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  1. I just got off the phone with Colleen, they've had quite a day. Her vet up here realized once she got him there that he was going to die if something wasn't done, so they got him in to the referral clinic down in Toronto. The vet down there thought he had a blown disc in his neck, and they took him in for surgery. Turns out his discs are fine, but there is inflammation in the spinal cord. Human equivalent would be spinal meningitis, but it's unknown whether bacterial or viral. They are giving him steroids and broad spectrum anti b's, and hoping for the best. Please continue to send healing thoughts and prayers, Harrison is by no means out of the woods, as they do not know if this treatment will work. If I had a picture I would post it, but I'll see if I can get one from Colleen later. Thanks for all the good thoughts and prayers!
  2. I'm posting at the request of one of our group members, who's greyhound is having severe problems. Her vet is stumped. Here's her email: I am sending this email out in hopes some ofyou may be able to offer some advice. Last week- Harrison wasn't eating, he was weak, shaky. Went to the vet, she gave him anti- biotics. Did blood work showed nothing, (not sure how extensive) This past weekend- Harrison's left leg is so weak he can barely weight bare, he falls over easily and has great difficulty getting up and down. Very tired, never excited. Overall seems really weakWent to vet, x-rays show no arthritice or tumors. The vet has no clue what this is, I've googled the only thing I can come up with is Addisons disease. Any advice welcome, my number is I just called her and Harrison is much worse; she says it's like a paralysis that is spreading through his nervous system. I realize I haven't given you a lot of information, but it's all I have right now. I am leaving to help her get Harrison back to her vet, although I'd like to see him go elsewhere. I will be helping her get the tests together to send off to Dr. Cuoto for his opinion, but in the meantime, any ideas you have are welcome. Wed. March 5, 12:45pm I just got an update on Harrison, he is still in the land of the living, and a little bit better than yesterday, but it's still touch and go. The titers are not back yet so they still don't know what has caused the inflammation in his spine. Apparently the clinic staff are starting to fall for this fellow, he's very sweet and was trying to sit up but is of course very wobbley still. He is on pred and several anti-b's, as well as something to keep him calm. Thanks to those of you sending detailed info in your PM's regarding meds etc. I am passing it all on to Colleen. Hopefully, the right med will smack this inflammation down.
  3. Sending more gentle scritches for Echo. Hope she heals up quickly!
  4. As I recall, I tried to figure out the same thing for Romi's last panel, as the vet said his was high, but the unit of measurement was different - I believe that our (Canadian) "8" is their (American)".8" and if that's the case, than her bilirubin is high, but not a lot.
  5. My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Buycut. I hope that I have the same peaceful passing that he did.
  6. Geez, yet another 10 year old who believes they are still 2 lol. I have 2 like that here! Sending warm thoughts for Miss Echo, here's hoping she heals up in a hurry and is back to her zoomies soon.
  7. My deepest sympathies. Sally will be missed very much, she was unforgettable. She will for sure keep them on their toes at the bridge.
  8. Sending lots of prayers for Bill.
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    Lacey Laine

    My deepest sympathies on the loss of Lacey Laine. Run Free sweet girlie.
  10. I am so very sorry to see your beautiful girl has gone to the bridge. :grouphug Run Free, sweet girlie.
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    William

    Run with the Angels, sweet boy.
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    Hogan

    My deepest sympathies on the loss of Hogan. I've admired him since you first posted his pics. Run free, sweet Hogan. :grouphug
  13. She looks greyt! Fingers crossed that it just keeps getting better and better!
  14. Checking in on Lacers, glad to hear her treatment has started and she's ready to kick butt!
  15. Checking in on Alex, and sending prayers for continued improvements!
  16. Well, now you've got me thinking...wonder if my vet has a laser...
  17. We have not done the surgical route here, due to the fact that very few people seem to have good results with it. I hull and dremel, once it took a long while for them to come back, and I thought they were gone for good, but no such luck. I continue to dremel, hull when needed, and use therapaws on hard surfaces.
  18. Sending hugs, prayers, and white light from Canada. Your girlie is beautiful.
  19. It would be worth it to give her a turkey neck every night - it might do a world of good.
  20. Does he respond the same way to a dremel? Many dogs that hate nail clippers will tolerate a dremel with a little work.
  21. Checking in on Alex, sending more prayers.
  22. :grouphug Sending healing energy for you all.
  23. Hmm... I agree that it doesn't appear to be an emergency, but it sure is odd. I'll be watching for a follow-up to see what your vet thinks!
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