greyhndz Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) Big Bad Galgo Dandi is in hospital tonight, being treated for dehydration and critically low albumin. He may well have protein losing enteropathy. Long story short, he's had progressively worsening diarrhea - it used to be episodic but has become chronic over the past month or two. Last night he looked awful to me -- lethargic, depressed, miserable. No problem with eating, but he's been having intractable diarrhea -- sometimes in the kitchen -- and combined with voluminous water intake, it's become obvious there are problems. (Because I've been out of work since June, I was hoping he'd stay stable until I was working again and could afford a comprehensive workup -- I'm still waiting to start my new job, but Dandi couldn't wait any longer.) He's receiving IV fluids and Hetastarch. He was quite dehydrated. His bowels appear edematous on xray but no masses were seen. His lipase is off the charts (not a new finding -- it was the same last year). His weight has been stable for the past 3-4 months. A year ago, he was becoming quite overweight (91 lbs) so I cut his food back, got him walking, and he dropped 10 lbs in about 6 months. He did drop about another 2-3 lbs and has remained at around 78-79 since then. We'll see how he is in the a.m. and decide how to proceed. I'm ready to take him down to my regular internal med vet tomorrow if he needs it. Dandi is my tough cookie with other dogs, but a mama's boy with me. He came from Spain with a lot of baggage, but I came from the Bronx with a lot of baggage too, so we really understand each other. He's really a love, so please tuck him into your heart tonight. Edited January 4, 2012 by greyhndz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sending good thoughts for both Dandi and you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sending many good thoughts and prayers...... Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Aw jeez. Lots of prayers for your boy, and hugs for yourself. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Keeping good thoughts for both you and Dandi. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Good thoughts for your Dandi. I hope he will feel better soon. I know, coming from the Bronx is like arriving from Spain. You silly head. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Jordan, I'm so sorry! How old is Dandi? We went through this with Ducky at age 12. It is an awful roller coaster ride. Sending positive wishes to you & your pack. Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Jordan! :grouphug Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Tucked!! Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'll keep your sweet boy in my thoughts. Hoping he improves quickly. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sending him positive thoughts and best wishes from Florida. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Your sweet boy deserves lots of good thoughts, so we're sending them to you both. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Thanks so much,everyone! Jennifer, I'm not sure how old Dandi is (or any of the galgos). He was estimated to be 5 when he came in 2006, so perhaps he's around 10 now. I'd add a couple of years onto that given his life before he was rescued. I have a photo of him in a cage, taken just before he was rescued, and whenever we were having a rough "Dandi Day" and I was tempted to fly him back to Barcelona, I'd pull out that photo and remind myself why he has "issues". And I'd cancel the plane ticket. Just had a call from Fiona, my vet - she thinks he's perked up considerably on the IV fluids/hetastarch.We'll connect again in the early morning and figure out the game plan. My research points to his needing endoscopy/bx to confirm dx and get him onto appropriate treatment. I think Fiona is hoping to stabilize him conservatively and keep his albumin up until I'm working and can afford the mega-workup. (I *really* hope to be credentialed to start work next week.) On a cheerier note, here's my big maroon a few years back: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Prayers that the fluids continue to work their magic for Dandi! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 He sure is handsome...I hope and pray that he recovers soon Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sending good thoughts for you and Dandi! What have you tried so far for the diarrhea? While the endoscopy/biospy to confirm the diagnosis is obviously the ideal way to go, if it's not looking like that will happen in the near future, there's also the option of starting treatment for suspected IBD/PLE. If you haven't already, it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and start him on a limited antigen diet and metronidazole (or tylosin). Adding pred is the one step that I really try to avoid until we can confirm the diagnosis since it can interfere with testing. In cases where the owner has no plans to pursue further diagnostics, if all the signs point to IBD, I'll go ahead and start the pred too. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dante2zoe Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I hope he is feeling even better today! Paws crossed here for Dandi and that your credentialing goes smoothly and quickly! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phall Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Jordan, I'm thinking of you and Dandi. I remember when he came over from Spain and went home with you. He's a tough boy and that will help him get through this. Keep us posted. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Poor handsome Dandi, and poor worried mom too! I hope Dandi continues to improve. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Tucked in our prayers too! And a very special one from Ekko Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Good thoughts for Dandi. I hope he gets better soon and will be home with you. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Good thoughts from me as well. That's scary stuff. It's even more stressful when money has to make some of the decisions. (And money always seems to have it's say so at some point for most of us.) To your maroon from my gang of ultra maroons, we send well wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sending best thoughts and prayers for you and Dandi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Sending lots of good thoughts and well wishes to you and your boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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