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  1. #21
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    She is a little better. She cared enough to shake in the vet's office, so that's a good sign. She hasn't vomited since yesterday afternoon. He said she was more hydrated and her gums were a little pinker. I'm going to try to feed her something after a bit. This afternoon I teach kids at church after school, so she'll stay at the clinic then.

    I am going to show the doc what Debbie said this afternoon when I take Bonnie in. I'll also see how he reacts if I ask about a specialist. I think I will go ahead and call the specialist in Wichita that is on that list and ask about the cost, etc. If it weren't for finances, I would be on their doorstep right now.

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    I really hate the finances can keep us from helping our kids. I wish there were free or low cost clinics at the teaching hospitals based on need. I live in CA and I think my IMS charged 90.00 for a consultation. Will be keeping you both in my prayers. Please let us know how she is doing.

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    I just have a second to post but wanted to say that in addition to the concerns that Debbie mentioned regarding Bonnie’s labwork, the sodium is critically low also. The potassium level is not listed so I am assuming that it must have been in the normal range. But even so, with the sodium at a critically low level, the sodium: potassium ratio could likely be low, which is a strong indicator of Addisons. Anemia, the low protein and increased BUN are also abnormalities that can be indicative of Addisons. I scanned your thread and did not see a current cortisol level, do we know what that is? And has Bonnie had any further bloody diarrhea?

    As Glynda and Debbie have said, the anemia as well as Addisons can be life threatening. And so can HGE. I am very concerned about Bonnie also. Please ask your vet about all of these things. I am wondering if a transfusion is needed to stabilize the anemia. Addisons can become life threatening very quickly, even without diabetes in the mix. IV fluids and medication are needed if she is heading toward a crisis. Please keep us posted as to how she is doing and what your vet says.
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  4. #24
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    I am posting the results of Bonnie's test from yesterday that are in normal range in case that could be helpful to someone. I do not have a current cortisol level.

    ALB 2.7 (2.5-4.4)
    ALT 37 (10-118)
    TBIL 0.5 (0.1-0.6)
    CRE 0.5 (0.3-1.4)
    K+ 4.2 (3.7-5.8)
    GLOB 2.6 (2.3-5.2)
    MON 1.27 (0.29-1.50)
    MCV 69 (60-77)
    MCH 20.7 (19.5-24.5)
    MPV 10.9 (3.9-11.1)
    Last edited by Sahara; 02-26-2014 at 01:20 PM. Reason: To add info.

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    I am excited. She is bathing me in kisses and wagging her tail. She also ate a bit. I wouldn't let her have too much, because she is not known for having the sense to stop ( like mother, like daughter).

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    I've got my Bonnie again. I got to the vet's and she was asleep on his lap. She is such a little charmer. She ate and drank too fast and regurgitated a couple of times, but she is better. I wanted to talk to him about the comments, but they had just lost their power and were in a mess. I'll talk to him tomorrow. I called the internal medicine doc, and they must have a referral. The first visit is $100.

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    Well, she just puked all over me...

  8. #28
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    Does she have any ketones?

    The blood sugar you listed is terribly high and ketones could be a problem at this point if it is remaining high. They are potentially fatal.

    Do you have test strips at home you can test with for ketones?

    Natalie

  9. #29
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    No, I don't. I've never tested her for ketones.

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    Are they something I can get at the store? Do they require a prescription?

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