Just got a call from the vet and Callie's bloodwork is horrible! We knew that, though, since she's been feeling like crud.
CREATININE: 22.4 (Normal is 0.8-2.3)
BUN: 183 (Normal is 15-34)
Potassium is elevated 6.2 (Normal is 3.9-5.3)
Phosphorus is elevated 14 (Normal is 3-7)
The vet recommended bringing her in and giving Sub-Q fluids twice today. Once in the morning when she arrives and once in the afternoon before we pick her up. We'll probably do this for a few weeks and then see how she responds before deciding if we want to do this at home or continue taking her in to the vet.
When Callie goes today, she will also get another Cerenia shot to settle her stomach.
The vet also recommended Tums (yes, Tums...How do you spell relief?) to help bind the phosphorus so it's not absorbed into the body. The vet recommended 1/4 tablet twice a day rather than going with a Rx phosphorus binder at this time.
The vet is also going to give us a prescription for the Royal Canin renal food so I can go to PetsMart during my lunch time and pick up a bag since I'd have to wait for them to order it.
So, that's where we stand right now.
CREATININE: 22.4 (Normal is 0.8-2.3)
BUN: 183 (Normal is 15-34)
Potassium is elevated 6.2 (Normal is 3.9-5.3)
Phosphorus is elevated 14 (Normal is 3-7)
The vet recommended bringing her in and giving Sub-Q fluids twice today. Once in the morning when she arrives and once in the afternoon before we pick her up. We'll probably do this for a few weeks and then see how she responds before deciding if we want to do this at home or continue taking her in to the vet.
When Callie goes today, she will also get another Cerenia shot to settle her stomach.
The vet also recommended Tums (yes, Tums...How do you spell relief?) to help bind the phosphorus so it's not absorbed into the body. The vet recommended 1/4 tablet twice a day rather than going with a Rx phosphorus binder at this time.
The vet is also going to give us a prescription for the Royal Canin renal food so I can go to PetsMart during my lunch time and pick up a bag since I'd have to wait for them to order it.
So, that's where we stand right now.