Guest lauri Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) The results of Miles' tests came back. CBCs are in the normal range so I guess that means little chance of cancer. He's had this going on since April, so we believe SOMETHING would have shown up by now. His pancreatic enzyme tests were also fine so that means he does not have a malabsorption issue due to the pancreas. He has a huge overgrowth of bacteria in his intestines which is most probably causing the digestive issues which the Flagyl wasn't able to take care of. The vet is special ordering an anti-biotic that she says is her 'favorite' for things like this. Can't remember the name, but I'd never heard of it. I'm sure THAT one is costly... In the meantime I need to take him in to be shown how to give B12 shots, as we all know one needs in a case of anemia. He'll need these once a week for now. Miles doesn't fight the syringe feeding and it's actually easier when he's laying on the bed on his side! He'll take some of the food on his own, and then we syringe him. I give him a 'candy' after his morning and evening feeding. His candy is mint 'gas gone' tablets (simethicone). He loves those things and it does help with the grumbles. Last night Mike pretended to eat kibble in bed and of course Miles just HAD to have some. Plus he'll eat hotdogs, yogurt, tapioca (kosher and gluten free kind!), and I've mixed him up some vanilla soy protein powder with soy milk and he loves it! PLUS, I think he likes the pampering he's getting. Today is day 4 of the prednisone. We'll see how things go! Edited September 21, 2008 by lauri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Well hey, that's good news! Once he starts getting those B vitamins in him I'll bet his appetite picks up dramatically! Thinking positive healthy thoughts for Miles! 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...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 More good thoughts for Miles. Nice to hear the update (thanks!) We're keeping our fingers crossed for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 CBCs are in the normal range so I guess that means little chance of cancer. Last night Mike pretended to eat kibble in bed and of course Miles just HAD to have some. I have a mental picture of this - too cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Good update. Please keep us posted. Sending more 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...
Remolacha Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 That sounds promising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Very good update! I applaud you for hanging in there, I know it's been a very rough ride for both of you. Miles remains in our prayers and we look forward to more good updates! 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...
carronstar Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 This all sounds promising. Will keep Miles in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandm Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 That's what my greyhound had too -- SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). He was very sick, like your Miles. We tried meds, and they helped some, but what really fixed him was a change in diet. I figured out what he couldn't tolerate and adjusted his diet to one which contained no carbs & very little fat. My greyhound is still on his special diet & will probably remain on it for life, but is otherwise doing very well. He looks like the picture of health. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 That sounds Greyt. Keep up the good work Miles! 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...
Batmom Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Fingers crossed that this is the start of much better times for you and Miles! Please don't freak, but for benefit of others I do want to note that dog can have perfectly normal CBC and have cancer. Batman had a type of cancer called malignant histiocytosis; except for the time we gave him a dose of chemo and his white count dropped, his blood was just fine throughout his illness. Nothing out of normal range at all. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've been thinking of you and Miles. Glad to hear a good update. He will continue to be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Sounds like a good update for Miles. Maybe he is turning the corner and you'll start to see improvements day by day. Keep us posted. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Still sending prayers and good thoughts for Miles! I hope this is where he turns the corner for the better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've been thinking about and praying for the little cutie pie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lauri Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Miles went in for his first B12 shot today. He's lost another pound, but is eating better now so hopefully the weight will come. He's actually eating lamb and rice kibble on his own - Mike doesn't have to pretend to eat it. Guess maybe the Prednisone is kicking in! I guess the B12 should help too. He's very weak as he has no muscle left , down to about 43 lbs. today. Still very bright in the eyes and BEGS for OUR food! We're hoping things come around soon, or this dog will die from malnutrition. I don't know what else to do other than what we're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sending more prayers for Miles, please start eating..... 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...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 :hope :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Prayers and happy thoughts for recovery :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sending prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sounds like Miles is making progress! Keep up the appetite, sweetie. 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...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 If he's eating kibble on his own things sound like they are looking up. Continued thoughts and prayers, this has been a major rollercoaster ride for you both :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sending good eating thoughts and lots of hugs for youse guys. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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