DaisyDoodle

Oh, my gosh. I'm so sorry.

Wow, like greyhound angels, time flies. I couldn't imagine that it had even been a year. Hugs to you.

I'm so sorry.

Oh, Barbara, I'm so sorry.

I found a link to the story I mentioned in my post above: http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2002783167_webdog03.html

Ask them to check for lung worm. They can ID eggs in a stool sample, or they might want to do a laryngeal wash, which might be a bit invasive at this point. When Daisy had lung worm she would turn blue or pale, gag, choke and have trouble catching her breath. In Leyland's case, I would ask about the stopping the cough suppressant. In humans, cough suppressants aren't used as much as they used to be because docs want folks to cough up whatever goop is stuck in their lungs. Also, if any sumptoms have started since the meds were started, they might be side effects of the meds. I second the idea of a scope. If there is a non-metallic objects lodged in him the scope would find it. IIRC there was a dog that ended up at the U of FL vet school who swallowed a stick that was pressing against do many structures that the dog ended up with cardiac symptoms too. Let me try to find a link to that story.

I'm so sorry. Thanks for making her last months comfortable and full of love.

I'm so very sorry Pat.

Here is the thread about Gus--all 42 pages of it. Thanks to the person who found it. http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php?showtopic=78175

I want, so badly, to find Gus' thread in the GAA section, but I can't. I can usually find it to share it for newbies, but I haven't been able to. I want people to know how hard you all worked to find him [Let me rephrase that--CAPTURE him.], and how Ed helped from PA, and fell in love with this boy from afar. To Ed, Diane, Diana, Michael, and everyone in Texas and elsewhere who were involved in Gus' capture, my deepest sympathies. You all brought me here to GT and to volunteering on Amber Alerts. I will hang fliers in Allentown tomorrow in honor and memory of Gus.

Ed, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please be gentle with yourself and know how much your boy loved you. Gus, go meet your human sister and give her a kiss for your dad.

My sympathies to all of you.

Canine influenza and kennel cough are two different things. CIV is much from serious from what I understand. Our vets' office from Vermont just posted this note about CIV on FB yesterday, along with a link. Animal Hospital of Hinesburg shared a link : http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2165&EVetID=3003470 As many know, we have seen a lot of contagious respiratory disease in our area, especially from dogs that have been boarded or go to daycare. As we have looked further into this problem, testing is showing that we are in fact seeing canine... influenza as the predominate causative factor. The routine kennel cough vaccinations don't help with this, but there is a vaccine specifically for this disease. AHH has recently acquired the vaccination and is recommending it for dogs that are at risk. The link below has good background information. Also, please give us a call if you have questions. Our staff is knowledgeable about the latest on the outbreak and how we can protect your dog. Give us a call!

I think it's the abdominal presentation. When the disease progression is occurring in the abdomen, where it isn't readily detected and is essentially asymptomatic, then finally emerges in the palpable lymph nodes, it seems like abdominal hemangiosarcoma--very quick and aggressive. I'm so sorry, Jay, especially because I'm one of the lucky ones who got a long time with my girl after her diagnosis. Even if you had started treatment, I don't think it would have given you much more time. You did your best, and that's all you could do.

Oh, Jay, I'm so sorry. This sucks, but can possibly be managed, depending on the stage and type. My CoCo lived more than two years after her diagnosis, and passed cancer free from iatrogenic Cushings because of my misuse of prednisone. There are several protocols for lymphoma, and can differ in expense, how aggressive the treatment is (curative vs controlling the disease), etc. I'm not UTD on what is considered the best protocol in use today (CoCo died in 2004), but Dr. Couto's group certainly can point you in the right direction.

I am so very, very sorry for your loss.

Here is Meri's (RhodyGreys) message regarding the memorial for her mom. A memorial service for my mother, Carla Sage Benoist, will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at the Cold Spring Community Center adjacent to the Town Beach in North Kingstown, RI. If you can, bring a dish to share: we're having a potluck after the remembrance. Bring memories of my mother, bring pictures, and bring songs that remind you of her (guitars, flutes, drums, recorders, etc) to...perform or on MP3 devices. Most important: bring yourselves. We will mourn together, laugh together, share together, and give her a special send-off. For her friends worldwide: we will also have a memorial service at Dewey Beach (Greyhounds Reach the Beach) in 2013, date and location to be decided. We will scatter her ashes at that time. If you need more information, contact Meri E. Brady on Facebook or e-mail ladybard AT verizon DOT net. My phone number is also available on my profile. Love to you all. I will be sharing some of my own thoughts and memories in the days ahead, but right now I am busy, and I am numb.

Ask if you can do one half an aspirin every other day. Or, is there a liquid form?

Haven't heard of rib removal in dogs. However, my brother had portions of five ribs removed due to a Candida (yeast) infection in his sternum. After bypass surgery, a suture let go, he was opened up IN ICU and that's how the infection started. Long story short, he lived for another decade with a heart that should have been replaced.

Given the possible crystals, I would consider changing food. How does your grass look? Are there brown patches from pee stains? That would indicate the pH could be off. I would think, though, that he'd be having pee problems on walks too if this was the issue.

Is there any possibility of a hearing disorder? Try shaking a treat package out of the dog's sight to see if you get a response. Also, try hand signals along with verbal commands.

Can you email Ohio State?

Proin/PPA, when used in humans, was a diet drug. Daisy has been on it and is 7 lbs under her racing weight. At least three other dogs I personally know who have been on it also had problems maintaining their weight. Proin ss not meant for dogs with blood pressure or kidney problems. Don't have any experience with DES, but vet told me it works better with younger females who were more recently spayed, FWIW. IIRC, DES shouldn't be used in dogs with mammary tumors. ETA--if you use Proin, use the lowest dose possible. The "regular" dose (for a greyhound-sized dog) is one 50mg tab, twice a day. Daisy has been completely dry on 25mg x2 for months. We are now down to 12.5 mg once a day, and no accidents yet. Vet said she has some dogs that only have to take it a couple of times per week.

Words just aren't enough. I am so very sorry.

I would hope that the vet/pharmacist would know if this stuff is OK.... I don't need anything else going wrong with my dog! He most definitely does NOT like the syrup. I wouldn't assume that pharmacists know about the idiosyncrasies of canine nutrition. If you plan to use it again, I'd ask what the sweetener is. Xylitol, a natural sweetener, is toxic for dogs. http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?title=Xylitol_toxicity_in_dogs I assume that any artificial sweetener would also be bad for dogs.