Guest SoulsMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Non grey, He had normal daily vomiting for the past month until they switched to a better quality food (was on Purina for weight management First four indgredients are corn). Vomiting stopped, but he continued to have a "cough/retch" once a night. Last week, the big D. That got better, then on Sunday he vomited 5 times. Went to the vet Sunday, got fluids, Xray's showed nothing. Sent home with Pepcid. He hasn't eaten since Monday night. Today tests showed elevated liver enzymes. Riley is back on fluids and very lethergic. He's going to pick him up and take him to Tufts for an ultrasound right now . . . Thoughts? Update: Riley is going into surgery this morning to remove his gall bladder. Please send good thoughts, Riley also has a slight heart murmer. Edited August 29, 2008 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 sorry, no ideas. I'd ultrasound is the next step and they are doing that...I hope he feels better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm very worried about his liver. Hope they can find out what the problem is and treat it. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fatesrelease Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Hmmm. Not sure but my thoughts and prayers are with your friend and his/her pup! *hugs* Edited August 28, 2008 by fatesrelease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Well going to Tuft's is a really good thing. My cousin's non-grey was taken there and the care and treatment was unbelievable. Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Is he on any meds? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Just the doggy pepcid the vet gave him on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChancesMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 No ideas, just sending healing thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Sounds like he's in need of more tests. Prayers for this pup!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Sending prayers and white light, I hope they are able to find out what is wrong with him. I am sorry but I agree only more test might show. 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...
Burpdog Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Hopefully they will do a TBD panel, check platelets, etc. Did they do the snap test in the vet's office? (yes, I know he's not a grey) What is she using for flea/tick preventive? Edited August 28, 2008 by Burpdog Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myjazzy Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 The lack of appetite, vomiting, lethargy and elevated liver enzymes make me think it's something to do with the liver. It's good he's going to Tufts. Before getting the utrasound I would run a TBD panel, like Burpdog said, and a bile acids test. Crossing my fingers and hoping it's nothing more than an upset tummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Ok, tick panel has been run and a "type" of ultrasound has been done. The raidiologist is coming later to do a full scan. They couldn't see anything wrong with his liver, but his gall bladder looks wrong. Riley is staying the night on an IV . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I was thinking liver too, or another digestive organ. I hope it's not cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 They're not thinking cancer, and his liver looks good, but his gall bladder looks awful. He's having surgery at 9:00am. Please send good thoughts, Riley also has a slight heart murmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 for Riley. Jennifer Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LindsaySF Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Poor Riley. Maybe it is a gallstone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I don't know . . . it kinda sounds like when peoples gall bladder gets infected and needs to come out. Never heard of it in a dog though Of course, they'll know more when they take look . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Riley survived the surgery But it turns out his gall bladder had actually burst, so he had a bunch of toxins spew into his system. The Dr says he's still a very sick doggie, but they are hopeful. The next 3-4 days are critical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Yikes! Riley'll be "in" on tonight's candle. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Riley survived the surgery But it turns out his gall bladder had actually burst, so he had a bunch of toxins spew into his system. The Dr says he's still a very sick doggie, but they are hopeful. The next 3-4 days are critical. Sending many prayers. Hang tough sweetheart. 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 SoulsMom Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) Thank you everyone. I've never met Riley, but I know how much he is loved. His family would be so devestated if they lost him. When he was going into surgery, Marc asked me for good thoughts, so I thought I might try to tap into the power of GT. Please keep the good vibes coming. With all of the toxins in his system, he's not out of the woods yet . . . As a side note, has anyone ever heard of canine gallbladder infections? This is a first to me! Edited August 29, 2008 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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