Just got bad news about my dog.

[VINMAN]

I just got a call from my wife, looks like my Cattle Dog, Toby might be in the early stages of kidney failure. We took him yesterday for a routine check up. they did some blood work and urinalysis His kidney levels came back very high. She took him back this morning, and our vet suggested taking him to a local vet ER for more testing, and they found the same thing and possibly more now they have to do an ultrasound at 4:00. Also additional blood screenings.
Doctor said if it is just an infection or Lyme's it can be treated with antibiotics and fluids. But hes has been vaccinated , and not showing any other symptoms. If it is a chronic defect he said he might have a year.

Hes only 2 yrs old hes my best bud in the world. I'm devastated.

[syncroid]

So sorry Vinny. Hope for the best.

[doug_porsche]

wait to get the results.

I had a dog with similar issues and had to put him on either a high or low, (I forget now as its been a many years ago) diet (lots of rice) and that corrected most of the problem. Still had to monitor but I got 3-5 more years out of a 10 year old husky.

Hoping for the best.

[ODDJOB UNO]

"mr. snuggles" and i will say some prayers.

[Hard-Deck]

Good luck to you, your family and your little buddy.

[pwd72s]

Damn...sorry to hear this, Vinny. Are kidney problems common in the breed? 2 sounds awfully young for this to set in.

[RANDY P]

I'm sorry to hear that.....

rjp

[deanp]

Sorry to hear. There are procedures for flushing the kidneys that can be done, if it turns out not to be an infection. I believe it requires a few days stay at the vet's office. This was an option for our elderly Husky who saw her kidney levels slowly increase over about a 2yr period. Also look into specialized kidney support diets.

From what I understand, the Lyme vaccine is only about 80% effective, and dogs can have Lyme without being symptomatic. Did he get tested for Lyme yesterday?

2yrs is awfully young, is kidney disease a genetic issue with Cattle Dogs? Might be worth a search.

[masraum]

Fingers crossed and prayers made.

[crustychief]

I am sorry to hear the bad news, I have my fingers crossed as well hoping for something simple.

[AFC-911]

Lily and I are sending you our best wishes...




We hope your best buddy feels better.

[widgeon13]

Vinman. sorry to hear the early diagnosis is not more encouraging. We'll be hoping and praying for a more optimistic report soon. That's awfully young for that kind of problem.

Hoping for the best.

[stomachmonkey]

Damn, bummer.

Holding out for a good outcome for you guys.

[Buckterrier]

Vinnie, SO sorry to hear. Your family & Toby will be in my prayers. Maxx & Colbi are sending hugs & kisses to Toby also.

[Racerbvd]

That Sucks, prayers sent...

[Rikao4]

SAM & Jack are sending Toby their best pray howl..

Rika

[azasadny]

So sorry to read this...

[markjason]

I am so sorry. Its really a bad news.

[12own911]

Phineas and I send good thoughts your way...

[lonewolf]

bpositive.