Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 Hi, Vera. Otis is in advanced kidney failure. It is a shock, as his bloodwork one month ago was normal. But this looks like what will take him and I am overwhelmed with sadness again. He is my rock -- my strong, strong dog. In May 2000, he underwent a unilateral tieback for a paralyzed larynx flap. He was 13. It was a huge operation but it prevented him from a certain suffocation. He did so well coming out of that and although the operation leaves him open to aspiration pneumonia, he never got it (and he has thrown up so many times now from the kidneys). If all of this snow weren't here, I know he would head into the woods with me for our walk to the stream even now. But he cannot keep anything down. If he was drinking, that would come up too. But I administer sub-q fluids to him and he is hydrated at least. I feel so sick about this, but I will not let him suffer if the fate is certain. Debbie RE: Debbie White Debbie: What's wrong with otis? I didn't hear, so sorry you've got it so bad this last past year. Thing have to look up for you, they got to. Hugs Vera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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