I Don't Normally Do This, But Please Think Of My Joplin

[Guest LynnM]

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

[Guest argolola]

I just put him on my prayer list. Please keep us posted on how he's doing.

[patricia]

Sending prayers for your sweet little man.

[Hubcitypam]

and thoughts for you both

[Guest Greyglo]

Adding prayers and feel better wishes for your Joplin from here -

[Houndtime]

All the best for Joplin.

[Guest Che_mar_Cody]

Prayers from us here.

[iluvgreys]

Sending lots of prayers for your grump. C'mon Joplin, we're all pullin' for you.

[Guest Snowy8]

[Guest BlackandBrindle]

Sending lots of prayers!

[Guest sheila]

I'm not a prayer type, but I will make sure and give some thought to old grumpy tomorrow

[Fudge]

Hope, Zoe & Sharon are pulling for you Joplin!

[Guest koolaidnconner]

Our prayers and thoughts are with you

[Guest ss556]

Praying for your "old man" as well. Yes, it does stink - getting old.

[CaliforniaGreys]

[Guest LynnM]

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

[VinnieAndRexsMom]

Keeping good thoughts for your Joplin.

[Batmom]

Hope that really is all it was. Give him a scritchie or two from us.

[4greyhounds]

Just saw the update, I am very happy that he is ok!!!!

Edited May 30, 2008 by 4greyhounds

[Remolacha]

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!

[HopeForHounds]

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.

[Guest FullMetalFrank]

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

[HJsM]

Good thoughts for Joplin...feel better guy.

[Xan]

Just seeing this. Glad he's feeling a little better! Aaaaaaaahhh! The cooling fan effect!

[Fiona3]

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.