retiredracers Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Oh, come on, Luke. Start eating for your mom and get better real soon. You have lots of people pulling for you! Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Thinking of you and Rusty and sending more prayers...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patricia Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Sending more prayers. Can they give him IV meds? That is what they did for LaceyLaine...they allowed her nothing by mouth for a few days...then started her on small sips of water...worked up to small bites of food and all meds including her antibiotics and pain meds and tummy meds were given in IV form. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 and for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Sending more prayers for Rusty. Eat for Mommy, Rusty! Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 More prayers here too Quote Welcome home Quixote (formerly known as Whytell Mango) My Beloved Scooterman October 16, 1998 - October 11, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 Ask them to give carafate. I think they can also use phenigren They must be using some kind of pain meds. Which ones? I did some searching and this is a person, but interesting: Also, orally, they can give me better pain medication because they add in Phenigren, an anti-nausea medication. Otherwise I don't tolerate any of the narcotics used for pain -- they make me hurl. I think he's on rymadyl (sp)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 rimadyl is an NSAID. It can tear up the stomach. Ask them to use something else like torb or tramadol if he needs pain meds. Rimadyl can also knock out the liver. Get him off of it fast. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 (edited) Definitely it can cause liver problems, especially when he's already having issues. Edited July 10, 2007 by trevdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dragonfly71 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Palms are together for you both! Peaceful thoughts coming from Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Just chiming in to jump on the wagon with Diane...if his liver is out of whack he DEFINITELY shouldn't be on Rimadyl. Some dogs have a stronger reaction to it than others, in some dogs it really tears up the stomach and throws the liver into distress right away. Tramadol for pain should help. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Much good advice on med's already. Definately I would have a friend or loved one go with you tonight for support. You might want to take a number of different baby foods as well as perhaps some wet stinky cat food. Does Rusty smell the food and then turn away? Or just not interested at all? The reason I ask is that if he looks at all interested and then not, it's a pretty good sign that he wants to eat but his tummy is just still too upset. I know how impossible this can feel and you're doing everything you can, hang in there Many more prayers for you and Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Hope he eats something stinky for you tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nyGreys Posted July 10, 2007 Author Share Posted July 10, 2007 Sending more prayers. Can they give him IV meds? That is what they did for LaceyLaine...they allowed her nothing by mouth for a few days...then started her on small sips of water...worked up to small bites of food and all meds including her antibiotics and pain meds and tummy meds were given in IV form. I will ask about this Patti. Much good advice on med's already. Definately I would have a friend or loved one go with you tonight for support. You might want to take a number of different baby foods as well as perhaps some wet stinky cat food. Does Rusty smell the food and then turn away? Or just not interested at all? The reason I ask is that if he looks at all interested and then not, it's a pretty good sign that he wants to eat but his tummy is just still too upset. I know how impossible this can feel and you're doing everything you can, hang in there beatinghearts.gif He wanted to eat, he sniffs it and I can tell he wants it, then he turns his head, I think his tummy is upset, I don't think he can keep water down either, unless maybe the meds are making him throw up. I talked to the vet a while ago, Rusty is about the same, not any worse. I asked him if he was on rimadyl he said no, I asked some young kid in the last night what pain meds he was on and I thought he said rimadyl. I'm going to find out when I go tonight. My vet said he will fax Ohio State Rusty's files tomorrow, I wish he would have now, but it's probably to late. I'm headed to the hosp. to see my baby now, I hope he is better, I hate seeing him like this. Thank you all for your prayers and advise. You all are probably getting sick of the same old update, (still not eating) but I will update anyway. Fingers crossed for good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Sending more prayers. Can they give him IV meds? That is what they did for LaceyLaine...they allowed her nothing by mouth for a few days...then started her on small sips of water...worked up to small bites of food and all meds including her antibiotics and pain meds and tummy meds were given in IV form. I will ask about this Patti. Much good advice on med's already. Definately I would have a friend or loved one go with you tonight for support. You might want to take a number of different baby foods as well as perhaps some wet stinky cat food. Does Rusty smell the food and then turn away? Or just not interested at all? The reason I ask is that if he looks at all interested and then not, it's a pretty good sign that he wants to eat but his tummy is just still too upset. I know how impossible this can feel and you're doing everything you can, hang in there beatinghearts.gif He wanted to eat, he sniffs it and I can tell he wants it, then he turns his head, I think his tummy is upset, I don't think he can keep water down either, unless maybe the meds are making him throw up. I talked to the vet a while ago, Rusty is about the same, not any worse. I asked him if he was on rimadyl he said no, I asked some young kid in the last night what pain meds he was on and I thought he said rimadyl. I'm going to find out when I go tonight. My vet said he will fax Ohio State Rusty's files tomorrow, I wish he would have now, but it's probably to late. I'm headed to the hosp. to see my baby now, I hope he is better, I hate seeing him like this. Thank you all for your prayers and advise. You all are probably getting sick of the same old update, (still not eating) but I will update anyway. Fingers crossed for good news. Come on Sweetheart...feel the healing energy coming your way. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 we will never be sick of updates...I just wish they were stating he was eating...hugs to you and rusty Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane4114 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I was hoping that Rusty would be feeling better. If he were mine and unless he is on IV meds, I would bring him home and see if maybe that might help his appetite. I think he would at least be happier at home, maybe more comfortable as well. Quote Willow( Hi Tech Popandgo ) CGC #31965 Calico Salad x MayPop 8-9-93/9-24-07 Austin( Nodak Austin ) #55202 Chrisse's Twelve x Lotsa Liz 2-25-96/2-15-05 Matt( Kelsos Metaphor ) #90695 Oswald Cobblepot x Kelso's Movita 8-10-00/2-28-14 Buddy (Aljo Class Act) #78137 Action By Design x Miss Classy 12-8-98/8-29-09 Sonny (Onaim Excalibur)#97927 Flying Train x Rough Diamond 9-7-01/1-9-2016Hunter (SS Snow Roll) #35135 Craigie Whistler x Lightning Snow 10-4-2005/9-23-17 Leo (Yolo Empleo)#72060 4-13-18 Fiesta Paraguas x Mega Bien Hecho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 More Hugs and lots of Prayers for Rusty Hugs for you Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I was hoping that Rusty would be feeling better. If he were mine and unless he is on IV meds, I would bring him home and see if maybe that might help his appetite. I think he would at least be happier at home, maybe more comfortable as well. Agreed. If he doesn't need to be there Dee, bring the boy home if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I was hoping that Rusty would be feeling better. If he were mine and unless he is on IV meds, I would bring him home and see if maybe that might help his appetite. I think he would at least be happier at home, maybe more comfortable as well. Agreed. If he doesn't need to be there Dee, bring the boy home if you can. My thoughts too, it could be that he's depressed at being there and that maybe partly the reason for him not eating. Get well soon Rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending prayers for Rusty. Listen to your gut instinct. If you feel you can take care of him, he may be better off at home. If the stomach issue can be resolved he will eat. Another one to try is Hill's AD, it is a prescription food and the vet's office probably has it. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) Ok, here goes tonights (Tues.) update: I was trying to think of something he really likes to eat, (he usually isn't fussy & will eat about anything) so I couldn't really think of anything except chicken, he really likes chicken, but I brought him chicken the other day.So, I was thinking and taking care if leftovers from dinner, chicken & mashed potatoes, and it hit me, I yelled out Mashed Taters... Rusty LOVES mashed taters!!! It didn't sound to apetizing but I thought what the heck, he loves them at home! So, I get his little doggy bag ready... mashed taters, smelly fishy cat food, and more chicken and off I go. I walk in, Rusty is laying on his side, sitting up, like he was waiting for my visit. He sees me starts wagging his tail more than he has before, he actually looked happy to see me tonight, not just, oh it's just you mom. After about 5 minutes he tries to get up, so we get him up and I walk him outside and he peed, then we went back in and he lay down on his blankie. He is staying in the operating room suite, I guess he thinks he's royalty or something. Ok, now I tried to feed him some chicken, he didn't want it, that made my heart sink. I wanted to try the stinky cat food but I tried the potatoes first, I put a little down for him, he didn't want it, so I put so me on my finger, well he started licking it off my finger, so by the time he was done he had eaten almost all of them, not that much, maybe 3/4 cup. But I think that's better than the sausage. When I left he hadn't threw them up. The only thing that made me sad and cry when I got home was his front legs were really swelled up, and where they had the IV needles he had blood dripping out, quite a bit to. And then when I got ready to leave he got up and wanted to come with me, I felt so bad, I almost cried in there. If he could keep water down and didn't need the IV anymore, I'd bring him home, I think he's getting a bit stronger now and he's getting homesick. Well that's my long update. Should I be really excited about this or do you think he'll just be sick again in the morning? Do you think he'll eat again tomorrow? I will be bringing more taters! Edited to shorten post, which is still quite long. Edited July 11, 2007 by nyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 If the taters worked, then more taters tomorrow. No way to predict at this point, but for him to eat, if he can just keep it down that is a big step forward. Something I have hand fed to more then one sick pupper, vanilla yogurt with Rice Krispies mixed in, fed by fingers. Sending prayers for Rusty. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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