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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Geordietyke on July 11, 2012, 12:52:56 PM
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The vet called yesterday asking me to come down to see her on Thursday afternoon - she has booked a double appointment, to discuss Odie's blood test results.
At my insistence, last week when he went for his routine electrolytes testing, I asked them to do full bloods as I said I thought there was still something 'amiss' with him (besides his Addison's Disease). He frequently has pale gums/is still tetchy at times and seems to have 'that look' in his eyes occasionally, which tells me he just isn't feeling right :'(
Of course, being a complete pessimist, I'm really worried about what she's going to tell me - is the double appointment booking a bad sign or it it normal to have such a long appt?? Lesley
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:bigarmhug:'s hun, I completely understand how worried you are - but try not to. Seems to me, going through blood tests at the moment, that they are very open to interpretation when used in conjunction with past results etc. It might well be that she wants to ensure you have a complete understanding of what they all mean etc, and doing that in conjunction with maybe more checks on Odie, she might well be ensuring that you and she don't feel rushed... maybe that she has different options in terms of treatment etc.
I know none of that will stop you worrying... nothing will, but try not to think the worst... :bigarmhug:
xxx
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Thanks Lisa :luv: Fortunately the vets have cottoned on quite quickly that I do my research so they can discuss details and I'm able to understand it a little! I've just got a feeling that my hunch is correct and they've found something else wrong :-\ You're right though, I'm a born worrier :embarassed:
It's strange that a few of us are having a spate of health issues with our cockers atm, isn't it?
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I know it's easy for me to say Lesley, but try not to worry too much. You are doing everything you can for Odie, and I hope everything will be OK for you tomorrow. You were right to trust your instincts and get a blood test for Odie, and it may be that there is something about these that is unusual and that is why the vet suggested double appointment. Given his addisons though it may be that she just wants to make sure that you have more than the standard 10 minute slot to discuss issues. I will be thinking of you tomorrow, and sending hugs and positive thoughts your way, and Odie's of course. :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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I can completely understand why you're worried as I'd be just the same but it really doesn't mean it's going to be bad news. It could simply be that the vet has a lot to discuss with you, not necessarily bad things, but perhaps the blood tests have given a fuller picture of what's going on and what can be done to help Odie's health improve. It could be good news :luv:
Sending you some hugs anyway :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: as i'm sure you'll still worry, just try not to :luv:
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Aw thanks guys :luv: I know it could be anything and it's natural to think the worst but I'm just still in a tizzy with Odie not being back to his usual self, I really can't imagine being told anything else is wrong with him :'( Hopefully you are right and there is just a lot of info/results to discuss.
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I'm sure it will all be ok, although our imaginations run away with us and we always think the worst when these things happen (I know I do). Will be thinking of you and keeping fingers crossed there's nothing bad going on:)
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I agree with the others too Lesley :shades: :blink:
Also if there was anything else wrong with Odie that needed emergency treatment i would expect the vet to call you in immediately :shades:
Good luck tomorrow :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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You're right (of course :shades: :lol2:) :D
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Oh Lesley big hugs from Willow and I. What a worry for you, have no advice Im afraid as our vets offered open surgery only so we dont have to have appointments.
Try not to worry (says the woman that worries far tooooo much herself)
Fingers and paws crossed fr Odie xxxx
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Fingers and Paws crossed for you for tomorrow
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Can't say anything that will make you feel better, but good look we will be thinking of you.
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Our vet appointments are at 15 min intervals, so if you want a proper chat you are pushed for time so maybe they've allowed a double appointment to allow a proper discussion. Just make sure they don't charge double :shades:
Easy to say don't worry, as you say you like to do your research, so they are allowing you time to ask questions. Good Luck
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:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: you must be worried :huh: Nothing we say will stop that ;) So praying it is not as bad as you imagine :-* Good luck tomorrow I will be thinking of you and Odie :bigarmhug:
Btw. I think Mollie is probably related to Odie ;)
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Lesley, I am a worrier too, so I sympathise. However, my sensible head says that it is to give you time to talk to the vet, and that can only be a good thing. So keep us posted, and I'll be thinking off you and I am worrying with you. Cuddles for Odie and for you too :bigarmhug:
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It could be that as your vet knows you do your research, your appointment will take longer. She knows you will challenge her and she needs to be thorough and allow time for extra questions and answers.
A lot of people just accept what the vet says (as though they were gods ph34r) and if this was the case, I should imagine you would be in and out.
You are not one of those people so she has allowed extra time for you.
That is how you should look at it.
I know it won't stop you worrying as that is what we do. When I had to leave Marley at the vets last week for an xray, I actually asked if I could be allowed to stay with her whilst she was being zapped. ph34r. I wasn't allowed to for legal reasons they said.
Fingers crossed for you and Odie tomorrow :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Thanks for your kind words and reassurances everyone :luv: Will update you after the school run tomorrow afternoon.
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:bigarmhug:'s Lesley.... thinking of you today - hope it goes well :luv:
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Hope your worries are unfounded
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Thinking of you and hoping that all will be ok. Sending cyber hugs and positive thoughts to both of you. Xxxx
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Thinking of you and Odie :bigarmhug: Sending lots of postive thoughts :luv:
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Having stood for over half an hour discussing Kalis ears and her heart, it just goes to show how little can actually be said in ten minutes! Hope things are sortable, whatever it is xxx
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:bigarmhug: lovely lady. Let me know.
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Good luck for today.
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I hope all is ok
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Fingers crossed there's no bad news.
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Hope everythings ok xx
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Oh gosh, only just seen this - hope everything is OK :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Just checking in, will pop back later.
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Hows things :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :luv:
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I keep checking too Lesley :shades:
Hope things are o.k with Odie :luv:
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I keep looking to see if any news. Hope all is ok.
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Thanks guys, sorry for delay, my computer connection has been up and down this evening ph34r
Well, all is OK. We spent 25 mins chatting to the vet as she wants to up his meds by 1 tablet daily as his Sodium levels still aren't at an acceptable level but his Chloride and Potassium ones are reasonable. Full bloods again in 2 weeks plus urine sample too. We are hoping that this extra tablet will at last stabilise him, although to be fair, his shaking has been minimal this past week. He is still occasionally doing no. 1's & 2's in the house (not asking to go out) but this may be because he's still not fully balanced.
Thank you all for your kind words and support, I know I worry too much :embarassed: Here's hoping we will have him sorted in the coming weeks. Lesley x
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That's great news its nothing serious xx
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Great news.......hope Odie is soon stabilised :D
I think the whole of Col have been holding their breath ;) you must be so relieved it's not another problem ,good luck :-*
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I think the vet realises that I always ask questions, want facts and figures about the results so thought she'd better book me a double :005:
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Well, that is the way to be doll.......(Im just saying that because that is how I am!) ph34r
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Think I'm following your lead Sheryl, I've found out so much more by doing my homework as the vet seems to talk to you more if she thinks you know what's what!
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Thanks for the update Lesley, pleased that it is all okay, although I realise things are not just quite settled yet. :bigarmhug:
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I think the vet realises that I always ask questions, want facts and figures about the results so thought she'd better book me a double :005:
Good for you. I'm so pleased that you've had good news and hope Odie's condition is soon stabilised. :luv:
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Heres hoping the extra tablet will stabilise him. xx
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:013: Phew :shades: so pleased your worry was unfounded Lesley :luv:
Lets hope that extra tablet does the trick :shades: :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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So pleased it was nothing sinister Lesley :luv: Sending big squidges for your boy and got everything crossed that this sorts him finally :luv: :luv: :luv:
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I am also happy to hear the news and am keeping fingers crossed the extra tablet works, :bigarmhug: to you.
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Thanks again everyone :luv: It's lovely having such great cyber support :-*
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So pleased to see the positive outcome from visit, hope the tablet makes the difference for him :luv:
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Hope adjusting the meds works, I was really worried that it was something else as well
:bigarmhug: :bigarmhug:
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Thanks for the update, we are all rooting for him :luv:
Pleased that the news wasn't what you feared, and hopefully the meds will stabilise him.
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Ditto that!
Hoping the extra tab does the
trick and irons out any remaining
problems for Odie :luv:
steffxxx
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Glad the news is less worrying than you probably anticipated. :luv:
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phew thanks for the update was getting worried for you
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Odie says thank you :luv: He is excited today as he is having a visit from his COL friends Jeff and Annie this afternoon :cool4: :dance04:
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Aw that's lovely he's having
a playdate :luv:
steffxxx
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Awww thats lovely :luv: Hope they all have a lovely day :bigarmhug: