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**aprilb** · 12-15-2012, 09:17 AM

I'm so sorry Jackie..

**lmillette** · 12-15-2012, 09:19 AM

So sorry to hear this about Roo. You and Roo are in my prayers.

**ckanen2n** · 12-15-2012, 09:55 AM

Praying for Roo's recovery! <3

**wkomorow** · 12-15-2012, 11:09 AM

hoping the little pguy gets better

**zooeysmom** · 12-15-2012, 12:00 PM

Continuing to keep you and Roo in my prayers, Jackie.

**chichi** · 12-15-2012, 12:15 PM

Sending prayers to you and Roo.

**mary-anderson** · 12-15-2012, 05:00 PM

Jackie, How is Roo doing? He is in my thoughts and prayers.

**jmm** · 12-15-2012, 05:05 PM

Saturday update: Roo is holding his own. He is off the IV and just getting fluids under the skin. He is a bit dehydrated today, but in pretty good spirits. He mostly sleeps but has been silly and wagging when he's been up. That's much better compared to crying and shaking.

Roo has been fighting an unexplanable drop in his Sodium and Chloride for the past month. He has had mild decreases in these levels since last spring, but it was never a problem. Initially we were told it was due to his kidneys failing. Upon furthing testing, even Tufts vet school isn't sure what is causing his problems. One of their thoughts was low aldosterone levels, so we elected to treat as if this is the problem. Having only low aldosterone and normal cortisol is so rare in a dog there is pretty much nothing about it in the literature. Our "last ditch" is treating Roo for this deficiency.

Roo also has congenital diabetes insipidus (central and nephrogenic), mineralized kidneys, kidney stones, bladder stones, and chronic urinary and kidney infections. We're trying not to be selfish about keeping him alive...but also trying to give him every chance at a good life.

**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-15-2012, 05:18 PM

So happy to hear Roo is in better spirits today. I don't think your selfish in trying to keep him alive....I would do exactly the same thing your doing. Don't give up and when you do you will then know its time. Prayers for you to find answers so he can feel good again. Hugs to you and Roo.

**mary-anderson** · 12-15-2012, 05:21 PM

Jackie, Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for your precious Roo.

12-15-2012, 09:17 AM	#31 (permalink)
aprilb Maltese Guru Name: April Dog's Name: Rose, Lily, & Eva Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southeastern U.S. Posts: 5,046	I'm so sorry Jackie.. __________________

12-15-2012, 09:19 AM	#32 (permalink)
lmillette Maltese Guru Name: Lindsay Dog's Name: Opey (Maltese) & Loco (Basset Hound) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 2,652	So sorry to hear this about Roo. You and Roo are in my prayers. __________________ Follow the Barking Corner blog: www.barkingcorner.com Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BarkingCorner

12-15-2012, 09:55 AM	#33 (permalink)
ckanen2n Maltese Guru Name: Carole Dog's Name: Giovanni & Manny-Guiseppe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,010	Praying for Roo's recovery! <3 __________________ Carole, Giovanni & Manny :wub

12-15-2012, 12:00 PM	#35 (permalink)
zooeysmom Maltese Guru Name: Elisabeth Dog's Name: Zooey (North Central Animal Shelter) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,451	Continuing to keep you and Roo in my prayers, Jackie. __________________ Elisabeth & Zooey

12-15-2012, 05:00 PM	#37 (permalink)
mary-anderson Maltese Guru Name: Mary Anderson Dog's Name: Chloe Louise, Liberty Lu (RIP), Alvin James, Reginald Dewayne(RIP) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,318	Jackie, How is Roo doing? He is in my thoughts and prayers. __________________

12-15-2012, 11:09 AM	#34 (permalink)
wkomorow Maltese Guru Name: Walter Dog's Name: Lucky Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Berkshires Posts: 1,011	hoping the little pguy gets better

12-15-2012, 12:15 PM	#36 (permalink)
chichi Maltese Guru Name: jill Dog's Name: P.Dink Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: delaware Posts: 1,926	Sending prayers to you and Roo.

12-15-2012, 05:05 PM	#38 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8,687	Saturday update: Roo is holding his own. He is off the IV and just getting fluids under the skin. He is a bit dehydrated today, but in pretty good spirits. He mostly sleeps but has been silly and wagging when he's been up. That's much better compared to crying and shaking. Roo has been fighting an unexplanable drop in his Sodium and Chloride for the past month. He has had mild decreases in these levels since last spring, but it was never a problem. Initially we were told it was due to his kidneys failing. Upon furthing testing, even Tufts vet school isn't sure what is causing his problems. One of their thoughts was low aldosterone levels, so we elected to treat as if this is the problem. Having only low aldosterone and normal cortisol is so rare in a dog there is pretty much nothing about it in the literature. Our "last ditch" is treating Roo for this deficiency. Roo also has congenital diabetes insipidus (central and nephrogenic), mineralized kidneys, kidney stones, bladder stones, and chronic urinary and kidney infections. We're trying not to be selfish about keeping him alive...but also trying to give him every chance at a good life. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese Becoming a Follower on our Blog!!!

12-15-2012, 05:18 PM	#39 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,443	So happy to hear Roo is in better spirits today. I don't think your selfish in trying to keep him alive....I would do exactly the same thing your doing. Don't give up and when you do you will then know its time. Prayers for you to find answers so he can feel good again. Hugs to you and Roo. __________________

12-15-2012, 05:21 PM	#40 (permalink)
mary-anderson Maltese Guru Name: Mary Anderson Dog's Name: Chloe Louise, Liberty Lu (RIP), Alvin James, Reginald Dewayne(RIP) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,318	Jackie, Thank you for the update. I will continue to pray for your precious Roo. __________________

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