Hi Ultrasound cannot pick up everything within the body. The "power" (waves) used can only be strong enough for the body that the machine is being used on....
i HAVE BEEN READING, LISTENING AND ABSORBING ALL OF THE EXPERIENCES THAT THE MEMBERS HAVE HAD WITH LP & AP. I have thought of an idea that I would like to run...
Karen They can aspirate on anything including their on saliva or anything they pick up. There is a pre-op list of things to do and a post op list. I believe if...
Karen, Here is my food for thought on your message, as I do not agree that your suggestions will help avoid AP. Yes, by eating slowly it might aide in the way...
Hi Karen, I am well aware of the fact that ultrasound cannot pick up everything (obviously that is so, based on my experience), but thanks for the explanation....
Hi Debbie, That is an interesting thought. Imelda has always had trouble with water, plus the frequent reflux on top of that, makes it possible that she has...
Sue, Well, then, I will make it official: happy birthday Imelda. Otis will be looking forward to joining you at 16 in two months exactly!! (We have the same...
Sue, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Queen Imelda at 16 years old. I know that Sable is at The Bridge wagging her tail extra hard to extend her birthday wishes, too. ...
It seems so good to read about Otis and his rebound from being in CCU. You work very hard to keep your boy with you, and he returned his love by coming home...
HAPPY SWEET 16 to DEAR IMELDA! Sue, how wonderful for you both. Hopefully she will be feeling better soon. Harriet and Joyce, Henry, Lola and Sadie waiting at...
hey debbie that is so great to hear that the Oatieman is being himself. I am sure as the weeks go by and he gets his meds, fluids, TLC and your famous...
Sue: I am so happy for you and Imelda that you can celebrate her 16th birthday together. What a special day for you. Give her an extra treat and a gentle hug...
I just wanted to let everyone know what is going on with Charlie. During the past couple of days, he appeared to be getting weaker. This morning he was very...
Leslie of cousre you are upset! Did they do any sub q fluids to help hydrate him a bit or give him a shot of Baytril? Is there any emergency facility around...
Harriet, I'll try to get this straight: This is what the vet did Exenel injection Blood Glucose screen BUN-AZO test Blood BUN screen Centrine injection ...
Harriet, The Exenel was an antibiotic. Charlie's regular vet is returning tomorrow, so I will call his office first thing in the morning. How I wish we were...
Leslie I totally understand how helpless and awful you feel. You can take his temp and see if it has come down and that might make you feel a bit better. It...
Leslie, I am so sorry to hear this. The IV fluids should start ASAP (tomorrow). When Otis was in acute kidney failure last year, his BUN was 190. I want to...
Leslie, I posted any info you have given us so far about the situation to the kidney list. Please check Yahoo. The subject line is something like: URGENT INFO...
Leslie, I forgot to mention that if Charlie is not feeling well because of (even partly) kidney disease, it could be ulcers. Plenty of dogs in renal failure...
Leslie, Harriet and I were just discussing Charlie and wonder whether the infection could be AP?? Not to scare you--just wondering. Was an x-ray taken? -...
Leslie I hope you have found someone to bring Charlie to and that is why you have not responded. It is 10 pm and I am going to sleep now, but please post so...
Debbie--- Thanks for the update and encouraging news about Otis..... Keep up the good work everyone.....and I'm glad the new year started off on a positive...