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

[Tina]

Yep, up for a potty break. He didn't stay out long, it is so darn cold! Flynn's BP has improved quite a bit since the surgery, glad to see that. But I don't blame you for wanting it under better control, for sure. And I know what you mean, I often wonder how the "average" pet owner gets along. I am very detail oriented and persistent also, and a lot of times I feel this is the only way I get answers. Although overall I can't complain, but there have been a couple of times I was about ready to lose it. My vet now only works Mon, Wed, Fri, and an occasional Sat morning, down from full time. With all that has been going on with Jasper over the past 8 or 9 months, it has been difficult to coordinate things at times with her schedule. I am not good at waiting.

Well, back to bed we go for a bit, it is 3:30 am here, oy!! I am going to have to post on Jasper's thread before I go to work, if I have time. Keep your chin up Trish, I know it is not easy. Hugs....

[molly muffin]

Hope you get that email today Trish. Especially since he didn't talk to you in person. You have to just dig your heels in with these vets sometimes. I know you are dug in and holding on tight!!

That is good that the bp has come down some. Just want it down more. I wonder if the vet hosptial where the surgery was done can tell you if that is a progressive downward trend that should continue now the surgery has been done. hmmm..

hang in there!
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[cheydogger]

Geez, Trish. So sorry you are yet going through more stuff. You have had enough!!!

Hugs,

Ro

[Trish]

Nothing from local vet, I have just emailed the surgeon and IMS for advice. Will let you know if I hear anything. Otherwise I might have to fly Flynny to Australia we could do with a holiday

[Trish]

STINK!!! Got auto replies, they are both out of the office, surgeon till tomorrow and IMS till Feb 4th So will wait and see if I hear from surgeon. Bet they would all be happy if I just went away!!

[SoggyDoggy]

Bet they would all be happy if I just went away!!

Trust me, no they don't! I had a great vet once (unfortunately now retired) who actually told us that when vets see people like us coming they rub their hands in glee. Long term clients willing to spend lots. He was great though, only charged us one out of every 3-4 consults, was always on the lookout to save us money etc. Damn shame he hurt his back and had to retire, he was also a full bottle on cushing's! (mentioned it about Fraser a good 5 years ago - said to watch for it - and he was right!)

So basically, feel free to kick up a stink. He's only going to kick himself in the guts if you give up and go elsewhere.

[addy]

Naomi, I love your answer and you are right, they dont want to lose their guaranteed income with us

I sure hope you get some answers for Flynn, sweetie. Just remember the squeaky wheel gets the oil

[molly muffin]

checking for squeaky wheels!

Naomi that may just be the best answer EVER!!

Give'em _____ , you know.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Trish]

Squeaky reporting in haha....

I had a call from the vet nurse at local practice this afternoon requesting another urine sample from Flynn. Dipstick showed 3+ protein and they want to repeat protein:creatinine ratio. This has been high for last year. Vet emailed me tonight, he said probably nothing to worry about at this stage but we need to check. He had been waiting to email me when he got that result but just found out today they had chucked out the rest of the sample and had not done the ratio test.

Also said how pleased he was to see Flynn looking so much better since he last saw him. Recommendations for diet include giving him venison mince and rabbit mince or cooked chicken and hills i/d diet. Avoid red meat. Bowels still occasionally loose but today really formed Plus he wants me to do a spreadsheet on food he eats and bowel motions.

So I will get that underway and send him my new questions. Flynn seems good today, but tonight I have noticed him drawing his back leg up a little when he is lying on his side. I think his hips are hurting him, probably because I have stopped the previcox... last time I saw that behaviour is when he had the swab problem. Nothing from pet hospital, but then they are away for now.

OK I am going to stop whining about his seemingly minor problems when the last two posts I have opened had one dog in emergency surgery and the other going to ICU for the night Jeepers my thoughts are with those doggies and their anxious families, so hoping everything goes well for Bug and Frida tonight

Trish xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[SoggyDoggy]

It's a worry isn't it? I think I just opened those same two posts myself! I feel really stupid obsessing over a liver supplement with my marathon post you saw earlier, but the point is, they are still our babies and we love them, so on that note "Flynn! Put your leg down! Stop freaking your mother out!"

But do keep on at the vet, make them earn that money we shovel their way!

Night Squeaky