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9:42 pm
I just got off the phone with Mag's vet with the results of the second round of tests on her kidney failure. The good news, sort of, is that the numbers are pretty much the same as two weeks ago. So at least for now we have a sort of stable problem. This time there was no protein in the urine, which is good, but she is still not concentrating her urine which is not so good. That means she is not flushing out all the toxins and other gunk that the kidneys are supposed to filter.
On the good side we have her eating pretty regularly again. Might be a little high in protein still, but the priority right now is to keep her eating and put some weight back on her. She does not like, and will not drink the veggie broth. She does like the chicken soup I make for her. I am boiling chicken parts and baby carrots in water until the chicken meat falls off the bone. Then I discard the chicken parts, the skin, fat and bones. I cut up the chicken pieces and carrots. Each meal now she gets the prescription food with some clear broth, a little bit of chicken, and lots of carrots.
We are also going to try sub-Q fluids starting tomorrow. The idea is that she may be a bit dehydrated, and she may be slowed a bit by the toxins building up. So the fluids may help her feel better. I am going to have the vet do it for a week or so (3 x week). If it is helping her then they will teach me how to do it and I can do it at home. I'm guessing this will be the case.
Of course the extra fluids may exacerbate the incontinence problem, although it has been a few days since she had an accident. Linda (our vet) doesn't want to put her on meds for that until we are sure she is stable, eating, and hydrated. There is one med that we could use that is not contra-indicated with kidney failure, but at this point less chemicals in her body is the safest approach.
So for now things are OK. Maggie is eating, although it often takes some coaxing. It looks like I will be learning some new vet tech skills. And most of my furniture is now water proof so I can safely entertain babies, drunks, and incontinents of all ages and species.
Karen and the pug girls
9:58 pm
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25 September 2009
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Thanks for preparing the place for a visit? 😉 Glad to hear Maggie is doing better.
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10:59 pm
24 January 2009
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Keep fighting, Maggie! We know you can win.
Mary and Cemil
Cemil and mom Mary, Mujde and Radzi….appreciating and enjoying Today
5:36 am
13 September 2009
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Karen,
I'm sorry to hear that now you have to deal with this new issue with Maggie. I hope the SQ fluids help her start feeling better soon!!
Good luck Maggie sweetie-pie!!
Angel Jake's Mom
Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
We're glad to hear the update on Maggie - keep fighting, Maggie! It's so good when you can get them to eat, and we'll keep fingers and paws crossed that the sub-q fluids help her. And you've got a great attitude, Karen - loved the last bit about being prepared for any incontinent out there! 🙂
We're keeping Maggie and you in our hearts,
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
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Glad Maggie's news is better, Karen, you are an amazing Mom!
Can't wait to see you guys tomorrow!
Shelby, the P.P.
P.S. Drunk and accident proofing your furniture, sounds like a great idea for a business!
7:44 am
23 December 2009
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Go, Maggie, go!! We're keeping our paws crossed for you!
-Gwen & Harley
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
8:22 am
2 January 2010
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Leave it to Maggie to just keep on going no matter what. That dog is amazing - she's like the Energizer Tripawd. Sorry to hear about the new complication, but I'm glad to hear it seems manageable at the moment.
9:28 am
2 June 2009
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HAHA! I agree with Jack and Shelby...why not make it into a business venture? Glad Maggie is not getting any worse, and I hope her kidneys start doing their job!!! Darn kidneys always think they can get away with anything 
<3 Laura and Jackaroni
9:40 am
8 December 2009
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Been thinking of you and Maggie. Glad she is at least staying the same with her numbers. Here's to hoping the fluids help her. Your house seems prepared for extra fluids if there's an accident!
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
9:46 am
14 August 2009
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We'll keep sending pawsitive thoughts to our little Pugster until she is in the clear! You are doing a great job, Karen!
Notice no one wanted to know HOW you water proofed your furniture? Wouldn't want to look like we fall into the drunk category and need help! 
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
8:57 am
13 July 2009
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Hi Karen and Maggie
Glad her urine looks good and the bloodwork is not too bad. Sounds like your diet and fluids are working well. Glad the chicken soup. (Hopefully the 'clear broth' does not have too much sodium.) I hope the extra SQ fluids help to kick those kidneys into action.
So should we tripawd members start buying stock in a company that makes shrinkwrap?
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