Elevated Kidney levels

 (Read 3789 times) [1] 2

  Elevated Kidney levels
« on: November 26, 2008, 01:10:07 PM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

So Dr. Hottie just called me.  Smiley  He did Grace's blood work for the pre op and found some elevated levels in the kidneys.  He said they aren't so high that they are dangerous or worrisome, but he wants a pee sample friday.  It may be from a high protein level or just a rush in the system of sorts.  He told me not to worry, but you know i might.
He said not to worry and laughed when i told him she's gotten "a few table scraps".  You know how hard it is not to worry?

Reply |
« Last Edit: November 26, 2008, 01:36:55 PM by Lin »
Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2008, 01:37:39 PM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

So Dr. Hottie just called me.  Smiley  He did Grace's blood work for the pre op and found some elevated levels in the kidneys.  He said they aren't so high that they are dangerous or worrisome, but he wants a pee sample friday.  It may be from a high protein level or just a rush in the system of sorts.  He told me not to worry, but you know i might.
He said not to worry and laughed when i told him she's gotten "a few table scraps".  He also said that whatever it is we're catching so early.  You know how hard it is not to worry?


Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2008, 01:51:59 PM »

Icerotti
Rank:
Posts:

Keeping our fingers and paws crossed for Grace   Kiss Kiss

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2008, 01:54:15 PM »

kathryn
Rank: Supreme Drooler
Posts: 1710


Try not to worry.  I know it's really hard.  Keeping fingers crossed that everything is ok so she can have surgery.  Big hugs to both of you.

Kaila - Belgian Malinois
Shiner - Malinois x Ridgeback
Toulouse, Cayenne, Raven - DSH



Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of electricity, gas and oil, as well as current market conditions, the Light at the End of the Tunnel has been turned off. We apologize for the inconvenience


Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2008, 02:00:04 PM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

i'm sure it's nothing.  she did have some pizza the night before the blood work.  he said the levels aren't that high... .1 on one level and 22 points high on the other.

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2008, 02:52:55 PM »

2Criminals
Rank: Grand Master
Posts: 663


None of the table scraps had Raisins did they? Because that would elevate the levels Undecided

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2008, 02:53:30 PM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

None of the table scraps had Raisins did they? Because that would elevate the levels Undecided
NO...we hate raisins.

OK...i'm getting worried.  God can't have my dog...not yet.

Reply |
« Last Edit: November 26, 2008, 02:54:07 PM by Lin »
Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2008, 04:37:11 AM »

Apreston
Rank: Big Paws-a-holic
Posts: 328


Dont worry! Seriously Titan had elevated kidney levels for about 6 months. It was simple as us changing his food. He was suffering with some major allergies and with that came loose stool. So our Vet indicated that the kidney and liver levels can be high if his output is not good. We did blood work every 3 months to watch and after his allergy/food problem was on track and his stool was good his levels were back down to normal.
Also is Grace drinking a lot of water....Dr.B said to watch for that as well it "could" be kidney infection. Titan can drink bucketts in a day so I could not really tell. But the blood work came back fine...not to worry....
Big hugs and kisses  Kiss  Kiss

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2008, 04:43:27 AM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

she doesn't drink buckets of water.  normal levels.  I have noticed a looser stool than normal lately.  I thought it might be stress from the leg pain. 
I feel a lot better after you telling me that.  She's not showing any symptoms of kidney issues, so Dr. Hottie said that was good.

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2008, 10:59:44 AM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

she is on her last bit of fit n trim.  i'll ask Dr. Hottie tomorrow what food he recommends.
Bad News....he's been married for 15 years and has 3 kids.

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2008, 02:34:47 PM »

People Whisperer
Rank: Supreme Drooler
Posts: 1975


she is on her last bit of fit n trim.  i'll ask Dr. Hottie tomorrow what food he recommends.
Lin, your vet would NOT know what food is the best for your dog...only you can see the changes and improvements from certain type of food. Fit'N'Trim obviously is not working though  Undecided Not a surprise, look at the ingredients

Ground yellow corn, soybean meal, ground wheat, soybean hulls*, corn gluten feed, corn gluten meal, turkey by-product meal, animal digest, beef tallow preserved with mixed-tocopherols (source of vitamin E), beef and bone meal, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, salt, l-lysine monohydrochlor ide, vitamin supplements (A, E, B12, D3), choline chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacin, manganese sulfate, added color (red #40), calcium pantothenate, brewers dried yeast, riboflavin supplement, biotin, garlic oil, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, copper sulfate, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, sodium selenite.

There is no MEAT in it...AT ALL!!!

"To once own a Great Pyrenees is to love and want one always."
Mary W. Crane

I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Smiley



Reply |
« Last Edit: November 28, 2008, 02:52:49 PM by People Whisperer »
Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2008, 03:09:53 PM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

i'll look around and get some other opinions.  The vet told me to hold off on the food change for now though since there's the surgory comping up.

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2008, 05:27:48 PM »

People Whisperer
Rank: Supreme Drooler
Posts: 1975


she is on her last bit of fit n trim. 
That last bit lasted waaaaaaaaaay too long while other issues keep pooping up,eh? (Canadians! LOL)

"To once own a Great Pyrenees is to love and want one always."
Mary W. Crane

I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Smiley



Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2008, 05:51:02 PM »

lins_saving_grace
Rank:
Posts:

she is on her last bit of fit n trim. 
That last bit lasted waaaaaaaaaay too long while other issues keep pooping up,eh? (Canadians! LOL)
yes it is.  I'm online looking for a new brand right now.  iams has a weight control food with meat product ingredients but it has corn grits in it.

Reply | Logged

  Re: Elevated Kidney levels
« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2008, 05:54:39 PM »

People Whisperer
Rank: Supreme Drooler
Posts: 1975


she is on her last bit of fit n trim. 
That last bit lasted waaaaaaaaaay too long while other issues keep pooping up,eh? (Canadians! LOL)
yes it is.  I'm online looking for a new brand right now.  iams has a weight control food with meat product ingredients but it has corn grits in it.
Lin, you really don't need a weight control formula. You just need to feed her less quantity  Wink

"To once own a Great Pyrenees is to love and want one always."
Mary W. Crane

I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Smiley



Reply | Logged

[1] 2

ThreadTools
Message Board Home
Print

Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
Big Paws Home
Message Board Home
Big Paws Only Home

JoinTheFamily!Today

Welcome to Big Paws Only. Registration is Quick & Easy, takes only a few seconds, and allows you to view all of the wonderful pictures of our babies, and chat. Posting Pictures is really easy too, and we host them!

Register Here!


Big Paws
About Big Paws Only
Big Dog Blog!
Big Paw Pedia
Frequently Asked Questions
Link to Us!
Contact

UserTools

Home
Help
Search
Calendar
Members List
Statistics
Login
Register

Latest News
Congratulation s Dinty the Newf You look very handsome atop the site.

The BPO Calendar is now available for purchase. For more information, see the self-titled thread.


Looking for something interesting to read? Catch up on the latest doggy news in our BPO Blog.



Forum Stats
191143 Posts
20889 Topics
6738 Members
Please welcome our newest member: collealle


Powered by SMF 1.1.2 | SMF © 2006-2007, Simple Machines LLC