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**Snowball Pie's Mommi** · 12-15-2012, 09:54 PM

Jackie, you and Roo have been and continue to be in my prayers every day. He is blessed to have you as his Mommy. Hugs for both of you.

**joyomom** · 12-15-2012, 10:23 PM

Been thinking of Roo and you all day long! Lots of prayers coming your way.

Hugs, hugs, and more hugs for Roo and you.

**Critterkrazy** · 12-15-2012, 10:26 PM

Keeping Roo in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you Jackie.

**vinhle68** · 12-15-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmm

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.

I'm glad to hear Roo is feeling much better and is in better spirits. After reading this update I find it hard to contain the tears and also get me to think of how our boy Biscuit is fighting for his chance as well.

Roo is truely a warrior when it come to dealing with all of these health issues and still manage to be in great spirits! Sending hugs and loves to both you and Roo!

**maltese#1fan** · 12-15-2012, 11:15 PM

Praying for Roo.

**pammy4501** · 12-16-2012, 04:07 AM

Pulling for the RooBear! Hugs...

**Lynzodolly** · 12-16-2012, 06:07 AM

Praying for baby roo xx

**Harley & Dakotas Mum** · 12-16-2012, 06:26 AM

Love to you Jackie, and to The Bear, and to his Daddy too. xxx

**Summergirl73** · 12-16-2012, 07:19 AM

Praying for Roo and you too.

**ckanen2n** · 12-16-2012, 08:09 AM

Stay strong Roo!

12-15-2012, 09:54 PM	#41 (permalink)
Snowball Pie's Mommi Maltese Guru Name: Marie Dog's Name: Snowball Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,156	Jackie, you and Roo have been and continue to be in my prayers every day. He is blessed to have you as his Mommy. Hugs for both of you. __________________

12-15-2012, 10:23 PM	#42 (permalink)
joyomom Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Mateo and Mia Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,422	Been thinking of Roo and you all day long! Lots of prayers coming your way. Hugs, hugs, and more hugs for Roo and you. __________________ Mateo & Mia

12-15-2012, 10:26 PM	#43 (permalink)
Critterkrazy Maltese Guru Name: Kim Dog's Name: Piper, Lola, Gracie and Hope (Jacob's Promise of Hopes and Dreams) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 759	Keeping Roo in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you Jackie. __________________

12-15-2012, 11:15 PM	#45 (permalink)
maltese#1fan Maltese Guru Name: Karen Dog's Name: Bella (and Heidi at the Bridge) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mount Joy, PA Posts: 829	Praying for Roo. __________________ "In a perfect world every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog"

12-16-2012, 04:07 AM	#46 (permalink)
pammy4501 Maltese Guru Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moorpark, Ca. Posts: 3,319	Pulling for the RooBear! Hugs... __________________ Lola, Frankie & Truffles Mom Please donate to GME reseach. Lola's GME Research Fund http://maf.convio.net/goto/lolagme.fund

12-16-2012, 06:07 AM	#47 (permalink)
Lynzodolly Maltese Guru Name: Lyndsy Dog's Name: Albert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Ayr Posts: 726	Praying for baby roo xx __________________

12-16-2012, 06:26 AM	#48 (permalink)
Harley & Dakotas Mum Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Harley & Dakota Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 6,956	Love to you Jackie, and to The Bear, and to his Daddy too. xxx __________________ Jacqui, Harley & Dakota

12-16-2012, 07:19 AM	#49 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,756	Praying for Roo and you too. __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

12-16-2012, 08:09 AM	#50 (permalink)
ckanen2n Maltese Guru Name: Carole Dog's Name: Giovanni & Manny-Guiseppe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,010	Stay strong Roo! __________________ Carole, Giovanni & Manny :wub

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