After a very tense wait yesterday and no results when I phoned the surgery the vet finally phoned this morning to let us know that Smudge does have kidney failure and also something not quite right with his liver.
Due to tablets he already takes for Cushing's Disease and heart failure she is not sure that he can take any further medication and she is investigating the possibility of a special diet for dogs in renal failure and whether or not it would help him.
I am awaiting a further phone call.
Thankfully the gloss painting is now finished. I don't know why but the smell of the paint yesterday gave me a really bad headache and made me feel sick......much worse than normal.
Onwards today with the emulsioning and a nice hot bath when I have finished.
DD has kindly invited me out for tea tonight so we are just going to the pub down the road where we sometimes go for Sunday dinner.
Thanks for dropping by today and I hope you are having a lovely day.
Sheila-x-
Aww, I'm so sorry to hear about Smudge, Sheila - our animals are part of our family and we worry about them just as much don't we? Hope the vet can sort something out. Gloss paint always makes me feel sick. Enjoy your meal, how nice of daughter to take you out.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to read the news about Smudge. Our furry friends are family too, and it's only right we worry about them so much. Hopefully the vet will find something to help alleviate some of the problems. X
ReplyDeleteOh Smudge boy...you poor ole thing...I hope you are not in pain. Glad you have humans that are looking to do the best for you. Sheila...O bet you were head down near the rising paint fumes...not good for anyone! Enjoy your night out...I am off on a girlie night too! xx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Smudge, animals are a real part of the family and I know how worrying and upsetting it can be when they are not well. xx
ReplyDeleteOh, I am sorry to read about Smudge, Sheila. I do hope the vet finds something to help him.
ReplyDeleteA night at the pub sounds just what you need. x
Oh Sheila, I do hope smudge is going to be ok. I think a nice pub meal is the least you deserve after all your hard work these past few weeks.
ReplyDeleteI had a Kidney failure diet food for one of my Spaniels,it worked well for him. I will keep my metaphorical fingers crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you Shelia, praying the vet will be able to some up with a solution to help poor Smudge. Have nice evening out, you deserve a treat after all that painting.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Smudge. Let's hope they can put together a care plan.
ReplyDeleteHope the vet can make Smudge comfortable, it's not nice when our animals are ill, they are our babies after all.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about Smudge. I hope something can be worked out where he will have a little relief. Enjoy your meal
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