Guest lauri Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) Miles will be seeing the vet AGAIN in about 45 minutes. Hopefully we can get closer to an answer. I'll update later. UPDATE: Miles weight is now down to 46.5 lbs. This is a 70+ dog we're talking about. I can't remember if it was two or three weeks ago he was last weighed, but he's about 10 lbs. lighter. Even with the good number of days of eating he's down so much. So the doc is running a Maldigestion/GI profile along with the regular CBC. If it's maldigestion/absorption then we go from there. If not, we're assuming it's some form of cancer and she agrees that going in to do any exploratory surgery at this point would not be good. He's almost 10 and about 25-30 lbs. underweight, anemic and weak. The mass is just his kidney. Not as prominent on the left side, but it's no worry. He's so skinny it just shows now. His breathing funny is due to anemia. His body is not absorbing nutrients obviously, and it's to the point where it's basically digesting itself. Just like a human anorexic. And she believes that his not wanting to eat is still being associated with the pain he had a while back from the eating. So I get to syringe feed him. That's not fun at all. I got more all over us than in his mouth because he wants to spit it out. I'm to put two small cans of AD which is an antioxidant kind of food with two regular size cans of DD which is venison based, add water, 6ccs of a liquid vitamin she sent us home with, and blend it up and syringe it to him throughout the day. He's also now on prednisone so hopefully his appetite will come back. 2-3 days for the test results to come back. Maybe it's not cancer. I PRAY it's not cancer. Edited September 16, 2008 by lauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaliforniaGreys Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Lots of prayers and good thoughts for Miles! 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...
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RaineysMom Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 sending prayers for your baby :hope this must be so scary and frustrating for you both! :( Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Adding to the prayer chain, hoping they can give you answers and that he can get all fixed up with something easy. Sending hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nyGreys Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) Sending prayers for your sweetie. Edited September 16, 2008 by nyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Many, many prayers. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaliforniaGreys Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 You and Miles have been through so much! You're both in our prayers that some resolution can be found to help this 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...
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Guest jettcricket Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 (edited) Miles will be seeing the vet AGAIN in about 45 minutes. Hopefully we can get closer to an answer. I'll update later. UPDATE: Miles weight is now down to 46.5 lbs. This is a 70+ dog we're talking about. I can't remember if it was two or three weeks ago he was last weighed, but he's about 10 lbs. lighter. Even with the good number of days of eating he's down so much. So the doc is running a Maldigestion/GI profile along with the regular CBC. If it's maldigestion/absorption then we go from there. If not, we're assuming it's some form of cancer and she agrees that going in to do any exploratory surgery at this point would not be good. He's almost 10 and about 25-30 lbs. underweight, anemic and weak. The mass is just his kidney. Not as prominent on the left side, but it's no worry. He's so skinny it just shows now. His breathing funny is due to anemia. His body is not absorbing nutrients obviously, and it's to the point where it's basically digesting itself. Just like a human anorexic. And she believes that his not wanting to eat is still being associated with the pain he had a while back from the eating. So I get to syringe feed him. That's not fun at all. I got more all over us than in his mouth because he wants to spit it out. I'm to put two small cans of AD which is an antioxidant kind of food with two regular size cans of DD which is venison based, add water, 6ccs of a liquid vitamin she sent us home with, and blend it up and syringe it to him throughout the day. He's also now on prednisone so hopefully his appetite will come back. 2-3 days for the test results to come back. Maybe it's not cancer. I PRAY it's not cancer. Ask your vet about "Ovaban"....Cricket's oncologist has her on that to jump start her appetite. It's intented use is to stop females from going into heat, but it's working like a charm on her. The girls eating like a little piggy. Oh, maybe I shouldn't have said that....don't want to jinx myself. As always....prayers for your boy. Edited September 16, 2008 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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iluvgreys Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 More prayers and "love to eat" thoughts. Will he drink Ensure? Have you tried the Nutritional Yeast on his food? Quote 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...
Tracey Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Sending more prayers and lots of hugs!! Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 You are in my prayers Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Sending lots of prayers to you both...eat for mommy Miles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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patricia Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Sending more prayers for precious Miles and his family. 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...
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