jimsherriek Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 We adopted Amanda in September at the tender age of 11. She had her 12th birthday in March. Tonight, we found out that the vet thinks she needs more specialized care, and we will be transferring her tomorrow morning to Texas A&M for access to more specialized tests and care. We still don't know what is going on, but Mandy has not eaten since Monday, is in pain, and struggling. I don't know all the technical jargon, but they are seeming to settle on a tick born disease (TBD). The blood work (TBD) won't be back for a few more days. And they are giving her lots of supportive care, antiobiotics, IV fluids, and pain meds. It may even be more than 1 issue. None of the bloodwork or xrays show any cancer, or out of the order numbers. Mandy is the sweetest girl, and she does not deserve this illness or to get so bad so fast. Please pray for her. Please, I beg all of you, if you have not tested your pups for TBD yet, get it done now!!!! You could save your pup from a lot of problems early! Quote Missing our pups at the Bridge--Amandas Kelsey 03-15-1996 to 05-02-2008; Melissa May 07-17-1998 to 11-23-2009; Emily's Maggie 10-05-1995 to 05-20-2010; Flying Kendra 01-13-2003 to 02-28-2011; Izzy (Smile Please) 06-27-2002 to 03-28-2012: Senator (EF Rob Statesman) 04-30-2000 to 12-30-2013: Secret (Seperate Secrets) 04-10-2003 to 08-03-2014: Tugboat (Thugboat) 06-07-2007 to 07-27-2015; Betsy (Bee Better Now) 12-04-2004 to 07-02-2017: Dottie ( Rooftop Spottie) 08-08-2004 to 05-11-2018:Abby (WW's Dear Abby) 11/2008-08/2020: Tiny (Piccadilly Girl) 08/2007-10/2020: Tiller (Kelsos Tillerson) 10/30/2018: Heart (Lions Heart) 03/08/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending out lots of prayers and white light. 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...
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Guest Hollys2hounds Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending prayers to you and Mandy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending many prayers for your sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending my many prayers for sweet Mandy. Feel better soon sweetie...praying for a swift and complete recovery. 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 vahoundlover Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending lots of prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myjazzy Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sherrie, I saw your post about Mandy in the GPA board yesterday, but I couldn't post from my home computer, I've got to take care of that. In the meantime, please know that I'm hoping that you can find out what's wrong with Miss Mandy soon. The first time I saw her she reminded me of my first greyhound, Jazzy, so I've kept up with her. Mandy, please be a good girl and eat for mommy. Maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 For your girl. Hoping that she will feel better soon.I love that...tender age of 11. Bless you for adopting a senior. She will remain in our prayers until we hear from you that she's much better 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...
Rickiesmom Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending prayers that the proactive treatment she is receiving ahead of the test results will help her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Many healing prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I'm adding Mandy and you to my prayer list. You're wonderful for adopting a senior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RavenRacersMom Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 You are in my prayers, bless you Mandy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Adding our prayers for your precious Mandy. Hope she's eating and feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaysmom Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending prayers and good thoughts to Mandy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Lots of prayers and thoughts of healing white lights for your sweet girl. I hope the more specialized tests pinpoint the issue and she starts eating and feeling better. Hugs to you and scritches for Amanda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sending lots of prayers. Please make sure they (A&M) understand that not all tick diseases are showing up in a regular panel. Also, Dr. Stack has said that dogs with erlichia in the critical stage will test negative. It won't hurt to do a shot of doxy and a shot of dex. If A&M doesn't believe me, have them call Dr. Couto at Ohio State or Dr. Stack in Arizona. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 :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...
jimsherriek Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. We let Mandy go this afternoon. Besides possible the TBD, she had a tumor that had not metastasized at the base of her brain. It was pressing on the brain stem causing her throat to be painful and paralyzed. It would only have been a matter of a couple of more days, and she would not have been able to breath through her larynx from the paralysis. We miss her so much. Our hearts are broken. Kendra her 5 year old adopted sister, is hiding in the closet and whining too. Quote Missing our pups at the Bridge--Amandas Kelsey 03-15-1996 to 05-02-2008; Melissa May 07-17-1998 to 11-23-2009; Emily's Maggie 10-05-1995 to 05-20-2010; Flying Kendra 01-13-2003 to 02-28-2011; Izzy (Smile Please) 06-27-2002 to 03-28-2012: Senator (EF Rob Statesman) 04-30-2000 to 12-30-2013: Secret (Seperate Secrets) 04-10-2003 to 08-03-2014: Tugboat (Thugboat) 06-07-2007 to 07-27-2015; Betsy (Bee Better Now) 12-04-2004 to 07-02-2017: Dottie ( Rooftop Spottie) 08-08-2004 to 05-11-2018:Abby (WW's Dear Abby) 11/2008-08/2020: Tiny (Piccadilly Girl) 08/2007-10/2020: Tiller (Kelsos Tillerson) 10/30/2018: Heart (Lions Heart) 03/08/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I am so sorry you did not have more time with Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myjazzy Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Oh no, I am so sorry. Poor Kendra. Mandy was so special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I know how hard it is Take comfort in the fact you gave her a lot of love and a forever home, and sent her off in love. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Oh, no. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I am so very sorry to hear about Mandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Blessings to all. ~Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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