can anything be done 4 Kidney failure in dogs?

xxgawjuzuxx · Jan 7, 2008, 04:28 AM

i wrote on here while ago that my dog Jamie was sick ( not eating properly, throwing up, not acting herself etc. ) from tests today i found out that she has severe kidney failure im so upset i dont know what im going to without her shes my best friend the best dog anyone could have. at the vet today she has 2 blood tests and other stuff didnt growlor yelp once she is so good. im crying atm im trying not 2 let it show just yet i dont want her 2 b sad because i am in her last days. we have to put her 2 sleep soon maybe wednesday before she goes through any more pain. she has lost 2 kg in a week and a bit and alot of weight before than. the vet said there is nothing we can do for this. i wanted to check to see if anyone knew on here if there was anything at all that we could do to help her? please help me.

dogpoundbrenda · Jan 7, 2008, 10:23 PM

I agree with DiDi,if there is a chance no matter how small it is to save or extend one of my babies lives,I would do it in a heartbeat.As long as they are not in pain and have some quality of life.I have had 3 of my children,yes my children,put to sleep because they were suffering and all treatments had failed.They let me know it was time and I listened and I could see it in their eyes that it was time to let go..and it was never easy...just right for them....XX you'll know when..

bushg · Jan 8, 2008, 10:13 AM

xx I have thought about you and your dog a lot since I saw your post. I looked thru some of nohelp4u's sites that she listed.
I am not trying to give you false hope...but as sarah the vet tech mentioned her dogs life has been extended thru treatment. Read this link that I am providing and consult your vet...If he is not willing to try different treatments you may want to try a different vet. please mention the chemical that your dog was exposed to with the vet. Here is the link that I found to be intresting, this Dr. does not appear to be selling any type of products. I can't see this as being a marketing tool for a product. He also encourages you to discuss these treatments with a vet.Kidney Failure in Dogs and Cats, and How to Deal With It -

It is for you to decide if you will try different methods to treat, or if your dogs health is too far gone. I wish you and your dog the best in the coming days.

N0help4u · Jan 8, 2008, 10:17 AM

have to spread the rep....... You are right it isn't about false hope. At this point it is about 'willing to try anything' and as I said at least may give the last days quality and/or prayfully lessen the pain.

Dana2007 · Jan 8, 2008, 11:17 AM

A homeopathic remedy called Eel Serum otherwise known as Serum Anguillar Ichthyotoxin 30C has been known to help in humans and animals in desperate situations also.

Google to see if you can find a homeopath near you if you prefer to consult a professional. Some vets prescribe homeopathy also. Check your telephone book as well.

Might also consider joining a homeopathy yahoo group for more help.

Pets4Homeopathy : A place to come together in the healing of our pets with homeopathy and all alternative healing modalities

grammadidi · Jan 8, 2008, 02:41 PM

Whoa! I read that your dog was exposed to a chemical??? Did she ingest it??? If so, she may have acute renal failure and not chronic (makes sense if this chemical incident was fairly recent). If so, there is chance... just a chance... that as long as she can be stabilized long enough, her kidneys could repair themselves! You would have to ensure that she has NO access to any offending chemicals, foods, etc. The vet could teach you how to give her fluids at home and he might possibly give her a diuretic if it is indicated once she is rehydrated. (Have to be careful with that though - can cause a vascular overload.) He will probably put her on something to keep her from vomiting as they did with my Sam and if she stabilizes, put her on a Kidney Diet (prescription food).

I really think you should discuss with the vet at least the option of attempting to rehydrate her and keep her stable for 3 or 4 days and make sure you tell him what she got into!!!

Please keep us updated. My heart is with you.

Hugs, Didi

Newny · Jan 8, 2008, 02:53 PM

I just want to say i am a new guy on the block, a layman as it were with my own oppinions like all on here. I agree with all but one of the people that have responded to this poor person. A pet IS family and you want the best for it from beginning to end. the best life and least suffering, because in some eyes, the pet is as human as the owner. i am proud and happy to see so many understand that and will work to have ALL pets have the longest, happiest and most pain free life possible. you can really tell who is sympathetic to that whole family and who isn't. there are some who have a TERRIBLE bedside manner here and if they were in a hospital, or seeing my relative at home, that person would be out on his/her ear.at a time like thism i think a word of encouragement and support is a little more in order than saying......give it up, nothing's going to work, science hasn't said it would. final thought...has science ever been wrong? has it ever improved on that what it knows? thank you for reading this.

xxgawjuzuxx · Jan 18, 2008, 08:40 PM

Thankyou everyone for writing back to my post but on the 11th we had to put her to sleep i didnt want it to happen but i didnt want her to go through pain either. she usually doesnt mind going to the vet but that day she wanted to go straight back out and wouldnt go into the vets room. i feel so awful cause she came to me before the vet had to put her to sleep as if to protect her but i didnt..she cuddled into my arm hiding and cuddling me.. she went to sleep so quickly and i saw the colour go from her eyes i just kept telling her i love her and i was sorry. she was such a beautiful dog the best dog and best friend ive ever had. its so strange without her here i usually say goodnight and i love her every night and tuck her in and i keep thinking i see her outside but i know shes not. no dog can ever replace her i feel like im missing a huge part of me. i love her so much rest in peace jamie jame.

bushg · Jan 19, 2008, 06:40 AM

xxgawjuzuxx I am sorry for your loss, I know it isn't easy, but try to take comfort in the fact you were with her until the end.

Dana2007 · Jan 19, 2008, 10:53 AM

xxgawjuzuxx
Your dog probably didn't want to leave you. She probably didn't want to make you feel sad because she had to go home to God.

Be happy for her that she is in heaven now free of suffering and pain.

May she rest in peace.

grammadidi · Jan 19, 2008, 08:25 PM

I truly ache for your loss as I know how you feel. She was probably picking up on YOUR feelings, hun. You know in your heart that it was the right time. I hope you will take a moment to visit this Rainbow Bridge page. It is one of the nicest pages I have seen done with this prose.

If you need support in your loss, there are places available, sweetie. Just say the word and I will point you to a few good ones.

Gentle hugs,
Didi



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