Please keep Lassie in your prayers

:(( OMD! We are really worried,scared and sad for Lassie.She didn't eat a ( full meal )for almost 3 days now yesterday she had half green apple ...Today she just had one small bite of STEAK :-O That's her favorite FOOD and vomited .

:(( Her left hind leg is still swollen (Edema) her face is puffy and nose are very dry. Her tummy is getting bigger (Ascites) She vomited blood with mucuosy and had seizure/head tremors. ::o :(( she can't hardly get up but she is still trying really hard.tomorrow will be in the vets clinic early morning dogter said that lassie will probably stay at the clinic.

We have given her carafate for vomiting and also Furosemide (diuretics) for her tummy fluid build up (ascites).

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We know that you all have been praying hard for Lassie to get Better real soon.|:|

Please continue to pray for Lassie to win this battle|:| and also to give us strength.

We thank you for all your love and support. We love you all!
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Lassie’s Health update - ASCITES

We had fixed up an appointment with the vet on Saturday Feb 14 as Lassie’s stomach seemed bulgy. We saw the vet at 3.30 in the afternoon. After her physical examination the vet concluded that it could be due to fluid buildup in her abdomen. She wanted to be sure so she asked us to come back on Monday Feb 16 to do an ultrasound.
Lassie has been very moody with her eating habits and has to be really fussed over to take her meals. We bought her some Milupa baby biscuits and now she wants to eat them all the time. I am not sure if this is a good thing.
Anyways this morning we were back at the vet for the ultrasound. The vet definitely concluded now the presence of fluid (ascites). She even took two samples of the fluid to conduct further tests. The tests that would be conducted are: Cytology, Histopathology & Fluid culture. They will inform us of the findings as and when the results are back. The vet further more added that they might want to do an exploratory surgery or a needle guided biopsy, but want to keep away from that as much as possible considering Lassie’s present condition.
Furthermore the vet prescribed Furosemide 40mg to be taken twice days for 10 days. This is a diuretic which is supposed to help Lassie get rid of the fluids. So Lassie is presently on Furosemide, Amoxiclav, SAMe, Thyroxine, Milk Thistle and Liv.52(herbal liver supplement) on a daily basis.
Last week we had to give Lassie IV fluids (300ml dosage administered twice by injecting it at the back of her neck). I am wondering if this had anything to do with her fluid buildup.
Are there any suggestions or recommendations for Lassie, will appreciate these immensely.

Power of the Paw!
Love,
Lassie U'o'/U

Happy Valentine's Day!

:(( Went to the vet and have my tummy checked and dogter says that there is a Ascites -fluid build up in my tummy but they want to make another ultrasound for my tummy to make sure :? and if I needed a needle guided biopsy or an exploratory surgery :-O as the dogter says that I'm too weak to have surgery.

They mention about diuretics ...whatever that means :? Dogter adviced us to observe for one more day to have my ultrasound.They are concerned about my situation as I'm having one infection to another. :(( I haven't gone for a walk for along time as dogter advice but mom and dada asked my dogter maybe just down our building (compound) so at least I don't feel sad and maybe it will help me.

yesterday I ate but today I didn't feel like eating sometimes mom think that they will just let me eat the food that I will surely love but not good for my health but will make me happy. :c9 (Steak,Lamb chops,fried Chicken,bacon,pizza etc) ::o

I know I know its not good ok sometimes its good to dream about FOOD :c9

We hope yáll had a great Valentine's day. Well, mom and dada stayed at home with me they wanted to celebrate as last Feb 8 is there 5 yrs. wedding anniversary but didn't have the chance as mom was admitted in the hospital that day the champagne still in the fridge but then I wasn't feeling good and seizures/head tremor and they didn't feel the need to celebrate for valentines day.


:) They take me out (down our compound for 5-10 mins) oh girl ,I was so happy trying to search for all the cats but I guess they know I'm coming but NO cat :n:

Monday,tomorrow is my appointment for ultrasound and we are scared and worried .we are keeping our paws crossed everything will be fine.we want to thank each and every pup who are praying for me and all the kind words , cards,email,pmail and special gift and rosettes it means a lot to us and all the pups who lit a candle for me we thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

we love you and wishing yáll good health .May God bless us all! |:|

Happy Valentine's Day!
Love,
Lassie

New Update: Lassie's liver profile

We got her HSV for blood culture and she got some infection so they have given anti biotic (Amoxyclav 250 = 750 tabs a day for 10 days).yesterday was the last day.

last Jan. 27 we did a urinary test and still awaiting for the result.She still have v (blood) discharge but it's lighter now. Been to the Vet today for another blood test.We are hoping that the result will be better but again her ALT from 301 last (Jan 8) and now it's gone up ALT 527 (Feb 1)even her BILE ACID from 54 (Jan 8) and now it's gone up BILE ACID 125(Feb 1).

she even lost 1 Lb again and she has been eating at least 6 times a day (small portion).We ask her vet to do a bile acid test but we will have to wait for her next appointment.

Doctor advise us to continue with her SAMe , Milk Thistle ,Duphalac,Protexin soluble.No anti biotic for the meantime.they don't recommend the exploratory surgery and biopsy at this time.

All in all she looks good her lungs,throat(eyes,face,gums,belly) pinkish except for her anal/v still have faint yellow color and the discharge.


We are really confused and worried about Lassie's health today her urine is back to orange in color.we are expecting her to be fine as she looks good now better than the last time when she was jaundice and she lost about 20-25 lbs from Oct-Feb.

Big woofs,
Lassie/Mom

*Thank you all so much for the love and prayers...P.O.P*

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I have been football tagged by my good Pal Cracker


Here are the rules: we are gett'n our "team" together and we're gonna cross that line and make us a touchdown! Before the ref raises his boney little arms to signal the 6 points we gotta spill the beans (pffht..excuse me!) about ourselves and then pass the ball to 5 of our furiends who will each do the same. Don't forget to leave us a bone to let us know you got our hand signals and you're in the "game.

Is every furs ready! I'm going out for a long pass.........

1. I love following my mom around the house.
2. I am a daddy's girl
3. I love to sit on Dada's Lap
4. I love to play with Dada
5. I love to go for rides even if it means going to my vet's clinic but when I realized that we are actually at my vet's clinic...I don't want to go inside.

Now I am ready to make a pass to 5 of my pals

Have fun.

DC SECRET CUPID STARTED

Woo hoo! Yesterday, I received a candy hearts special gift from Secret Cupid...How cool is that?

Thank you so much "Secret Cupid" sending you bunches of kisses and hugs too!

Candy Hearts special gift from my SC!
“Sending you bunches of kisses and hugs.
Love: Your Anonymous Cupid from DC”

Blood Culture

Been to the vet today to check Lassie's ( V ) discharge.Last night I was checking on the about this and most of the symptoms were pointing towards Stump Pyometra.

The vet examined Lassie's ( V-thingy) and even inserted a probe in order to see the inside.She also took a ( V ) swab sample for Blood Culture the results of which will be available only next week.

The vet however kept insisting that it looks more of a Urinary Tract Infection or some infection rather than the Stump Pyometra.

Stump Pyometra would indicate a faulty spaying which would mean the Clinic mess up.I just hope too that it isn't a faulty spaying although I don't prefer it to be an infection either, but in this case it is the lesser evil.

The vet has given Lassie anti biotic ( Amoxyclav 250mg ) to be taken for 10 days.The positive things about the visit to the vet was that Lassie now has gain 1 lb. although it's not much but it's a start.We got her a new toy "Mr Frogy" and she loves it!.

Lassie's Health Update ...

:( After a month on SAMe Lassie's blood work has improved except for her Bile Acid,these have gone up :-k during the past 2 weeks Lassie's has been very sick (on and off ).About 3-4 days ago she had some reddish brown discharge from her V :-# (not sure if I can mention this)

I look up the net about discharge after spaying...:-O and it makes me worry more as reading the net is useful and scary too:? the vet told us that if it happens again then we need to bring her in to run some tests, but thank God! there wasnt any more discharge.:) Also a couple of days ago she has very loose bloody and mucousy stools. the blood was about a Tablespoon and this happened twice in a day :-O:((

Again we consult her vet and she has given Lassie some antibiotics and said it might be because of taking lots of meds and hence there could be some inflamation in her intestines. So now we are awaiting for Lassie to poop.:r and are really praying that there will be no blood and everything is back to normal.


( Dogter gave Lassie Antibiotic -Metrogyl / Drontal Allwormer Tablets /Protexin soluble)

Observe for one day if she still have a bloody stool - Bloodwork,xray,stool sample will be required.

* I got a pmail from Oliver-My Beloved mom's *(Mommy saw the diary of a sweet little dog named Kiki--her Mom is very nice; and Kiki is also having liver problems. I just thought , if you have not met Kiki, you might like to see her page and diary. Sometimes it helps to talk to people who are going through a similar situation and maybe you will have tips for each other.)

I've read KiKi's diary and really glad and it's very informative I try a new diet for Lassie and she likes it =; for now we are hoping and praying that we will get through this and she will be better soon.|:| We are so grateful for all our friends for all the love and support.

We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To all of you who continue to lit a candle for Lassie and sending Power of the Paw ,pmail,kind words and gifts|:|

Love,
Lassie and mom

Please keep Lassie in your prayers

Yesterday Lassie started to have a bloody stool (Diarrhea) about a *tablespoon blood and mucous* and again this morning not worried about the diarrhea as she has been constipated and we are giving her meds for constipation she was eating well( no vomiting for 2 days), drinking and playing a bit.today she doesn't even want to get up and she didn't eat I try to feed her she have at least 3 spoon and that's all back to sleep.

( checking in the net is scary and helpful and just so worried for her).

We are going to her vet again and we are praying that they will give us a proper diagnose and treatment for her.



Light a Candle for Lassie Please keep Lassie in your prayers.


Update:

* Dogter gave Lassie Antibiotic -Metrogyl / Drontal Allwormer Tablets /Protexin soluble*

Observe for one day if she still have a bloody stool - Bloodwork,xray,stool sample will be required.*

Happy Friday

Today, I feel a lot better than yesterday.Mom had cooked some chicken and rice for me and I'm looking forward to have this furtastic meal. Yeah right!

On a different note dada brought down the Christmas tree today as they were supposed to do it right after Three kings. I'm already missing it. Hope Christmas comes back soon!

Mom groomed me today, she cut my nails and trimmed the fur on my paws.

Hope you all have a great Friday.


Bark at you all later!

licks and wags,
Lassie


*To all my pals who have been praying for me a Big ...Thank you for all the love and support. Maggie and family,Cody and family,Millie,Tank,Alabaster,Pony,Darby,Sadie and Teddy! hugs and licks to yáll*

My health update

The blood test result was a mixed bag. My thyroid test was normal but my liver enzyme test had it's ups and downs. My Bile Acid activity has aggravated for no apparent reason and that had caused my stomach to go in for a royal toss and hence the vomiting.

I have ear infection and the vet have given me medicine (Surolan drop) and I've lost weight about 5 lbs.I am supposed to go back to the basic boiled chicken and rice diet. The vet said that canned dog food might be a bit too rich for the time being.

The visit to the vet had its perks. For one I got to ride in Dada's car after a long time, mom bought me a squeaky turtle (now my vet is selling some toys too and the last piece) soo excited and the best part was I got to meet a very interesting , handsome and robust chocolate colored Lab. I was too shy to ask his name, but just kept drooling at him and he too refused to jump up in the car with his owner as he too was looking at me.Mom says his name is Chippy . I am feeling so much better now already woof! bol!

"Light a Candle 4 Lassie P.O.P!"



*River,The Family of $ Trixie $ and Buster,The Family of Cracker, Max [IN LOVING MEMORY], Bowser, Moses, Scooter, Scrappy, Takie, Sasha and Fred and The Family of Bridget CGC, Talley, Billie-Bob and Bunkie : Our Beloved AngelThank you so much for all the love, P.O.P ,pmail,email,cards, special gift and rosettes ! *

Bark at you all later!

licks and wags,
Lassie