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    Epsom Salt Soak For Paw

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    With the caveat that I've never actually tried this, in the past people have suggested soaking a washcloth or dishcloth in the salt solution, wrapping it while pretty much dripping wet around the paw, and then vetwrapping a bag over top. Probably need to wrap the bag around the paw before the vetwrap keep the cloth in position.

    Irritated, Raw Vagina - Update Post Vet Visit #41

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    One other thought, though I'm not sure it's applicable since a UTI has not been conclusively diagnosed. But FWIW my Jeff had a UTI, sample was cultured and the bacteria (staph) were sensitive to Baytril. We retested 4 days after a 2 week course of Baytril, infection was still there. Did another culture, bacteria still sensitive to Baytril.

     

    X-rays showed nothing, but an ultrasound revealed bladder stones. So Jeff is now on a stone diet for 6 weeks and on Baytril for the same duration.

     

    Both samples sent for culture were taken via cysto, and I second the suggestion to go that route with the next one. Hope you get to the bottom of this soon!

    Just A Warning -Glaucoma

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    I am sorry this is happening to your boy.

     

    FWIW I'd ask for a referral to a veterinary opthamologist. Like you, I've been seeing the same vet for over 20 years, and trust him completely, but I would still ask him for a referral for something like this. No lack of confidence involved, but simply because there is a different emphasis in their practices, and it would give me peace of mind to have specialized experience and expertise involved in a serious and painful issue like this.

     

    Can't hurt, might very well help.

     

    I recently had an issue with one of my eyes, and was sent to an opthamologist. Just the difference in equipment between what he had and what my very good optometrist has was interesting.

     

    Whatever you decide, I hope treatment brings your Prince relief.

    Valley Fever In Greyhounds

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    Since you live in AZ you are probably familiar with the Valley Fever Center of Excellence, which has a veterinary component for dogs. They recommend the Veterinary Specialty Center in Tucson, perhaps you can ask your clinic for a referral.

     

    I only know about this facility because several years ago I took an interest in a greyhound by the name of Blazin Blue Blast who had a very serious, life threatening case of the disease.

     

    Hopefully you can get your Pete in to see them soon.

    Looking For Pittsburgh Vet To Lumbosacral Stenosis W/ Depo-Medrol Inje

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    Although we didn't get Depo shots (not the right answer for the dog in question) I took my whippet to Dr. Radcliffe for several years.. My suggestion would be to go for a consult, let him examine your dog and do whatever tests he believes are relevant (he will discuss what and why with you first) and then see what treatment he recommends and go from there.

     

    It was a 6h drive for me one way - that is how worthwhile I felt it was to see him.

    Hookworms

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    Based on my experience with hooks, the symptoms you are seeing are unrelated. If there is a good emergency clinic nearby (some function as emerg 24*7 but also as specialty clinics) I would take him there pretty much right away.

    Thoughts On Clinical Trials

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    If there is no difference in treatment for Chase other than whether or not he gets the rapamycin then, without knowing all the details, it sounds like you have nothing to lose? If he receives the drug he may benefit, if he doesn't then he is no worse off than he would be if he didn't participate?

    :grouphug

    Osteo Thread Part 8

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    I know someone whose dog had compromised kidneys and was given Pamidronate (the drug of choice then) at half the usual infusion rate, with fluids, and she did fine. Every dog is different, but just wanted to share that.

     

    Will be thinking of you and Zuri tomorrow - this is a tough road to travel, especially when you aren't seeing the hoped for results yet.

    Radiation For Osteo

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    In 2011 we treated Arlie with Pamidronate, then the biophosphonate of choice, and palliative radiation. Her tumour was in her left rear leg. She responded very quickly to the radiation and other than being very tired the next day, didn't seem to experience any side effects. She was also on oral pain meds, but with that combination seemed to feel really well.

    However, as tbhounds points out, radiation in any form doesn't address weakening of the bone due to cancer, and indeed, a couple months in Arlie tripped and fractured the leg. As factures go it could have been a lot worse (it was a green stick fracture) but there was nothing that could be done for her and we let her go.

    In some jurisdictions (unfortunately not ours) your oncologist can dispense a morphine or similar syringe, so that if this happens you can address the pain quickly and give some relief until you can get your dog in to the vet or the emerg.

    I am so sorry you are facing this. :grouphug

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