Odie UPDATE pg 16 - he's doing well at present!!

[8 Hairy Feet]

Just checking in to see
how Odie is going on.
I'm really sorry to hear he's not
feeling too chipper, hope you
get some answers and he feels
better soon!
steffxxx

[bajoleth]

Thinking of you and Odie and hope he is feeling much more like his old self soon

[PennyB]

Have you tried him on white fish? Sometimes that is a good alternative where other foods like chicken, eggs and rice aren't working.

I often feed white fish and mashed potato if ever I have sickly dogs in

[lisalh]

Hope the wee man is feeling better soon.  They are a worry

[*Jay*]

Hope you get some answers today and that Odie feels better soon 

[Geordietyke]

Well, the vet rang at 8.30am and said his electrolytes are unusual and they are pointing towards Addison's Disease   She said it was unusual in such a young dog and we are going in for another test specifically for it at 10am.  TBH, as he's still shaking and not eating, I'd rather had a solid diagnosis so he can start his treatment (for life) which shouldn't reduce his life expectancy.  Will update you all if he does have it later as he has to stay at vets for a while

Thank you again for your kind wishes and thoughts, they really help

[LottieLu]

  Lesley, hopefully at least you are a bit nearer knowing what is making him so unwell. Fingers crossed he will soon be on the appropriate treatment and feeling better again.  . What is the vet planning next?

[Geordietyke]

There is a specific test for Addisons which she'll carry out this morning.

[ollie nathan's mum]

Finger crossed, a diagnosis would be good.

[cdpops]

I hope you get some answers today, poor little Odie   hope he is soon feeling better

[LottieLu]

Finger crossed, a diagnosis would be good.

Fingers crossed for today Lesley, whatever it is making him poorly, it is far better to know and like you say, get on and treat him. 

[Pop-Star]

Oh Lesley what a worry for you  Hope you get a diagnosis soon
for you and Odie

[coopersmum]

Poor little Odie You must be really worried. I think the vet will be planning to do a low dose dexamethasone suppression test which is the next step in diagnosing Addisons (if I remember my endocrinology from last year properly:)) I hope they have a definitive diagnosis for you by the end of the day. Good luck and all paws, hooves and fingers crossed for you and your boy

[MaggieR]

  's for you both Lesley - got everything crossed that you get the diagnosis you need today so you can get started with the treatment and get your gorgeous boys appetite back 

[mlynnf50]

Aw Lesley I am so sorry for all you are both going through, I do hope you get some answers today, will e thinking of you both and sending positive thought to you. Keep us informed love.