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Hi Listmates,
 
He IS urinating, but...he strains, urinates frequently and in smallish
amounts.  My vet's tests (ultrasound, cysto, blood work) confirmed that his
prostrate is enlarged and there is some kidney damage (but normal BUN and
CREA levels, so it is functioning).  He is 95% certain all these problems
are due to adrenal disease.
 
He has had a urinary block twice, both times I caught it quickly, so he was
able to be unblocked by the vet.  We are still on Clavamox for another week
trying to fight the UTI.
 
I scheduled an adrenal surgery appointment at Michigan State University
(Lansing) for Mon. Nov  20.  (THE SOONEST I COULD GET.)  I am going to
contact Dr. Fear and/or Dr. Sharon Lawrenchuck...others to see if anyone
can get Zippy into surgery sooner.
 
Since Zippy IS urinating, eating well, and responsive...will he make it
until Monday IF need be?  Another problem I am having is transportation.
My family has one car and we all use it to get to work, school, etc.  I am
new to the Flint area and none of us know Detroit very well.  We have been
to Lansing on business though.  I love him and I'm trying to get him into
surgery ASAP.  Is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable?
 
My current vet does not want to start him on Propecia, Casodex, or any
other meds until AFTER surgery because he said it will "mask the symptoms
of the adrenal."  Is this true?  I am calling my vet tomorrow again to see
if I can get him on bladder relaxers (at least) to get him by until Mon.
 
My current vet is not performing the surgery because he is booked through
Dec.  He said he has done 40 other adrenal surgeries, but feels that MI
State is the best place in the area for the job JUST IN CASE it is the
right adrenal that is affected.  He does not do the "vena cava," procedure
but says that State will and they have cryo and a laser.  MSU is also a 24
hour care facility 24/7.
 
We have been to the vet 4 times in 2 weeks.  I just want to get my baby
well and fast...I CAN't lose him.
 
Thank you all VERY much for your advice, recommendations and support.
Zippy and I both appreciate it.
 
FG
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