We were able to bring Bodie home on Sunday, but Miles stayed over again since his creatinine levels have not decreased. This indicates that his kidneys have not returned to normal function yet. Luckily, although his levels are high, they are just above the "high normal" range, which means there is hope.
In the past 36 hours I have learned quite a bit about the canine renal system. I have also learned a lot about how much I had adjusted to having Miles at home. I'm really happy to have Bodie back and now that his energy is returning it just makes the house seem like it needs Miles.
This morning, we picked Miles up from the emergency vet and brought him to our vet's facility. There, they restarted the IV which is hydrating him, hoping to flush the toxins. The report from the vet this afternoon indicated that he appears to be feeling better, and is settling into his new surroundings. We won't run another creatinine level test until tomorrow and hopefully the trend will be in the right direction.
I expect that it will take another couple days with the vet before he is as fully recovered as he is going to get. My fear, of course, is how much recovery he will make. We haven't had a conversation with the vet about what the options might be if his levels remain high. I assume dialysis is one. Maybe a very rigid diet. I'm not sure, but I doubt he'll go back to being how he was just a few days ago.
Right now, I can only hope the fluids work and his young body and determined mind are enough to fight off the toxins and allow his kidneys to spring back to health.
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