ZoomDoggy Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 She gets a Pepcid once daily. FWIW her appetite was lousy for a month before even starting the cipro. I have sucralfate left over from Chancy, but my vet said he didn't feel that's necessary yet. I can ask him about using Chancy's prednisone. Hell I have a well-stocked geriatric dog pharmacy left over from Chancy's last few weeks. She still acts like she is hungry, still comes in to watch me prepare food. But just doesn't want to eat it. Not in her dish, not on a plate, not from a spoon, not from my hand. She will not eat Green Eggs and Ham... Guess I'm getting punchy. The not eating is soooo precisely like Sissy and Chancy in their final weeks, every time Marla snubs food I want to cry. ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Maybe some stinky fish or something? Poor girl.....I know how you feel...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystella Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 It is just pneumonia and scar tissue and the Cipro is going to work it just takes some time. I am going to say that and mean it and believe it unless forced otherwise, cause that's how I roll Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I'd talk to the vet about using pred and carafate. Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I'd talk to the vet about using pred and carafate. Ditto ditto ditto. The dose of pred needed to get B eating again was small -- he had to go out a lot for several days but that wore off while the good effect on his appetite remained. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 I just left the vet a voicemail saying unless I misunderstood him yesterday, (if it's cancer, it's untreatable, if it's not cancer, we continue with the cipro as we already are), I see no point in doing the ultrasound and biopsy. I did ask about adding a light dose of prednisone to stimulate her appetite. This vet is usually very responsive, so I expect he'll call back within a few hours. ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperjack Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 c'mon Marla, nows not the time for your black doggie stubbornness. Missing Kali (Hanks Dramaqueen) Wiki (Kiowa More Frank) Zuni(Sprinters Pride) and Marion the orange devil cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Sending my many prayers. 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...
TinyMityMo Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 oh Aimee I just saw your update. How sad and frustrating. I wonder if Dr. Couto would be willing to look at the films to give another opinion. Marla Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 More prayers from here too Aimee. 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...
Remolacha Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 however wierd it sounds, I am praying for pneumonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Sending prayers for your sweetie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Aimee,how about chicken livers? Or if not ensure,a 1/2 cup of half and half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Sending prayers. Maybe try Zantac instead of Pepcid, and twice a day? 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...
GreyPoopon Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 2, 2007 Author Share Posted October 2, 2007 The vet returned my call. He agreed that my choice to decline the ultrasound is reasonable. So we'll continue on with the antibiotics, and possibly add in a new prescription on Thursday to help stimulate her appetite. I can't recall what it's called, but it's an anti-nausea med that has an additional effect of increasing appetite-- I hope! He said that prednisone wouldn't be the best choice for Marla right now because of her high WBC (pred would suppress her immune system, which is not what she needs). I'm home now. Marla ate a hotdog and part of my pita bread snack (I chose not to offer her my hummus). : ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Aimee, I'm keeping you and Marla in my thoughts and prayers. I know what you're going through. :hope :grouphug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 If it's a pneumonia, it seems to be a very untypical pneumonia as normally there are symptoms of high fever, coughing and difficult breathing. Did you run a tick panel...just in case? Lethargy and anorexia (loss of appetite) are some of the symptoms of a tick disease...does Marla have any fever? I hope your sweet Marla will recover soon! -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 (edited) I don't know if this will help at all but last November my son had a horrible bout of atypical pneumonia. His symptoms were that of a severe stomach virus and he couldn't eat for over a week. He was vomiting, spiked a high fever and needed IV rehydration. Finally admitted to the ER an X-ray was taken of his lungs that showed he had pneumonia. No coughing, nothing previously to indicate his lungs were involved. There was scar tissue on his lungs for a while that went away after a time. It took a while for his appetite to return. Maybe the same thing has happened to Marla. Would she eat warmed up mashed potatoes with small pieces of boiled chicken mixed in? This was the only thing that sparked our Hobbes appetite when he was ill in August. He turned his nose down at his usual dog food and many of the treats we offered. My thoughts are with you. I know you are beside yourself with worry and you have been thru so much already. May all the good thoughts and prayers going your way heal Marla. Edited October 3, 2007 by Fiona3 Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Keeping Marla in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Marla has had no fever, no vomiting, no coughing. Yes it's very odd. : That's precisely why I debated so long about whether the not-eating was just behavioral, or if something was actually wrong. Marla slept on our bed between us last night (barely needed encouragement to hop up there this time ), and I was actually encouraged by the fact she grumbled at hubby every time he shifted in his sleep. That's normal for her, and it's something she hasn't done in a while. I tried a new recipe on her last night: Boiled ground beef with brown rice and a touch of garlic salt. She ate it so eagerly, I gave her a second helping! : I also discovered she really likes plain yogurt, so she got large dollops of yogurt for dessert after her beef/rice meals last night and this morning. It made me happy to see her eat something with relative zeal (though I know this may not last either), but I'd be even happier if she ate actual dog food. One thing at a time, I suppose... Upshot is, she's hanging in there, and doesn't seem worse. Thanks again everyone, for caring about my little mopey Marsie-doates. ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 If she's up to a short play date this weekend, let us know. We don't need to run around outside if she's still limping around. You know Passion loves to explore your house I just had a good chuckle thinking of Marla's reaction if we did come over. Marla: That whiney brat is back???? Passion: whine, whine, whine Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 3, 2007 Author Share Posted October 3, 2007 Marla's foot is feeling much better. She's almost walking normally again. I still put the Therapaw on her when we go out for walks though, until that pad heals a bit more. A playdate would be fun. Marla would likely just choose not to participate. That's how she was during the pupsitting of the last few weeks. ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Glad to hear she's found something she enjoys eating again. Hoping she just keeps feeling better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Oh Aimee if Marla's eating better,maybe the antibiotics is all she'll be needing. Sending payers this has all been only the pneumonia. Get well wishes sent out to Marla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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