Guest savvyprchick Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) I just found out that my co-worker, who had the day off, just called her sister (also our co-worker) to come to her house to help her lift her 80 pound grey, Marvin, into her car to take him to the vet. All I know is that I was told it was something possibly about liver and kidneys. It was Marvin who made me decide to get a greyhound. I had been thinking about greyhounds and my co-worker invited me over to her house to meet Marvin. After meeting this beautiful brindle boy (who I think is only 9 or 10), I knew greys were for me. And the rest is history. My co-worker just had to put down her lab a week and a half ago due to stomach cancer/tumors that the dog had been battling since early this year. He was given only until May to live but made it through the summer. Please keep my co-worker and Marvin in your thoughts. Update: Co-worker's sister came back to work and Marvin is staying at the vet. His liver has completely shut down. They'll know more in the next 24-48 hours. If he doesn't improve in 48 hours, there's nothing that can be done Edited October 20, 2007 by savvyprchick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sending prayers that things are not as serious with Marvin as they appear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 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...
Burpdog Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sending prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 I will pray too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sending many prayers for Marvin and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sending prayers for Marvin! Quote 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...
Guest SoulsMom Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Prayers and good thoughts & best wishes that things will not be too serious! --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sending thoughts of comfort to all .... :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...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sending prayers for Marvin and his mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Sending prayers. I hope Marvin turns the corner and gets better! Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest savvyprchick Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Update: Marvin indeed was in liver failure. His liver numbers were 2000+ The vet said if he didn't turn the corner in 24-48 hours there was nothing they could do. He continued to get worse. However, 72 hours later, he turned the corner and started eating. It wasn't until Tuesday that the vet said he'd make it. I'm happy to say that after 8 days in the hospital, Marvin went home last night. He's still stiff, sore, full of liquids and on lots of pills right now. But he's eating and is happy. My co-worker after pooing last night, he tried to do the happy dance back to her, but had to stop because his hind legs wouldn't cooperate yet (he's still having problems getting his hind end to listen to him). What they think happened is he had a reaction to something they gave him during his dental on Monday the 8th (everything they gave him they gave him last time he had a dental with no problems). Tuesday the 9th my co-worker knew there was something wrong with him (he was lethargic even after surgery). Vet said to give him a bit to come out of the drugs. Anyway, by Thursday the 11th, he was at the vet in nearly complete liver failure. They really weren't sure he could come out of this... I believe the power of GT helped pull Marvin through... thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 This is wonderful news! Good wishes for Marvin's continued recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Thank you for the update, and continued prayers for Marvin! :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Oh no..... Sending loads of prayers and light to Marvin and his loving family and friends. 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...
grey14me Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 good to hear that Marvin's improving :yay 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...
Guest Becki Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Good news is so welcome right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 greyt news and here is hoping he continues to get stronger. the happy dance is a greyt sign. thanks for the pupdate. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymom1997 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Yes... that is greyt news... keep on getting better Marvin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Greyt news . I hope marvin improves quickly Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 just seeing this! so glad Marvin's doing better!!!! Praying here for a full recovery! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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