[Carl, Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014]

Carl's is a wonderful and amazing story! He was clearly meant to come to your home, and it turned out brilliantly. I'm so very, very sorry he had to leave.

[Elevated Kidney Levels...4 Yr Old Galgo, Need Food Ideas...]

I'd worry about lowering her blood pressure unnecessarily using that medicine. Her kidney values are normal for a greyhound. Creatinine runs higher in greyhounds because of the high ratio of muscle to fat in their bodies. We have a greyhound with kidney issues at our house, which developed after an extended UTI. If the urine specific gravity is normal, there's probably not any problem. But I don't see that test listed on your printout.

[Zignature, Soft Stool, Weight Loss And Massive Poops]

If it's SIBO, you may need to do a fecal culture-and-sensitivity to figure out what bacterium it is at fault and what anti-b will kill it. Been there, done that.

[Hind End Sinking, Can't Stand - Happy Update Post 40]

WeGa've had two LS dogs. She may have strained the front leg in trying to pull herself upright without help from her back end. Even without that, the front legs compensate for the back and start having to bear more weight than is optimal, leading to strain. Hope it's nothing worse than that. Gabapentin, tramadol, and Adequan is what has worked at our house. There are other meds you can add if there are no special kidney issues. Hugs to you and Tori.

[Egon August 2000/april 19, 2014]

I remember Egon -- and you. So very sorry he had to leave. It's clear he was a well-loved boy in your family and quite a character, as well. My sincere sympathies to you and your family. Tell your little girl that this is a place where Egon was loved too, and will be remembered.

[Trifexis Warning]

My boys didn't do well on it, so I stopped giving it, with my vet's blessing.

[Dream Babe Has Gone To The Bridge]

Godspeed, Babe. You were so loved.

[Jackie Aka Katie Aka Sun Blaze]

I'm so sorry she couldn't make her birthday, but at least she got to see you one last time.

Run pain free, Jackie.

[Wwtakechargelady - 3/2003 - 4/2014]

I'm so sorry, Dee.

[Seamie (Sly Shane, June 16, 2000-April 15, 2014)]

Really wishing he were still here, Jan. I'm so sorry he had to leave the terrific life he had with you. We felt so privileged to have one of his prints from Adrienne and will always greet his spirit with love when we look at his sweet face.

[Pudge]

Ducky, I'm so sorry. You really have had a hard year. I hope you're somewhat consoled by all those good, loving memories.

RIP Pudge.

[Moose Has Gone To The Rainbow Bridge]

Nothing beats a big, sociable boy! I'm so very sorry he had to leave.

[Binx ( Gnc Lareina ) - 20 April 2003 - 11 March 2014]

[Amf Go Get Him (Get Em) Tribute Added Post 1]

That was a very nice tribute. I'm so very sorry Get Em couldn't have just stayed forever.

[Pinky (Aka Wagtail Resolve): 4/25/03 - 3/17/14]

I'm so sorry. She was a well-loved girl.

[Woody (Splinter Man) 12/15/2002 - 3/14/2014]

[In Absolute Shock. Re-Intubated After Surgery]

I'm so very, very sorry this happened. We lost Spencer last March under similar circumstances -- respiratory crisis after a procedure that shouldn't have ended that way. So please believe my heart is with you, and I understand the shape of your loss. I hope your boy's spirit remains with you.

[Matt (Kelsos Metaphor)]

He was a good-looking, long-tongued character. That was a lovely tribute, and I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Sasha, September 29, 2001 - February 28, 2014]

What a lovely and special girl. Condolences to all who loved her.

[Mimosa Grove 2/23/04 - 3/3/14]

I'm so very sorry.

[Study: Canine-Hematologic And Serum Biochemical Reference Values In Re]

Thank you! That was very thoughtful and helpful.

[Is She Having A Seizure?]

Thanks very much, Chris.

 

We know Shane has anxiety (since Spencer has been gone) and we know he has pain from LSS and whatever else. He's on gabapentin and methocarbamol for the latter, and we're supposed to give him Benedryl for the former. Xanax just seemed to make him worse, so we didn't stay with that more than one day. DH and I are taking turns sleeping on the couch, to administer Benedryl if needed. Doesn't sound like a good long-term plan to me.

[Sequoia]

:f_white

[Is She Having A Seizure?]

Chris, I hope you see this, because my whole-post-quoting function on GT hasn't been working.

 

Did you figure out a cause for Cash's behavior? Shane has been doing the same thing lately, and everyone is clueless except for thinking that he has pain. He also has kidney issues but they're not anywhere near dire yet. Tonight I started wondering about seizures and came to GT to research. Didn't have to look far to find a case just like Shane's! Anything you can relate will be greatly appreciated!

 

Mary

[Help Please: Senior Losing Weight, Diarrhea...]

WHanson, no need to apologize at all. My siggie picture is misleading since Spencer isn't wearing his halo! And I'm totally over being sensitive about it.

 

Budesonide targets the GI tract specifically, so you don't get the wide-ranging generalized SE's of pred, including weight loss. Spencer was on pred for three days, before we even knew he had SIBO or IBD, and dropped 5 lbs on the spot. Later, when we discovered the IBD, we went straight to budesonide and got excellent results. (If you use pred and then switch to budesonide, there has to be a wash-out period of at least two weeks, which is a long time for a dog in distress.) The only SE was fur loss. But greyhounds only need half the dose that other dogs should take, which is important to know because they can overdose on it.