Pedialyte for dog with kidney failure?????

[PrincesMom]

My 10 year old, Prince was diagnosed with kidney failure in February, the latest in a list of other medical problems. I have found some tips through these forums that have helped keep him stable since and was wondering about Pedialyte. Has anyone gave this to their dog and if so, what was the result?

Prince suffers from Pancreatitis, Cushing's Disease and SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration).

[PrincesMom]

My sweet baby boy is gone. He was the sweetest little boy, he loved everyone and everyone loved him. He was sick with one thing or another the entire 8 1/2 years I had him...but not anymore. Now he is in Heaven with my dear Dad, now able to see-now he can run wild and eat anything he wants, without pain and no more sticking a needle in his back everyday, filling him with fluids, just to get his kidneys to work.
I read the other day that a dog is one of three things-a teacher, a healer or a companion. Prince was all three to me. He was also the love of my life. I miss him desperately, I will miss his little soft, warm body pressed up against mine every night and waking up to him rolling his face all over mine. I will miss his little head turning from side to side when I talked to him and I will miss him greeting me after I had been gone...his ears laid back, and his tail wagging so hard, it knocked him off his feet sometime.
But, he went peacefully, in my arms, with me whispering in his ear, "You are Momma's good boy, I love you sooooo much." And I am comforted knowing that he will be able to kick back in that big ol' recliner in the sky, with my Dad again.
I love you Bubba, more than anything. I will miss you forever.

[Misfits4Me]

Morning Paula.....My Heart is with you this morning......I pray for peace for you & Your Prince.......Please know that you have done everything right for your guy & he knows it........I wish every dog could have such wonderful owners as you have been......Making this final decision is probably the toughest decision we Pet owners can face......However, it's based on TRUE LOVE that cannot be matched! I will be thinking about you both in the hours & days to come.......Come back and let us know how your doing......I'm glad Prince will be with your father......That makes me smile!

Hugs to you and give Prince a kiss from me.......Sincerely, Karla

[PrincesMom]

I just wanted to let everyone know Prince took a turn for the worse last night, and I am going to the vet in 2 hours to have him put to sleep.

I want to thank all of you so much for helping me through this and giving me all the advice on how to deal with kidney failure. All of you have said how horrible this disease is, and now I see why.

I am so heartbroken that his warm little body won't be sleeping up against me anymore, that I won't be woken up to him rolling his face all over mine or that I won't get to laugh at all the funny things he does.

But I am comforted my the fact that me Dad is up there waiting for him, and that they will be buddies again, keeping each other company.

Thank you again
Paula

[PrincesMom]

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't wrote back, but I have doing finals for a few college classes.

Prince has not had any other episodes aside from those two. He has been on meds for high blood pressure for about 3 years. But with him being off his food for the last week to 10 days, I have not able to get him to take all his meds on a regular basis.

He has been doing good since Sunday, eating and taking all his meds, but my vet is on holiday and won't return till tomorrow. I will definately let ya'll know what he says, after I speak with him.

Thank you so much for all the help and concern. It means a lot!!

Paula

[tonyb286]

Connie is absolutely right, seizures are not uncommon in dogs with such problems. It is certainly something you need to raise with your vet, even if it is just an emergency telephone call where they can give you some advice. Seizures come in all shapes and sizes, from extreme to miniscule, and each has its own management challenges. It is worth pointing out that dogs can also suffer amnesia immediately following a seizure and may therefore seem disorientated for a while, possibly not recongnising familiar things or people.

I suspect these tremors are also connected with both biological and nuerological systems shutting down or re-assigning themselves, brought on by Prince's physical issues. There may be very little you can do about this, but do consult your vet about it. I really hope he's ok today - do let us know. Tony

[TwoBitsMom]

Hi Paula....
Just checking in....I hope all is going well.
Connie