Glycogin storage disease

[Matt]

Hi everyone, I've just had my Murph at the Vets over the last last three days with a high temperature, poor appetite, lethargy. Prescribed a course of intravenous antibiotic followed by an oral regime. Overall he's condition has been up and down but now presenting quite happy. A blood test indicated a low white cell count and subsequent urine test showed some traces of blood. The vet indicates Murph may have Glycogin storage disease but only a hypothesis. A follow up check tomorrow for temperature with a possible 24hr observation and IV fluids. Anyone experianced this? My research tells me the outcome is dire :(

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am sorry to hear this. Since glycogen storage disease is not a frequent diagnosis you may want a second opinion from an internal medicine vet. Good luck.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Matt, I a so sorry that Murph is so ill and you are having to wait for a certain diagnosis.  I hope he has something that is easily curable.

[Bonnie and Kona]

The photos you posted look like you and Murph have lots of fun together. I hope you will update us when you have more news from the vet. I am not sure if anyone mentioned talking with a vet school in your area if this is in fact a rare disease or you feel Murphy might have been misdiagnosed. Most of all I hope to hear that he is well soon. 

[Janet & Jaxson]

So sorry to hear about Murph. Hoping for the best and a quick recovery. Thinking about you both. He is a cutie!

[Matt]

Ok so a positive update for Murph!

After being kept overnight, rehydrated its looking like a kidney infection. Still a small trace of blood in his urine but considered normal for a period during/after infection. Some other item first found, which alerted the panic has gone. Temperature normal. Murphs home & a couple of visits scheduled during the week to check in.

Thanks again for all the well wishes, it's appreciated :)

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

That's such good news.

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

Great news! Thankful that it was a case of misdiagnosis!

BTW, consider adding a Probiotic or plain yogurt (with active cultures) to his daily regime since he is on antibiotics. A lot of doodles (or "groodle" in your case :-) ) seem to be a little prone to developing digestive problems/diarrhea after being on antibiotics.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Good advice. Just be sure to give the probiotic at least two hours apart from the antibiotics, and longer is better.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Good news

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

wahoo!!

[Amy and Annabelle]

Glad to hear Murph is on the mend and it wasn't a worst case scenario. He is a nice looking pup.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Just saw this discussion Matt.  So glad to hear your sweet boy is doing better.  He is a handsome groodle!  BTW - welcome to DK!