Guest 4baddogs Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 (edited) I need MAJOR prayers and good vibes for my little boy, please. One of my furbabies is in the hospital. My problem child who’s been sick since the day we got him has been losing weight like it’s his job over the past 2 weeks. We just adopted him June 10, 2006. My husband called me last night while I was visiting my dad in the hospital (he had a major heart attack last week and wasn't supposed to live, but he did, thank GOD!) and said “Nate’s throwing up really bad so you better get home”. We rushed him to the vet and they admitted him. They did a full blood work-up and everything indicated an infection, he was dehydrated so they have him on fluids and also have meds in his IV’s. They did an X-ray on his tummy and it showed lots of fluids. He didn’t eat all day so they don’t know where the fluid is coming from. They were going to do a sonogram this morning to see more because the fluid distorted the x-ray, but the mobile sonogram machine can't get here until tomorrow and he's too sick to transport to another vet. The vet did a chest x-ray to be sure nothing is pressing on his lungs because he pants a lot and wakes up during the night short of breath. That x-ray showed nothing, so at least that's good. The only other option is a very risky exploratory surgery and then I would have to make a decision to not wake him up if they found anything. They're going to start surgery around 2:00. I’m going to visit with him at noon. He told me to “be prepared” and asked us to make a decision on what to do if they found inoperable problems during surgery. We've decided that it would be best for Nate to put him to sleep on the table. He's not even 4-years old yet. I really can’t take this after losing one of my babies just a year ago. Edited July 12, 2007 by 4baddogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 You got it! Prayers and positive thoughts for Nate as he goes through his surgery. I pray that the doctor's have steady hands and are quick to find a solution. Please keep us updated. to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I am so sorry. Sending prayers for Nate. Is he at a specialist hospital? 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...
Guest trevdog Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending lots of prayers to Nate! Is it possible for them to aspirate the fluid? Poor guy....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I'm so sorry. Sending good thoughts for Nate. Hang in there, buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hawthorn Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending prayers Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hamiesmom Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending prayers for Nate and big hugs to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest 4baddogs Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 He's at our regular vet. We're about 3 hours from Ohio State and were going to take him but there just isn't time right now as he needs to be started on immediately. Our other specialist we use could see him but their internist is out until tomorrow so he would just see a regular doctor anyway and we're more comfortable with his regular doctor, just in case the worst turns out he's already at home. They've tried to aspirate the fluid and it keeps build up as fast as they remove it. That's why the doctors are so worried. I read through a lot of these threads last night and kept coming back to Gino's story from last year and I didn't sleep a wink. I do not have good feelings about this at all. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, I sure hope they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Oh dear... Sending lots of prayers and light to your baby boy and all the vet staff who are working with him today. Many hugs to you, too. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Many prayers for you & Nate. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending many prayers & good thoughts for Nate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending massive prayers and white light for Nate and his family. 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...
Burpdog Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gr84me Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 More prayers on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending lots of prayers for Nate and for you too. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending tons of prayers for Nate and wishing for a good outcome. 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...
Xan Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending floods of thoughts your way (for Nate and your dad ... as well as you!) :bighug Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending lots of positive thoughts. Please keep us posted! Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending prayers and good thoughts out for wellness for Nate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4baddogs Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I just got back from sitting with Nate before they take him in. He looks so sad, which is nothing new, but it kills me knowing how horrible this may be. I asked the vet "best case scenario" and he replied "maybe he ate something and there's a blockage" - which I know didn't happen. He really thinks it's a tumor or maybe a perforated intestine. He's had intestinal issues from day-one that we've been treating and now I feel like such a failure because we didn't do enough. I told Nate that he came into our lives when we needed him most and he can't leave us now. He just can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Sending prayers for you and Nate and hoping that the outcome is not as bad as you fear...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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