Trudy Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Seems we are working on a very large puzzle - wonder how many more pieces he has to go through to figure it all out? Ryan's hock started to swell up on Saturday. We didn't see him do anything to it. You could see a faint bruise and it hurt him to put weight on it, so I didn't think it was a result of him having more clots again. Brought him in this morning and they kept him for the afternoon. X-rays showed that the swelling was coming from the joint. So he tapped the joint for a sample. It looked abnormal to him, so he pulled some to send out to the lab for testing and kept a sample to culture as well. He thinks this is all part of the same thing - that we are still getting more info on what is causing him to leak so much protein. We've already treated for a few things that could cause the swelling of the joint, his edema a couple of months ago, his clots... his issues. He's still having issues, so that sort of rules out those things as the culprit. During pre-surgery bloodwork this morning, the found his albumin level has decreased to below normal now (normal 2.0). He's at 1.6. If he drops to 1.0 or below, that really isn't good. His protein/creatinine ratio was 9.6 in October and 6.something 2 weeks ago. That's getting better (should be less than 1.0), but still very high. So we are back to things not looking so great for Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Flint Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 So sorry to hear this. I'll send lots of good, healing thoughts to Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 That sucks Trudy. :grouphug Gentle hugs for RyRy. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'm so sorry you're going through this again (still). Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I am sorry Trudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I am sorry you are still struggling to find out what is wrong with Ryan. How frustrating! I will keep Ryan in my prayers. 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...
macoduck Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Thank you for doing all you can to solve the mystery and keep him happy. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Aw geez, I was so glad that things were going well for Ryan. Sending good thoughts and prayers for your fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 We talked to the vet for a while when we picked him up. Good chance there may be an e.coli infection causing this. He was treated for e.coli in Oct. If it grows in these latest samples, we'll be treating him for 6 months. We'll recheck his protein levels again in 2 months. HOpefully we find something this week from his samples and can treat it. If we can't treat what ever seems to be causing his issues (instead of just treating the issues as they appear), he'll likely be heading for kidney failure this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'm sorry you and he are going through this. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZoomDoggy Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I'm sorry you're not getting better faster answers. I know how maddening it is to just not know... for Ryan. Quote ~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...
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Trudy Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Here are some lovely pics of his hock from tonight. Blood is from the needle to get fluid from the center of the joint to test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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macoduck Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Oh Ryan! Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NancyB Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Sending good thoughts and prayers for Ryan. That joint looks like it hurts, poor boy Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Trudy, I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I am very sorry to hear about Ryan. I wish they could get a good diagnosis so the treatment could help him out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Poor Ryan. I feel so bad that you are still struggling with this. Praying the blood being tested will give you some answers. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Poor Ryan! That has to hurt. I hope you get some answers from the tests. I'm sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charmsmom Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 You'll be in my thoughts and prayers! Give that poor boy lots of those homemade treats of yours!!! And some chocolate for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Sorry to hear that Ryan is poorly again Sending him (and you) lots of good wishes from here Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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