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(7,147 posts) Mon Jul 13, 2026, 10:06 AM Monday

Cuddles update as of 245pm CST [View all]

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I just got off the phone with the vet and it's not looking good.

He has highly elevated kidney numbers, high potassium, no blockages shown in X-rays.

She also said that he is very dehydrated, and that may, may explain the kidney numbers. So they're going to start an IV and give him fluids, and we'll see this afternoon if things improve.

I really don't want to lose my Buddy.

Update

No improvement since this morning. I kinda know how this is gonna end, and I'll never forgive myself for letting them talk me into Cosequin instead of further tests a couple of weeks ago when I first noticed the peeing problems.

Not blaming them, just upset at not trusting my gut that this was more serious.

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Cuddles update as of 245pm CST [View all] JMCKUSICK Monday OP

Thoughts are with you & Cuddles catrose Monday #1

Thank you Catrose JMCKUSICK Monday #4

Poor Cuddles. Hoping for the best question everything Monday #2

Thank you Question everything JMCKUSICK Monday #3

Strenth and healing to Cuddles Attilatheblond Monday #5

Thank you Atillatheblond, JMCKUSICK Monday #7

Nickname a dear friend gave me decades ago Attilatheblond Monday #11

Healing Thoughts and hopes for you EverHopeful Monday #6

Well, Cuddles is almost four, so he has that to his advantage. JMCKUSICK Monday #9

Once he is recovered, can you keep him indoors for safety? SheltieLover Monday #29

He's been an outsider all his life, JMCKUSICK Monday #32

Sounds like that works well for him SheltieLover Monday #33

Yes, they're keeping him overnight. JMCKUSICK Monday #34

Oh, my dear friend, vibes that the hydartion thing may be the answer. niyad Monday #8

Thank you Niyad,. from your lips to Gods ear JMCKUSICK Monday #10

Please have him checked for Bobcat fever. It took my sweet sinkingfeeling Monday #12

I've never heard of Bobcat Disease. Is it regional? SheltieLover Monday #28

Don't think it is. Carried by ticks and without almost immediate treatment will kill a domestic cat within days. Mellie sinkingfeeling Monday #35

Damned ticks! 🤬 SheltieLover Monday #36

I'm so sorry Sinkingfeeling, you are describing what I'm going through almost to a tee. I called the vet after reading t JMCKUSICK Monday #41

Keeping good thoughts for both you and Cuddles today. Diamond_Dog Monday #13

Thank you Diamond_Dog, JMCKUSICK Monday #18

Oh John, I will continue to keep Cuddles and you in my prayers. debm55 Monday #14

Thank you Debbie I'm so very grateful to you. JMCKUSICK Monday #19

I sure hope the fluids set him right, John SheltieLover Monday #15

Thank you SheltieLover, I just hope JMCKUSICK Monday #20

I really hope this is just a temp bump in the road for him. SheltieLover Monday #25

Thank you SheltieLover, me too. JMCKUSICK Monday #30

Sending healing vibes to Cuddles MustLoveBeagles Monday #16

Thank you for both MustLoveBeagles. JMCKUSICK Monday #21

Let's hope the hydration helps. Four years old seems Polly Hennessey Monday #17

Oh very much yes we do, and as I start bawling, JMCKUSICK Monday #23

... SheltieLover Monday #27

Thank you SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK Monday #42

Sending Love and Healing Vibes Cuddles' Way. NEOH Monday #22

Thank you NEOH, I really appreciate that. JMCKUSICK Monday #24

All the best for you & cuddles. irisblue Monday #26

Thank you Irisblue JMCKUSICK Monday #31

Dear John, I'm hoping for the best possible outcome MIButterfly Monday #37

Thank you MIButterfly, Of course I will. JMCKUSICK Monday #43

Adding my wishes/hopes for some favorable news from your vet. 3catwoman3 Monday #38

Absolutely 3Catwoman3, JMCKUSICK Monday #44

No blockage is good. Figarosmom Monday #39

He'll be at the Vet overnight, so I'll know much more by morning. JMCKUSICK Monday #45

Oh, John, I am so very sorry to hear this. Continuing vibes that there may niyad Monday #40

And I surely believe in miracles Niyad, as you surely know by now. JMCKUSICK Monday #46