Gretel Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Ingrid is 15 and was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure nearly two years ago. She's been on hills kd diet and done well. She wasn't too well over the weekend and today I've realised she smells terrible. After googling I realise it's probably uremia and I think we're near the end now. When she was first diagnosed I didn't think she'd last this long so I should be grateful but I'm still heartbroken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I'm so sorry Gretel. No matter how much time we get it's never enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazm Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Poor little Ingrid. Thinking of you. She might be 15 but it's still never long enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Thanks no it's never long enough. She's such a tough little dog. I think she's hiding some of her suffering. Time for a vet visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazm Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Know where you're coming from. I'm currently dealing with a sick little girl who has never shown pain. Some are just too tough for their own good. Best wishes to you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 07/04/2017 at 6:55 AM, Zena's mum said: Know where you're coming from. I'm currently dealing with a sick little girl who has never shown pain. Some are just too tough for their own good. Best wishes to you Thanks. I hope you're doing okay too. Shes had a good day today. Shes on pain meds and her spirits are pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Yes it is tough Gretel, Penny had other stuff wrong with her but then she got kidney failure so we had to say goodbye. I will miss her forever, as you will with Ingrid. Thinking of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Tough times for you Gretel And you're so right .. 15 years is a blessing , but never long enough. My BC girl Kirra has been showing blood test results of kidney failure for 18 months ..progressing slowly. But now we're dealing with lymphoma. So far, thanks to cortisone, she's doing OK .. but getting weaker. She's lost a kilo in a week and a half, partly because of cutting out carbs. She's still eating well, taking her meds, and happy to do little bits of 'training' to join in with the boy. I'm blessed in that I can be with her or have her with me all day. But it's going to be tough. H ugs to you and your little Ingrid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Tassie said: Tough times for you Gretel And you're so right .. 15 years is a blessing , but never long enough. My BC girl Kirra has been showing blood test results of kidney failure for 18 months ..progressing slowly. But now we're dealing with lymphoma. So far, thanks to cortisone, she's doing OK .. but getting weaker. She's lost a kilo in a week and a half, partly because of cutting out carbs. She's still eating well, taking her meds, and happy to do little bits of 'training' to join in with the boy. I'm blessed in that I can be with her or have her with me all day. But it's going to be tough. H ugs to you and your little Ingrid. Thanks Tassie. It's so hard watching them fade. I feel for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazm Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Hey Tassie. Glad to hear Kirra is still doing ok. Hopefully you will get a lot more time with her. Hurts too much when they leave. I hope your little Ingrid continues to have good days too Gretel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 On 12/04/2017 at 8:31 PM, Zena's mum said: Hey Tassie. Glad to hear Kirra is still doing ok. Hopefully you will get a lot more time with her. Hurts too much when they leave. I hope your little Ingrid continues to have good days too Gretel Thanks. She's had a couple of good days but then yesterday wasn't a good one. I got so upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazm Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Totally understand Gretel. It's not nice. We said goodbye to my baby girl on Monday but whenever she had bad days I would always get upset too. I hated what was happening to her. Now I'm just constantly upset and it hurts real bad. Miss my little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Zena's mum said: Totally understand Gretel. It's not nice. We said goodbye to my baby girl on Monday but whenever she had bad days I would always get upset too. I hated what was happening to her. Now I'm just constantly upset and it hurts real bad. Miss my little girl. I'm so sorry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara and Sam Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara and Sam Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 How is Ingrid going ? ( and you ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 6 hours ago, Tara and Sam said: How is Ingrid going ? ( and you ) Hi, thanks for asking. I thought her time had come but we've upped her pain meds and added cortisone and she's rallied. She's amazing. I know she can't be this good for long but I'm enjoying it. She even chased a toy the other day! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara and Sam Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 so glad to hear that have been thinking about her and you enjoy every moment together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoofnHoof Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 My Lulu is having kidney troubles as well, she's been on the k/d for about 6 months or so I guess. She can eat other stuff but seems to prefer the k/d the most, other stuff she will go off after a couple days. She's still in good spirits although has lost weight, not skinny but just enough cover. I'm in a facebook group for people with dogs with kidney problems and they recommend giving subcutaneous fluids to keep them hydrated and help the kidneys so I'm going to ask the vet about it next time I take her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 @WoofnHoofSubcutaneous fluids work well for kidney dogs and are easy to do at home if you have a calm dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 I should have updated this thread. We had to put Ingrid to sleep a few months ago. She went downhill fast and wasn't interested in food. It was time. Never an easy decision to make though and there have been many tears. She was such a tough little girl. RIP darling girl. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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