Aerosmom Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Lots of good thoughts coming your way for Gus. Aerosmom has had a lot of experience with neurologists in Massachusetts and she can probably recommend a good one. I'd highly recommend Dr. Ruehlman at Angell Memorial. She was very thorough and very compassionate. Her associate Dr. Sisson has an excellent reputation as well. For Cricket's initial appointment, she reviewed two years of her records in advance and also spent 1 1/2 hours with us. Unfortunately she saw Cricket too late in the game but I was very impressed with her. I'm so sorry Gus is having trouble. It does sound neurological, at least from my limited experience. Sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts Kerri. Gail 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...
patricia Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Sending my hugs and prayers. 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...
Guest MaSanz Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I don't have any input on Gus - I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and Gus. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Naty Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Sending our well-wishes too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelseysmom Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Many hugs and scritches coming to you and Gus, Kerri. You can decide who gets what though. Kelsey hopes to see Gus tomorrow in the senior pen. She says it just wouldn't be a Fling without him! Quote Chris, with Bixby (aka Clive Bixby, fka Taplin's Bull) and the feline buggle brothers, Oliver and Salem. Kelsey (Watch the Kick), forever in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 We will be praying for Gus!!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sending prayers for Gus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ladyluther Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Kerri, We are sending our best wishes and softest smooches to you and Gus. Martha and Luther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Thinking of you and the Gus Man..... Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I can vouch for Dr. Sisson too. Wondering about LS advancing. Increased knuckling, delayed signals from brain to legs, dropped poops seem to point in a neurological direction. Hope I see Gus later today. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Just adding that I wish you guys well and ALWAYS post about your pups health.....no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Sending lots and lots of good thoughts :grouphug Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Wish I had more knowledge of this, but please know that you and Gus are in our thoughts and prayers. You take such good care of your sweet boy. It's so hard to see them growing older and more fragile. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Honeysmom Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hugs and prayers for Gus and I hope he will heal and feel much better :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hello Kerri - Sorry to hear about Gus's illness! I just wanted to add that Cuffy (almost 13) was behaving somewhat similarly - not knuckling under, but limping and standing around as you described. We did a tick panel and his lyme titer was high. He improved quite a bit after a day or so of doxy. I hope he's feeling better very soon. Joslin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Knuckling under sounds like LS. My boy Phoenix had that. Chiropractic adjustments and Adequan injections helped a lot! I aslo suggest acupuncture. I hope Gus feels better soon. Edited March 9, 2008 by crazy4greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 My first thought was also LS. For general well being have you tried acupuncture? Sending lots of good healing thoughts and gentle ear scritches to Gus. 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 MomofSweetPotatoes Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Thank you all for your thoughts and insight. I've got all of the questions and info in my notebook. As far as acupuncture, we've tried it in the past for 5 treatments with no sign of the treatment having an effect and at the Dr's advice we stopped. When Battle goes for his next acupuncture treatment on wednesday, I'll speak with Dr. about trying it again and seeing if it's worth it to try it again. Thank you all so much, it really means a lot to both Gus and I. Gus really enjoyed hanging with Miss Kelsey today. He enjoyed his day of socializing and lounging. Edited March 9, 2008 by MomofSweetPotatoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HersheysMom Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No advice just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and Gus. I know how frustrating it is trying to figure out what's wrong and what to do about it. Hope you get some answers on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelseysmom Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Gus really enjoyed hanging with Miss Kelsey today. He enjoyed his day of socializing and lounging. Kelsey loved cuddling with Gus in the senior pen, too! He may be a bit wobbly but she still thinks he's a handsome stud muffin! Quote Chris, with Bixby (aka Clive Bixby, fka Taplin's Bull) and the feline buggle brothers, Oliver and Salem. Kelsey (Watch the Kick), forever in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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