Guest argolola Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Checking in for a pupdate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) If your girl truly has IBD please be careful feeding all of thoses tasty morsels IBD can be brought on by a food allergy-- for example if my IBD dog even eats the smallest amount of chicken it will land him right back in the hospital. I would try to feed LOW FAT novel proteins and novel carbs. Novel being something she has never had before--rabbit, duck, vension etc and a carb would be something like potato. Remember LOW FAT. I know that her weight is concerning but fat is very hard to digest and it will give her diarrhea! Sorry if this has been mentioned before--I must admit I haven't read all of the previous posts. Edited August 20, 2007 by tbhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sending prayers for Della. Hope she feels better soon. :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolady Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yesterday evening she'd go to the water bowl and walk away. Time and time again without drinking. I put her to bed in the kitchen with a bed covered in towels because she likes to nest and gave some water (which she drank some of). I was attempting to sleep in the living room but she knew I was there and was whimpering. Took her out...nothing. After 1:00 in the morning I had to go to bed and thought she might go to sleep too. Took her out first and she peed. Six this morning she had had another smaller blowout (probably because of the lack of food) and some vomiting. The look on her face was different. Sort of like she knew this wasn't right. She turned her nose up at kibble and canned food but did eat the canned chicken and tuna again. She's lost more weight and looks like a walking skeleton. I've never seen a dog so thin...you can see her entire shoulder blades...not just the tops. Scott took her in this morning. She's lost another five pounds since last Tuesday. Now weighing 49 pounds. The vet said he could change one of her meds to the azathioprine that we discussed previusly but it takes about three weeks to work and he felt she didn't have three weeks. She just looked different today. The vet says that when they get to that stage, it makes them sad because they know they're not supposed to be going potty inside. He said it was probably painful to lay on her bones. When I think of it, the last two days she has been roaching almost all the time. When Scott put the other three outside to put Della in the car, they went to the gate and were crying. Scott brought them back in and Ben ran to the front window and was crying. They never fuss like that. She didn't want to lay on her side at the vets and wanted to stay in the sphinx position. Scott talked to her, loved her and she passed quietly. They will make a "paw print" whatever that is for us. Hopefully she's running with Inky, Maui and Murphy, full bodied and happy. We miss you baby girl. Alice (missing 12/7/05), Wonder and Ben And our beloved Bridge Kids... Inky, Maui, Murphy, Ragamuffin, Della and Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry about Della. This was not the update that I had hoped for. Godspeed Della. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Burpdog Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm sorry Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeartHound Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss... you did everything you could for her Run fast and free sweet Della! :gh_run2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cestbarb Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Sending prayers for you all I'm so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry. Run free Della. 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...
Houndtime Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Oh, crap. I am so sorry for your loss. I was reading her updates everyday. There will be a new star in the heavens tonight for sweet Della. Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) I'm crying like a baby, as my heart is breaking for you. Please take comfort in knowing that she will never be sick again. You gave her a wonderful life. Go with God, Della. You will always be loved. Edited August 20, 2007 by argolola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so so sorry for your loss. Run free sweet Della. Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 We are all so very sorry for your loss. May she find comfort and peace. Run free sweet Della. ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear this, I had hoped she was going to pull through. Run free sweetie...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Oh I'm so sorry. She's all better now. Hugs to you all. Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Oh, man.......... Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 We are so sad for the loss of your sweet Della. The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so very sorry. 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...
Houndmommy03 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 So sorry. Hugs, Kim, Silver and Holly <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) Run pain free sweet Della. Edited August 20, 2007 by gracegirl Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so very sorry. Rest in Peace Della. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 So sorry to hear this. 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...
turbotaina Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm so very sorry. :grouphug Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I am so very sorry. Godspeed Della! Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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