dmswartzfager Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Since some folks were missing my update in the other thread, I started a new one. There are no signs of a tumor; it's basically a chronic, septic inflammation - pyogranulomatous fibrosis. Dr. Patty had been thinking it was a spider bite, and she thinks the diagnosis confirms that. Blitz's body simply overreacts to any kind of trauma - we've seen that in the past. So Dr. Weigt wants to put him on oral steroids, but he gets UTI's and urinates in the house (despite having a dog door) when on even a fairly low dose of prednisone. I talked to Patty about that, and she said there are other steroids that may not cause that to happen. She also had the idea of an intralesional injection of steroids - we're going to do more research into that. I have not actually spoken to Dr. Weigt yet - she had left a message on our machine yesterday, and she is at one of their offices that does not have a phone line (?!) today, so the receptionist said Dr. Weigt would call on Monday. So we wait, and Patty and I do some research, and we continue with Blitz's prednisolone eyedrops. At least we know that we can discontinue the Benedryl, and the ciprofloxicin was finished this morning. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 One of my greys got a spider bite a couple of years ago. From what we can tell, she tried to eat it - she goes after that kind of stuff. Anyway, her mouth, face and throat swelled up. She got to spend some time at the vet on IV steroids and who remembers what else to get the swelling down. Good luck! Those bites can be really nasty! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Sending prayers for Blitz - hoping he gets better fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Sending my prayers. 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 caiteag Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I will be keeping lots of good thoughts for Blitz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I am glad it is not a tumor! That poor boy has been through enough! Blitz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pat2003 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Things are sounding better for Blitz. Sending healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 So glad it's not a tumour. Thinking strong positive thoughts that the site treatment idea works and Blitz feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Glad it's not a tumor. A spider bite? Gosh, poor Blitz has the worst luck! Get well soon buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Blitz is in our prayers. Feel better handsome boy 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...
nyGreys Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Blitz is in our thoughts & prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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