Jasper (12 yr old Mini Schnauzer) is now at peace

[Trish]

I think I would ask for an ultrasound, it could show something in his kidneys that may be treatable? I know Flynn had a few stones there, I must ask about that again.

I also read the kidney dogs could benefit from aspirin, another thing to check with my vet about as well as fish oil.

Flynn sleeps through storms without a peep out of him, plus I think I could take him for a walk with all the fireworks going off on Guy Fawkes and he would look at all the pretty colours

I agree with the getting the petsitter up to speed, always handy to have that up your sleeve if you do need to head off anywhere quickly. So pleased to hear your Mom and Grandmother are doing better, they are such a worry aren't they. At work today, I ran into Dad's physician and also Mum's Dr from last week and had a chat to them both and gave them updates and asked a few more questions. So now instead of just having a plan for Flynn I have to worry about plans for Mum and Dad too!!!! Getting hard to keep things straight with all the various illnesses!! I need an app

Jasper sound like he is generally doing ok, so hoping we get good results on your little man next week, I will be waiting with baited breath to hear!!

Have a good week!
xxx

[Simba's Mom]

Just checking in on you and your furbabies, sending hugs too!

[addy]

Hi Tina,

I happened to come across an article by Dr. Peterson which included this quote:

Melantonin
Melatonin can inhibit the activities of both 21-hydroxylase and aromatase enzymes within the adrenal cortex. Inhibition of the 21-hydroxylase enzymes could potentially lower serum cortisol concentrations, whereas inhibition of the aromatase enzyme could potentially lower circulating estradiol levels.

I thought of you so am sharing it.

[Trish]

Hi Tina and Jasper - just wondering how you are both doing, hopefully having a good week with no dramas from your family either, these parents and grandparents can be such a worry. So hoping your stress levels have gone down and everyone is behaving!

Love to hear and update on the boy when you find time xx

[Fellasmom]

Hi Tina
Just wanted to thank you for your kindness.Losing Fella has been so heartbreaking but I am so grateful to all of you.Just started reading about all of your furbabies and look forward to reading your thread on your baby Japser.So thankful to all of you for being there and helping me through this!Hugs to you and Jasper!
Love,
Patty

[Skye]

stopping by to see how things are going......hope to hear from you soon.

[molly muffin]

Hi Tina,

Hope all is okay with mom and grandmother and Jasper and Shelby.
Are they over working you again at the office?
Hope you have a good relaxing weekend.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Tina]

Hi Everyone,

Thank you all so much for checking in on me and Jasper! Things have been crazy at work again, and I haven't been able to be on the forum much lately but have been reading along as much as I can.

I just want to post real quick to say that Jasper's follow up appt is this morning. He will have his yearly "physical" , heartworm check, etc. He is not due for any vaccinations this year except for bordetella, which is given orally now. So I am thankful I won't have to deal with decisions regarding all of that this year. He will also get all his bloodwork rechecked, liver and kidney profile, chem profile, electrolytes. And of course we will be rechecking the dreaded UPC. We may also recheck a baseline cortisol, and the triglycerides/ cholesterol, but not sure about that, it may be too soon for those.

I am up at the butt crack of dawn to get my notes and list of questions together before his appt. I am feeling a bit anxious as this is our first check on things since Jasper started treatment for the proteinuria. He has been on the prescription kidney diet fully since 2/28, the Enalapril since 1/31, and the Welactin since 3/19.

I will be back on later. My goal today is to get caught up on everyone and do some posting. I feel so out of the loop and miss talking to all my wonderful friends here. I hate to feel so out of touch. Thanks again for checking on us.

I am asking for everyone's prayers and positive thoughts for good results for my boy today. Please keep us in your thoughts.

Love and hugs,
Tina and Jasper

[Trish]

Ohhhh ask about the benefit of having ultrasound too....

GOOD LUCK JASPER AND TINA!! XXX

[Tina]

Awww, thank you Trish!!! Yes, I have added the ultrasound to my list, thank you!! A while back I think you mentioned that you had read something about giving aspirin for kidney issues. I remember way back my vet saying that in doing all my reading I would probably see aspirin mentioned as part of the treatment for PLN, but that she does not recommend it. She explained why at the time, but for the life of me I don't remember. I will ask about that again also.

Gosh, my list is getting pretty lengthy. I feel like I am always grilling her with tons of questions. I guess it won't be any different this time!

I'm feeling kind of scared, and it will be torture waiting for the results. I have told Jasper how good Flynn's results were, and to be just like him!

(((Hugs)))