Oh Tina, I am just now reading this and am so sorry. Will definitely be keeping you and Jasper in my thoughts and prayers.
Please do keep us posted.
Sending huge hugs and love, Lori
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Oh Tina, I am just now reading this and am so sorry. Will definitely be keeping you and Jasper in my thoughts and prayers.
Please do keep us posted.
Sending huge hugs and love, Lori
Yes! Regarding the dehydration - she said that overall he did not appear that dehydrated, CBC was WNL, his gums were moist. But she was surprised how low the sodium was, and felt it was a due to his Addison's so gave the Percorten injection. I am thinking maybe this was the reason for subq instead of IV fluids, so as to not wash out the sodium. She gave me so much information on everything and I was writing like a mad woman but couldn't get everything written down.
Ok, we're you conferenced in on the call with my vet?! :) That is exactly what she said, that she questioned if the instability related to the Addison's was slowly creeping up with his recent appetite issues and not feeling so well the past week or two!Quote:
Originally Posted by Trish
And yes, it was exactly a year ago that Jasper had the original Addison's crisis. Some problems over last Labor Day weekend and hospitalized. Home for a couple of days and then sh*t hit the fan on 9/5 and that was when he had the full on crisis and HGE and back in the hospital. :eek: :eek: Yes, I think we need to cancel September for him!! I am hopeful he perks up quickly this time also. I am wondering if he should have continued on Percorten even though indicators were that he didn't need it. He did well and was pretty stable the whole time he was on it. However it does affect how the kidneys function to stabilize the electrolytes. Hopefully this is not a concern related to his kidney issues.
xo
Oh my goodness Tina. I have just signed on and read thru what's been going on with Jasper. Wow..you had quite a night..I'm so sorry that Jasper has had such a bad bout of something, poor boy!
As hard as it is to have him staying at the vets, (I hate those overnights too!) it is necessary right now..they will keep him comfortable and hydrated. With all that vomiting and diarrhea he probably needs those fluids and whatever meds they're giving him.
Now that he is being taken care of I'm sure he will begin to stabilize today. Jasper will probably be so exhausted after last night that he will be sleeping soundly tonight and hopefully in the morning when she checks him out he will be getting back on track and maybe could come home tomorrow.
So, so sorry for what you're going through, those terrible nights with vomiting and everything are so scary and so long!! Try not to worry too much about the liver number...if it makes you feel better Trixie's is also very high...and at one point was up in the 2000s. I read online that they can go way higher than that...so it could even be a infection causing that number to rise. I'm sure the vet will get to the bottom of this.
Sending lots of positive thoughts to you and Jasper! Hope you'll have another update today after you hear from the vet again. Try and get a little rest if you can!!
Barbara
Haha yep I have accessed your phone lines and was listening in :eek::eek::eek: That just makes me sound like a mad scary stalker woman :D:D:Ds Truly I'm not :)
Makes sense about the subcut fluids and the sodium Tina. Good that he is not dehydrated. I think once he is stabilised that he will most likely have to stay on the Percoten. Can't have this happening again, our nerves will not be able to take it, even though tough little Jasper will just keep trucking along!!
LOL, you are totally not a mad stalker. Just trying to emphasize how smart you are Trish! You are right on, that is exactly what my vet discussed. You know, when she said she wanted to try to get him off the Percorten, in my gut I had a little fear about it. But since the dose had been decreased to less than half of what he started on, and the electrolytes all stayed WNL for a month with checks every 10 days x 3, I figured that proved he didn't need it. I am thinking he will need to stay on it now also. That's right, our nerves can't take this, and I don't think his little body can really take it either. He has been pretty tough, but I know it takes its toll. He really did look pitiful during all that vomiting, they just look so helpless when that is going on. :(
I read that you are taking your Dad out for lunch. How nice, hope you have a good time, and something yummy to eat. Getting kind of hungry myself, I guess I have forgotten to eat today with all that has gone on.
xo
Just catching up, had to run out to my mom's. I checked on my phone for updates but cant post from my phone.:o
Well, I think yup, staying on the Percoten may be the ticket along with canceling any future Septembers, no more allowed, simply cannot have that month for Jasper anymore.
Gosh, Tina, what a time you and Jasper have had and I know it is hard when they are in hospital and not home with us but I am sure he will be home soon.
Sending much love and many prayers, sweetie. I really believe this will all turn out all right but wish I could be there with you in person.
Me too Addy, be so nice for us to pop over to Tina for a visit, loads of chocolates, flowers, wine, tissues and some poppers to crack when we get the good news that Jasper is coming right, as surely we will!!
I do have to log off now Tina, but know you will be in my thoughts all day, so for now a big:
PAW UP JASPE xxxx[/COLOR]
hehe you know what I mean!! Sorry about the typo xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Aww, you are such a sweetheart Addy. Wish you could be here too. Big hugs.
Yes, he is where he needs to be. I am just not too keen on him being by himself all night. But this will allow some quality time for Shelby tonight. Poor little girl, she has not had much Mommy time in the past 24 hrs. Seems that her needs are put on a back burner lots of times due to Jasper's issues.
How's your Mom doing Addy? I know it has been a tough time lately for both of you.
Love and hugs,
Tina and Jasper xo
Thanks Trish, yes, paws up Jasper! Thanks for thinking about my boy.
Gosh, that would be so nice. You and Addy both pop over! Trish have a nice day with your family, I will catch you later tonight.
xo