We the DWM, are asking Blogville for its POTP for our beloved Anna Rose. She has a virulent urinary tract infection that requires 48 hour antibiotics and iv fluids, change in diet, supplements, and change of regimen. This occurred suddenly and we thought that she was dehydrated due to the constant shivering and her desire to be wrapped up in a blanket, unknown behavior for her. We got her to the vet today and she had blood and urine testing done, and will remain for 48 hours. Her potassium and calcium levels are through the roof, and her right kidney has a large stone. Her left kidney is no where to be seen- it was either removed while undergoing bladder stone surgery two or three years ago, or the infection affected it to such a degree that it shrank and her right kidney is doing the job of two good kidneys. The infection was caught early and prognosis for recovery from the infection looks good- however her overall prognosis is guarded at best, and her time limited due to the kidney problems and kidney disease. She may have a human year at most due to the kidney issues, which will be seven dog years! (We knew when she joined us almost a year ago, that her overall prognosis was good and were told one to two years tops, so this part is not unexpected) Please pray for Anna Rose-
