Bluesky

So, I just talked to the vet and Cali's liver enzymes, kidneys, electrolytes and blood glucose are OK. He said that her white blood count is high even for a greyhound and indicates some kind of an infection. She had two more vomiting, with clear liquid with a little blood and no more diarrhea - probably because she's empty - and since being hydrated seems a little more interested in what's going on around her. That sounds a little more like my girl. They are prepping her for x-rays to see if there's some kind of blockage and giving her antibiotics but still don't know what's wrong with her. I'm still worried about her but they are hopeful she can come home tomorrow and we'll have answers soon. Thank you for all your good thoughts. Vicky

Starting yesterday afternoon Cali had a very loud grumbly tummy. I thought she was just a bit under the weather because she was slow to eat her breakfast. When I got home from work she had some diarrhea and when it was supper time she didn't even want to look at her food! This is not like her at all. She was listless and not interested in anything. Definitely not like her at all. Two times last night she had bouts of diarrhea and I thought it was time for the 24 hours of no food and bland diet drill. Then came this morning. After a good night's sleep I let her out and whoosh comes the diarrhea. It didn't look normal but it was a bit too dark still to tell. Half an hour later she wants to go out again and this time I noticed it looked bloody. I went out to the yard and noticed the one from earlier was bloody as well. It was 7 am so I was waiting until the vet opened at 7:30 to see if they could get her in and in the meantime, she was lying on her bed and vomitted up blood! She had 4 more of the diarrheas before we went to the vet. I've just come back from dropping her off and she's about 10% dehydrated so they're keeping her overnight on IV and doing lots of tests. The vet thinks she might have IBD or it could be the result of a marrow bone I gave her last weekend and bacteria or salmonella or something like that. I don't think she got into anything she wasn't supposed to. Anybody have any ideas? I sure hope she gets better soon. She's my snuggle pup and I miss her already.

Welcome! Congratulations on your beautiful pup!

This is devastating news. Please don't beat yourself up for doing what you thought was the best for this sweet boy. Joe was a lovely boy who I had the opportunity to meet and I know he is running free at the bridge watching down on you.

Miss Nellie was and will continue to be an inspiration to all who are fighting to find a cure for cancer. Thank you for sharing her with us. We are grieving with you. Godspeed Miss Nellie.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

My heart breaks for you and your family, Laura. Clover was a special girl and we all loved her immensely and will truly miss her.

Run free, Jim.

I voted yes from the moment we got them. Vern we had first and he whined and barked for about a month or so and then calmed down. Cali we just got in May and she barked and howled for about 3 weeks and settled in. I guess we were lucky. It could have been worse. Thank goodness for understanding neighbours.

You and your family have my condolences.

My sympathies.