Flynn is pulling through and the vet is optimistic. She is thin and weak, but the vet says this is normal as her organs heal and her phosphorous and BUN levels come down.
We don't feel like we are "out of the woods," but we are hopeful.
It has been a very stressful week.
Thank you for all your kind words of support. It has meant the world to me.
BoxerMom
Posted by dmc (Member # 5102) on :
That is good news, may it continue to be positive. Keeping you & Flynn in my thoughts.
Posted by lymeinhell (Member # 4622) on :
Keeping you both in my thoughts.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
YEA!!! Great news! Hope she continues to progress!
Posted by joalo (Member # 12752) on :
Yay! I'm happy to hear your news! Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
Wonderful news!!
Posted by triathletelymie (Member # 26456) on :
AWESOME!!!
Posted by dogmom2 (Member # 23822) on :
very happy to hear the update, continued prayers for you and Flynn.
Posted by lyme in Putnam (Member # 11561) on :
Yah. Hope it keeps up. Posted by LymeMom Kellye (Member # 24807) on :
Hi Boxer Mom. Keeping you and the 'kids' in our prayers. Praying that Finn continues to improve. Great news!!!
Posted by laurie sm (Member # 14584) on :
Yay for Flynn. My Maltese Katie also had pancreatitis,kidney probs in 2007 and she is right here now on my lap! Hope Flynn makes a full recovery! Laurie
Posted by BoxerMom (Member # 25251) on :
Flynn continues to improve. We are overjoyed and so relieved.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
That's great news BoxerMom!
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
Wow..hoping for the best
Posted by Hambone (Member # 29535) on :
GO FLYNN!!!!! That is wonderful news
She didn't happen to eat grapes did she? My sister's dog's kidney failed from eating grapes.
Posted by BoxerMom (Member # 25251) on :
Really? Grapes?
Flynn had weak kidneys to begin with. We think her bout with pancreatitis put too much stress on her remaining kidney function, and put her into kidney failure.
She had an ear surgery in November and required antibiotics, antifungals, steroids and antihistamines during her recovery.
Of course, it being November, she also got more "table treats" than usual, like turkey gravy on her dog food.
We've read that both drugs and high blood lipids (even briefly - like after one high fat meal!) can cause pancreatitis in dogs. We're thinking the combo of meds and table food overwhelmed her little pancreas, which overwhelmed her kidneys, and downhill she went.
These are such fragile creatures!
She is recovering, though. Good appetite and energy today. We're giving subcutaneous fluids. She goes for her follow-up tomorrow.
Thanks again for the support. I can't tell you how much it has meant to me.
Posted by aklnwlf (Member # 5960) on :
Glad to hear your dog is on the mend!
I heard the same thing about grapes and raisins from an acquaintance being bad for a dog's kidneys.
I've got a labbie and used to feed him both until it was brought to my attention.
Posted by suz9601 (Member # 6968) on :
so happy to hear this..I have been hoping and praying that things would improve for her. Hope she continues to improve.
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