Tuesday, October 13, 2009

update!

We went to the vet today. On top of having a bladder infection, they think she has Diabetes Insipidus.We are trying her on a new medicine for that, he is also testing her blood levels for the amount of potassium bromide in her to make sure the levels are high enough to control her seizures. For those who do not know she has had seizures for several years and has been on different medications to control them.

Kira is feeling a bit better this afternoon, and she had a little to eat. She usually takes around 24-48 hours to feel like herself again. Thanks for the paws crossed and sibe-vibes!

20 comments:

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE!

Mom and I have been wondering/worrying since we read the post this morning!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra and Her Mom

Martha said...

We guess you just have to wait for the results - paws crossed!
Glad Kira is feeling a bit better today - please give her extra hugs and kisses from her basset pals!
xxxxx

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Thanks for the update - when was that last bladder infection? Just wondering if there is any correlation between the diabetes insipidus and the infection. We had a dog once that the vet suspected the same diabetes insipidus, never confirmed though.

Glad to hear the sweetie is feeling a bit better. You were so wise to get her to the vet quickly.

Woos, the OP Pack

Astrid Keel said...

phew! Hopefully some new medication will right Kira's condition in no time.

Ozzie the OZmonster & Zowie said...

Our hearts go out to the lovely K. Please give her a special hug and kiss from John, Kelly, Ozzie, and Zowie. Tell her she is beeeewoootiful too.

Love J

Steve, Kat, & Wilbur said...

We're glad the vet is trying some new things and that Kira is feeling better. We're still thinking about you!!

Kat

Two French Bulldogs said...

ahhh poor baby...thanks for updating
Benny & Lily

The Army of Four said...

Thanks for the update! We'll continue to keep Kira in our thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Ammy

Biloxi and Siber-sibs said...

Tank woo fur da update. We be keeping our paws crossed and sending sibe vibes fur Kira to feels better.

Husky kisses,
Biloxi

Dexter said...

I think that medicine will fix you right up. My Beautiful Raja had to eat special kibbles when she had her UTI. Do you need to do that too?

My next door neighbor dog had diabetes. She got injected every day! Ouch! But it made a HUGE difference in how she felt.

Paws crossed!

Slobbers,
Mango

D.K. Wall said...

Thanks for the update. We will keep paws crossed and Sibe Vibes coming until we get the all clear!

Princess Eva and Brice said...

Good to hear that Kira is feeling better.

Have you heard of or tried using an ice pack during or right after a seizure? I know of a couple people who do this and they say that it helps.
http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/icepack.htm

Princess Eva

Jack & Moo said...

Paws crossed for you, sweetie. It's no fun to feel "off". we're sending woo extra-strong sibe vibes!

a-roos to yous,
Jack a-roo & mom

Cocorue said...

TQ for the update as we have been worried since we last posted and our paws are still crossed for the results

extra chikisses for you my friend
coco

Maxmom said...

Sending lots of love and good wishes for a full recovery for our beautiful Kira. Very scary. We are thinking of you.
Lots of licks
MAXDOG IN SOUTH AFRICA

Ziggy Stardust said...

Kira, I hope you are feeling better. I don't like you being sick, it makes me sad. I hope the new medicine helps.

licks and sniffs, Sasha

The Oceanside Animals said...

Glad she's feeling more like herself today!

Mochi and Bali said...

Thanks for the update! I'm glad you're feeling a little better! I'll keep crossing my paws and sending sibe vibes!

Mochi

Yas said...

Thank you for the updates! Feel better soon Kira, we miss you!

Cheers,
Maxx

Woodrow, Luna, MJ Campanella said...

paws crossed that she is all better very soon

Woodrow - Sweetie - MJ