The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Thanks Nicola, the next few days will tell - we'll see if she fills up again. Initial signs are good, but peritonitis has a habit of recurring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well, she had her visit to the vet and he was very happy with how she is doing. She had another jab, one each of anti-b and anti-inflammatory and I have two more days worth of these in syringes to inject her with tomorrow and Saturday. Clive says that he thinks it's not 'true peritonitis', but that the fluid build up may be caused by a problem with her liver, or something more sinister like cancer. The only way to accurately diagnose this would be to take a sample of the fluid if she fills up again and test it to see. This would cost £10-£15 to do, and if she does get poorly again, then we need to look at her long term prognosis and decide if it is worth continuing to treat her. She had a lovely supper of porridge when we got home and is now out with the others again - I will keep an eagle eye on her for any signs of deterioration. What with that and a bunny with flakey ears, the vet has seen most of my budget for this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Clare im really pleased to hear the good news i was wondering how she was getting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 What with that and a bunny with flakey ears, the vet has seen most of my budget for this month I wish I had married a vet. Glad she is on the mend Clare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 Well, not good news I;m afraid, her tummy is filling up again. She is still sprightly at the moment, but will slow down again as it gets fuller. She has an appointment to see the vet on Tuesday night; I'm hoping that she can last that long, but the prognosis isn't good - I won't kep putting her through this as she's a lovely girl who has never been any trouble, she deserves a quiet and dignified end without pain or discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 That's great news Clare xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Sorry to hear that Clare. I understand what you mean by giving her a dignified end and I will keep my fingers crossed for her Shes lucky to have you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Sorry to hear that, Clare . That's come back really quickly (or is that normal?) I agree about the dignified end - she's had a lovely life to date at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 just caught up with this thread. im so sorry things aren't going so well. Fingers crossed for a miracle recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 It would have been easier if it were egg peritonitis, but the vet thinks that it's something to do with her liver or even cancer. I could take her back every week to be drained, and keep injecting her, but it isn't fair on her to do that. I'd rather that she just fell asleep in my arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surferdog Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Thinking of you and brave little Sadie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I am so, so sorry to hear about Sadie I do hope that she pulls through How old is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2this Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 Oh Claret, that's so sad. Lots of hugs. I'm sure she knows you've tried everything. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. She is a stunning girl. Christine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am so, so sorry to hear about Sadie I do hope that she pulls through How old is she? She's nearly 4 Paola - one of my first girls. The last one left in fact. Off we trundled to the vet this evening, with Sadie in her box... her tummy is filling up with fluid again and it's clear that this is something that she's not going to recover from. Clive examined her and we've decided to give her a few more days of sunshine and freedom. She isn't suffering at the moment, but will when her tum gets really distended, so I'm keeping a weather eye on her for any signs of suffering and she will be back to him to be despatched before she's in any pain. Sad news, but something that you have to be pragmatic about when you keep animals. Clive can't make an accurate 100% diagnosis without ultrasound and other tests, but he's fairly sure that it's Avian Leukosis; a form of cancer, which is affecting her liver and making it impossible for her to process liquid effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 That's sad . I hope she enjoys some sunshine on her last few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 So do I Vicki. Ruby Tuesday, another of my original girls passed away last summer after a long illness, in the midst of the flowers, with all her friends around her. You couldn't wish a better end for anything or anyone really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 im sorry to hear the prognosis Clare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Clare, I'm sorry to hear about Sadie. I hope you and Rosie are all right and that she has some lovely weather to be happy in. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Poor Sadie, at least she has had a good life with you and her chickeny friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Sorry Clare. I hope to give her a cuddle on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 So sorry - hope she enjoys some sunshine tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I am so sorry Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks for your thoughts guys - no hope of sunshine today I'm afraid, but she's happy as larry scratting about int he garden this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 That is good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
