Guest LynnM Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 He's not feeling well at all. I got scripts from the vet today for antibiotics and meloxicam in the hopes that his nasty mouth is what's bothering him, but his rear is super-wobbly and he doesn't have much of an appetite (he is NOT a picky eater). He's always had trouble keeping weight on, so with him only eating about half his meals for the last 2 days, he's getting too skinny. I've cooled the house down for him and stocked up on wet food, which he is savoring. Cross your fingers that his gut doesn't rebel at that! I'm going to make a batch of "Isaac Stew" tomorrow. He's got an appointment with the vet on Monday, but we're hoping that the meds will get him feeling better before then! Getting old stinks! Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I just put him on my prayer list. Please keep us posted on how he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Sending prayers for your sweet little man. 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...
Hubcitypam Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 and thoughts for you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Adding prayers and feel better wishes for your Joplin from here - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 All the best for Joplin. 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 Che_mar_Cody Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Prayers from us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Sending lots of prayers for your grump. C'mon Joplin, we're all pullin' for you. 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...
Guest Snowy8 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Sending lots of prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'm not a prayer type, but I will make sure and give some thought to old grumpy tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hope, Zoe & Sharon are pulling for you Joplin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolaidnconner Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Our prayers and thoughts are with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Praying for your "old man" as well. Yes, it does stink - getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 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 LynnM Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Okay, y'all, I'm officially the "Jackass of the Day". The poor guy is overheated. That's what I get for being a cheapskate on a/c in Florida. His temp's just about down now, he's got meloxicam on board to help keep it down, has eaten a little bit of really wetted down food and is looking a bit more lively. The a/c is cranked and there's a fan on him. We're still going to the vet on Monday, since he's due for a look-see anyway, but he's okay for now. He's never been a big water drinker, so even though he's had free access to water, he wasn't getting enough on his own. When he was running, I always had to make his food really soupy so that he stayed hydrated. The other dogs have been fine, but old guys can't regulate their temperatures as well as the youngsters. Lesson learned! Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Keeping good thoughts for your Joplin. Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Hope that really is all it was. Give him a scritchie or two from us. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Just saw the update, I am very happy that he is ok!!!! Edited May 30, 2008 by 4greyhounds 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...
Remolacha Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I hope it was just the heat. Sugar (12) can't take the heat as well anymore either. At least we don't have your humidity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Getting old stinks Joplin. Our Momma's take a bit of time to figure us out now, because we don't work quite the way we did when we were younger. I feel for you, I get overheated very easily and needed the a/c way before Momma thought we should have it on. But, like yours, my Momma figured things out. I'm not much into eating now and it drives Momma crazy. You should see what she buys me to get me to eat. I hope your vet says you are doing okay. Love from afar, Miz Foxy of the north. 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 FullMetalFrank Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Glad to hear he is feeling a bit better; I'll keep him in my prayers. Hope he has a good vet appt. on Monday! Joplin, you don't know this, but you're one of my very favorite GT greys! Edited May 30, 2008 by FullMetalFrank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJsM Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Good thoughts for Joplin...feel better guy. ATASCOSITA DIAZ - MY WONDER DOG!Missing our Raisin: 9/9/94 - 7/20/08, our Super Bea: 2003 - 12/16/09, our Howie: 9/17/97 - 4/9/11, our Bull: 8/7/00 - 1/17/13, our Wyatt Earp: 11/22/06 - 12/16/15, and our Cyclone 8/26/05 - 9/12/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Just seeing this. Glad he's feeling a little better! Aaaaaaaahhh! The cooling fan effect! 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...
Fiona3 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Our senior boy Hobbes reacted the same way to heat - summer meant he would look pretty uncomfortable, appetite drop off until we could get the ac set up. We also had to use a fan blowing on him near his bed to keep him comfy. It usually did the trick. If the evenings got cooler, he would perk right up. Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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