Molly, 13 yr, shih tzu - lhasa aspo - Molly has passed

[judymaggie]

Sharlene -- Fingers crossed that you get the new job! Your life is so busy that I bet any small change for the better would help.

Hugs to Molly from us!

[Harley PoMMom]

Sharlene -- Fingers crossed that you get the new job!

Me too!!

[mcdavis]

I've not posted for a while but have been keeping up to date with Miss Molly and others. Fingers crossed that you get the job as it will make things easier for you if you can be home, even if you do have to work, and the company will be better

[Budsters Mom]

Fingers and paws crossed that you get the job, if you really want it.

[molly muffin]

I didn't get the job, so oh well. Nothing to be done about that.

Molly didn't have her ACTH as they where low on the agent used for the test and so we'll get it when more is in stock at the vet hospital.

Really cushings is like the least of my current worries with molly. Her Creatinine has increased again, putting her at an early Stage III Kidney disease.

BUN 24.7 range 3.2 - 11 june 2016 - 16.9
Creatinine 240 range 44 - 133 june 2016 - 185
SDMA 29 range 0 - 14 june 2016 - 26
Calcium 3 range 2.2 - 2.8 june 2016 wasn't tested but has been ranging in the 3 range for this entire year

ALT and ALKP while both still elevated have come down from previous test
ALT 163 range 18 - 121 may 2016 - 185
ALKP 975 range 5 - 160 may 2016 - 1062

So her kidneys are more of a priority right now.

She still has the 2 small kidney stones but now also has 2 small bladder stones. We will likely try a hydroexpulsion of the bladder to get them out, as surgery isn't really an option. We need to try this so as after 3ml size it isn't an option to use.

An ultrasound shows both adrenal glands are larger in size with nodules.

She hurt her back about 2 weeks ago now and today we put her on Gabapentin which is better for nerve type pain, although not thrilled with it being expelled through the kidneys, but can't have her in pain either. So, 8 days of this and reevaluate the situation.
Her back legs are much worse, so we have some exercises to try to build the muscle on those.

She isn't vomiting or completly refusing food yet and we just hope she keeps drinking enough and can stay hydrated.

There is a Lot going on with molly and although none of it is particularly good or positive, she still has a great attitude and when she is feeling good (back not hurting her) she is playful even, but I don't like seeing her in pain, so that is a priority.

One positive is that her UPC is now .7 Protein loss with the advancing kidney disease is less of a concern.

Near sight is completely gone, only some distance sight remains which has her jumpy as can be.

So, kids bought a house that is going to require a lot of work and they will be moving in with the baby for a week while their place sells and then hope they can get one floor livable to move into as they come with 2 cats, that have never been around dogs and have to stay in the bedroom. Molly also is not a cat fan and especially without sight, isn't to be trusted near them.

It is all very stressful for my husband and myself these days. I really am just focused as much as possible on molly and doing what is best for her to keep her quality of life up. I'm hoping that with the meds for her back and the exercises for her legs, that at least until the kidney disease progresses too much that we can keep her happy and playful and pain free.

[judymaggie]

Sharlene -- sure do wish the kidney disease would stabilize. Hopefully, the Gabapentin will help with her back pain and not influence her appetite negatively.

Fingers crossed that another opportunity will come along job-wise.

Abbie sends a big ar-o-o-o to sweet Molly!

[Squirt's Mom]

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know how worried you must be but I also know our sweet girl is in the best of hands with her mom. If I knew anything to share about kidney disease I would be happy to but I know next to nothings and am sure you have all the bases covered anyway. Just know I am here if you ever need a shoulder to lean on.

Hugs,
Leslie and the gang

[Whiskey's Mom]

So sorry for all your troubles. But happy that Molly has such a great attitude. I'm sure she'll do fine thru these stressful times with you by her side caring for her.

[Renee]

Sharlene - sending good thoughts and strength. This will pass. Keep your chin up!

[Harley PoMMom]

(((Hugs))) are first. Those kidney/bladder stones and the Gabapentin could be contributing to the rise in the creatinine so just maybe her kidneys haven't really gotten any worse.

You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

More hugs, Lori