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45. Thanks for all the good wishes everyone. We really need them.

Sun Jun 2, 2013, 08:13 PM

Jun 2013

This all came about so fast. He was so healthy one day and sick the next. When he is drained he goes back to being a normal healthy little boy. This is just so scary. One Vet even said if he was a human he could have a colostomy bag and be fine but a doggie would pull it out.
He is being so good about the doctors and needles and hurts.

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No idea, but wishes. elleng Jun 2013 #1

I'm so sorry! I do hope you find some answers. BrotherIvan Jun 2013 #2

Poor little guy BainsBane Jun 2013 #3

I don't really KC Jun 2013 #4

No sign of poison and his pancreas and bladder are fine. Walk away Jun 2013 #9

Oh I know KC Jun 2013 #63

kick - best I can do - good wishes rurallib Jun 2013 #5

I'm so sorry phylny Jun 2013 #6

Thanks. His heart is great. Everything else is fine. Walk away Jun 2013 #10

try a second or third vet? Voice for Peace Jun 2013 #7

He look so much like a 'mutts' charactor - I wish I knew what to do ..... marble falls Jun 2013 #8

Oh, he's georgeous. All I can do to help is kick and send all my good thoughts. Squinch Jun 2013 #11

I don't know where you are located evilhime Jun 2013 #12

Thanks. He is going to AMC in NYC on Tues but I am going to take your advise and... Walk away Jun 2013 #32

AMC is excellent tpsbmam Jun 2013 #37

Hoping this trip works out Omaha Steve Jun 2013 #46

Oh, how I wish I could help. If you have to help asjr Jun 2013 #13

Two ultra sounds and nothing. They can't even see where the leak or... Walk away Jun 2013 #34

Maybe a KC Jun 2013 #64

So sorry to hear that - TBF Jun 2013 #14

is he peeing and pooping regularly? truedelphi Jun 2013 #15

He's 12 but otherwise active and healthy. He is pooping normally. Walk away Jun 2013 #30

What is his swallowing of food like lately? truedelphi Jun 2013 #39

Perfectly normal until he is completely bloated. nt Walk away Jun 2013 #58

siliguts posting (below) of Dr Fiona's diagnosis is really invaluable. truedelphi Jun 2013 #60

I cannot imagine what you are going through, Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #16

I have seen ascites like that with portal hypertension in humans siligut Jun 2013 #17

He eats Wellness dry with a spoon of Merrick's Grammy's Pot Pie so no corn. nt Walk away Jun 2013 #25

Did you see this from Dr Fiona? siligut Jun 2013 #38

That's actually a lot of good information... Walk away Jun 2013 #50

I subscribe to "JUST ANSWER" primarily for the veterinary expertise -nt NAO Jun 2013 #79

kick Liberal_in_LA Jun 2013 #18

Has his pancreas been tested? liberalmuse Jun 2013 #19

Yes, it's 100%. So is gall bladder, liver and kidney nt Walk away Jun 2013 #26

low levels of protein in his blood? renate Jun 2013 #20

It's hard to tell because the fluid draining lowers protein levels so it's Walk away Jun 2013 #29

Did they KC Jun 2013 #65

What a cute face! Sancho Jun 2013 #21

Have you tried a specialist? Bibliovore Jun 2013 #22

He's going to AMC in NYC on Tues. But he has been seeing specialists all week. Walk away Jun 2013 #28

Could it have eaten a poison? Like rat poison etc? JaneyVee Jun 2013 #23

no. That was the first thing they tested for. nt Walk away Jun 2013 #27

K&R burrowowl Jun 2013 #24

Oh poor baby! Texasgal Jun 2013 #31

K&R for the cute doggie. Granny M Jun 2013 #33

Wish i could do something Spirochete Jun 2013 #35

So sorry, Walk away ReRe Jun 2013 #36

My very best wishes for Toby and everyone who loves him. Stinky The Clown Jun 2013 #40

oh dear. mopinko Jun 2013 #41

May he be healed and may he have many good years ahead of him! meti57b Jun 2013 #42

I am so sorry; I wish I had something more to offer than my best thoughts and wishes. BobTheSubgenius Jun 2013 #43

So far this is stumping the specialists so don't feel bad. Walk away Jun 2013 #47

What is the fluid? Surely they've tested it. drm604 Jun 2013 #44

It was one of the first tests they did Walk away Jun 2013 #49

The words are indistinct. Doremus Jun 2013 #68

Sorry. I don't have the hard copies I just took a photo with my cell. Walk away Jun 2013 #100

There is more blood in it every time it drains. Walk away Jun 2013 #81

Thanks for all the good wishes everyone. We really need them. Walk away Jun 2013 #45

A colostomy bag? siligut Jun 2013 #51

They just meant some kind of permanent drain. Walk away Jun 2013 #52

I am happy to hear about the probiotics siligut Jun 2013 #53

No but he is 12 and been on the same food for many years. I just assume any change... Walk away Jun 2013 #55

You have done everything else it seems siligut Jun 2013 #57

Never, ever give a dog brown rice. White rice, if any. nt msanthrope Jun 2013 #56

I had an old dog food recipe from a news letter siligut Jun 2013 #59

Good dog Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2013 #48

this post brought tears to my eyes. What a cutie. i know this really hurts, but hopefully on Tuesda blondie58 Jun 2013 #54

this post brought tears to my eyes. What a cutie. i know this really hurts, but hopefully on Tuesda blondie58 Jun 2013 #61

What a heartbreaking post, wish I could send you to my vet Rhiannon12866 Jun 2013 #62

Sent you an email.... glinda Jun 2013 #66

Thanks. I am having trouble with the 2nd and 3rd links. Walk away Jun 2013 #70

Hope your dog is still glinda Jun 2013 #97

Chylothorax? yourpicturehere Jun 2013 #67

Thanks. I'll ask the Vet about the chylothorax and the diet too. nt Walk away Jun 2013 #69

I'm so sorry. Sounds like your vets are doing all the things that would sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 #71

Kick... tosh Jun 2013 #72

I'm so sorry to hear about Toby AndyA Jun 2013 #73

Inflammation from Food Allergy? bucolic_frolic Jun 2013 #74

That's interesting, I'll ask. Walk away Jun 2013 #92

You could try Cornell University veterinary specialists mrsadm Jun 2013 #75

Toby is one lucky pooch to have you as his advocate! hamsterjill Jun 2013 #76

KICKING for Toby! patrice Jun 2013 #77

Beautful dog Samantha Jun 2013 #78

Poor guy. Ohio State Vet Hospital in Columbus is excellent. toby jo Jun 2013 #80

Antibiotics kill all the good and bad gut flora maybe nineteen50 Jun 2013 #82

Just now saw this... Phentex Jun 2013 #83

I am so very sorry MissDeeds Jun 2013 #84

*********UPDATE ON TOBY******** Walk away Jun 2013 #85

thank you for the update--we are all keeping paws crossed for you and Toby. spooky3 Jun 2013 #86

Please keep us up to date WoodyD Jun 2013 #87

Fingers crossed for you and your furbaby. I SO hope he recovers! Triana Jun 2013 #93

Toby is sooo cute! Poor little doggie. Hope they find a cause and a cure in a hurry. Auntie Bush Jun 2013 #88

Toby is a 12 year old Cairn Terrier. Walk away Jun 2013 #90

Thanks for the info. He sounds a lot like my Jack Russell. Auntie Bush Jun 2013 #95

Only thing I can think of is he ate or is eating something he shouldnt. cstanleytech Jun 2013 #89

We haven't seen any signs in any of his tests and up until today his poops... Walk away Jun 2013 #91

He didn't happen KC Jun 2013 #96

Any bites from insects or lawn reptiles? In the stomach area? radhika Jun 2013 #94

Any update? spooky3 Jun 2013 #98

He is starting to fill up again and he is uncomfortable. Walk away Jun 2013 #99

thanks for the update. We will keep sending positive vibes your way. spooky3 Jun 2013 #101

Poor baby KC Jun 2013 #102

I don't think that is going to happen. Walk away Jun 2013 #103

You should give him every opportunity for help by posting to some glinda Jun 2013 #104

I have posted elsewhere but nothing different or new. Walk away Jun 2013 #105

you have probably considered this, but ginnyinWI Jun 2013 #106

Thanks, it's a good try and the usual cause for something like this but his heart is OK. Walk away Jun 2013 #107

I am very glad to hear of that good news....... meti57b Jun 2013 #108