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[Benjicarol]

I am here (again) at the Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs pg, but I don't see any "join" button.  I have looked several times on different days.  I did join some part some weeks ago, because I get automatically logged in when  I click  the  favorite button.  But what should  I do now to join the ckf in dogs group?

[tonyb286]

Fortunately, many common antibiotics will kill leptospira. Antibiotic resistance is not a problem in leptospirosis so ordinary penicillin, tetracycline and erythromycin all work well. Doxycycline is probably the best since it seems most effective in preventing dogs from becoming silent carriers of the disease organism in their kidneys after recovery. Continuing with fluids and supportive care is essential. The numbers will need re checking once the antibiotics are finished, as the drugs will alter blood levels disproportionately.

Tony

[Sarahvez]

Hi tony. I don't know how to join but am in desperate need of your help.
My 2 yr old German shepherd has been diagnosed with lepto. We took her in just over a week ago and started antibiotics right away. Her creatinine level then was 160. It is now over 800. Yesterday we decided to keep with the fluids through IV. Today when I went to see her her blood pressure was 100 above normal and her heart rate was 60. What are her chances. They tried to increase her fluids but she started to sound "crackles" when the did a check. Meaning it was touch. I need so advice here as I am at a loss and heartbroken.

[tonyb286]

MedHelp certainly don't make it easy, do they ... the good news is, you have already joined. I've just checked the membership list and your name is on it. So, welcome, whichever way you managed to get here.

Tony