The 2nd vet asked why they had not tested for Leptospirosis? When my husband suggested it the first vet said he highly doubted it, and it was deadly and most often not treatable. But we do have raccoon, possum and he did walk the woods the week prior. We also have a small pond, but that never bothered him. We did have an unusually warm winter..We also question any antifreeze drips in the driveway? Any minute volume of consequence would have been deadly within hours both vets said. He did concentrate his urine, although that could happen with one good kidney even if one were damaged. He did not have Cushings or Diabedes-both negative. It pains us that we tried, but missed something early on. They did not see Cancer on the xray or abdominal sonogram. The 2nd vet said it was not blood born reds ok, white somewhat elevated. We just watched him decline-. He deserved the best, he begged with his eyes, please help me.
I am so very sorry to hear you lost your Chester. It's so sad when we do anything to help them, and yet whatever we do seems to do no good.
It does sound as though both vets tried very hard to locate the cause of what was wrong with him, but yes, they must have overlooked something.
I think, from what you have said, that you did your very very best for him. You tried, tried, and tried again.
But I do question what one vet said "it was too late to find a cause".....is it ever too late to find a cause?
It's my opinion, though of course, I might be wrong, that he died of kidney failure. But another cause could have been heart failure. However, excessive drinking and urinating doesn't normally go along with heart failure, but is classic for kidney failure. Also Cushing's and Diabetes, but I think more likely it was his kidneys from what you have said.
Chester was so obviously well loved in your family, and I can imagine how missed he is. We love them so much and they are always missed acutely. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I do know how you must be feeling.