mbc1963 Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 As if Lyme disease weren't enough to worry about, my sister's happy, fat little American Eskimo dog stopped eating - and after a recent diagnosis of Lyme (followed by 28 days of doxy), her kidneys are failing. It's called Lyme Nephritis, apparently, and is pretty much fatal. Anyone had any experience with this? Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzinnias Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I've lost a dog to this terrible disease. We see it about once a month in the veterinary hospital where I work. Usually the patients are young, otherwise healthy animals. I've never heard of a case where they recover. My Elliot was 5 and a very active Jack Russell Terrier. Took him to U of Penn but there was nothing that could be done. He is dearly missed. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I don't have anything helpful to add, but wanted to say I'm sorry that your sister and her little dog are going through this. J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 ::Sigh:: Thanks for the input. Nothing I read is good. It's a stinker in an otherwise healthy, very contented little dog who should have another five or six years. When I was reading all the posts Saturday about the "final trip," I had to shut down the forum... it was hitting me hard, and then my sister called to tell me about her dog. Sometimes I think we pick up on the energy in the universe, even if we don't know we're doing it. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzinnias Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 I'm so sorry. This just stinks for you and your sister. You are in my thoughts. Michelle ::Sigh:: Thanks for the input. Nothing I read is good. It's a stinker in an otherwise healthy, very contented little dog who should have another five or six years. When I was reading all the posts Saturday about the "final trip," I had to shut down the forum... it was hitting me hard, and then my sister called to tell me about her dog. Sometimes I think we pick up on the energy in the universe, even if we don't know we're doing it. Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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