Aggie: So sorry about your little girl. Nine isn't very old for a Schnauzer, but it sounds like she's had a rough life prior to you rescuing her. I really hope it all comes out ok. Be sure to ask about Leptospirosis... don't know if you have it there, but we are seeing more up this way. It is a bacteria that can infect liver and kidneys. Likely they are using some sort of penicillin on her anyway, which is the treatment for Lepto. Just a thought.

I wish you the best... We'll all be rooting for her.
Jes