HopeForHounds

Calypso has been on my mind the past few days. Please tell Judy how very sorry I am that she left them so soon. Every one should be so lucky to have such a personality grace their home. I know her family, and you Susan, must have a treasure trove of memories and I hope they will comfort you all in time. Godspeed Calypso

Robin Im so very sorry. Godspeed Phene

Nancy you have my prayers and extra good thoughts.

Keeping our boy in my prayers Susan. Looks like a histiocytoma, it better be a histiocytom, that's it, that's all.

I still have Trish as a facebook friend I just can't remove her. Every time I see pictures of Flippy and Bebe I smile and I bet Trish is smiling too.

Hello gorgeous! I need her neck measurement Leslie.

I would be asking the vet to put her on Amicar. Many greyhounds have a bleeding disorder unique to greyhounds. Dr Couto has studied it and doesn't understand it but uses Amicar especially when doing surgery. I would have your vet contact the OSU Greyhound Health and Wellness team for help. My Jake has a bleeding disorder that has become worse over time. He bruises badly from needle punctures even after compression and bandaging.

Jake takes tramadol without issue with Metacam. He did have a terrible time when he had it and rimadyl together though. Hoping this helps handsome Max.

Jen I am so sorry. Echo was truly and amazing girl. Godspeed pretty one

I had a nice visit wih Skye tonight. Since our vet's first goal is to get her eating again I took a couple of cans of Merrick canned one with trout and the other with salmon. She was somewhat interested, although she insisted on taking the salmon out and putting it on the floor for a while then eating it. Her sugar was very high since the machine didn't give a number. Amanda called the evet and they told her how much insulin to give her and then suggested holding on to the salmon for in the morning and to give her something with more protien and less carbs. We were having ginger chicken for dinner, so I gave her a raw chicken thigh - huge hit. We gave her a few more and she ate them looking for more. Skye is very bright and went in and out quite a few times to take up her post on the back deck. She wags her tail and was happy to see us, Amanda says she is walking further out into the yard each day so her energy is getting better. Having seen her for myself and looking at what numbers are concerning the vet I think the subq is likely going to help a lot. Those of you with diabetic dog experience what do you feed when they are really high?

Sorry it took me so long to update everyone. Crazy week! So her numbers came down a bit then went back up. Amanda is doing twice daily injections and checking her ketones as well. Right now Amanda is very discouraged. Skye is sill not eating well. She has to be coaxed and then spoon fed to get even a minimal amount into her. The vet today said she likely is nauseated and likely dehydrated. A lot of her labs were off (not sure yet which ones I'll see them later) this too is likely the from dehydrations since everything she drinks is beeing eliminated. I'm taking over some Pepcid, an assortment of canned foods and some gator aid to see if we can a) get her to eat and get some fluids other than water into her. Tomorrow Amanda is going to learn how to do subq fluids. Any other ideas???

Do any of you have any experience? My daughter's dog Skye (an English Sheepdog/Malamute mix) was just diagnosed with diabetes. She was peeing a lot last week and then in the house for the first time in 11 years so off to the vet she went. They see our fabulous vet also and it looked like a simple UTI. Fast forward to today and Skye isn't peeing in the house anymore, but was drinking tons, asking to go out a lot and then started vomitting. Amanda was hopeful it was the anitbiotics upsetting her tummy but no, her blood sugar was high, 33 it should be between 3 and 8 using the Canadian measurment but I know that is almost at the machine's limit to measure. Her ketones were up but only slightly. Amanda and Darin got a course in doing the injections. Amanda did the injection at the vet and then they came home. The trick now is to get Skye to eat since she turned her nose up at a McD's cheeseburger. So any advice and prayers would be appreciated.

I've met her a few times, and always enjoyed chatting with her. I hope Foxy found her, she always wanted to join the Gilley team.

I'm so sorry to hear this. Godspeed Boomer

As one of the very lucky ones who got to meet and watch Lincoln grow up, I'm really going to miss him. Tom and Trish, I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Lincoln

Eva I am so sorry. Bailey has always been one of my favourites, I remember accosting you at Hugs to meet her. I just knew that Peanut would grow up to look like Bailey. She's been through so much and her strength is amazing. I'm praying that that very same strength helps get her and you through this last journey. to you all.

Thrilled with the news. I agree with the consensus to let him stay one more night. You need some rest and he still needs recovery with professionals. OSU and our local hospital that does amps keep them 2 nights minimum. They like them getting up with a small amount of assistance and walking reasonably well, eating and pottying. All the moving around can make them really sore so meds may need adjusting as well. More prayers, and hugs heading your way.

Just popping in quickly before leaving for work. I'll be thinking of you all today. I didn't have time to read everything, but I'm hoping the docs will/are giving him Amicar for any potential bleading problems. for you for 00Dude

Callie is so pretty. Lots of prayers and healing thoughts heading her way.

Big hugs for you and your DH Chris. Gentle hugs sent for 00Dude from all of us here in Canada's capital.

Chris, I'm sending you a message. Hang in there!

You have our prayers. Sending healing thoughts to Harley.

Keeping him and you in my prayers. Chris, just holler is you need anything!