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by hexe on 14 December 2011 - 05:12
Up 3 lbs in just 5 days--that's wonderful news! :)
Ectopic ureters aren't very common, and as you already know, are even less common in males; and while there are some breeds which are considered to be more likely to be affected than others, the GSD is NOT one of the breeds on that list. Also, while it is a congenital condition (i.e., present from birth), it is not considered to be a heritable condition (no mode of inheritance has been identified to date, and it would be unlikely that the either breeding partner would ever produce an affected offspring again, even if the same pairing was repeated). Additionally, once the problem has been diagnosed and the condition surgically corrected, the prognosis for a normal life is generally good, although some degree of urinary incontinence may persist even after surgery; in those instances, medication can sometimes reduce or even fully control the problem.
As for the kidney function, hopefully the remaining kidney is sound and undamaged, and with an eye towards his diet Foru should be able to get on just fine with one working 'filter'. I think you're going to always want to be hyper-vigilant for any sign of urinary tract infection, so it can be ID'd while still in the lower urinary tract, and it will be important to keep him very well-hydrated at all times, too...but beyond that, he ought to have a lovely life of normal length with you. :)
Ectopic ureters aren't very common, and as you already know, are even less common in males; and while there are some breeds which are considered to be more likely to be affected than others, the GSD is NOT one of the breeds on that list. Also, while it is a congenital condition (i.e., present from birth), it is not considered to be a heritable condition (no mode of inheritance has been identified to date, and it would be unlikely that the either breeding partner would ever produce an affected offspring again, even if the same pairing was repeated). Additionally, once the problem has been diagnosed and the condition surgically corrected, the prognosis for a normal life is generally good, although some degree of urinary incontinence may persist even after surgery; in those instances, medication can sometimes reduce or even fully control the problem.
As for the kidney function, hopefully the remaining kidney is sound and undamaged, and with an eye towards his diet Foru should be able to get on just fine with one working 'filter'. I think you're going to always want to be hyper-vigilant for any sign of urinary tract infection, so it can be ID'd while still in the lower urinary tract, and it will be important to keep him very well-hydrated at all times, too...but beyond that, he ought to have a lovely life of normal length with you. :)
by GSDS4EVR on 26 December 2011 - 18:12
just an update , the surgery to correct the ectopic ureters identified they were NOT ectopic at all.
Then there was the thought the issue may be in his urethra.
Well a contrast study, along with a scope of his urethra found no evidence of any obstruction.
They now feel this was either a very bad infection, and the vbacteria, inflammation etc, caused an obstruction.
Or it is normally formed urinary tract that just doesnt function normally.
Scary stuff, still praying for a complete recovery for my little guy!
Merry Christmas All!
Then there was the thought the issue may be in his urethra.
Well a contrast study, along with a scope of his urethra found no evidence of any obstruction.
They now feel this was either a very bad infection, and the vbacteria, inflammation etc, caused an obstruction.
Or it is normally formed urinary tract that just doesnt function normally.
Scary stuff, still praying for a complete recovery for my little guy!
Merry Christmas All!
by hexe on 26 December 2011 - 20:12
GSDS4EVR, how's the little warrior doing, despite all of this trauma he's had to go through? Still gaining weight back, still spunky and active and happy, I hope? Have been thinking about him, wondering how he was, but figured no news was good news, and that you were just busy tending to him.
by Abby Normal on 28 December 2011 - 16:12
Came into this thread really late, but so glad to hear how Foru is doing. I wondered about this little fella and how you had both got on. Wonderful he is fighting through his problems with your commitment.
Not a dog I know (LOL) but my mother in law has had one kidney since she was in her teens and is now 85 years old and going strong, so I am sure that Foru will have no problems with just one kidney. As Hexe says, you will of course always need to be vigilant and make sure he is never dehydrated, and keep an eye open for infections, but the lack of a kidney isn't going to stop this little guy enjoying a full and active life I think!
Hope you resolve the issue with the urethra, do they think that this will now just resolve on it's own or is there anything further they plan to do ?
BTW in terms of potassium content in foods, I had a kidney failure dog some years ago, and while researching a low phosphorous diet I got a lot of info from the US FDA website which lists the vitamin and mineral content of virtually all foodstuffs. Don't know if they still do, but it was really useful if you feed a home prepared diet.
A Happy New Year to you and Foru, and to all on PDB, may it be a good one for all.
Abby
Not a dog I know (LOL) but my mother in law has had one kidney since she was in her teens and is now 85 years old and going strong, so I am sure that Foru will have no problems with just one kidney. As Hexe says, you will of course always need to be vigilant and make sure he is never dehydrated, and keep an eye open for infections, but the lack of a kidney isn't going to stop this little guy enjoying a full and active life I think!
Hope you resolve the issue with the urethra, do they think that this will now just resolve on it's own or is there anything further they plan to do ?
BTW in terms of potassium content in foods, I had a kidney failure dog some years ago, and while researching a low phosphorous diet I got a lot of info from the US FDA website which lists the vitamin and mineral content of virtually all foodstuffs. Don't know if they still do, but it was really useful if you feed a home prepared diet.
A Happy New Year to you and Foru, and to all on PDB, may it be a good one for all.
Abby
by GSDS4EVR on 09 January 2012 - 03:01
Foru is doing very well.
He has been home with us for 1 week, and is eating, peeing, pooping and playing like a normal pup.
He gained another 5 lbs in 1 week at his last vet visit.
I thank you all for your concern, and care for this little man.
He is such an awesome boy, and I really want to do some therapy companion work with him.
He just has just an amazing attitude, and is a complete joy who just tolerates and appreciates everything that is done for him.
At the vets office they all come out from behind the desk to greet him, and his tail starts going if he even hears their voices or sees their faces.
he was hospitalized at Cornell for nearly a month, had a few surgery's, but in the end they could find nothing wrong congenitally.
Just a really bad infection that has done some pretty serious damage.
The thought that we still dont know what caused it worries me, but the fact he is home, happy , playing etc helps to ease my fears.
We brought him into this world, and there is nothing I would not do, or give for this little man.
I will try and post a video of him tomorrow.
He has come so far.
He has been home with us for 1 week, and is eating, peeing, pooping and playing like a normal pup.
He gained another 5 lbs in 1 week at his last vet visit.
I thank you all for your concern, and care for this little man.
He is such an awesome boy, and I really want to do some therapy companion work with him.
He just has just an amazing attitude, and is a complete joy who just tolerates and appreciates everything that is done for him.
At the vets office they all come out from behind the desk to greet him, and his tail starts going if he even hears their voices or sees their faces.
he was hospitalized at Cornell for nearly a month, had a few surgery's, but in the end they could find nothing wrong congenitally.
Just a really bad infection that has done some pretty serious damage.
The thought that we still dont know what caused it worries me, but the fact he is home, happy , playing etc helps to ease my fears.
We brought him into this world, and there is nothing I would not do, or give for this little man.
I will try and post a video of him tomorrow.
He has come so far.
by hexe on 09 January 2012 - 04:01
So glad to hear that he didn't have anything else awry save for the infection that KO'd his one kidney...and that he's gained more weight back, and continues to do well and remains an happy, outgoing and very sociable little fellow. Can't wait to see the video of him! It sounds like he'll make an awesome therapy dog, too!
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