dante2zoe

Welcome also from Maryland - Montgomery County! We have 4 cats and 4 dogs, plus various other assorted critters, including 2 college kids.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Welcome from Maryland!

Hope that she is okay. Zoe (age 7) was on her leash while walking down our driveway and decided to leap into the back of the car. I wasn't prepare for that (we were going for a walk, not a ride AND she has never willingly gone into the car before). She jumped in, the leash is only 6 feet long and there were two other dogs on their leashes on the same wrist. Needless to say, she was yanked back out of the car because she reached the end of the leash and landed in the driveway. I thought she was dead. Fortunately, with the exception of a couple scraps and a HUGE loss of dignity, she was fine. It was very scary and I have yet to laugh about that one. It just happened so quickly and out of the blue.

Congratulations! May her zest for life and adventure bring you years of smiles and comfort as you grieve for Dodge. She is a cutie and looks like a firecracker!

When I sent an e-mail to OSU, Dr. Marin replied that greyhound bladders are further back than in other dogs. She doesn't believe that he has a "true" pelvic bladder and requested that she see the films. My vet also mentioned that this is found more commonly in females than males, too. Hope that helps!

Batmom - thanks for the good suggestions! He usually eats about 3 hours before bed. I can try to move it earlier and change their evening walk. I take them for a long snif walk after I get home from work and then feed after a rest. The only supplements are a B vit and kelp a couple times a week and banana or apple slices. They get two small cookies (little dog size) before bed and when I leave for work. Those pictures are about a month old. We have put a pound or two on him - he eats almost a pound per meal - but I am adding it gradually. His ribs still show, but his hip points are barely visible. The vet says he is a good weight, though. He doesn't rush his meals and doesn't beg for extras either. I also wonder if he is now getting used to being up early and might be taking advantage. He is a pretty smart pup!

Thanks for the compliment (as if it is my doing ) His racing name was Bg Shotgun and we got him from Greyhound Friends of North Carolina last November. His entire litter has passed through their kennel, with the exception of the other male Bg Sho Gun, who is still racing. Due to no room, we missed out on his sister Bg Shasta who is as shy as he was. Ahh, to have littermates! But, on a side note - he didn't whine until 4:30 this morning! Yay!

Jumping George - I told my vet about your experiences and have been pushing for long term Baytril for a long time. He is very hesitant about using that antibiotic long term. I finally convinced him to prescribe something and he gave me Cipro. I pushed for 30 days. We started it again Monday night. We had to leave at 8:00 this morning for our DS high school graduation (yay! - last child through public school!!) and when we returned around 3:30, he was dry! Meanwhile, I sent his chart and x-rays (no ultrasound done) to Dr. Marin at OSU yesterday. She wanted to know about timing pre/post neutering, so that makes me wonder if George and Goose aren't flukes of nature or something. He only made it for 6 hours last night before he needed to go out. I, too, have done a gazillion dollars in testing. If he needs it, fine, but I hate to run a bunch of tests for nothing, but I understand the need for more than anecdotal evidence, but sometimes you have to think outside the box! This isn't SA or housebreaking issues, either. He will whine at night and run to the door and is not at all panickied or stressed when we leave. We have a whippet with true SA and I recognize the difference! Oh, and before I forget, he is raw fed twice a day about 12 hours apart and his diet varies day to day. He gets turkey, beef, fish, chicken, venison (when available), eggs, tripe, organ meat, pork and lamb. Heck, the dogs eat better than we do! I have kept note and what he eats doesn't seem to make a difference. His poo is great 98% of the time - liver makes him loose, but that's about it. I rarely see him at the water bowl and when he does drink, it doesn't take long. He is well hydrated, though. His weight is good and he is a happy, loving, goofball. And because I know the rulz and good thoughts are easier when you know who you are thinking good thoughts for, here he is

Thanks for the reply! I would be very interested in finding out what type of antibiotic you got and for how long she took it. I sent his x-rays and chart to Dr. Marin at OSU yesterday. She told me that his bladder location was probably normal. (It is also my understanding that pelvic bladders are more commonly diagnosed in females) She was also interested to know when his problems began - before or after neuter. I am just hoping that she had a suggestion that can help. It is almost like having a newborn and I am way too old to be getting up every four hours!

I am so sorry for your loss. We had a cat that loved crickets, too! He would remove one hind leg and watch the poor thing run around in circles! The amputated leg would be carefully and lovingly placed in my daughter's bed. May those memories bring you comfort. My sympathies to your husband, too.

I am so very sorry. I loved reading about her. May you find peace.

I believe it did include the kidneys, but I don't specifically recall. Regarding the cipro, he is just more comfortable with that and until I get all opinions and whatnot, I have no problem giving it a trial. Only going to cost me 4.00. I thought OSU only handled cancer related stuff. Would I just send the e-mail to Dr. C or to someone else? I am happy and willing to do whatever at this point. On the flip side, I get to replace all the carpeting on my first floor! Berber and urine - not a good combo! Needless to say, carpet is NOT going back down!

Thanks for the reply. The urine has been cultured on two separate occasions. Negative both times. The thought process is that maybe it helps with reducing inflammation. In addition, they have dip stick tested it, too. One culture was from my catch, the other from a sterile catch that they did. He is putting him on another 30 day course of antibiotics just to see. He has been on Baytril, Clavamox and now cipro. He is more comfortable using cipro long-term and, while it is in the same drug class as Baytril, it's a cheap fix for right now. He also suggested just getting a doggie door, but we also have cats. My vet is stumped, but thankfully, he is open to all suggestions. Too bad he is retiring!

I have posted in the past about our 2 YO male and his housebreaking issues. He cannot hold his urine for more than 6 hours (at night) and frequently has accidents during that late afternoon. For some reason, antibiotics help, but the pattern returns after the course has been completed (4-5 days later). All tests are negative. X-rays have been taken and my vet is convinced that Goose has a pelvic bladder - it is too far back, for lack of a better description - and is unable to be fully expanded, which causes the accidents. I am not keen on an operation to move it up and the vet is really at a loss. He has never encountered this before. I am getting a second opinion from the vet that our group uses, but in the meantime, I am interested in seeing if anyone else has had this diagnosis made on their dog. I understand that it is more common in females and the symptoms are usually incontinence. Nonetheless . . . In the meantime, the kids are out of school, so he gets out more often during the day and a late turnout at night. Short story, long - does anyone know anything about this from personal experience? I can do the official research, but I am looking for anectodal stuff. TIA! Cindy

No advice, just good thoughts coming your way.

I am so sorry. Riley sounds like such an inspiration.

Welcome from Maryland! Beautiful fur kids!

From one Marylander to another, I am so very sorry. May your memories of sweet Maggie bring you peace and comfort.

One of my dogs is being put on long term Cipro for urinating issues. You can purchase it through the Walmart prescription program for 10.00 for 90 days. They have no problems filling prescriptions for my dogs. (I also get Flagyl and Prozac through them (yes, my whippet has "issues.") I get the generics, however, but everything has been fine for us. Good luck and please keep us posted!

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paws crossed!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Billy. I admire and respect you for doing what is best for him and not you. We all hope that we are able to do the same when it is our turn. Hugs.

Sounds almost like my first dog. Never heard of any issues at the track, but he just couldn't eat a total kibble diet. Nothing worked. Did all the unique proteins, no grain, yadda yadda. Tried tylan, flayl, probiotics, pumpkin, yougurt and something else. Finally put him on a raw diet (vet said we ran out of options). Started slow and he improved. He has been on a raw diet (no skin, no extra fat, no veggies, gizzards okay, liver no so much) and his poo is good 98% of the time. He did regain his lost weight and is a happy camper! It has been over 3 years now.

Welcome from Maryland! Gotta love those black boys!