Very Sick Vizsla!

[CheyI]

I have a wonderful 3 and 1/2 year old Hungarian Vizsla. My dog began vomiting 3 days ago, we took him to the Vet yesterday. They completed x-rays, blood work, and a urine sample. The results were this:
Fluid build-up in the abdomen
Severe Dehydration
Protein in urine- indicating kidney disease

We have been pushing fluids for 24 hours- he has received IV anti-biotics- however when he drinks water, he will vomit within 2-3 hours. He remains very lethargic and refuses any food (which I would like to hide additional oral anti-biotics in)

Any assistance or suggestions would be great! We love him and are so worried!

[CheyI]

No blockages and I just gave him an oral cerenia - we have clavamox for the oral anti biotic but no orders for beginning the medication regimen. I don't have his WBC numbers. Antibiotic given to treat symptoms since there is no clear dx....

[Misfits4Me]

P.S. I assume the xrays showed NO blockage anywhere? Such as something lodged in intestines or stomach?   Thanks

[Misfits4Me]

Start here:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/ralston.html

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I don't recognize the treats, but if this started about the same time, you need to thoroughly check them out....

Is his WBC (White Blood Count) elevated, showing infection? Why the antibiotics?

I would ask your Vet about Lepto & see if there have been any cases in your area since your dog is exposed to water....Yes, I looked it up...There have been 14 cases documented in Iowa....There's probably many more, just owners didn't want to test, so it goes unreported....Starting the antibiotic for it could not hurt.....Also, same antibiotic will cover tick diseases.....

Also, ask about getting Cerenia (Oral) to give daily at home....Pack will have 4 days worth.....Once you get the nausea under control, he should want to eat....Offer other fresh foods like chicken and sweet potatoes......Karla

[CheyI]

Yes his blood work showed the following:
ALP 169
BUN 38
CA 12.9
CRE 1.8
GLU 144
NA+ 134
K+ 3.0
TP 9.0
GLOB 5.3

Took him to the Vet again today they pushed more IV fluids and a dose of ampicillin. Retested blood work, they did not send me with results but the above came back normal with the exception of ALP and CAL (90% these were the categories). His stomach has decreased in swelling. He has no temperature and has not throughout this ordeal. He was given an IV push of Cerenia yesterday but not today. He will not eat ANYTHING! Treats are sniffed and then avoided. (last time he ate was Thursday) He will drink water and can hold it down for approx. 2-3 hours and then vomits. Vet today indicated a swollen spleen on his x-ray. Urine lab sent out for dx- due back on Tues/Wed. We do frequent dog parks and open hunting ground. Dog is an avid swimmer. Was not given the vaccine for Lepto but did receive the vaccine for Lyme. We also have a Weimeraner in our home who is healthy- no sx at all.
Normal Diet is Purina (Green bag) and Pedigree (Yellow bag) All the adult formula variety. He was recently given 2 bags of dog treats for Hannakuh - the bacon and chicken variety- Shep brand. Again- the Weim eats same food and treats but has no symptoms.

A little more info- he was extremely jaundice yesterday- to include his teeth but today he was back to his sparkly whites. Following his antibiotic push today he was the most energetic we have seen him. He returned home and drank some water only to vomit it up after 3 hours. We offered boiled hamburger and rice at the direction of the vet and he would actively avoid it- walk away from the bowl and hide. He is now sleeping and looks so sad
:(

Anything we can do????

[Margot49]

Karla is more knowledgable on the kidney issues than I am.
I do know they can get intestinal problems and nausea.  Did the Vet give anything for nausea, even Pepcid?
I think you have to watch low potassium and they need a special diet low in protein and salt.  
No indication of heart or liver problems?

[Misfits4Me]

We need more information....What were the results of the bloodwork? Do you have a copy to read? Did they indicate Kidney problems, too?

What does this guy eat? Including treats? Names please...

Does your guy get free roam on any property? Any ponds or water sources around?

Do you live in a tick area where tick disease is possible?

What antibiotic is he on?

In such a young dog, it's normally acute failure and can be reversed if you find out whats causing it......Again, your blood work should tell more.....

Thanks, Karla