We were with Jaz all day. This morning we met with the interalist vet. He ruled out Addison's Disease. The Coombs test came back negative for Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia. Her blood pressure was 238 today. Normal is 120. They were trying to get her blood pressure down to do a blood transfusion. Right now they are leaning towards LYME DISEASE because of the high protein levels in her urine which indicates lyme and possible kidney damage. So an ultrasound is scheduled for between 11-3 tomorrow. Hopefully they will see a large or slightly enlarged kidney. If not they will see a shriveled up kidney that will sign her death certificate. So please pray for a LARGE kidney. The vet just called they are getting ready for the blood transfusion. He is also concerned about her blood cells are leaking water making her puff up in her face and feet. He is going to give her human albumin(sp) they don't make animal albumin anymore. We are very tired. I think we may need to have a Jaz benefit in EB by the time we end up saving her life. Off to Wal Mart to work I go!!!! Anything for a healthy Jaz. Dave was walking on the dock without Jaz by him. It was sooo sad!
Oh you guys.........how upsetting! Our heart aches right along with you, esp. to see an otherwise healthy dog suffering so much. We pray for a large kidney......and that the outcome will be good!! Hang in there!! Thinking of you and praying..... Linda/Newell
ReplyDeleteYou bet I'll say prayers for Jaz! I'll be thinking of all of you and hoping for good news. I'm sure you're all exhausted, take care of yourselves and keep us posted, please.
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We are so sad to hear that sweet Jaz is so sick! This has got to be such a stressful time for you. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
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