, but I wouldn't miss it! Of course, I'll be there! I'll cuddle Flynny on my lap while you drive.;) It stinks that your regular trusted vet is out until after the holidays. How dare him do that!:eek:
Give Flynny an ear and belly rub from Auntie Kathy and big hugs for you my dear.:p
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
She survived and No calamities! shhhhhh shouldn't say that too loudly. Feet still dry too. hehehehe
6 hours! Bloody he** woman. That IMS at the hospital is going to have a lot to answer for being away this long!! Good to have friends though in the area. Flynn is going to love this I'm sure! All that new territory to be sniffed over and explored. More people to have fall in love with him and cater to his every whim. Oh the life of a dog. :) He'll need a new toy of course. Something he can destroy without causing sores.
The pirate dinner cruise sounds like a real blast. What fun!
Very sad news about Chey :(
hugs, welcome home!
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Well it is sorted! We drive up on Monday, then our appointment with the specialist is Tuesday 9am. Thank goodness that is arranged. I am actually looking forward to this new guy reviewing Flynn's case.
Our vet said he is couriering up all of Flynn's notes as there are too many pages to fax. I will have to make sure he gets the actual scans sent up too so they can compare them.
Thanks for the support girls, I have taken 3 days off work to get this sorted out, so probably drive back Wednesday if its too late to get back on Tuesday after the appointment.
Poor Flynny does not like the long car trips so I will make sure we have plenty of stops for him to stretch his legs.
Leslie, I looked at those photos, they are sad. But I have to say there are absolutely no Maori living like that and there has not been for many years. Our conference was the place where the treaty was signed between the English and Maori when they arrived in the 1840s. We were meant to go over to the treaty house for our welcome, but unfortunately it was teeming with rain but the local Maori came to the conference centre and we had a show which was spine tingling.
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Hi Trish,
So Flynn has a high triglyceride and liver numbers too? I'll have to go back and look at your test posting...I don't think I've seen the numbers.
I will be interested to hear what your vet has to say about that and thanks for letting me know you're checking it out.
Trixie's last blood test was not taken on a fast as I was doing it the same time as the acth test...so a big no-no I guess especially if you are looking at the triglycerides.
Not only had she eaten 4 hours before the test she also ate the minute we walked into the vet because the big barrel of treats is right there and I felt badly for her waiting nervously to go in...so I gave her 3 biscuits!! :eek: She gobbled them up too!! I'm told digesting food can change the triglycerides so I'm hoping maybe the number is super high because of her having that snack right before the blood was drawn. The liver number was a surprise for me...was really hoping it would have come down more than it did.
Well, at least this dog seems in a good way! It's got to account for something...great energy, appetite and really good poops for weeks now. Hope I'm not jinxing it!!! Here I go knocking on wood again!
That is one long drive, I find that after driving 3 hours I'm ready for it to be over. I have done 4 hours a number of times but it feels long. You've got 6...that's a hike. Hope it goes well for you and Flynn!! :D
Barbara
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Just popping in to say hi and Happy Weekend!
We will have to make it a good one since we have a long drive on Monday!:D:D:D
Can we rent a convertible? I love driving with the top down. So would Flynn:D:D:D:D
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Re: Flynn 11 y/o Foxie Cross - Right adrenalectomy, 3rd Dec 2012 for Pheochromocytoma
Safe travels Trish and Flynn!
She's leaving tomorrow (Saturday) now instead of Monday.
I had to rush and get my bags packed in a hurry! :) Grab your stuff, we're hitting the road gang!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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We are here! Drive was 5 1/2 hrs with pitstops for Flynn boy. He's a bit panty but loving exploring this house. Two days of rest before appointment on tuesday. They have bought him toys, spoilt thing. I am following him about nervously making sure he is not going to do anything naughty!! Just checking in for jasper and Zoe reports xxxx