Linda

Glad you got those vaccines out of the way.  I did both about a month ago, had no side effects other than some soreness in my arm.  I am just trying to remember I have to get the second shingles shot the end of this month.

 

@jillar sorry Cookie is no better tonight, hopefully she will rebound in the morning since she is getting fluids.  I hope she is much like me, get some rest, get some good nutrition (soup) and feel better.  I know how scary this is and I can't get the two of you out of my mind and heart.  Everyone is praying for you.

K

@jillar I am so sorry Hopefully Cookie is doing better this morning.

Just know you have given her a wonderful life filled with love and joy!

Pets are so important in our life. Love us  unconditional . Prayers to you both!😥💖💖

Sending Hugs across the Pond Jillar and Cookie 

More hugs for you and Cookie and hopefully she is feeling better today

 

Still waiting to hear from the vet. They had an emergency come in so he was unable to talk but will call later 😢

I am sorry that someone could not update you on Cookie.  It is just like when we have to go to the doctor to have test and wait for the results.  I know you are feeling the worst fear and anxiety.  Just remember that you have given all your love to Cookie. 

K

Ugh.  Waiting is so hard.  Hang in there, Jillar and Cookie.

Speaking of going to the doctor for test results, I just returned from my Cardiologist’s office, for that very purpose. I had several tests a few weeks back. To use layman’s terms, I had ultrasound scans of both carotid arteries and my abdominal aorta. All is good! No signs of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, and no significant blockages of my carotids. She was impressed with my exercise regimen, and even more impressed that I am still not smoking. She asked what I am doing to make sure I don’t pick up a cigarette again, and I told her about this forum. I think it’s cool that me not smoking was so important to her, and she was holding me accountable, just like everyone here. She really does care, and even knew my quit date, as she had recorded it in her notes. So, a successful visit. She doesn’t need to see me for a year. I am not sure if it’s generally known here, but I have 3 stents in my heart, that have been there for 12 years.

Edited October 5, 20214 yr by Katgirl

17 hours ago, jillar said:

@Linda, not too good. Called and checked on Cookie and the news wasn't good. Her last urine test a coupe weeks ago showed borderline kidney disease and her numbers went significantly higher since then. They're going to recheck here urine levels tomorrow after they get electrolytes into her and see if they come down and if they haven't gone down then he thinks it may be best to let her go...😢

This is horrible news, @jillar! Hoping things go the way you want. ❤️
 

 

@Jordan7 I am with you, waiting and worrying is the worst part.  I think we just have to wait until Jillar feels strong enough to give us an update.

 

@KatgirlI am happy and proud for you on your check up. You are working so hard with your quit, diet and workouts.  BRAVO!

Vet just called, Cookie's kidneys showed an improvement but not like he'd hoped to see with all the treatment she's getting. She'll stay another 24 hours and they'll run the tests again and try getting her to eat solid food (she has a feeding tube in). He's hoping she'll be able to come home tomorrow evening but said he didn't think she had much more time left once she's home 😢

 

@Katgirl, that's awesome news from your cardiologist!

18 minutes ago, jillar said:

Vet just called, Cookie's kidneys showed an improvement but not like he'd hoped to see with all the treatment she's getting. She'll stay another 24 hours and they'll run the tests again and try getting her to eat solid food (she has a feeding tube in). He's hoping she'll be able to come home tomorrow evening but said he didn't think she had much more time left once she's home 😢

 

@jillar  I am so sorry, you have given the best care. That will be good if she can come home. Cookie will be more comfortable with you.🤗🤗🤗❤

17 minutes ago, jillar said:

Vet just called, Cookie's kidneys showed an improvement but not like he'd hoped to see with all the treatment she's getting. She'll stay another 24 hours and they'll run the tests again and try getting her to eat solid food (she has a feeding tube in). He's hoping she'll be able to come home tomorrow evening but said he didn't think she had much more time left once she's home 😢

 

I really hope she's able to spend some time with you at home, and maybe the familiar surroundings and some home cooking will help her recover.  Most importantly, I'm sure your sweet pup has always known how much she is loved and she will carry that with her wherever she is.  

3 minutes ago, Jordan7 said:

some home cooking will help her recover. 

Unfortunately because of her pancreatitis she'll be on a strict low fat prescription diet. But yes, she'll be home and she won't have to die alone with people she doesn't know. When the time comes the mobile vet will come to the house and I'll be able to stroke her over the rainbow bridge 😢😢😢

If her mama gives it to her it will be home cooking and taste so much better, whatever it is.  My Labs loved the various Hills' canned prescription diet food when they had to eat it -- must taste pretty good after a lifetime of mostly kibble.  This is such a hard time, but just knowing you're nearby will make her feel better.  If she can't come home tomorrow, hopefully they will allow you to visit with her.   At least around here, things are opening up a bit at the vets', and I actually went inside to pick up my last foster dog, for the first time since 3/2020.

Edited October 6, 20214 yr by Jordan7

I am going to call this on the upside.  She is doing better now, and I think be much better once she gets home.  Even humans that get sick just want to come home, sleep in their bed and be pampered. What ever time she has she wants to spend it with her family.  Do not give up, she may rally more than what the vet says.  

In my prayers

K

Oh my, I don't know if anyone watches The Resident but is was a tear jerker tonight!!!

As I sit here crying! But it did focus on the importance of being an organ donor.

What a good show

@jillar How are you doing today? Any news on Cookie?

Hopefully she gets to come home today. Thinking about you and her.

@Linda, they are trying to get her to eat on her own but she's refused so far. They'll try throughout the day, run more tests around 4:00pm and will call an hour or two later with their recommendations and if she can come home 😞 Thank you for asking.....

 

Edited October 7, 20214 yr by jillar
Thought the feeding tube was out but it wasn't

17 hours ago, Kris said:

Do not give up, she may rally more than what the vet says.  

 

There is hope.  We had a dog named Roscoe when I was a kid.  Roscoe was a mutt and a damn good farm dog.  The vets told us on three separate occasions that Roscoe was on his last leg.  He pulled through multiple times and proved to have more lives than any cat on the planet.

 

Best wishes Jillar.  I'm holding on to hope for Cookie.

@Boo, you might be right! Got a pretty encouraging follow-up call just now. Cookies numbers are still improving. One came down significantly from where it was. She still isn't eating on her own and they suggested we come visit her to see if that works so my husband went down. I'm afraid if I go she'll wonder why I'm leaving and not taking her with me like I always do and we don't want any setbacks now. I also think it could be the feeding tube in her nose that's making her not want to eat so suggested they take it out and try. They said that was a possibility and they may try that.

So thank you all for the prayers and positive thoughts, I think they're working.....🙂

47 minutes ago, jillar said:

@Boo, you might be right! Got a pretty encouraging follow-up call just now. Cookies numbers are still improving. One came down significantly from where it was. She still isn't eating on her own and they suggested we come visit her to see if that works so my husband went down. I'm afraid if I go she'll wonder why I'm leaving and not taking her with me like I always do and we don't want any setbacks now. I also think it could be the feeding tube in her nose that's making her not want to eat so suggested they take it out and try. They said that was a possibility and they may try that.

So thank you all for the prayers and positive thoughts, I think they're working.....🙂

@jillar That is good news!! Happy for you and Cookie. I will keep you all in my prayers!!!

My husband said she looks miserable, cone on her head and tube down her nose. I just really think that could be why she's not eating so I asked him to remind them to try without the tube in. Keeping fingers crossed it works. Thanks for your prayers 🤗

4 minutes ago, jillar said:

My husband said she looks miserable, cone on her head and tube down her nose. I just really think that could be why she's not eating so I asked him to remind them to try without the tube in. Keeping fingers crossed it works. Thanks for your prayers 🤗

Poor baby!!!