HELP! My 7 month old Doodle is sick!

[Donna]

I need your help, please!  I got my doodle at 9 weeks old.  She was a normal puppy with no problems.  I got her spayed at my vet on Nov 8th.  Everything seemed fine.  On Monday Nov 25th I left for work.  When I got home she was acting very lethargic.  I called the vet and they said to keep an eye on her but since she wasn't throwing up or having diarrhea  they weren't too concerned.  First thing Tuesday morning I called at 6:00 and took her in.  At first he said she could have the flu.  I asked them to keep her since I was going to work. Her fever spiked to 104.7.  They gave her fluids and ran tests.  They kept her overnight.  They said she had a UTI.  Sent her home with antibiotics. 10 days later, same exact symptoms while on the antibiotics.  Took her back to the vet on Dec 6th.  They ...kept her overnight 2 days until they got the fever under control.  Retested her urine.  Came back normal.  Vet called me later and asked how she was.  I said she's doing great.  She talked to the pathologist and after 5 days, the culture grew a stain of e-coli.  She pretty much dismissed it since Sophie was doing so well.  She thought maybe the sample got contaminated in the lab or something.  They did X-rays and various other test.  They ruled out tick born diseases.  They were stumped.  I decided to make an appt for an ultrasound.  This was Friday Dec 20.  Ultrasound came back fine.  He said her adrenal glands were a little small so maybe check for Addison's disease.  After that appt we had a checkup at her normal vet.  Everything was good. Saturday.  Dec 21st.  I could tell Sophie was not herself again.  By evening her temp was up to 102.8 so we took her to the emergency vet hospital (not my normal hospital) Again they gave her fluids, did spinal X-rays and reran another urine culture.  X-rays looked perfect.  No signs of anything.  They touched her all over and she shows no signs of pain.  They kept her overnight.  Doc called me this morning and said her fever spiked to 104.9 after we left a few hours ago.  She gave her an injection of baytrol and an NSAID and her fever is now at 102.9.  She said another doc came in and examined her and he is leaning towards disco spondylitis.  I'm confused because last night she had no pain and X-rays were perfect.  Again they are stumped and don't know what is wrong with her.  They call it a "fever of unknown origin".  She suggested I let her there and they will assign her over to the internists tomorrow morning for more testing to rule other things out.  She said this would be an additional $3500 and could go higher depending how far they had to take it. Has anyone got a clue as to what this could be?  Reoccurring fever and lethargic every 10 days like clockwork.  Please I need your help in figuring this out.  Thank you

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad to hear that Sophie is being treated and is feeling better. Have a Merry Christmas. 

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

fingers crossed for continued progress!  Merry Christmas!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I hope she progresses rapidly. I am glad you got to take her home.

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

Oh, that's good news! I'm sorry Sophie has meningitis, but relieved they found the problem and she's getting the treatment she needs. I hope she recovers quickly! Merry Christmas!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Prayers that she continues to improve. So glad she's home with you. That's the best Christmas present of all. Merry Christmas!

[BG and Gavin]

Happy to hear you have a treatment plan.  I sent you a PM - check your inbox.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Glad Sophie is getting treated - how is she doing today?

[Donna]

Sophie is doing good so far. She seems to be sleeping more but I think that because of the meds. Her appetite is good and she's very playful. Fingers crossed we can make it past the 10 days mark. Please continue to prayer for her. Your thoughts and good wishes are greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much. I will keep you updated if there is anything new or different. Thanks again and merry Christmas to all.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Good to hear, Donna.  Paws crossed that you have found your answer and that all will be on the upswing!

[Camilla and Darwin]

I just saw this and I wanted to say that I'm so glad she is feeling better, Thinking of you both and hoping for continuing improvement!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Donna ~ just saw your discussion and I am sorry to hear Sophie was so sick.  It is so scary.  I am glad you have a treatment plan in place and she is improving!  Yeah!  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hoping for a speedy recovery.

[Donna]

Update: today is day 12. We made it past our normal 10 days!! So happy and excited. I'm not sure if she has the correct diagnosis but if the meds are keeping it a bay, I'm just thankful. Can't wait to make it for a month, 6 months, 1 year, 10 years! Lol. Thank you all again. I will continue to give updates as she reaches milestones. Keep those prayers coming.