Jessca Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Kaiser has been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis Apparently the type he has is quite breed specific, it's fast acting and fatal. I'm not coping to well watching my happy dog dieing. Because he is still quite happy we have decided to go ahead with a few medications and see if we can get some weight back on him. I've been told if he is eating and still alive on Friday then we will reassess it and try some medication to get rid of the copper in his liver. My poor man I just don't know what to do! I'm trying so hard to be strong for him but every time I look at him I fall apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenau1 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I don't have any advice to offer, I just wanted to send some Dober-hugs to you and Kaiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Oh no I'm so sorry to hear this about your gorgeous boy. Let's hope he responds to the medication. Sendings my best wishes and Hugs to you and kaiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 By friday!! wow! I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope he responds well to the medication too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessca Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thank you so much everyone for your kind words! It means so much! Kaiser is currently fast asleep on the couch :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I'm sure he is fast asleep oblivious of the stress and worry you are going through! I had a Doberman as a young teenager, he was the most loyal, protective and snuggly dog. I have always had a special place in my heart for them. Hope things are looking better in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 My heart really does go out to you right now I hope he responds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessca Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Thank you again everyone!! Some good news!!! Kaiser has eaten some food and has not vomited, so we have picked up enough meds( which is alot!!) to last until Tuesday morning and if all is well we will reasses the situation then!! I am so happy!! And kaiser is also looking brighter!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Yay what good news! Hope he continues to improve over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenau1 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Thank you again everyone!! Some good news!!! Kaiser has eaten some food and has not vomited, so we have picked up enough meds( which is alot!!) to last until Tuesday morning and if all is well we will reasses the situation then!! I am so happy!! And kaiser is also looking brighter!!!! Good news, am very happy to hear it Pls keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessca Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thank you everyone! Kaiser is doing ok. He has alot of fluid in his belly(it looks like he's pregant) but he is eating well and not vomiting. He has put on 5kg's since thursday(although alot of that would be flud). And because he is so happy we have put him on some diurectics to try and get rid of the fluid as well as a heap of other different medications. The vet is still not hopefull (his words wore its better than last week but still not good). His bilurubin levels have come down alot too, so thats great! We are keeping positive, and as long as kaiser is willing to keep fighting an remains happy we will continue to try and help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenau1 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Glad to hear he is eating well! ~more Dobie hugs~ How is he doing today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessca Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thank you! He is doing ok. Hestill has alot of fluid, but it will take a fee days for the meds to start working. He has started having mild head tremors, but seems quite oblivious to them. So I will have a chat to the vet today about them. He is so much happier tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Great to hear he is hanging in there and happy. Here's hoping the meds kick in soon to get rid of some of that fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Jess so sad for you and in a bit of shock HUGE hugs to you and Kaiser I still smile at the lassie scene of the 3 of them bounding back to us, ears flopping over the hill at the wetlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessca Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 I just wrote a really long reply and lost it all Thanks k9angel!! Thank you!! I took him there last week!! He had so much fun running around, chasing pelicans into the water! He seems to be improving! He has started barking when dogs walk down the street, and his tail carriage is higher. He now jumps off the bed when our other dogs barks. He is also sleeping in his crate instead of our room. We also haven't seen any head tremors for a couple of days! The fluid still has not gone down, but he is eating steadily. The vet is still not hopeful, but we are remaining positive! He is young, fit and (until this) healthy. So lets just hope he keeps fighting and his live heals itself! Here is a website with some info on it - Canine hepatitis Just a quick unrelated note- I hate iPads!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenau1 Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 That sounds really encouraging, you must be pleased Do you have any pics of him? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 Encouraging update ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessca Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 I am thanks ravenau1! Here are two before pictures(they are photos of prints so aren't the best quality). And one I just took now. I am not sure how well you can see the fluid in his belly. But you can see his ribs, which means that his tummy should tuck up, but it doesn't. The vets call it the pregnant look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 oh the current shot is so sad Glad to hear that there is some improvement though!! What a clever boy getting the best spot of the house on the bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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