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Well we just got the phone call *FINALLY* His blood is PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So we've scheduled an ultrasound for Tuesday morning. The dr. is cautiously optimistic at this point. VERY CAUTIOUSLY. The Chanting worked so far! Keep it up guys!!! If he needs to have his spleen out we will find a way, somehow to fund it. Mom said she might have to go back to work
(shes retired) not really but you know how it is WOOHOOO!!!
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Thanks for the thoughts! Waiting SUCKS! We broke the news to our adoption group (pres and vice pres) and they are very upset. They almost kept Dallas when he was bounced twice and no one was looking at him, I finally begged and home he came for a "trial run" and he never left
Dallas is the poster dog, LITERALLY, they have posters of him So this is hard on the whole "FOG" family. With all these prayers and good thoughts we better get some good news today, say it with me guys, No liver no pancreas.... Make a chant out of it if you have too! We started him on therapeutic doses of Rimadyl so he's feeling good and no pain "outbursts" since we started! Thats great! I called Walmart and Tramadol is on the list so Im going to as for a Rx. We've dropped a lot of $$ already so saving anywhere we can is going to be great! Lets hope we get to schedule an ultrasound today! No Liver No Pancreas.... -
Well the vet got Lizzies blood and urine results but not Dallas's he's a bit PO'ed about that. But good news is Lizzie is just fine, her kidney values are PERFECT which is great because about a year and a half ago at this time she was in the first stages of kidney failure, so everything we're doing for her is working. We hope to get good results on Dallas tomorrow so we can move forward with his treatment. The vet invited me in to look over the xrays with him and stuff so Ill take him up on that after we get the blood results. Dallas has cried twice today so the Dr. had us give him a Rimadyl so he's in sleepy land.
Is Tramadol on the walmart 4 dollar list? if it is I think Ill ask him for a Rx to save us some cash
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Im home. If this dog is sick he's hiding it well. He's playing and eating like a champ, he's also sprawled out on the bed sound asleep
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Thanks guys.... His vet is my old boss from when I was in high school. So Im going to go in and have a heartfelt conversation with him. He'll tell me how it is straight up no BS and Ill be able to make more decisions from there. The vet knows how I feel about prolonging things that we just shouldn't so I trust him to make the right decisions in his care. Ill be home with him in a few hours. We appreciate your thoughts,prayers and hugs more than you can imagine
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Oh geez....we are being optimistic and hopeful over on this side of town....sending lots of prayers to Dallas. Hoping it's the spleen. Clear lungs is good.
Let me know if you need anything or just want to talk. I'll be home tomorrow.....
Im actually leaving for Spring Break tomorrow, so its good timing that I'll be there for his tests, if needed. Email me your number again so I have it in case I have an update so you can post it if I cant/
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I will say that the vet says if its the spleen thats affected he is optimistic we can remove it without issue. The lungs are clear, thats good.... I keep repeating that
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Well it doesn't look very good... They said they see a mass somewhere on his Liver, spleen or the pancreas. Lung Xrays are clear. We'll know more Friday or Saturday when the blood work comes back. If liver values are normal (indicating the liver is not the problem) they will do an ultrasound to see what exactly is going on.
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They're still at the vet, she told me she'd call when she's out of the vets office
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He did his screaming bit this morning about 6:30 and that was the last time... Shes obviously still taking him to make sure theres no obstruction or anything. He's pooping and peeing normally, no vomiting, and is eating and drinking normally
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My mom called to let me know that Dallas has been randomly crying out in pain a few times (like 3) since last night, and when he does his tail is tucked and he wont let her touch around his abdomen. She says once he stops he's fine and he'll let her probe and he doesn't make a peep. She made him an appointment for 5pm to see what the heck is going on. Shes petrified he has cancer or something (strider passed away from cancer) so please think good thoughts for him.
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I think that is the most touching tribute I've ever read
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Otis
in Remembrance
Im so sorry
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Im so sorry Bev, Good speed Sally!
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Im just seeing this, sending my prayers
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Im so sorry
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Hi from Tampa
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Thanks for the read, Lizzie was put on KD in early kidney disease and I was wondering what the cost of low protein in her urine would be. Looks like its still the correct decision and shes doing great!
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Im so sorry for your loss
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Welcome to GT! GREAT intro post!!
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I thought this was supposed to be a positive, supportive community for all greyhounds and their people. Boy has that proven to not be the case. I am surprised to see that so many people were quick to condemn the other dog and its owners based on one side of the story. To those, I would suggest that you read other threads on GT, including Miss Molly Got Bit and Let Me Show You Why They Give Us Those Muzzles. Then ask yourself whether all the negative comments about the greyhound and its owners are justified. The realities are that even the sweetest most gentle greyhounds can bite given the situation. It's happened among dogs that know each other well and with their owner right there. They are dogs, not humans, so the snide comments and accusations can stop. Their owners are human, so let's recognize that and be kind to them. In this situation, the owners who trusted someone to watch their dog found out the dog wasn't watched. Instead it was left with a pack of dogs unknown to each other unsupervised. I feel sorry for all the dogs and owners involved. Peace to all and Merry Christmas.
Excellent post, I feel sorry for both parties, no dogs should be condemned here! Dogs are just that Dogs, I think sometimes we forget that... Welcome to GT by the way
(shes retired) not really but you know how it is 
I know where you're at right now 
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Dallas Is Going To Be Fine!
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Yup, since starting the Rimadyl he seems to be feeling MUCH better. He played with Lizzie a bit today. Obviously no running until we know what the heck is going on in there. I'll tell you one thing, the day this dog doesn't eat will be his last day on the earth. He LOVES to eat and is still doing so with enthusiasm. He's also milking us with his charm... You dont want to know how many cookies he's had today
Can't say no to him 