Andyhannah Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 My 3 year old bull mastiff has just been diagnosed with this, has anyone on heres pets ever been diagnosed with this or know of anyone with pets with it. The vets dont seem to hold much hope for her, just wondered if anyone had any info? Any vets on here?? Andy:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Steviekid is a vet on here, he's usually on in the evenings I think. Sorry to hear this, I don't know much about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhannah Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 Steviekid is a vet on here, he's usually on in the evenings I think. Sorry to hear this, I don't know much about it though. Thank you rosie:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I'm just heading back in to work now but can you give me a few more details? Has they diagnosed a particular type of kidney disease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhannah Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 No all they have said is that its kidney failure, i will call them now and find out exactly what they are diagnosing it as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sorry to hear this mate, they really are a mans best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 As you've been told kidney disease is unfortunately bad news in most circumstances. One of the problems is that by the time you see clinical signs over 75% of the kidney has been affected and it isn't an organ that can regenerate. Classic "kidney failure" is usually seen in older dogs and comes on over time with the usual signs being weight loss, drinking more, peeing more etc. Unfortunately there is no cure as such, only treatments which can put less pressure on the kidneys (eg. specfic diets). In younger dogs you can get kidney disease due to a sudden kidney infection and in some ways this is the best case scenario as once the infection is gone the dog can recover, but it is quite rare. There are also several other types including damage secondary to a heart condition (kidney isn't supplied by enough blood), immune based damage, growths, cysts etc. It is rare to find in a 3 year old but the possibility of recovery will depend entirely on what's caused the problem in the first place. I hope this has a happy outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sorry to hear this Andy Hope the outlook for her improves, 3 years old is too young mate:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I feel for ya bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sorry to read this. We are VERY lucky to have Steve willing to share his hard earned knowledge to us, for free, I for one think it's very commendable of him and thank him sincerely. I hope the dog pulls through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 We are VERY lucky to have Steve willing to share his hard earned knowledge to us, for free, I for one think it's very commendable of him and thank him sincerely. I'll second that, helped me a couple of years back and nothing is too much trouble for the guy. Still keeping my fingers crossed for Andy's dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Cheers guys! As I've said before, I get enough help on here (usually car or PC related) that I'm happy to help others in return. I should really change my user name to SupraVet or something so that it doesn't sound like I'm 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damientt Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 My son's dog has an underactive thyroid gland and is on lifetime medication. To add to his bad luck he was attacked by THREE pit bull type dogs today and I had to take him to the vet. No lasting damage luckily enough. Dontcha think he looks like Gerry Adams. Scooby the dog, not my son!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 You mean he looks like he's watching something burning to the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruggs Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Andy, Absolutely gutted for you mate. How is Ellie doing? Cheers G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhannah Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Well we have moved her to a Veterinary hospital where they are doing more tests, she will be having an ultrasonic scan today which will hopefully provide us with the cause of all this. The one good thing is she seems to be eating and drinking and going to the toilet on her own etc, they have managed to stop her vomiting and they are now just trying to flush the system and find out why this has happened. Thanks for the kind words guys and Stevie your advice is very much appreciated mate. Fingers crossed guys:( Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Well, that seems to be some good news at least. Hope the little blighter makes a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 This is a very painful time, hope she pulls through ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyhannah Posted March 23, 2008 Author Share Posted March 23, 2008 Well guys bad news i hate to say she died last night:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sorry to hear this mate, we lost a lab to the same thing about 6 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Gutted for you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sorry to hear that Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 sorry to hear this mate, take a look at some pics of her as a pup and try to remember that good times you had with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 So sorry mate:( reading this thread it seems you did all you could for her, remember those good years you had with her, not enough of them I know When you feel up to it post a nice pic of her. Take it easy, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Sorry to hear that Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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