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

Hi all

Well we have been in our new home two weeks tomorrow, had a week off to get it all sorted. Loving it, poor Flynn has not been so well. I thought it was a bit of IBD flare, but we went to IMS last week for his planned checkup. Blood test showed Lipase quite elevated, I know the spec Cpl is more specific but think he might have a touch of pancreatitis. He was refusing meals which is most unlike him, not running very much and just generally feeling off. So I have put him on chicken/mushy rice and he has perked up last couple of days. Just waiting for call back from IMS about what else we can do. Needless to say with this tummy off his UPC had shot up to 4.1 from the 1.0 it was six months ago :mad: I should have known better than to get it tested when tummy not right as he has consistently thrown protein into his urine when that happens. BP was up over 200 too but it was checked after his bloods, nails clipped, ultrasound so no wonder. I will let everything settle down and get BP and UPC rechecked in couple of weeks.

Ultrasound showed no increase in size in his stomach mass or adrenal mass, yay... but his poor old liver is not in good shape. not that is has ever been but IMS said he struggled to find any normal looking liver, he could not see any large distinct masses which I guess is OK, ALP had actually dropped a little still in the 1400 range, AST in the 300s. Bilirubin normal so at least he is not blocking up!!! We know his liver has a ton of benign nodular hyperplasia but we also know there is residual tumour in there, luckily for us a very slow growing one but I guess it is going to catch up with him at some stage. I am giving him milk thistle. So not the best report, I have decided no more operations for the boy, he is 14 now after all. Blardy lipomas are growing back at a rate of knots plus he also has a mouth lesion that bothers him, it has not been biopsied but both local vet and IMS have said it looks benign. Honestly with all his lumps and bumps on his skin he is one little lumpy dog, inside and out!!

Still last couple of days he is feeling better, still on previcox so keeping him comfortable which is our main aim and he is loving his diet change to the chicken/rice combo!! Feeding him little and often and his tummy bloating has decreased. Loving his walks, trots along for a good few kms, so you know Flynny he just keeps on trucking on, IMS was amazed how good he looks with all he has going on :D

So that's us for now, hope you are all doing good and the pups!! xxxx

Hi Trish, so happy you got all moved in OK, sorry to hear that our boy isn't feeling too well. That dang tummy!:o At least he's loving the chicken and rice and getting a little extra TLC, which he never lacks!;

I totally understand the no more surgery thing and would have made the same decision. Our Wonderboy has been through so much and it's time to stop and just let him enjoy doing what he loves. Hanging with devil cat (Elle), grandma and granddad and of course you.

It was wonderful to hear from you. Please keep us posted on how you both are doing. xxxxx

Kathy

Hey Trish,

It's been obvious that you are enjoying your new home and that you seem to be creating your space there happily for the most part. As I read your post so many memories came back for me. We got to move into our current home and Squirt was so happy about it. I had promised her a real home again and she got to have that for a couple of years here. We both had time to create our new space here, to establish *our* home. She quickly learned to make this place her very own and ruled over every inch with her typical style. Today it is filled with her spirit and memories we created together. It would be almost impossible for me to leave this place now.

And when you said you had made the decision to have no more surgeries, the tears started. I also remember the day I made that decision for my Queen. She had to go to the vet and the experience was horrible for her. She was so stressed out she got sick. I promised her then no more. She had always given more than I asked for but I could ask no more of her. The time had come to let her be and let her have as much peace as she possibly could from then on. Peace, comfort, pleasure became the only goals for us. No more scary rides, pokes or prods or sticks, no more nasty medicines if we could do without - just no more anything other than peace, comfort and pleasure.

The time that followed was more than special and keeps me upright and functioning many days today. Knowing we were in our true final days made everything more real, more alive, of greater import - and we grabbed it all together. Oh there were many times when I lost it and could barely raise my head knowing what the near future held but then I would see that light in her eyes and know we were on the right path. That as long as we walked together, the path didn't matter. Her light shone bright for a little over a year and it is a time I will treasure for as long as I breath.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

I'm hoping that Flynns tummy troubles clear up soon.

I think Flynn looks great for all he's had going on with his liver and his lumps and bumps.

Hopefully he is enjoying his new home and this too shall pass.

That dratted UPC. I know what you mean, every time something is going on with their tummy's the UPC goes up. Tina had that happen with Jasper too remember.

huggers

Hi Trish! :)

I just read the latest on Flynn and I'm sorry he's having a hard time. I think your decision is a very wise one. We try so very hard to "make them well" and it's often hard to see that line of-enough is enough- and cross over it trying to hang onto our friends.

I didn't realize you were moving. I've not been on here much. I'm glad the move went well. I'm glad Flynny is once again in charge! :D

Thanks for the update.

Love,
Susan

Oh Trish I hope Flynn is coming around and feeling better. Here you are moving and getting settled but your baby comes first and being the wonderful Mum you are Flynny is getting the best of care! I hope his tummy settles and he comes around quickly!

Amanda spent three days in an oxygen cage at the hospital as her heart disease had progressed to congestive heart failure. I rushed her in last Saturday. It resolved and she is doing well now on Vetmedin and added spironolactone to her meds. It is so difficult when our fur babies just aren't feeling well! My heart and prayers are with you and Flynn! Hugs!!
Claire

Well now, not was I was hoping exactly for but I did find good news in that he is still trotting and our Flynny Boy is loving his chicken and mushy rice.

Lumps, bumps and all, we love our Flynn. Tummy off UPC goes up, I remember that well. Koko has had a bit off off time here and there since we moved, tummy upset and a bit of vomiting his food. His groomer moved and told me her dog has been vomiting since the move.

I hope you are settled in and that things even out. That drafted November is around the corner and I wanted to put in a special request that we skip the month all together!

Love you both

Hey everyone, thanks for your notes! :)

Flynny went to local vet yesterday for his BP check, and all good in the 140-150 region. So thankfully we do not have to alter his meds at all. I think the last few days his tummy settling down. Had to take him off the chicken, while he loved it, his tummy didn't so now he is on white fish and and six fish orijen biscuits which he is loving and seems to agree with him. Last few days he is feeling more perky too. This IBD flare has lasted nearly two months, I am sure the stress of moving to our new house has not helped! Mike and I have decided not to retest that UPC until at least a month after the IBD flare has settled. Our IMS did write met his about that "Glomerulonephritis secondary to IBD is a well recognised syndrome so could well be playing a role in Flynn’s urine protein spike. We do have a bit of scope to increase the enalapril dose if needed - could trial 7.5 mg twice daily – this could help with both urine protein and blood pressure if it is still high" so with BP not high we do not have to alter drugs

The decision re surgery is not a new one, we decided that at the end of last year. I am talking big surgery like liver resections, adrenalectomy that kind of thing. If he needed anything small doing we would consider it. Don't worry he is not at death's door yet!! He walked for 40 mins last night, bit limpy at the end but really enjoyed it. Anticipatory grief is nasty, I do not want to go there hence the decision not to take him to vet so often, it really has been good for Flynn and my mental health haha... as I tend to worry more with results! Don't get me wrong, I will take him if he really needs it!

Addy, we broke the November curse last year :D:D so this year will be a breeze! The only thing we will be doing in November is celebrating the fact it will be 4 years since his original liver cancer resection and three years post adrenalectomy!! My little super dog :):)

Claire, so pleased Amanda recovered so quicky, you are doing a fantastic job with her, lovely to see you!

Sus, yes all moved, been meaning to take a few pics so you can see the new place! Pretty much settled in now, though just sent a txt to my builder with a few things I want smartened up about the place :D

Yes Leslie, peace comfort and pleasure are high on our list too.... :)

Hey Kathy, devil cat Elle had to go to the vet yesterday with Flynn, she is a witch to try and pill and she needed worming... I tried but she can spit them an amazing distance so now we just take her in!!! But they ended up just giving her a combined flea/worm paste thing so she got off lightly!

Sharlene, yes he does look good the little darling! right going to take a pic or two for the album and you can all see how good he is :)

xxx

Ah, we did break the curse, no good stirring it up for sure.

You must be loving your new digs, Trish, we are slowly settling in, not all the pictures are hung, that is a work in process.

Glad the BP is down and Flynny!s tummy is getting better. Our miracle boy will have a huge celebration in November.

We are off for the weekend, yes believe iit or not my boutique hotel weekend is here, only waitied 18 months but better late than never

Koko has his bag packed. I will let you know how it turns out.

Enjoy your week

Cool, this is the hotel with the menu for Koko to choose from?? That is so awesome, hope you guys have a fantastic time!

I have most of the pictures up, took a while though I took a week off after moving to settle in. Much nicer neighbourhood to walk in, bit snobby though. I got told off for Flynn having the cheek to pee on someone's fence... never in his 14 years of walking has anyone told him off for a little pee LOL... really!! I always have bags to pick up his poops, but it's a bit hard to stop him leaving messages for all his doggy friends!! He told me if he looks like doing that again I am to pull him along pfffft