The good, the bad, and the ugly..

[Elizabeth]

First, the good: Sophie's kidney function is within "normal", so she does not have kidney failure at this time. This makes it very likely that she will survive this disease. Rarely do they develope kidney failure if it wasn't present when treatment was initiated. I nearly cried when the vet called me at work to tell me the good news.. a bit emotional with everything, but it still felt good to know my girl is not too bad off at this point.

Now for the bad: She has blood in her urine and may have a littlle irritation so the vet wants to put her on a food that will be easy on the kidney's for a month or so just to prevent any problems. It's a prescription food called K/D. I'm picking the food up tomorrow.
More bad: She didn't do as good today, tires easily, and she vomited this afternoon Vet is wondering if she is doing ok with the antibiotics. We might need to cut back on the dose and wean her into it. She NEEDS the treatment.

the ugly: the vet bill, and the dirt she tracked into my house after trampling my beans in the garden today.. dang dog!

So. there you have it. My dog will probably live to see another day of running through my garden, chasing balls and birds, and snuggling with me! (which is awesome)

-Liz

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Sophie sounds like such a sweet soul. I hope she feels better soon.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Ah, Liz...Sophie has come much too far to quit now. She is going to live to see many more days of running through your garden trampling beans!
The good is really good! I am so glad Sophie is going to pull through! The bad & the ugly, well, you'll deal with it, I know. You've dealt with worse. And we are all pulling for our Sophie girl & you.

[Kai Doodle (Kathy & Keith)]

Liz~So sorry she is ill. I hope she is feeling better soon.