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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>The ultrasound showed a couple things. There
are some small "tumors" for lack of me forgetting the exact word they
used, in her spleen, which they do not think is a huge concern.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Also her adrenal glands are enlarged and they are
thinking of Cushing's, but the blood work does not support that diagnosis,
nor is she drinking in excess. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>So we redid her bloodwork and her urine test as her
urine is extremely dilute. Her specific gravity is very low, I think, dang
where is that paperwork!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>And her blood work showed her kidney values,
BUN up a little although still well within ranges, but up from the prior 2 blood
tests. So she is on cipro right now for the bacteria infection in the
urine, and we sent it out for a culture to be certain we are on target with the
antibiotic. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Was told the infection could certainly cause her
not to want to eat, but they also said she could be in early stage renal
failure. We will know more about that if we can clear up the infection and
continue with regular bloodwork.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>At any rate, cancer seems to be off the
table, but still are going on with out a firm diagnosis. I think
sometimes you might never get a firm diagnosis, and that is
frustrating.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Thank you to all who have sent a message and all
who have her in your prayers. She is so sweet, at 14, I know I
cannot have her forever, but sure am not ready to have her leave me right
now.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>wen and the Bounders</FONT></DIV>
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