ShantisMom Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Well, Shanti took a turn for the worse yesterday. The swelling kicked in and the pain increased. Today we went back in to the vets for the 2nd adequan injection. I asked the vet who "was not in" to take a peek. She did for me. She did not like the looks of it either. We have started immune suppression on Shanti. She gets 50mg of Imuran, 3/4 of a 20mg prednisone and 10mg of pepcid. She had her first dose today. I hope and pray that this helps my baby girl. Please think good thoughts for her. This stuff is nasty! For those of you who use Imuran, do you wear gloves? It says to. But they mentioned you could wash your hands. Which is better? It is obviously some hefty medication! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Chanting: *Swelling? What swelling? I'm Shanti, and I'm ready to rock and roll! Swelling? What swelling? I'm Shanti, and I'm ready to rock and roll!* 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 Cris_M Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 With the Imuran, there is conflicting information about whether specific handling practices are even needed at all or not. It's not water soluble; it needs a base for that. So, if gloves make you feel safer, do it. If gloves make you feel like a klutz and make it hard to give the Rx, then use your bare hands and wash afterwards. Meanwhile, I am thinking lots of good thoughts for Shanti. With that combo of drugs, her pain and swelling should be a lot better tomorrow. And, with Xan's chant, she should be doing greyt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaysmom Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Sending happy and healing thoughts to Shanti... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks! I feel like I am on a roller coaster. So many ups then downs. Yesterday she was so sad and pathetic like. Today was not much better, but she perked up at the vets. She loves them and they love her. Thankfully she is not the brightest in the bunch and has not put the torture she gets together with them. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Sending lots of prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Lots of good wishes for Shanti 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...
2hounds Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Lots of good thoughts coming your way. She will feel better quickly and Mia said a little tidbit of peanut butter makes the pills go down easy peasy! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks! I feel like I am on a roller coaster. So many ups then downs. Yesterday she was so sad and pathetic like. Today was not much better, but she perked up at the vets. She loves them and they love her. Thankfully she is not the brightest in the bunch and has not put the torture she gets together with them. I can just imagine that emotional roller coaster feeling! You're doing such a greyt job with Shanti,taking care ofher so well. Sending good thoughts and prayers forShanti from here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Lots of prayers coming from here as well. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Lots and lots of and coming Shanti's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Adding my prayers for sweet baby girl. 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 hannahmom Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Hugs for you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 More prayers for Shanti, I know what it's like to go through giving loads of meds, it's so hard!!! Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 More prayers for Shanti, I know what it's like to go through giving loads of meds, it's so hard!!! In my next life I either need to be a vet or a pharmacist. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 I am so sorry you are going through this. Prayers headed your way. Quote 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...
galgrey Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 Mega healing thoughts for Shanti! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 chanting loud and clear! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Chanting from here too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 She needs the chants....she is one sick pup tonight. I will begin my fabulous ( ) cooking tomorrow for her to see if that helps. Thankfully she is gimping her way outside for this. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Is she on anything at all for pain? If not, call the vet! Mia was on Tramadol for pain for the first 2 weeks. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted April 8, 2008 Author Share Posted April 8, 2008 Is she on anything at all for pain? If not, call the vet! Mia was on Tramadol for pain for the first 2 weeks. She is on Tramadol every 4-6 hours. 2 tablets each time. She has a "sensative" tummy, so my guess is the dose of prednisone and Imuran made her quite sick. She does get Pepcid too. This was the first dose, so I am hoping it will settle down a bit. I can say, I am not taking her camping in the motorhome this weekend. For now the trip is off. Plenty of time later when she feels better. Here she has 24/7 access to the backyard. She needs that now. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Sending more good thoughts your (and Shanti's) way. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Poor baby The taste of the tramadol can make them sick too, try putting it in a gel-capsule if you have one, or at least in something yummy. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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