Oliver's Bloodtest Update

[Fitmaltesemom]

The following is a progress report on Oliver who is 15 years old.  As you all know he went into severe kidney failure on April 5th, three days prior to his 15th birthday. Dr. Shultz was very impressed and happy with Oliver's results :) His next check up is February 7th.  He is on the KD prescription diet and only is given fish oil  and Pepcid AC in the morning.

2014 BLOOD RESULTS

April 5     BUN 157   CREAT 2.1
April 8     BUN   75   CREAT 1.4  After three days of fluid therapy
April 20   BUN   65   CREAT 1.5
May 22   BUN   24   CREAT 1.7
Aug  3    BUN   24   CREAT 1.8
Nov  7    BUN   23   CREAT 1.4

[DarbiesMom]

Dear Elsa,

Please know I am thinking of you and holding you up in prayer. I do believe Oliver held on each and everyday basking in the love you gave him. You were his gift to the end...

I hope your love finds a new journey in the future ahead.

Peace to You,

Lynne & Darbie Angel

[Fitmaltesemom]

Just posted a beautiful picture of Oliver.  
Hugs to all who followed us through our journey.

Elsa

[tonyb286]

Oliver's story and your shared journey is amazing. I'm pleased the Fb page has received so much attention - Oliver deserves nothing less. I can empathise with the huge feelings of loss. It's been almost 3yrs since BB passed (the reason I began the CKF User Group), and some days are still my BB days, when she's in my heart and mind the entire day. Time does help - but it's hard to adjust to a new way of doing things when your friend and companion has gone.

I'm fortunate to have two dogs here with me still and they are such a comfort.

Take good care of yourself.

Tony

[Fitmaltesemom]

Yes, Tony. Dr. Shultz said she wanted to know how I was doing. I was so touched.  Its been over a week and I can't believe Oliver is gone. I'm going through moments where I question myself if it was the right thing to do.
I guess every pet owner questions themselves after making that decision.
After my boyfriend (who bought Oliver) came to visit him, he talked with Oliver and cuddled. Once he left.....I could see that Oliver pretty much let go. I honestly think he was just waiting for his dad to come see him one last time. That Friday afternoon Oliver's eyes looked like he was saying "I'm tired Mom its ok to let go"     He sure took a huge piece of my heart with him when he crossed over to Rainbow Bridge.  He has a page on Facebook and once we posted his passing...it was tremendous. I actually counted the likes and comments over the weekend. Oliver had 4,266 likes and 1,356 comments.  I am donating his Muffins Halo for blind dogs....which assisted him since he could not see anymore.   Oliver left an impact for such a little guy :)

[tonyb286]

Hello Elsa. Kind words from a lovely, compassionate and very professional vet. I sure wish there were more Dr Schultz's around caring for our loved ones.

Tony

[Fitmaltesemom]

Dr. Schultz called me the Monday after Oliver's passing  to let me know that she thought Oliver possibly had a brain hemmorage or a stroke. She said his body was going through a domino affect and he would only get worse.
These were Dr. Schultz’ words to me:
Dear Elsa,
Your decision to say goodbye was one of the hardest you"ll ever have to make. It was the kindest gift you could give Oliver, and now he is at peace.
Sharing your sadness,
Dr Gerry Schultz