Guest greybookends Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Sheana had her yearly exam today. She was due for her shots and she also has to have a blood panel done so she can get the ProHeart shot for heartworms, but I've had some recent concerns. One of them has been a sudden major weight loss. She is 10 pounds lighter than her last visit which was less than a year ago. She has always shed but here lately I'm amazed she hasn't gone totally bald and she's been drinking like a fish. She doesn't act like she's got anything wrong, she's eating just fine, I'm just a little concerned so instead of the normal blood work up for the ProHeart we did a complete senior panel on her to check for EVERYTHING. The vet said as far as the physical exam goes she looks and sounds good. It may be nothing but I'd rather be safe than sorry. So a few prayers that Sheana is just fine and her momma is a nut case would be great. Edited July 25, 2008 by greybookends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Prayers for Sheana that she is A OK!!! Had to laugh with you Lori about being a nut case!!! I have been there myself many times wondering if it's just me!! It's hard to not be concerned especially with our seniors! Keep us posted! Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 So I guess we're praying that you're a nut case. Okay, so be it... and plenty of prayers for your girl 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...
6greyhounds Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 More prayers for the both of you Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbyzMom Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Lori, you are just a nut case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWrangler Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Is one of the tests for thyroid? either too active or not active enough Quote Nancy and Grace - Andicot 2/1/07 Solo - Flying Han Solo 3/20/11 Missing: Murphy, Shine, Kim, Sprite, Red Dog, Lottie & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJsM Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have her checked for hookworms. And many good thoughts go out to her. Quote 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...
Guest greybookends Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Is one of the tests for thyroid? either too active or not active enough Yup Have her checked for hookworms. And many good thoughts go out to her. They did a fecal as well as a urinalysis. Lori, you are just a nut case Why thank you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Sending Prayers for Sheana that everything will be just fine. :hope Some hugs for mama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redreed Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Sending good thoughts to you and Sheana. I hope that everything turns out just fine (and don't sweat it, I'm a crazy mama too)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Oh Lori, I hope she's okay...prayers going up. And I pray also that the vet can cure you of your nuts in the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Sending prayers and good thoughts for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Positive thoughts from me to you and Sheana! 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...
Guest Sighthound Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Sending prayers for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Sending good thoughts Sheana is OK! I'd rather be called a nut case than have something wrong with one of my kids or anybody else's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Sending my prayers and white light. 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...
MerlinsMum Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Sending good thoughts and keeping my fingers crossed that all will be good. :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Good thoughts coming your way. I also hope momma is just a nut case! :crazy Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The vet said the test results should be in by Friday so There won't be any updates till Friday afternoon since I have to work in the morning and I don't work with a computer just a spatula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I will pray for your little cutie pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 So I guess we're praying that you're a nut case. Okay, so be it... and plenty of prayers for your girl adding my prayers that you're just nutty :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...
Guest MZH Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Drinking a lot + losing hair = Cushing's Disease, among other things. Not so sure about the weight loss though. Might be a couple of things going on. Unfortunately, regular blood work won't show Cushing's. (Been there, done that!) Marcia in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 The vet called. He said 98% of the results looked excellent. Her thyroid is on the low end of normal but not low enough to start meds, we will just keep an eye on it. Then he said possible beginnings of Kidney disease and after that I just heard wawawawa. I calmed down after he said it and he wants me to bring her back in next Wednesday and they will do the test for the kidney again and they can do it in house so I won't have to wait for results. He said until then keep an eye on her and as long as she continues act alright to just wait till Wednesday, if there is a change then I should bring her back in IMMEDIATELY. I wish I was nuts! Keep those prayers coming. It's gonna be a long week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 I was hoping you were imagining things If it is kidney, think, early stages, early stages! My Richard (cat, not dog, but still) lived for three and half years after his kidney disease diagnosis, and he was *not* early stages. :candle :candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 We will keep the good thoughts flowing. FYI, moms are never nuts. Keen intuition which is why you took your baby in early. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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