RAVEN re possible kidney prob--T&Q/iZ's Mom please read 2

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Posted by Iguanamomma on May 18, 2000 at 11:36:38:

Raven, I was afraid your post might get swallowed up because I barely saw it *grin*

Okay, so you took him to the vet. You liked the vet. Napoleon liked the vet. I'm NO vet; however, I'm concerned/confused with his thinking this is a kidney problem. That is why I asked 2 fellow forum folk who DO have experience with this (I don't thank goodness)to take a look at this. I'm sorta throwing these questions at them more than you.

According to your post, the vet could NOT feel the kidneys. Wouldn't that indicate that there's no swelling?

You also say he is defecating normally/well. I thought that when the kidneys were acting up there was the problem of having difficulty defecating due to their enlargement?

Aren't steroid shots to help reduce edema/inflammation? And if it's not there, then why would a shot be necessary?

Okay, now Raven, did he do an x-ray to look for any bone damage that might be causing his dragging? Feel muscles, etc. etc. Look for signs of mechanical injury?

I'm just really troubled by what I (the nonprofessional) see as a lack of kidney problem symptoms. But I may be TOTALLY wrong and he's seeing something that we can't see thru a forum. Did he give you any specifics behind his reasoning?

If you'd like to post what you normally feed him *daily*, there are those here who wouldn't mind going over it to look for any changes needed to help those kidneys. Just from what you posted, kale is okay as an occasional not a daily because it is a goitergenic food. Geez, I can't remember how old he is! Do you supplement daily, weekly, monthly--or not usually but are now during illness? Age makes the difference in recommended supplementation.

Hope he begins showing signs of improved mobility quickly!

glenda

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Info for u.... raven 05/18/00 (1)
- re: amphojel iZ's mom 05/18/00 (0)
Kidney damage a possibility for this ig, but more tests needed (more) T and Q 05/18/00 (9)
- and still more ... iZ's mom 05/18/00 (8)
  - Now U know why I called in the cavalry! Extra water? Iguanamomma 05/19/00 (7)
    - *Squeak*(empithet of joy) his leggies are workin'!!! raven 05/19/00 (2)
      - Good to hear that the back legs are a moving...yeah!...np Joan 05/20/00 (0)
      - Great news! Hope the improvements continue! (more) T and Q 05/19/00 (0)
    - Extra water is always a good idea (more) T and Q 05/19/00 (3)
      - Lots of water...... raven 05/19/00 (2)
        
        mmmmmmmmmmm ... ORANGES! iZ's mom 05/19/00 (1)
        
        ummm ... sorry, messed up ... read THIS one, not above! iZ's mom 05/19/00 (0)

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: Raven, I was afraid your post might get swallowed up because I barely saw it *grin* : Okay, so you took him to the vet. You liked the vet. Napoleon liked the vet. I'm NO vet; however, I'm concerned/confused with his thinking this is a kidney problem. That is why I asked 2 fellow forum folk who DO have experience with this (I don't thank goodness)to take a look at this. I'm sorta throwing these questions at them more than you. : According to your post, the vet could NOT feel the kidneys. Wouldn't that indicate that there's no swelling? : You also say he is defecating normally/well. I thought that when the kidneys were acting up there was the problem of having difficulty defecating due to their enlargement? : Aren't steroid shots to help reduce edema/inflammation? And if it's not there, then why would a shot be necessary? : Okay, now Raven, did he do an x-ray to look for any bone damage that might be causing his dragging? Feel muscles, etc. etc. Look for signs of mechanical injury? : I'm just really troubled by what I (the nonprofessional) see as a lack of kidney problem symptoms. But I may be TOTALLY wrong and he's seeing something that we can't see thru a forum. Did he give you any specifics behind his reasoning? : If you'd like to post what you normally feed him *daily*, there are those here who wouldn't mind going over it to look for any changes needed to help those kidneys. Just from what you posted, kale is okay as an occasional not a daily because it is a goitergenic food. Geez, I can't remember how old he is! Do you supplement daily, weekly, monthly--or not usually but are now during illness? Age makes the difference in recommended supplementation. : Hope he begins showing signs of improved mobility quickly! : glenda

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